THE FIRST STORY IN MY SHORT STORY SERIES "HEARTS AND SHORTS" Word Count {8000 - 8500} Cover Design {Otis Bright} Sadness and loss drive this short story when a desperate African father has to venture into an evil forest to find a magical flower to save the life of his new-born daughter. He risks his sanity and safety to do the one thing that no healer in his land could do, sacrificing everything for love, and for fatherhood that he was so determined to experience. DISCLAIMER: This story involves scenes of depression, death and suicide but was not written to encourage or glorify them. If you are easily triggered by any of these, tread lightly.All Rights Reserved