Amelia

By Samuel A Mayo

A mute girl is lost and plagued by strange visions. A soldier awakens with no memory, but must protect the girl at any cost. Together they may just survive and uncover the mystery behind the ruined city and the strange events that follow them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dark Tapestry Press
• Release date: May 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393592945

Samuel A Mayo

Sam Mayo was born the day after Christmas in 1982. He currently lives in the Midwest with his family and their weird pets. He writes stories of adventure that mix science fiction and fantasy.

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AMELIA

Samuel A. Mayo

Copyright © 2020 by Samuel A. Mayo.

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About the Author

Sam began creating stories at a young age. In high school, he wrote a few short pieces (they were terrible). In college, he wrote several more short pieces (also terrible). In 2008, he finished a draft of the fantasy-adventure novel, The Thief and Red Mandolin (not as terrible). He self-published it in 2009. He has written a few more books and several short stories, some of which have been published in anthologies.

Sam splits his time between writing, working in a cubicle, and Tae Kwon Do. He also occasionally contributes articles to CarboardCarnage.com.

When time allows, he enjoys playing video and tabletop games and hanging out with his awesome wife and daughter. They live in the American Midwest with their overweight cat and overly-sensitive dog.

Life is good.

For information on other works by the author,

please visit him online at samuelmayo.com.

AMELIA

Her little feet hit the hard-packed dirt as she runs. Heavier footsteps thud not far behind. She screams again and tries to speed up. The beasts are big and faster than they should be. Not far ahead, she spies a pile of rubble. Near the top, she sees a hole that might just be large enough. Lungs burning, hair and face soaked with sweat, she takes the chance. The girl reaches the base of the pile. Thudding footsteps become clearer, more distinct.

They have seen her.

She grasps jutting wood and