Seriously???: Collection of Short Stories

By Dannetta Sherray Holmes-Hollins

About the Book
Ranging from mystery to cliffhangers to country folklore, Seriously??? is a collection of short stories to capture your mind and entertain. With never a dull moment, the author hopes to leave readers speechless and inspire budding writers to follow their dreams and put their creative ideas “on paper.”
About the Author
Dannetta Sherray Holmes-Hollins has several hobbies and special interests, including writing, singing, and traveling. Hollins also has a keen interest in music, meeting new people, world history, and giving back to her community by making donations to the less fortunate and other charitable organizations. Hollins is married and has two adult children through a blended family. Extended family includes, her mother, several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins—whom she loves dearly.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Company
• Release date: Nov 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9798888127360

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THIS IS TO SHOW MY DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHOSE WORDS OR ACTIONS INSPIRED ME TO BE THE BEST ME IN 2023 AND BEYOND. EVEN IF WE CROSSED PATHS AS FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD; IF YOU HAD ANY POSITIVE SIGNIFICANCE IN MY LIFE, I WANT EVERYONE TO SEE AND KNOW. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

SERIOUSLY???

I sent this girl to school to get a college education and she comes steppin’ up in here with a nI%@# old as me.

RIP Daddy, George H. Jr.

If you really want something, you will work HARD to get it. You won’t let anything stand in your way.

My Mother, Vivian H.

I’m going all the way to the top and I’m takin’ you with me. Gonna give it to you like God gave it to Moses, a little bit at a time.

My Husband, Tracy H.

Two of my biggest supporters and inspiration. I love you.

Kendrick and Tracie H.

You’re one of the vehicles that Jehovah will use to make our family wealthy. I am so proud to call you my little sister.

My Brother, George H. III

Nobody comes into our lives with STUPID stamped across their foreheads! We don’t find that out till later.

My Sister, Angela H.

To my brothers and sisters, thank you for your love and support always.

Sharon B, Katherine W., Willie H., and RIP Andre H.

Don’t live by other people’s consequences; don’t ask a question if you’re not prepared to hear the answer.

My Closest and Dearest Friend, Ornetta W.

What is your life’s Blueprint?

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"How can you cry about someone when they die, and give them HELL everyday while they’re here? Respect me while I’m here."

Kwame H. Brown

Seriously???, when are you going to start your channel?  I think you will do very well.

It’s Just Gems—-formerly Gems from Kwame Brown

"To have a conscience is to know. I can accept you in truth, I can love you in truth. The discord comes when you force me to go against my own conscience."

Angela Stanton King

I want it to STING !!!—I want to drive you to achieve. Achieve something; large or small, make it something.

Queen Regina

To all of my true friends in Missouri, I thank you so much.

Shawnta R., Tonya L., Jessica J., Laura A.,

Angela Townsend-J., and Teresa S.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Organization 2006-2011.

You Know Who You Are

Stay in your lane. Don’t come in my lane with nonsense.

Karceno4Life

Seriously???, you better be out there handling your business.

Sister T.

Don’t be distracted. Stay on your path. They gonna hate on everything you do.

The Mil Ticket

It’s nothin’ to it Seriously???  Just do it.

Toccara Tomorrow

Keep going. Nothing but a beautiful future awaits us. Remain faithful. Stay encouraged.

Very Close Friend, Vickie E.

To my childhood and high school friends. Thank you always for your support.

Laura B. and Michelle W.

Don’t count the days. Make the days count.

Forgotten Kingz TV. 2.0

"Friendship gives wings to the