FIRST: A Collection of Short Reads

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Time 17m

Reads 276
Votes 6
Parts 6
Time 17m

Eight-year-old Dylan found himself caught up in an encounter with a man whom he never really knew.  Armed with only his bravery, Dylan faced his biggest fear; strangers.

Many years before that, village-girl-turned-femme-fatale Lydia, set out on a mission to seek vengeance on a man who tore her life down.  Little did she know that her final meeting with him gave her more than she expected. 

Somewhere in between that, drug dealer and club owner Barry, was optimistic on starting a family.  But things took a twist when his best friend Richard showed up.

Piece by piece, these three stories link up together only to reveal a shocking truth.  Dark, depressing, and mysterious, these heart-racing short stories will keep you figuring out the ending.

FIRST, as it is aptly titled, is my first published effort.  Go on and read it.  Oh, and don't forget to share it.All Rights Reserved

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