When bookshop clerk Sonya Matthews inherits her late mother’s wartime journal, she discovers more than family history—she uncovers invisible ink...

The Silver Web: Book Two of The Railway Inheritance by Melody E. Gilley
Melody E. Gilley

Melody E. Gilley

At thirty, I live at the intersection of outward connection and inner contemplation. As a doula, I witness humanity at its most vulnerable and powerful moments—an intimate window into how we make choices under pressure. This work has sparked my fascination with the psychology of human decision-making and free will.

My home life with my husband and two children grounds me, creating space where I can explore storytelling, prepare meals that gather people together, and pursue strength through weightlifting—all expressions of care that reflect my belief in intentional connection.

Recently, I've been diving into philosophy, discovering unexpected threads between ancient wisdom and modern spiritualism. There's something divinely liberating in examining the invisible patterns that shape our experiences and choices. I find myself collecting these observations like field notes on human nature, equally comfortable guiding others through transformative moments and retreating inward to process what I've witnessed.

Whether I'm supporting a birth, crafting a narrative, or exploring philosophical questions, I'm driven by a desire to understand the mysterious nature of human connection and the profound freedom found in conscious choice.

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The Silver Web: Book Two of The Railway Inheritance

When bookshop clerk Sonya Matthews inherits her late mother’s wartime journal, she discovers more than family history—she uncovers invisible ink revealing cryptic warnings about an entity beneath the North Sea and her own dangerous inheritance. Drawn from New York to Cold War Denmark by the enigmatic Sullivan Von Vogel and his railway empire,...

Six Years of Sundays

At its psychological core, “Six Years of Sundays” examines the insidious nature of learned helplessness and cognitive dissonance as Bailey navigates a life that contradicts her deepest values. The novel meticulously portrays how gaslighting and emotional manipulation gradually erode self-confidence, creating a psychological prison more binding...

Whispers On Steel

Book One of the Railway Inheritance

In the shadow of the Cold War, Sonya Matthews travels to Yorkshire following her mother’s death, seeking answers about a past shrouded in secrecy. Armed with only her mother’s journal and a letter from an uncle she’s never met, Sonya uncovers a dangerous legacy tied to the historic Von Vogel railway empire.

When Sonya’s investigation leads her to...