How does a Dominant go on after the untimely death of his submissive? Jacob had tried to rebuild his life after being shattered by the death of his wife, Mara. His best friend Sierra had helped him through the darkest moments of grief, helped put him back together. But now, things have changed, and perhaps the warm and willing beauty may no longer want to be just friends?A cold, lonely Halloween night brings Jacob this revelation, the knowledge that he might finally be able to move on with his life. He's made his decision, ready to embrace an uncertain future when the night brings him something else: a strange, gorgeous woman shivering on his doorstep, a woman who soon appears to be much more than she seems... Could this alluring woman be the key to what he seeks? In this paranormal erotic tale one man will discover if love can indeed transcend anything -- even death.Warning -- This paranormal erotic novella features the following themes: explicit sex, spanking, Dominance/submission (M/F), bondage and the pain of lost love.12,438 words (plus an excerpt from the fantasy erotic novel "A Lady and a Maid")