Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Ghost of a Chance
AUTHOR: Ari McKay
PUBLISHER: self-published
LENGTH: 73 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2016
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Dr. Mason Beaulieu thinks rival ghost hunter Haywood “Fort” Fortenberry is sexy but too credulous when it comes to the paranormal. Fort thinks Mason is attractive but too cynical. When they’re offered a chance to be locked up in reputedly haunted Wisteria Grove on Halloween night, however, both men jump at the chance.
Storms and mysterious sounds keep them busy during the night, and they discover a mutual respect for each other’s skills. As the investigation continues, Fort learns the truth behind Mason’s seemingly dismissive attitude, and Mason finds a new appreciation for Fort’s open-mindedness. But when an unexpected intruder derails the investigation, they learn that more than just hunting ghosts can offer them thrills and chills.
REVIEW:
This is a cute little Halloween short. Nothing like some ghost hunting on Halloween. I’ve always been kind of a sceptic about ghost, but I love reading about them. And one ghost in particular in here just makes my day.
Mason and Fort are on opposite sides of the spectrum as far as ghosts are concerned. Mason used to believe but so many fakes in the world have left skeptical and cynical. And now his job is to debunk all the fakes. Fort, on the other hand, still believes, but understands where Mason is coming from. Fort just wishes Mason would stop making fun of him. But what Fort doesn’t realize is Mason is trying to flirt with him. Both are misunderstanding the other and are interested in each other but can’t get past the tension. With this live web show, they are able to talk a bit and clear the air, and the tension becomes a different kind. With sounds and beings around the house, Mason discovers he is wrong about a few things and just maybe he shouldn’t be as cynical as he is.
Communication is definitely a key thing. And these two needed it in spades. Both are just so cute with their little quips and snarkiness. It’s so obvious they are interested in each other. And it takes a ‘little old lady’ to get through their heads. This is such a sweet story. Mason learns there’s more to life than he thinks and Fort learns not to be so stuffy. It’s so adorable the way they hang on to each other. The little touches and stuff. They had to behave a bit since it was a live web show they were filming lol. Although I think the audience wouldn’t have minded. And they might have had a different kind of audience 😉 . But it was good to see supposed enemies turn to each other and finally try to make things work. All they needed was to get on the same page.
I know this is more of a Halloween story, but it’s one you can read anytime. Ghosts and chemistry and Sparks fill the air. It’s a good little short to make your day.
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