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NEW RELEASES – SHORT STORIES #RRBC

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I am SO excited to release three new short stories as a result of the 2019 90-Day Alpha/Omega Beginning to End Short Story Contest at #RRBC!

I love how this contest pushes me out of my comfort zone and gets my creative juices flowing!

I’ll list the three short stories in no particular order. I sincerely hope that at least one will pique your interest!

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For almost eighteen years, Jewel has known little beyond hopelessness and hunger. Barely existing in a ramshackle cabin, on the edge of a Louisiana swamp with her little sister and their mother, she sees no way to stop the downward spiral. When her mother falls gravely ill, Jewel learns that her life is about to take a drastic turn. But will it lead to joy or more devastation?

Take a heart-warming journey with Jewel as she struggles to rise from the clutches of poverty and shame.

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At the tender age of fourteen, Jennifer shoulders the full responsibility of running a household and caring for her seven-year-old sister. It’s bad enough that their father is lost at war in Afghanistan, but troubles multiply when their so-called mother abandons them for another man. Hardships and struggles are constant companions. Family is whatever Jennifer can make it. That’s the way the cards have been dealt, and that’s the way she’ll play them.

This strong young girl meets every obstacle head-on, while never losing hope for a better tomorrow.

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Claire Winters is heartbroken when her husband of many years says he’s found a new love and wants a divorce. While having a pity party with her best friend, Jade, they come up with a daring idea. Together, they construct a Voodoo doll and with the help of several bottles of wine, create a ceremony to bring the same heartbreak to Daniel Winters as he brought to Claire. But do they go too far? You decide!

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I enjoyed writing these vastly different stories and I hope you enjoy reading them!

30 thoughts on “NEW RELEASES – SHORT STORIES #RRBC”

    1. Jan Sikes

      Those WP gremlins are most annoying! I’m glad you took time to make another comment. I appreciate your support and your congrats!!

  4. Soooz

    Huge congratulations, Jan. These all sound awesome. The book covers are great and lure the eye immediately. I’m so looking forward to reading these.❤

    1. Jan Sikes

      Oh, thank you, Soooz! I enjoyed making the covers almost as much as I enjoyed writing the stories! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Hugs!

  5. coldhandboyack

    I gave in. Hard for me to pass up a Voodoo story. At 25 pages I can probably get to it next weekend. While I was there, I tweeted it out from the Amazon site along with this post.

  6. D.L. Finn, Author

    Congrats Jan! They all sound good. I’m going to have to add all three to my July reading:)

    1. Jan Sikes

      Thank you, Natalie! Even though they are only short stories, I’m still super excited to have something new! Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. Jan Sikes

      Oh, my goodness, Annette!! I am SO thrilled that you chose that story. I do think it’s the strongest of the three. I hope you enjoy it to the nines!!! Hugs!

  13. tonyamlucas

    Oh my Jan- I am so excited. You know I have to read everyone. I can’t wait. Yes yes, I’ll leave acreview for you in each one. Congrats on 3 new releases. Happy 4th of July and I dearly love you, my precious friend.

      1. tonyamlucas

        Yes I’m very excited, you write such amazing stories. The last one about the Voodoo Doll really piques my interest, but so do the other two.

  14. Gwen Plano

    Congratulations, Jan. Each story sounds amazing. I’m heading over to Amazon now! ♥

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