Promises, Promises

Sixteen years ago Robin spent her summer at an elite boarding school amidst secret society members and haunted cairns. Lonely, enigmatic Tristan was her only friend, but when tragedy struck, Robin abandoned Tristan to resume her safe, suburban life. When Tristan calls, Robin revisits a dangerous world of lies and ghosts. Will keeping her promise to help her friend cause Robin to lose everything? A tale of love, secrets, and broken promises.... Sixteen years ago Robin spent her summer at an elite boarding school, sharing oxygen with secret society members and exploring the haunted cairns. Lonely, enigmatic Tristan was her only friend, but when tragedy struck, Robin shamefully abandoned Tristan to resume her safe, suburban life. Now Robin has a successful design business and a passionate relationship with her boyfriend, Nick. Yet when Tristan calls out of the blue, Robin decides to revisit a dangerous world of lies and ghosts. Will keeping her promise and helping her friend cause Robin to lose everything she holds dear? NOTE: This novella is a prequel to the full-length, standalone 2015 Kindle Scout Winner, The Standout, from award-winning author Laurel Osterkamp.