What If ?

To most people, it appeared Lydia had it all-three beautiful children, a loving husband, and a happy life. That was until the shocking news spread that Lydia murdered her children. Now, most people just think she's insane-including Benny, Veronica and David. Benny, Veronica and David are three strangers whose lives are completely unrelated until they hear the news about Lydia. But as terrible as the mother's actions seem to them, they never make the connection-the sinister force that encouraged Lydia to kill her children is the same evil voice whispering psychotic thoughts into their own minds. Benny is a common street thug, a hustler. Always looking for a bigger score, he sets his sights on the biggest job he's ever pulled. Veronica once dreamed of being a ballet dancer-until she is assaulted by a close family friend. With her self-esteem destroyed, she resorts to stripping to pay the bills. David, a successful attorney, is a womanizer. He gets pleasure from picking up beautiful women, using them, and then blowing them off. Will Benny, Veronica and David resist the suggestions of the evil forces determined to steal their souls? What happens to Lydia? Take a walk into the minds of four seemingly innocent strangers as they become unwitting pawns in a disturbing, mysterious game.

R.A. S. Paradee lives in California. She is a graduate of San Jose State University with a BA in Liberal Studies, and an emphasis in Multicultural and Gender Perspectives.