Silent Sentinel - A Mini-Thriller

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Silent Sentinel

A Mini-Thriller

 

One afternoon, Valerie visits a flea market and meets a peculiar man who tries to sell her an ancient statue of Anubis—the Egyptian god of the dead. Despite her protests, the man insists that she must have the statue. Valerie gives in and brings her new "guardian" home.

 

Later that night, Valerie awakens to discover an intruder has broken into her house. She's forced to fight for her life and relies on Anubis to save her.

 

When the police investigate, they make a shocking discovery about her attacker and his motive. Only then does Valerie realize how lucky she was— the statue was the last thing she wanted, but exactly what she needed.

 

This 4,100-word thriller is a quick lunchtime read or after-work escape.

 

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About the author

Kelli A. Wilkins

Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 8 mystery/horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare readers with her horror and mystery stories.
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Her latest release, For Love’s Sake, an epic historical/fantasy romantic adventure, was published in January 2025.

​​​​​​​In August 2024, Kelli released Surreal Escapes​​​​​​​, a collection of 7 speculative/spooky stories. Anything can—and does—happen in this anthology.
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Kelli released her fourth gay romance, A Thousand Summer Secrets, in April 2024. This tender contemporary romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends reconnect while seeking love and acceptance.
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She published The Route 9 Killer, a mystery/thriller set in Central NJ, in May 2023.
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Visit her website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.​​​​​​​