My Short Stories: Cold Blooded Revenge

Hi
I thought I'd share a story I have written using less than fifty words with you. My short stories usually range from 1000 to 2000 words which allows me to develop the characters, but this extra short one was fun to write.

Cold Blooded Revenge by Jay Freeman
The hand was held out in greeting. The fingers clasped firmly.
The grey eyes smiled cruelly; the smile disdainful.
"I told you he was mine." The voice was almost calm.
The gun peeked out from the newspaper.
"Yes" her reflection whispered "you're ready. Let's go do this."

Book Review: Barbara Kingsolver The Poisonwood Bible

Hi
I have just finished reading "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver. I enjoyed  this book.
It's about a missionary who takes his wife and four daughters to Africa. The story is unusual in that it is told in the thoughts of the four women without any true narrative. The thoughts and reasons of the father/husband are never revealed. I was quickly drawn into this story and always left wanting to know more.
It's been out a few years now but if you haven't read this one yet it is an interesting insight into life in the 'Congo'.

Short Story News

Hi
About two years ago I joined a writing group and began producing short stories. It was strange at first being given homework but quite fun. The titles were varied and any genre was acceptable. I have now built up a selection of stories. The company Decimal Swan has agreed to publish them on the Android platform. Details have yet to be finalised.
From time to time I will post a story to give you an idea of the sort of thing I am writing.
I will let you know how this develops.

Let's get started

Hi everyone; Jay Freeman here.

I am starting a blog about my story writing.

Hope it's going to be fun.