A Vision for the Future

by Melissa Wright

Elaina Johnson was born with a vision of her own death. It was something she had accepted, but as the end moves closer, she learns that seeing and knowing are far different things.

This is a short story of approximately 3600 words. Additional content includes a free preview of Bound by Prophecy.

Genres: Paranormal

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 24, 2013

About the author

Melissa is the author of more than a dozen YA and fantasy novels including The Frey Saga and Between Ink and Shadows. When not writing she can generally be found talking with an author friend about a book, painting something from a book, or tucked between headphones listening to a book. It’s kind of a theme. She loves reasonable heroines in unreasonable situations, noble--if brooding--heroes, slow burn and sweet kisses, a lot of havoc, and a little magic. Stay updated on works in progress at Instagram. Contact her through the web at www.melissa-wright.com

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Reviews

[Olethros · Rating 3 out of 5]

-Breve y sencillo.-

Género. Relato.

Lo que nos cuenta. Laina ha visto su propia muerte, y ahora siente que el momento se acerca, mientras que su entorno reacciona a ese hecho de diferentes formas.

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[chucklesthescot · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Elaina meets her partner for the first time, she just knows that he will become President of the United States-in the same way that she knows how she will die, what she was wearing and that it will happen in water. As the time of her death gets nearer, the signs are all there and the couple prepare for the end but even Elaina cannot predict what will happen next.

The lack of information in the blurb does this lovely little story a bit of an injustice as it doesn't really make you keen to read it. I just downloaded it because it was free and it certainly did not disappoint. This is a dramatic, tense little short story that really does deliver a punch, which is difficult to do with so few words. It says a lot about the skill of the author that I enjoyed this as much as I did. It's actually difficult to review this story without giving away any of the plot but here we go! OK the plot is set against a Presidential campaign and Elaina's partner is behind in the polls and needs to catch up. The story does not go into any detail about politics or anything like that so don't let it put you off if you're not into that kind of thing.

The stress of the death prophecy which they both believe, puts strain on the couple as well especially as the signs seem to indicate that the time is almost here. You are left hoping that there is a way for Elaina to escape her supposed fate and grab that happy ending. It's nice to care about the character when you barely get a chance to connect with her before the book ends. Then comes the ending which was soooo cool and I didn't expect it! I do love it when a book surprises me.

I actually think that this could be extended into a nice little novella if the author wanted to expand it a bit as there are a few things that could be fleshed out. It has made me decide to read more of this author's work. So if you like a nice thriller, why not give this one a try?

[Danielle Smiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic short story that grabs you and keeps you guessing on how it will all unravel. It's very short and you get the fabulous bonus of a sneak peek of Melissa Wright's awesome sauce urban fantasy, Bound by Prophecy, which I LOVED(see my review of that -- http://knowntoread.blogspot.com/2013/...)!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a short story, this was excellent. Suspenseful and keeps you on your toes the whole time. I would have loved more, but that's what short stories are all about. Make you fall quickly in love with them, then look for more from the author. I highly recommend checking out Melissa Wright's other contemporary series, The Descendants.

[L. C. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ah um...

The only problem I have with this story is the end. There was just not enough information for the reader to understand the full scenario the author tried to bring forth. What a bummer!

[Tamara aka SoMysteriousLee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and chilling short story. Found it to be a worthwhile read and I'm going be looking for more works by this author. 

[Derik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great short story. I want more and wish it was a full length novel because the story and main character are both very captivating.

[Pat Raab · Rating 3 out of 5]

So right, yet so wrong.