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    VeriSEAL, a short story
    VeriSEAL, a short story
    VeriSEAL, a short story
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    VeriSEAL, a short story

    By Marliss Melton

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    Thirty-four-year-old Libby Granger, professor of British Lit, can’t help but be flattered by the attentions of the hot, new graduate assistant, former Navy SEAL Bruce Kimball. Nonetheless, she is puzzled by the inconsistencies in Bruce’s stories. Consulting with VeriSEAL, a verification service run by the Department of the Navy, Libby learns, to her great disillusionment, that Bruce is an imposter. Until the mystery of Bruce’s true identity can be resolved, VeriSEAL director, Todd Lawson, advises Libby to play along with Bruce’s ruse. But the deeper Todd digs, the more evidence suggests that the imposter’s intentions are nothing short of murderous.
    Melton's VeriSEAL is a sample of the romance and military intrigue found in her full-length novels published by Grand Central (formerly Warner Forever). Her best-selling Navy SEALs seris is comprised of seven novels, including FORGET ME NOT and NEXT TO DIE. All seven books are available in paperback and electronic form.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMarliss Melton
    Release dateFeb 23, 2011
    ISBN9781458163530
    VeriSEAL, a short story
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    Marliss Melton

    Bestselling Author Marliss Melton uses her Spec Ops and Intelligence communities to pen realistic and heartfelt stories featuring America's elite warriors. The daughter of a U.S. foreign officer, Melton grew up in various overseas countries, and now resides in Williamsburg, Virginia with her husband and family. www.marlissmelton.com

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      VeriSEAL, a short story - Marliss Melton

      VeriSEAL

      Published by Marliss Melton at Smashwords

      Copyright © Marliss Arruda, 2010

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      VeriSEAL

      by Marliss Melton

      Chapter One

      Dr. Libby Granger, professor of English Literature moved down the dark, echoing hallway toward her office, grateful for the quiet. Winter break had begun three hours ago when the last student in Victorian Lit relinquished her exam. The corridor, usually jammed with college students, stood dim and empty, as someone had extinguished the lights in anticipation of the holiday.

      Libby was the last professor to leave. Why hurry home when her older brother Daren was out at sea this Christmas? As executive officer of the USS Monterey, he had obligations that his only living relative had to live with.

      As she turned the corner to her office, her breath caught to see a dark shape standing by her door. Who’s there? she called, hoping wildly that her brother had come ashore earlier than expected.

      But then the silhouette detached itself from the wall and, with disappointment, she recognized her visitor as the graduate assistant from the history department. Mr. Kimble, she said, reaching for her keys. What are you doing here?

      Waiting for you.

      The unexpected answer had her searching his face for a motive, but in the gloomy hallway, she couldn’t read his expression. She knew that he was young and handsome, a favorite among the coeds, who discussed him with giggles and rolling eyes. According to his introduction to the staff that fall, he had been Navy SEAL.

      What can I do for you? The realization that they were alone in a dark, locked building stitched through her thoughts, drawing her in tightly.

      I was wondering if you had a copy of the faculty handbook.

      His bland request mocked her overzealous imagination. Of course, she murmured, fumbling for her keys.

      What else would a man like Kimball want with her, anyway? As the lock gave, she groped for the light switch, only to leave the lights off as an afterthought. Halogen lighting was anything but complimentary to a woman her age—not that she was old at thirty four, but she

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