Waco Native is an eclectic collection of six short stories from Craig Cunningham, author of "One Night in a Thousand Years".
1 — A Natural In the heart of a war-torn desert, Sohm finds himself caught between the chaos of battle and the sacred duty entrusted to his people. Amidst increasing danger, he encounters a mysterious stranger whose presence forces a profound reckoning with destiny.
2 — Hidden on the quiet solitude of a New Mexico horse ranch, Lita navigates the remnants of her father's legacy and the ghosts of her past. She soon discovers that everything—and everyone—she has been running from is deadly intent on finding her.
3 — Waco Told through a series of emails addressed to his boss, Emil unveils the startling realities he encounters during his expedition to Waco, Texas. Armed with a mission from a nonprofit organization, Emil's initial optimism quickly fades as he confronts a series of misadventures with Lee Roy, the local guide assigned to him.
4 — The Philip awakens with a chilling premonition—a vision of death and destruction surrounding The Teacher, a wanted cult leader hiding in a compound in south Texas. As he navigates the final 24 hours of his service to the cult, Philip discovers that the path to enlightenment is fraught with peril—and that sometimes, the greatest revelations come from the darkest places.
5 — XY XX: This collection of poetry invites readers into a world of love, longing, and the timeless dance between man and woman. In alternating verses, the voices of the heroic masculine and heroic feminine intertwine, exploring the depths of their connection and the primal urges that bind them to the mysteries of their union.
6 — A Place to Turner, a down on his luck country songwriter, navigates the complexities of the music industry while yearning for a connection that transcends fame. He meets a muse in a prostitute named Rayanne, and the two of them test the bonds of friendship and creativity as they go on the run together and try to outrun the mounting forces chasing after them.
For more stories by Craig Cunningham, visit craigscunningham.com.