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    Where It Began
    Where It Began
    Where It Began
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    Where It Began

    By Jess Woodman

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    WHERE IT BEGAN by Jess Woodman is a collection of Flash Fiction stories –

    “The Truth” follows Elijah, a misguided widow looking to discover to the truth behind immortality. However, his good intentions are tainted with the blood of innocence and now he must face the truth, albeit not the one he was looking for.

    “Art Heist” is a contemporary flash fiction that portrays the last moments of a guilty thief and the reasons behind his most prolific heist – the love of his life.

    Elijah has dragged on yet another boring trip with his nagging girlfriend. To his surprise though, he discovers the most important thing in the world, Stacy.

    “It’s the Little Things” shows how even the most jaded can learn to love again.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJess Woodman
    Release dateFeb 28, 2021
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      Where It Began - Jess Woodman

      Where It Began

      By Jess Woodman

      Where It Began

      By Jess Woodman

      Copyright 2021 Jess Woodman

      Smashwords Edition

      Table Of Contents

      Title Page

      Copyright

      Table of Contents

      The Truth

      Art Heist

      It’s the Little Things

      About the Author

      The Truth

      The Truth: something everyone searches for at one point in their lives. Elias started the journey to enlightenment shortly after the plague. The death of his loved ones left Elias confused and utterly alone.

      A shrill cry echoed throughout the room.

      Whisperings of Sacred Immortality made their way to Elias. The idea was simple: propose an offering to the gods and, if done enough, your loyalty renders dividends. Monks did this all the time, and stories of their mystical powers traveled across the land. Elias

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