Scary Mary

A YA Paranormal Horror Novel

Fifteen-year-old Joyce West only ever wanted to be a singer. To be really good, her instructor had told her, she needed to practice six days a week without fail.

"Never break the schedule."

"Treat it like a vow."

With dreams of being on "The Voice," Joyce spent her weekday afternoons practicing with the chorus. On Sundays, she shared her talents as lead singer in the church choir.

It was on Saturdays, the only day she didn't rehearse, where things were a little less than routine. Instead, every Saturday night, Joyce spent her evenings talking to a secret friend named Mary.

Mary, who once had big dreams too, confessed only to Joyce the mystery behind her horrific death.

"I promise you."

"I'll never tell."

The only best friend Joyce ever had, Joyce was determined to give Mary her voice without breaking their vow of secrecy.

It was a goal that could only lead to one thing…

Danger.

"You can never tell."