Two young cousins, Jenny OShea and Jade Ritchie, share a special bond that goes beyond family and friendship. When that bond is tested by abuse, the two girls come to learn the value of their friendship. They share a powerful, empowering, and emotional journey as they both fight to protect their childhood and their innocence. When an older cousin arrives, the darkness of his intentions quickly becomes clear, but only to the girls. To the outside world, he is a loving big brother and a protector, but the girls quickly learn that appearances can be deceiving. They know that, unless they can outwit him, they run the risk of becoming prisoners to his sinister plans. His cunning and perverse intentions are a constant threat that they are determined to fight off together. But just as they are about to launch their own defensive against him, they are separated. Once alone, each girls life becomes indescribably more complicated and dangerous. And just when freedom is within sight, an even darker secret is revealedone that will change their lives forever. Theirs is a story of resilience and the power of the human spirit.
This brother and sister team decided to combine their efforts and themes to present exciting tales of unexpected events and emotions. Ordinary events lead to extraordinary outcomes. As relationships and expectations change for all of us in our everyday lives, these stories take in the raw emotion and attributes that allow you to experience the characters as if you were playing the roles yourself. The styles of writing are classically different but have a main thread that ties them together. These stories cross all geographic, socio-economic and historical lines—from the Nazi invasion and World War II to a small rural New England town and the poverty and violence of an American inner-city. From kindness to vengeance, these stories transport us to a world where choices make the difference.
The point of view from both authors tells you how life can take a turn for better or worse quite unexpectedly. The friend or lover you thought would be there for you can suddenly turn on you; the quiet boy you were somewhat enamored with in high school does not turn out to be who you thought he was. In this myriad of short stories, it is a balanced mix of expectations, and love does not fulfi ll your expectations either. Then, there is the Warrior who turns the tables, a complete 360, and we fi nd out who that person really is in the end. The stories are wrapped in their own emotional gauze where we begin to see through them but are surprised at how they unravel. Take the rising rock star for whom life has already become mundane as we watch him drown his boredom in drugs and alcohol. We feel optimistically enamored by what we deem a success story. We get to look deeper into the nitty gritty life of how fame and almost fortune has become engrained in the daily routine. The rise and fall of emotions are captivating as you turn each page.
Mary’s teacher suddenly appeared as a few children began to stray from the straight line she had originally formed. She ushered the children back to their places until it was time to board their bus. Too many goddammed rules as far as I’m concerned, he thought. Mary seemed unconcerned with the rules for the most part, and he laughed when she twirled her skirt and bounced around anyway. She was some little tease! He could hardly breathe with excitement as he watched her. He’d been patient, waiting and watching, intent on her next move. Nervously, he began to pick his teeth with the toothpick he’d found on the seat. It wasn’t long before he dropped the toothpick, and his hand slid down to his zipper. Suddenly, he was aware that there was a knock on the driver’s side window. It startled the hell out of him and embarrassed him. His face turned bright red. He struggled to gain composure as he rolled down the window.
Everybody wants to get rich quick...opportunities come--even in small towns. Jake and Ellie Taylor read about a local boy who won big and, to Jake’s surprise, soon after, he finds himself holding two golden tickets to a newly opened casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Atlantic City was the farthest he and Ellie had ever travelled from their small farming, town in Pennsylvania. This story takes the reader along on their risk-taking journey in anticipation of a fun and exciting weekend. However, the glitz and glamour of the late 1950’s gambling scene is not as appealing up close and quickly reveals a tapestry of corruption and deceit. This couple learns that winning is sometimes a losing game.
Two young cousins, Jenny O'Shea and Jade Ritchie, share a special bond that goes beyond family and friendship. When that bond is tested by abuse, the two girls come to learn the value of their friendship. They share a powerful, empowering, and emotional journey as they both fight to protect their childhood and their innocence. When an older cousin arrives, the darkness of his intentions quickly becomes clear, but only to the girls. To the outside world, he is a loving big brother and a protector, but the girls quickly learn that appearances can be deceiving. They know that, unless they can outwit him, they run the risk of becoming prisoners to his sinister plans. His cunning and perverse intentions are a constant threat that they are determined to fight off together. But just as they are about to launch their own defensive against him, they are separated. Once alone, each girl's life becomes indescribably more complicated and dangerous. And just when freedom is within sight, an even darker secret is revealed one that will change their lives forever. Theirs is a story of resilience and the power of the human spirit.
This brother and sister team decided to combine their efforts and themes to present exciting tales of unexpected events and emotions. Ordinary events lead to extraordinary outcomes. As relationships and expectations change for all of us in our everyday lives, these stories take in the raw emotion and attributes that allow you to experience the characters as if you were playing the roles yourself. The styles of writing are classically different but have a main thread that ties them together. These stories cross all geographic, socio-economic and historical lines—from the Nazi invasion and World War II to a small rural New England town and the poverty and violence of an American inner-city. From kindness to vengeance, these stories transport us to a world where choices make the difference.
