What do grim reapers and raccoons have in common?

As Lily Hills’ only grim reaper, Olive sets souls on their path, keeping the in-between from getting clogged with weary travelers (no one wants a repeat of that).

Belmont the Second, on the other hand, scavenges trash and steals cookies despite getting home-cooked meals.

That commonality is called balance, something that matters very much to Olive and Belmont’s days.

Except Olive has felt very unbalanced recently, distracted by a message from the most powerful witch in town, and Danica, the one ray of sunshine in her bitter days.

If only Danica knew she existed.

A Bright Spot Under a Dark Cloud is a paranormal short story with death, sapphic yearning, and a pet raccoon set during chapter eight of A Lovely Haunt.

Books and shorts set in the Lily Hills Creatures series are standalone and can be read in any order, but following the timeline reading order is most recommended for building the backstory of the characters and world.