Lake Gaston Short-Story Series

The Fire That Lies Beneath

When six Saponi hunters camp beside a sacred mound along the Roanoke River, a visitation from the White Buffalo spirit marks them for a fate that defies explanation. By dawn, the hunters vanish without a trace, leaving only smoke, silence, and a mystery that lingers for centuries. Now Jack Harris and Elliott Thompson must confront the mound’s ancient power and uncover the truth hidden where the boundary between worlds grows thin.

The Captain’s Ledger

A forgotten tin box discovered by a troop of Boy Scouts in Littleton uncovers a centuries‑old Roanoke River murder and the long‑buried secrets of the Captain’s Ledger. As Scoutmaster Jack Harris and historian Elliott Thompson investigate, they follow a trail through Southern folklore, river landings, and a cold case that refuses to stay silent. The Captain’s Ledger blends regional mystery and gentle supernatural suspense into a story where even the smallest discovery can change everything.

Echoes in Time

The Bracey General Store

A 1919 photograph showing two impossible figures and a hidden diary left behind by the girl who took it spark a mystery that spans generations. When historian Elliott Thompson and his companion Jack uncover the photo decades later, they’re drawn into a time‑bending investigation that blurs the line between past and present. Echoes in Time weaves history, suspense, and the unseen forces that bind families across eras.

Currents of Change

The Occaneechi

Deep in the 17th‑century wilderness along the Roanoke River, the Occaneechi people thrived on Occoneechee Island, a powerful trading nation bound to their land and traditions. Through the eyes of Chief Posseclay and his family, readers witness a vibrant culture standing at the edge of an encroaching world that brings both opportunity and danger. Currents of Change is a sweeping story of resilience, community, and the fight to preserve a way of life as the tides of history begin to shift.