The point of view from both authors tells you how life can take a turn for better or worse quite unexpectedly. The friend or lover you thought would be there for you can suddenly turn on you; the quiet boy you were somewhat enamored with in high school does not turn out to be who you thought he was. In this myriad of short stories, it is a balanced mix of expectations, and love does not fulfi ll your expectations either. Then, there is the Warrior who turns the tables, a complete 360, and we fi nd out who that person really is in the end. The stories are wrapped in their own emotional gauze where we begin to see through them but are surprised at how they unravel. Take the rising rock star for whom life has already become mundane as we watch him drown his boredom in drugs and alcohol. We feel optimistically enamored by what we deem a success story. We get to look deeper into the nitty gritty life of how fame and almost fortune has become engrained in the daily routine. The rise and fall of emotions are captivating as you turn each page.
Mary’s teacher suddenly appeared as a few children began to stray from the straight line she had originally formed. She ushered the children back to their places until it was time to board their bus. Too many goddammed rules as far as I’m concerned, he thought. Mary seemed unconcerned with the rules for the most part, and he laughed when she twirled her skirt and bounced around anyway. She was some little tease! He could hardly breathe with excitement as he watched her. He’d been patient, waiting and watching, intent on her next move. Nervously, he began to pick his teeth with the toothpick he’d found on the seat. It wasn’t long before he dropped the toothpick, and his hand slid down to his zipper. Suddenly, he was aware that there was a knock on the driver’s side window. It startled the hell out of him and embarrassed him. His face turned bright red. He struggled to gain composure as he rolled down the window.
Everybody wants to get rich quick...opportunities come--even in small towns. Jake and Ellie Taylor read about a local boy who won big and, to Jake’s surprise, soon after, he finds himself holding two golden tickets to a newly opened casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Atlantic City was the farthest he and Ellie had ever travelled from their small farming, town in Pennsylvania. This story takes the reader along on their risk-taking journey in anticipation of a fun and exciting weekend. However, the glitz and glamour of the late 1950’s gambling scene is not as appealing up close and quickly reveals a tapestry of corruption and deceit. This couple learns that winning is sometimes a losing game.
The test of survival lies within one’s character, and, yet, experiences can jade you and change life forever. Bea and Bobby McCreary’s chances to experience the life their mother had hoped for them became dimmer and dimmer as sacrifice and starvation crept in. Post-World War II circumstances led their mother, Lottie, to the point of desperation where she sunk to depths she never could have imagined. It was a world turned upside down where morals and ethics played a smaller part. It was only satisfying their hunger and staying alive that became their daily mission in life. This story, inspired by true events, happened not only for Bea and Bobby but for thousands of other children whose families felt that survival seemed possible--only if their children were handed over to orphanages to foster their care. What a rude awakening and choice it would be--an orphanage, a workhouse—or the street—if these children survived at all.
Zoe Poupoirre was physically mature beyond her years. At the age of 13, she dreams of all that life would bring her if she married a young man of means. She discovers that her buxom and full, womanly figure along with her flirtatious spirit, are appealing to men and a great asset to her. It was the turn of the century and, coming from the small, rural community of Watertown, New York, Zoe felt trapped amid the social protocol of the Victorian era, particularly in the social context of her family's expectations. Her rebellious nature, along with her growing narcissism, help make her more of a risk-taker than a follower. Zoe is fervently pursued by Henri Rousseau, a handsome and wealthy gentleman, who, in his late 20's, would one day be the sole owner of his family's mercantile business. This would be several steps up from her middle-class family. Henri was but one of many husbands and lovers to follow. Zoe moves on very quickly, eliminating what is not useful.
Zoe Poupoirre was physically mature beyond her years. At the age of 13, she dreams of all that life would bring her if she married a young man of means. She discovers that her buxom and full, womanly figure along with her flirtatious spirit, are appealing to men and a great asset to her. It was the turn of the century and, coming from the small, rural community of Watertown, New York, Zoe felt trapped amid the social protocol of the Victorian era, particularly in the social context of her family’s expectations. Her rebellious nature, along with her growing narcissism, help make her more of a risk-taker than a follower. Zoe is fervently pursued by Henri Rousseau, a handsome and wealthy gentleman, who, in his late 20’s, would one day be the sole owner of his family’s mercantile business. This would be several steps up from her middle-class family. Henri was but one of many husbands and lovers to follow. Zoe moves on very quickly, eliminating what is not useful.
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