Basement Legacy and Other Short Stories

Ninfa O. Barnard’s BASEMENT LEGACY AND OTHER SHORT STORIES is a collection of bite-sized stories packed full of suspense, drama, and fantasy.

“Basement Legacy” tells the story of an unnamed man on what is supposed to be an ordinary visit to his grandfather’s house. This visit though, takes an interesting turn when he is led into the pitch-black basement for a private viewing with tea and minimal conversation.

“The Escape Room” follows married couple Rachel and Phineas as they take on Pete’s Personalized Escape Room in their latest date night challenge. Things soon get too personal though and Rachel is forced to make a series of choices that will forever change their lives and how they ‘see’ the world.

"Room Service" tells the story of runaway teen Therese and her bond with an unusual motel room, as it assists her throughout her lifetime.

“Paradise Found” follows Frost and her mother Imigene as they travel to the Winter Territory to pay their respects to her recently deceased grandmother. Their journey ends abruptly though as they are caught in a trap set by her grandfather Alou who has long awaited the moment he could exact his revenge for Imigene’s ‘betrayal’ of his family and his kingdom. In an attempt to punish Frost alongside her parents, Alou unlocks abilities Frost didn’t know she possessed.

BASEMENT LEGACY AND OTHER SHORT STORIES goes on an adventure into the murky waters of familial dysfunction captivating your attention, alternating between keeping you on the edge of your seat and warming your heart.