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HAUNTED: A SHORT STORY
In this heart-wrenching short story, we follow the journey of a woman who spent years estranged from her father. The two have been at odds for years, but when a worldwide pandemic strikes and her father becomes ill with COVID-19, her outlook begins to change.
Desperate for a chance to reconcile, our narrator reached out to her father's hospital only to find out it was too late. Now, all she is left with is the choices made, the baggage she is forced to carry, and the love she has lost.
In this poignant and deeply moving tale, Witherspoon explores the universal themes of love, loss, and family. A powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of forgiveness, this story is not to be missed. Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of regret or the healing power of closure will find solace and home in this touching and unforgettable work.
Desperate for a chance to reconcile, our narrator reached out to her father's hospital only to find out it was too late. Now, all she is left with is the choices made, the baggage she is forced to carry, and the love she has lost.
In this poignant and deeply moving tale, Witherspoon explores the universal themes of love, loss, and family. A powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of forgiveness, this story is not to be missed. Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of regret or the healing power of closure will find solace and home in this touching and unforgettable work.
6 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2023
About the author
Cynthia D. Witherspoon
83 books46 followersCynthia D. Witherspoon is an award winning writer of Southern Gothic, Paranormal Romance, and Urban Fantasy. She currently resides in South Carolina, but spent three years in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Always an avid reader, she began writing short stories in college. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in History from Converse College, and earned a Masters in Forensic Science at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.
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March 11, 2023
Gobsmacked
Wow Cindy!
What a story, so personal and so very emotional. I feel you in this! I don’t know what more to say! This is well written and painful! I love you!
Wow Cindy!
What a story, so personal and so very emotional. I feel you in this! I don’t know what more to say! This is well written and painful! I love you!
March 11, 2023
Haunted in real life
What a gut wrenching story of a true haunted soul. It touched me deeply. I feel haunted just reading her words.
What a gut wrenching story of a true haunted soul. It touched me deeply. I feel haunted just reading her words.
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