Bedeviled Nightingale

By Ruth Pettite

Short Story Press Presents Bedeviled Nightingale by Ruth Pettite

Incorporating real time happenings, “Bedeviled Nightingale” works to explain tragic times for even those people we don’t think it could happen to. Brianna is an author, hunkered in her cabin for relaxation and work. She uses the cabin as her office and her home, away from the hustle from the city.

Divorced and focused, Brianna wants nothing to do but to take care of her world. She enjoys the nature around her and what it provides, until her ex-husband comes knocking down her door. Her Southern ways taught her many things, including ignoring people she doesn’t want to be around or talk to. Nathaniel brings bad news from the lower country, cueing Brianna to pack and go with him to her father.

Family secrecy is one of many things found in this town. Brianna’s family is no different. From the lack of communications to the destruction of other family members, this family was doomed from the start. Desperation brings out the best in people, but not always in the best circumstances. Brianna and Nathaniel both find this out when Short Story Press and Ruth Pettite present “Bedeviled Nightingale.”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Short Story Press
• Release date: Sep 26, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301604661

Ruth Pettite

Ruth has been writing for over 15 years. Her works have been featured on Lulu Poetry and on Blogspot. As an author, Ruth went through rigorous events that pushed further into the art, including many years of thinking she would never make it. Her first short story collection, "Random Thoughts," has been collaborated over the past year. Selling on www.wordclay.com, Ruth has put together several humorous and sad stories Starting off with a few short words and a dare, Ruth developed the knack for putting together short stories with memorable characters, real life situations, and work that will make you smile when you are done. Ruth lives in Nevada, where she has obtained her degree in Business Management. With her domestic partner and five boys, Ruth makes sure to find the time to keep the pen rolling and the pages turning.

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Bedeviled Nightingale

Short Story Press & Ruth Pettite

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Bedeviled Nightingale

Chapter One

The mountain laurels were overpowering. Her eyes watered with their scent as she stifled a sniffle from her allergies. It was a beautiful time of the year to be walking the Blue Trail, but her senses could barely stand the outdoors.

Pulling a kerchief from her purse, she wiped her nose and eyes. She walked calmly still, her light brown hair blazing in the humid breeze. Each