The Valentine's Day Curse: A Short Story

By Elena DeRosa

When Lisa’s Valentine’s Day ritual is interrupted by a phone call, she is surprised it’s from someone she hadn’t heard from in many years. What could her ex, Joey, possibly want from her on what could have been their 25th wedding anniversary?

The Valentine’s Day Curse is a short story about stirred memories of unrequited love. For some people Valentine’s Day is not always a bed of roses.

If you like O. Henry, you may also enjoy this tale with a twist...a quick read, suitable for any day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Elena DeRosa
• Release date: Aug 3, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476185330

Elena DeRosa

With one foot planted in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia and the other in the concrete streets of Brooklyn, New York, I consider myself fortunate to be able to experience both worlds. I was born and raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, and now primarily reside in Roanoke with my husband and quirky Malti-Zhu.As a former videotape editor, producer, freelance newspaper columnist, and now independent author, I believe the toughest, yet most rewarding career has been being mom.Well, the kiddies have long fled the nest, and now it's supposed to be "my time" again. This cancer survivor certainly hopes so!“Fractured Façade,” a novel written as memoir, was my debut book. It wasn't the book I wanted to write, it was the book I had to write, and yes, it's based on a true story.“The Valentine’s Day Curse,” a short story, is my most recent publication.For more information please visit -- http://www.elenaderosa.com or drop me a line at [e-mail]. I love hearing from readers!

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The Valentine’s Day Curse

By Elena DeRosa

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Copyright 2012 Elena DeRosa

I almost hadn’t answered the phone, but something about the tone of the ring had urged me to stop picking remnants of red dried paint off the