Moments of Change

By KC Huffman

Moments of Change is a collection of short stories revolving around when the main characters take a stand, and their actions change the trajectory of their original paths. The six stories shown in Moments of Change are a collection of thrilling stories falling into a few different genres, including noir, fantasy, and suspense.

 

"The Hour I Found You" follows Anthony, a trained hitman, who has been given a mark that proves to be a bit more challenging than anticipated. Along with Lauren, a heartbroken fighter, who runs into the past she is running away from. When tragedy strikes forcing their worlds to collide, new problems arise.

 

In "A Different Kind of Brave", we see Lauren, who is in love with her best friend, finally, stand up for herself and her feelings. Secrets come to light that help make her decision. Even if that means going home brokenhearted. 

 

We find long-time couple Lauren and Anthony making discoveries both about each other and themselves in "Coward Turned Brave". The story takes place in a hotel room where they confront their demons, secrets are revealed, and find out if they truly are in it for the long haul. 

 

The suspense story "Discovered" follows Lauren, a girl who has gone rogue for her mission, revealing who she is to Anthony, a powerful mob boss. She shows sometimes you really do need to put your trust in an outsider…even the mob.

 

"Under The Queen's Rule" is a suspenseful fantasy about the true strength of the "weak". Lexi is a young wolf just trying to survive until she can finally escape. Anthony, a stubborn Alpha, teaches the lesson of never judging a book by its cover.

 

 "A Twisted Love"  is a new take on the age-old story of Persephone and Hades…with a few twists. With genders and places swapped we follow Phinn, the son of Demeos the god of changing seasons, in his pursuit of Haden, the goddess of the underworld.

• Language: English
• Publisher: KC Huffman
• Release date: Oct 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223343912

Book preview

The Hour I Found You

Anthony watches her shiver. They have met plenty of times before. Each time he gets a funny feeling. He isn’t new to hunting down marks. Although, she has been his biggest challenge. There’s something familiar about her and he can feel something trying to awaken within, but he pushes his curiosity down every time. She’s not the faceless girl from your dreams. You will never remember, stop trying. He reminds himself. It has been 5 years of being lost to who he was.

She is on the phone in a dark dingy alley where he’s pretty sure someone died recently. The stench of decay still floats in the air. He creeps upon her.

"Hello, Sweets." Why he had the urge to call her that, he hasn’t a clue, but it got her attention. His voice causes her to stiffen.

Anthony is surprised when Lauran turns and faces him. He thought for sure she would disappear right before his eyes. She couldn’t possibly be dumb enough to be standing in a dangerous alley without an escape plan... right? His thoughts gave her too much credit. What truly shocks him though is the fact she doesn’t look angry she was found, just shocked and sad. He thinks the sadness could be for... him? When he truly looks into her blue eyes, he can see a sense of familiarity in them. He quickly brushes that thought away again. He wants