Metaphorical story of grief and loss set in an ethereal and surreal landscape.
A short story inspired by a sad and true tale. The Umbrella Guy explores and reflects on grief. It questions whether it is ever the lesser evil to lie instead of telling a painful truth.
A short story of a girl realizing all the hints her sister dropped after she went missing and deciding to finally do something about it before its too late.
A personal journey through caregiving, grief, and solitude, highlighting the stark contrast between the lack of support in life and the overwhelming expressions of love in death. Culminating in a dramatic act to stage one’s own funeral, it underscores a deep yearning for acknowledgment and connection.
Submitted to contest #251 (Lost and Found Books at BookTrib) with a prompt of: Write a story about discovering a lost manuscript. It can be from a famous (or infamous) author, or an unknown one. Thank you to reedsy.com for the prompt that inspired this story. Consumed by grief after his daughter's death, Deaf historian Daniel Merritt discovers a revolutionary Beethoven manuscript that could unlock music's healing power. Decoding the "Silent Sonata's" vibrational mysteries with conductor James Harris, Daniel confronts his anguish through an immersive journey. As memories resurface, he finds hope in honoring Emma's spirit through music's profound resonance.
If you have ever lost a dog, this story will resonate with you on many levels.
