Saturday, September 19, 2026

Nine Lives Now Available on Audio!


Johnny might be a nerdy gamer, but not even death can stop him from protecting his kid sister. He’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe—even if he has to do it in the form of a mangy Tom cat.

This short story also includes a sneak peek at Laura DeLuca's full length novel, The Forgotten Pharaoh.

Print and eBook Available exclusively on Amazon.

Audible book available on Amazon and Audible

Friday, September 18, 2026

Winning Moves Giveaway

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Bup Boxes - Christmas Flag & Bathing Suit

My mom went back into the large unclaimed mail box from Bup Boxes and pulled three more mystery packages.

First up was a county Christmas garden flag that Fernando added to his holiday stash.

Next she pulled out a solar light with a built‑in bug zapper which will also be going into the garden

Lastly, she she opened a the bathing suit. This thing looked like it was designed for a beach‑going clown. It's very bright and loud, but it was a two piece with a matching cover.

This box is still pretty full, so be sure to check back to see what other wacky wonder we pull from it.

@authorlauradeluca Unclaimed Mail from BupBoxes - Christmas 🎄 Flags & Solar Lights #unclaimedmail #mysteryboxes #boomer #ChristmasDecor #unboxingvideo ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Amazon Mystery Box from USA Mystery Box - $5 DISCOUNT CODE !!!!!



For Labor Day, USA Mystery Box ran a buy‑one‑get‑one‑50%-off deal, so of course I grabbed two. I kept one for me and took one to my mom. The total came to about $120 for both boxes including shipping, which is a pretty great price for two full Amazon mystery boxes.

This was my mom’s first Amazon mystery box, and it was packed with interesting items. These were out top three

  • Eight containers of trail mix

  • Cute sandals

  • A Spider‑Man water gun

Check out everything she got in the video below. There were only a few items she didn’t keep, and those were claimed by coworkers. Nothing went to waste. If you want to grab a box for yourself, they’re usually $79.99, but right now you Get $5 off your order with my referral link. (I get $5 too — we both win!) Stay tuned because I'll be sharing the second unboxing soon!


Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Stag Hunt is FREE on Amazon

 In ancient Britannia, the warrior who brought down the king stag was named the defender of the land. Eartha’s brother Balen has been in love with Princess Galiene since they were children. Upon the death of the High King, the tribesmen of the realm vie for the throne, and with it, the hand of the princess.


Balen is desperate to win his lady, but a rival tribesman is equally determined to keep them apart. With her brother, her dearest friend, and the country she loves hanging in the balance, Eartha must do the unthinkable to ensure her brother’s victory in the stag hunt. Sometimes true love needs a helping hand...or for blood to be spilled.


Once Upon a Mystery Box — Final Batch of Duds

 This is the last batch from the Once Upon a Mystery Box I split with my friend Heather from I’m in a Zen Garden State of Mind. I had two packages left, and since one of them was a box, I let myself hope that maybe we’d get one item that wasn’t cheap clothing.

Nope. Both were very low quality shorts. At this point, I think it’s safe to say this box was pretty disappointing. Cute fairy‑tale branding, great presentation, but the contents were all Franklin, NJ return items. If you love mystery clothing hauls, maybe it’s your thing, but for us, this one was a miss.

Luckily, I’ve got a large Bup Boxes haul coming up that I’ll be opening with my mom and Fernando and I’ve got a box of 100 small packages from Fun Delivered on the way. I cannot wait to dig into that one!

If you want to revisit the earlier openings, check out our first Once Upon a Mystery Box post.



@authorlauradeluca Unclaimed Mail - Last Batch from Once Upon a Mystery Box 📦 #unclaimedmail #unboxingvideo #mysteryboxes #unboxinghaul #returntosender ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

Monday, September 14, 2026

Unclaimed Mail from Bup Boxes- Power Washer & Golden Dishes

For this batch of unclaimed mail from Bup Boxes, Fernando went straight for the two heaviest packages he could find, and this round turned out to be way more exciting than the smaller items my mom opened.

The first item wasn’t even in a box, which usually means overstock, and this time that worked in our favor. It was a power washer. I was planning to buy one, so this was a massive win. Now I can put Spencer to work outside.

Next, Fernando opened a huge box filled with what had to be 200 golden plates and forks. My guess is that someone ordered them for a wedding. Luckily, the billing office throws parties every month, so these are going straight to work where they’ll get plenty of use.

Finally, he pulled out a long‑handled duster, and my mom claimed that. She cleans for fun, so this was basically her version of hitting the jackpot. Stay tuned for more from Bup Boxes and the Fun Delivered Minis that are on their way.