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    No Matter the Cost and Other Stories
    No Matter the Cost and Other Stories
    No Matter the Cost and Other Stories
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    No Matter the Cost and Other Stories

    By Courtlin Oglesby

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    “No Matter the Cost” is a horror story about a young babysitter trying to protect two kids, Billy and Lilly, from unknown attackers in a remote cabin in the middle of the woods. As the babysitter’s attempts begin to fail, she must face her fear of the woods to escape with the kids.

    “Surprise” is a love story that centers on a mother trying to surprise her two kids with a pet. Throughout the day the mother secretly tests her children to see if they can handle such a big change to their daily lives.

    “The Game” is an action/adventure story centered on a homeless man named Jerry who is offered some money if he agrees to participate in a “game” offered by a random businessman. The game involves Jerry completing tasks to earn cash and as the “game” increases in risk so does the reward.

    “A Dog?” is a love story that is focused on an unkept and stressed mother trying to clean after her two kids, Emily and Shelly. Both kids desperately want a dog, but their mother is highly allergic so she would have to clean even more. The mother comes up with a solution. If the daughters can prove that they can help clean around the house, they can get a dog.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCourtlin Oglesby
    Release dateOct 25, 2021
    ISBN9781005462123
    No Matter the Cost and Other Stories
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    Courtlin Oglesby

    Courtlin Oglesby is a film writer who specializes in action, adventure, suspense, and horror. He is currently earning a BFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. He has experience in film editing and production. In his free time, he takes care of his three hyperactive huskies and enjoys drawing.

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