The Widow's Watch

by Mark E. Welch

Belphegor, known as one of the Princes of Hell, the demon of Sloth. Do not let the moniker fool you. A demon is a demon. A shapeshifter, Belphegor lures the unsuspecting into his clutches through deception; appearing as that which an individual desires, or he terrorizes his chosen victim until he gains their soul. There is no limit to the evil that Belphegor is willing to perpetrate to quench his thirst for the souls of humankind.Enter once again into Shaw Manor, where we find Bill and Cathy Pender in the midst of everyday life, their daughters Gaea and Vicky coming of age and their seven year old son Aerin more than a handful. The past experiences within the home feel now like distant memories of a nightmare from childhood. One which the Penders would like to forget altogether...but Shaw Manor has different plans for the burgeoning family, as hints of past hauntings bring forth a force that none have reckoned with in the history of Shaw Manor.A lost relic is pulled from the sea, terrifying Cathy, and reminding the Penders that time has a way of bringing hidden objects and abilities to light. Gaea explores her own capabilities as she makes a new friend. Vicky finds a passion in the kitchen that leads her to decisions about the future while little Aerin makes the biggest revelation of all. Climb aboard the Archaean Horizon, joined by the newly acquired Scion of the Seas, as it makes another incredible discovery off the coast of Maine, leading to more questions than answers. While Dr. Brambilla theorizes about their latest find, Dr. Jeffrey Tarpon has a theory of his own regarding one of the Penders. The past, the present and the future come together for the Pender family and their friends in this final installment of the Widow's Watch trilogy. A demon determined and a child with a secret fill Shaw Manor with the horror we have come to know from Mark E. Welch. Join the Penders once more as they acknowledge the past, attempt to live in the present, and prepare for the future, in a home where the future is not a guarantee.