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Lost Pet Found Please Call: A short story by D.W. Davis

Posted on August 20, 2019August 21, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Lost Pet Found Please Call by D.W. Davis Taylor saw the poster on the telephone pole and knew immediately what had been missing from his…

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High Kill Shelter: A short story by Steve Passey

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

High Kill Shelter: A short story by Steve Passey Every Saturday morning an autistic girl walks past the shelter wearing noise-cancelling headphones and dark sunglasses.…

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Leopold Kelly Magic Box: A short story by John Turner

Posted on July 1, 2019July 12, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

LEOPOLD KELLY’S MAGIC BOX by John Turner I knew there was trouble the moment I saw the faded green truck pull up alongside me. My…

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Shades of the Season: A Short Story by Eddie Generous

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Birds squawk an inconsistent rhythm and frosty leaves rustle background vocals in the breeze. It’s the first morning of a week off work and Bernhard…

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The Monsters of Eden: A Short Story by Salvatore Difalco

Posted on December 15, 2018December 15, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Wulfstan followed Margot into the misted atrium. Ferns and leafy plants made a rain forest impression. Hidden speakers pumped out soothing atonal music. A few…

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The Goodbye Man: A Short Story by Jay Seate

Posted on December 14, 2018December 16, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

“Life asked Death, ‘Why do people love me, but hate you?’ Death responded, ‘Because you are a beautiful lie, and I am a painful truth.’…

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16 excellent short stories from William Gensburger that cover the many aspects of life and death. Stories include:•The First and Final Thing •The Black and Yellow •The Cat Lived •Ceremonial •The Unfinished Man •Just a Little Death •On Deck •The Hollow Sky •After the Leaves •The People Apples •A Limited Point of View •A Different Kind of Peace •All Things Are Fine •One Moment in the Sun •The I, Isozooid •Fire on a Different Mountain

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After orphaned sixteen-year-old Sarah Whitman rescues a Doberman, her secret living situation is jeopardized. Shadow’s incessant barking has drawn unwanted attention from the authorities. Desperate to keep her pet, Sarah turns to an animal behaviorist, Dr. Claudia Griffin, only to be informed that Shadow barks because her house is haunted. Sarah is skeptical until a chance discovery reveals that she can see ghosts through Shadow by placing her fingers between her dog’s eyes—an act that inadvertently draws her into a deadly feud instigated by Dr. Griffin. Can Sarah find a way to save herself and Shadow?

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“William is a high quality professional that strives to help authors reach their personal and professional goals. He is responsive, objective, and sets realistic goals. If you have a manuscript or require marketing to promote your brand, William is a good resource.” ~Kurt Koontz, Bestselling author “A Million Steps”. (KurtKoontz.com)