Smirking
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As the family prepares to make Thanksgiving dinner, Helena becomes distressed when she discovers some shocking news about Uncle Alex.
Thomas M. Willett
I'm a writer based out of Long Beach, CA who enjoys movies, TV, and getting inside your head.
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Smirking - Thomas M. Willett
SMIRKING
BY:
THOMAS M. WILLETT
© Thomas M. Willett, 2019
Smashwords Edition
Art Design
by Thomas M. Willett
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Dedication
As November rolls around, many are preparing for the major holidays of the remaining two months. They’re easily the most communal and sentimental of the group. It’s what inspired me to try and explore a Thanksgiving that is going well on the surface, but underneath something feels… off. It’s a story that has plenty of heart and humor, and one that reminds us of the joy and gifts (literal and metaphorical) that we bring to each other. This story is dedicated to everyone wanting to make this a great season for all holidays. It doesn’t matter what has happened so long as we’re all here together, willing to make the most of it.
*Author’s Note: The people and events depicted in Smirking are fictitious. Any resemblance to reality is coincidental.
Praise for Thomas M. Willett
BUT DAD NEVER LISTENED TO DANNY BROWN
What a fantastic creation this book is. A young man who is starting to realize that his earlier years that were spent as a some times troubled some times care youth are over. It is time to make more mature decisions. A great example of today's social urban life styles. I did not want this short story to end. I wanted it to continue to explore this youth's new realizations and life in his new future.
4/5 stars - rucrazy
A very interesting read, well written. It sounds like a teaser for a novel; I would have liked it to continue through life...he gets a job, marries, lives his life, etc. Maybe there is more to come?
A PLAGIARIZED CHRISTMAS
Very interested with the beginning of a fresh new story & character. Somehow the author seems to have a dark & troubled side to his work.. I will continue to follow his publications to see if he can pull himself out of a funk..Overall it takes awhile to get into his stories but I do enjoy what I have read so far.
- PART ONE
3/5 stars - rucrazy
I thought I was in a different story until Max brought the story together by ragging on his sister. I feel it would have been better published all at once, I read the last chapter of #1 to bring it together for me. Overall I enjoyed the outcome of this story. Someone should tell Max to love himself, then it will be fair to say good job.
- PART TWO
4/5 stars - rucrazy
A MEETING IN THE BUSHES
Another fast & interesting read from this young author. His outlook on some of subjects that are in our social network today make for very interesting reads. Mr. Willett does make thoughts & ideas come to life in all his books (short stories). I look forward to seeing a new story or perhaps a novel to be released.*
4/5 stars - rucrazy
FRACTURED MIND
In just a few pages, Fractured Mind
reminds us that out of brief and unlikely encounters we can have experiences that impact our lives. Even at our worst we all have a story to share. Thomas Willett inspires us to have a listening ear, and share some gummy bears.
4/5 stars - Mary Uht
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With Purgatory modeled after an undisclosed DMV location, this story follows the lives of two coworkers (Veronica the Clock Puncher and Gary the New Guy) and one recently deceased (Judith the Beach Girl) as they explore the business side of death while questioning ethics and past decisions. For some, it is just another miserable day