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    Why He's Late and Other Stories
    Why He's Late and Other Stories
    Why He's Late and Other Stories
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    Why He's Late and Other Stories

    By Megan Valandingham

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    WHY HE'S LATE AND OTHER STORIES contains four stories of romance, suspense, and fantasy.

    "Why He's Late" follows the white-collar worker Henry as he tries to get out of work early but can't because he forgot to clean his cubical. While cleaning, Henry finds an important note scribbled on a napkin he was about to throw away and remembers the scheduled dinner for his girlfriend's birthday. Is Henry going to get out in time? And, did he even get Leah a gift?

    "Homemade Picture Frame" follows the heartbroken Sagina as she cries over her lost love. After fraternizing with an outsider, Sagina has only a picture of her lover to remember him bye. With her sister, Salvia, to comfort her, what will Sagina do with the picture in a newly fitted frame?

    "Bicycle Blues" follows the young Coleen as she tries to weasel her way out of having to work during the town event to finally spend the year with her friends. However, she forgot one thing, her wallet, leaving her with two options. Will Coleen be able to attend the event with her friends?

    "The Calling" follows the Potions Master Margarette who has been called to Capital City. After receiving a letter from the infamous F. Subulata, Margarette learns that all Potions Masters must help aid in the war to save the land. Will Margarette pack up and make the journey, or will she call the bluff and stay?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMegan Valandingham
    Release dateSep 14, 2022
    ISBN9781005163006
    Why He's Late and Other Stories
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    Megan Valandingham

    Megan Valandingham is a comics writer of fantasy stories that include romance and adventure. She is pursuing a BFA in Creative Writing at Full Sail University and is a part of the Creative Writing Club at Full Sail. She gained graphic design and computer skills while on the yearbook committee during her senior year of high school. In her free time, Megan enjoys drawing and painting gifts for her friends and family.

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