At the Threshold of What Comes Next

As we move through these final days of the year, I want to take a moment to greet you where you are. Whether you are reflecting quietly, celebrating with loved ones, or simply catching your breath after a long season, I hope this message finds you well and at peace.

There is something meaningful about this time. The year has not yet ended, but it is beginning to soften around the edges. We feel the pull of what lies ahead, even as we are still standing firmly in the present. It is a gentle moment, one that invites reflection without asking us to rush or decide anything just yet.

I often find myself thinking about how much can change in a year. Some chapters bring joy and growth. Others bring challenge, loss, or unexpected turns. And sometimes, the most important changes happen quietly, deep within us, where no one else can see them. As a writer who explores the unseen, I believe these internal shifts matter just as much as the visible milestones.

This in-between space allows us to look back with honesty and gratitude. It gives us the chance to acknowledge what shaped us, strengthened us, and even wounded us, without judgment. Nothing from this past year is wasted. Every experience has left its mark, and every step has carried us closer to where we are meant to be.

I also believe God works powerfully in moments like this. Before a new chapter begins, there is often a pause. A sacred breath. A quiet preparation of the heart. We may not yet know what the coming year holds, but we can trust that we will not walk into it alone. The same unseen grace that carried us through this year will continue forward with us.

As you stand at this threshold, I encourage you to release what no longer belongs to you. Let go of expectations that weigh you down. Carry forward the faith, strength, and wisdom that have grown within you. And allow yourself to step into what comes next with curiosity, trust, and hope.

Thank you for being here with me, for reading, and for walking alongside these stories that explore both the visible world and the one just beyond it. I am deeply grateful for you.

May peace surround you as this year draws to a close, and may hope rise gently as the next chapter begins.

With warm wishes and heartfelt gratitude,
Mary Ann Poll
America’s Lady of Supernatural Thrillers