Deep Sea Deception

Demetra Roberts is a sharp-witted Mersa Private Investigator, but she might need more than her detective skills to survive her first date in 36 charlunes.

In the vibrant coral reef city of Geechmobo, off the coast of the Gullah Geechee islands, Demetra Roberts has built a life on uncovering the truth. As a PamMersa (Private Investigator), she is used to seeing through the murky waters of deceit. But when her best friend convinces her to break her long streak of solitude for a blind date during the Kwanzaa Solstice, Demetra finds herself navigating uncharted currents.

Waleem appears to be everything a Mersa could want: handsome, kind, and a talented Reef Morpher. Yet, from the moment he arrives, something feels... off. He is distracted, checking the tide, and constantly watching the door.

Demetra’s professional instincts are screaming that he’s hiding something. Is this just first-date jitters? Is she self-sabotaging with her usual suspicious nature? Or has she just swum into a situation much more complicated—and dangerous—than a simple dinner for two?

Deep Sea Deception is a short story about trust, intuition, and the courage to start over in the Afro-Fantasy world of Geechmobo Reef.