MARY VEE

Books & Short Stories

Daring to Live by Mary Vee

Daring To Live

Patriotism On American Soil. Suspense Fiction by Mary Vee.

As the sole survivor of his unit, Staff Sergeant Ethan Hartman was sent stateside to rest but encountered a battlefield at home and an unexpected search and rescue mission.

Liz Westcott fights for a place to sleep after being evicted. She settles for a local train station, the only available roof where she is lured into an underground gang. Trapped, Liz’s only hope is Daring to Live until she can find a way to escape. Suspense that will keep you reading long into the night. A Selah Book Award Finalist and a National Indie Excellence Award Finalist.
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We had a homeless woman hanging out in our neighborhood who fit this demographic. I had no idea how to help. She tried to sleep on our porch. I was home alone getting ready for bed when I looked out and saw her sleeping bag. It was 10:00 p.m. I had no choice but to call the police. She ran away and hid, so they couldn't even take her to a shelter. So sad!" K.Brown, Volunteer/advocate for human trafficking organizations, Detroit.

Published Short Stories

"Little House on a Remote Island" ...suspense

His Wind At My Back, Anthology

Guideposts Publishers 2026

"40 Minutes" ...suspense

Wrapped In His Protection, Anthology

Guideposts Publishers 2025

"Uncle Marlin-Who Showed Up for Christmas Eve" ...humor

Heart of Christmas Ezine 2022

"Elizabeth's Easter Surprise" ...holiday

Clubhouse Jr.

Focus on the Family, 2009

Exit ...suspense

anticipate submission in December 2026

To my agent

Esmée...suspense

anticipate submission November 2027

To my MFA professors

"Two Therapists"...suspense

submitted to The New Yorker 2026

"Aponi" ...folktale

   submitted to an Anthology 2026

Stories in the Works