It was a promising afternoon; clear sunny skies, aquamarine waves, and great cuisine.

Debbie an amateur surfer, navigated the islands of tanned bodies focused on the waves ahead of her. Her trusty surfboard was cradled under her arms. beside her Lacey and Cy, her best friends, followed their hair blowing in the wind. There was a tinge of saltiness and festivity in the air, just like it had always been on Derby Beach. Lovers, athletes, and entertainers love to visit here. To them and many people who lived nearby, it was the best of beaches, with white sands and clear waters filled with exquisite marine life.

The Government saw the potential value and helped ensure that it remained so when some of the others did not see it as a priority.

Debbie had been coming here since she was 7 and there was yet to be a week since her father had bought her first surfboard that she did not take to the waves. Surfing was her life and life for her was surfing.

The years of tanning and swimming had done wonders for Debbie's fitness, helping her build well-toned muscles and a good physique. She was the kind of girl who made men and women look twice. More importantly, she was blessed with a personality that was as pleasant as her looks.

More than a few of the people she passed waved and smiled at her, people like her who had a love for the beach and had been coming here for a long time.

One of them Deeks stopped the beach volleyball game he was playing and called after her.

''Hey Debbie..'' he beamed

''Hi Deeks'' she smiled back

''When are you going to be my girlfriend?

Lacey and Cy rolled their eyes

''Sorry my heart is already taken''

''I am sure your heart can accommodate an awesome person like me..just downgrade the guy..you know to loser'' Like her Deeks had been coming to the beach for years. At first, he had been the quiet shy boy no one ever noticed but then something happened to him, something he never told anyone. Now reborn he believed he was God's gift to women and never shied from reminding them of it.

'' I don't think so'' Debbie laughed

''Ok but ..you're missing out'' he said

''My loss'' she shouted back at him

As the waves hit her toes she attached the surf lease to her ankle and lay on the board paddling further out. With each paddle, the stress she'd felt coming here seemed to melt away.

Perilous Shadows

Thriller

17 years and above

50,000 Words

Kenny

My project is a good fit because it draws attention to the abuse that can go on in the adoption process.

Debbie wants to find out about the past but is afraid if she does she will lose the most important thing to her; family.

Debbie searches a missing person's website and finds out that her sister's picture is on it. She decides to dig deeper and ends up uncovering secrets that will not only put lives in danger but will change her and her sister's life forever.

My target audience is thriller/crime, Novel lovers

BIO

This is my debut book and am currently a healthcare worker. I am a graduate of Psychology from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and currently live in the U.K.

My writing style is narrative

I like to read, write, and watch movies. I also like experiencing the outdoors and

keeping fit.

My hometown is Lagos, Nigeria