Crucial Moments In Life

By Joseph Laguerre

CRUCIAL MOMENTS IN LIFE steps into the lives of those in the middle of significant periods of their journey. Five stories, unrelated but connected in that these people all find something important about themselves and the people they care about. Here is a glimpse.

"Finish What You Start" is a flash fiction drama about a young man, Nathan, tasked with fulfilling a promise to his father. He runs into cross country truck driver, Wesley, who aids his quest to the Grand Canyon. With Wesley's help he realizes something about himself and the relationship with his father.

"Faith" is a flash fiction drama about Katerina, devout Christian mom, whose husband is in a coma. In a hotel room Katerina's son, Anthony, meets her to discuss pulling the plug. Will Katerina be convinced by Anthony?

"Reflections" is a flash fiction drama about a high school senior, Lucas, whose dream is to go to school to be a writer. His father, Dan, is a business professional who disapproves. Will Lucas convince his father to let him go to the college he wants?

"Just Coffee" is a flash fiction drama about a debt negotiator, Joseph, and his legal assistant friend, Brooke. Joseph and Brooke had a falling out and they've been set up by their mutual friend Charlotte. At a Starbucks, forced to deal with each other, will they reconcile?

"The Concert" is a flash fiction drama about a former art student, Serina, who has a crisis of faith about her nefarious life choices. After her transporter friend Richard leaves, she stumbles upon a piece that reminds her of another life. Sitting alone in her office, will she decide to leave her life of crime?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joseph Laguerre
• Release date: Sep 1, 2021

Joseph Laguerre

Joseph Laguerre is a writer/screenwriter who plans to work on flash fiction and television dramas. He is currently obtaining his BFA in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University. Located below is a link to his LinkedIn profile and portfolio website.

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Crucial Moments in Life

By Joseph Laguerre

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Finish What You Start

Faith

Reflections

Just Coffee

The Concert

About the Author

Finish What You Start

He stops at the mile marker sign to grab a Slim Jim from his backpack when an 18-wheeler with a green ABF shield logo on the side appears next to him. Nathan looks up as the door opens. A cloud of Marlboro exits, and out comes Santa Claus in overalls and boots.

Where ya headed, friend? the driver says.

The Canyon, Nathan says.

"That’s only an hour from here. You look well done. Canyon’s on