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    Boxed Offer and Other Short Stories
    Boxed Offer and Other Short Stories
    Boxed Offer and Other Short Stories
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    Boxed Offer and Other Short Stories

    By Shelly McKnight

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    ​​"BOXED OFFER" is a short story about Greyson Gutierrez, a mobster whose torn between his troubled lifestyle and the love of his life. He is sulking over his recent split from his wife Melanie and refuses to leave his house? Will his recent actions cause chaos in his life?

    ​"HARRISON COUNTY MASSACRE" is a psychological crime flash fiction about a deranged mother named Naomi, she takes extreme measures to get her voice heard after some art goes missing from a local gallery. The story takes place in a fictional place known as Harrison County Georgia.

    "JOURNEY HOME" is a flash fiction about Julian, a groom who goes on a skydiving trip with a couple of groomsmen when an unfortunate accident causes the trip to end short. Julian meets Duke on his journey, and together they find a way to get Julian to the church on time.

    "SANCTUARY" is a short dramatic flash fiction about infidelity. It's about a man named Dean; he escapes the confines of his home because his wife Angie is everywhere and he needs a break from her. Its a story about a failing marriage and about seeking shelter in the darkest of places.

    "TWIN MAGIC" is a quick flash fiction about a magical bond between twins Jullian and Jennette. There is a twist to this story because it's a narrative viewed through the eyes of their mother, who is watching them as they move through life. It's a story about a relationship between trials and hardships for the first time and how siblings deal with their frustrations. It's a giddy little piece to end this series.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShelly McKnight
    Release dateJun 9, 2018
    ISBN9780463516522
    Boxed Offer and Other Short Stories
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    Shelly McKnight

    Sage is an emerging novelist who primarily writes crime, fantasy, and romance stories. Sage lives in southern CA where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Sage works as a freelance writer and she has various articles published through ArticleNut. Sage is a member of International Women's Writer Guild, Romance Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime. Boxed Offer and Other Short Stories is her debut e-book collection of stories.

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