A Change in Fortune

By Mark Finnemore

The child's pleading eyes and outstretched hand dug at painful memories John had worked hard to bury. When he turned away, stern eyes and hands on hips awaited him.
"You can't even spare a smile for that boy, John?"
John blew out a tired sigh. "To what end, Mary? That boy's fate is as meat for the predators out there. Or meat for the Magistrate's axe – just like what happened to Jimmy."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mark Finnemore
• Release date: Jan 29, 2011
• ISBN: 9781458029898

Mark Finnemore

Mark Finnemore lives in California with his beautiful wife Panji, who helped him learn that even the rockiest road can lead to a happy ending. Mark is currently working on a novel entitled "Love & Taxes", which he hopes will one day be not only finished, but published and found at your local book store as well. Mark has a story included in a "young adult" anthology entitled Spirited, which is donating all proceeds to 826 National, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 - 18 with their writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Visit Mark at www.mythic-picnic.com Twitter: @MythicPicnic

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A Change in Fortune

By Mark Finnemore

Copyright 2011 Mark Finnemore

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The child's pleading eyes and outstretched hand dug at painful memories John had worked hard to bury. When he turned away, stern eyes and hands on hips awaited him.

"You can't even spare a smile for that boy, John?"

John shook his head and blew out a tired sigh. To what end, Mary? That boy's fate is as meat for the predators out there. Or meat for the Magistrate's axe – just like what happened to Jimmy.

Mary straightened her apron and blew a strand of hair from her face. Even with a frown twisting her lips, John still found her beautiful.

Why do you use Jimmy's memory against me like that, John? He was my son too!

John opened his mouth to apologize, but he didn't know what to say. Instead, he pushed silently past Mary and headed for the comforts of the bar.