Ghosts Through the Cracks
ebook ∣ A historical fantasy novella set in 1920s Chicago
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In the spirit world, desire is magic, and nothing is more powerful than freedom
Chicago 1924
Su Xie (Susie) arrives in America as a mail-order bride at the height of the Jazz Age, and there, she unexpectedly finds freedom. Her would-be-husband dead, she follows Simon to Chicago and his speakeasy.
Simon lets her do whatever she wants, whether that's owning beautiful things, dolling herself up, being the queen of the dancefloor, even dancing with strangers. All he asks in return is loyalty, and Susie thinks that's a small price to pay.
Then, one night, she meets Blood.
What is it that is different about dancing with this stranger?
Why does Simon threaten her? Why he's prepared to destroy his rival to have her?
Back in China, Su Xie knew spirits could walk side by side with men. She thoughts this wasn't true in America, but Blood is reaping the vail for her. And through that vail, Susie can finally see the real price she's paying to Simeon.