House of Seven — Arlene Webb

“I'm not a god, a man, or a competent leader.” Malcolm James is an obsessive-compulsive collapsing under the weight of the r-word. Seven died, trapping individual colors on Earth, but he -- Blue -- can't locate even a trace of Indigo or Violet.

Their red outer arc, Damon, embraces the persona of the man who died to give rise to his color. Superman Syndrome wouldn't be a bad thing, if the strongest being on Earth would acquire a drop of common sense or patience.

Charismatic and mischievous, Caream stands with Damon. Fun-loving as Orange is, the burden of guilt weighs heavy for her failure to protect her stubborn sidemate, Red.

Narci shines the color of the sun and is the worst failure of all. Unfortunately, Yellow's steadfast attachment to a narcissistic personality keeps her cohorts busy.

Sweet and clingy, Green watches while Blue, her weaker sidemate goes down. What will it take for Jade, a healer, to step up? Malcolm splattered all over the planet?

Five failed colors. If not for the humans Malcolm claims shouldn't be anywhere near them, there's little hope a home for seven colors can exist on Earth, let alone in the cosmos. Deranged super beings remain grounded.
The third episode in a series of four, House of Seven is an Earth-based science fiction romance/suspense novel with adult content. The first, Splintered Energy, the second, The R Word, and the final, Under Color are available.