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The Gate
A mother returns home from work to find the gate in her picket fence open.
Immediately she panics, reminded of the last time she came home to an open gate - the day her husband was murdered by his former partner.
Closed, the gate guards the pathway to paradise. Open, it becomes an omen; a harbinger of death; a reminder of the horrors she has already survived. But now, instead of her husband, it is her children at risk.
Immediately she panics, reminded of the last time she came home to an open gate - the day her husband was murdered by his former partner.
Closed, the gate guards the pathway to paradise. Open, it becomes an omen; a harbinger of death; a reminder of the horrors she has already survived. But now, instead of her husband, it is her children at risk.
- GenresShort Stories
ebook
First published December 2, 2012
About the author
Riley Banks
3 books240 followers"Creating stories you won't want to leave."
With over fifteen years in journalism and over a decade living overseas, Riley Banks knows how to tell a tale or two. Her fast paced novels hook readers and keep them hooked to the very last word.
Riley creates worlds readers won't want to leave.
Whether she's writing sexy, adult novels or action packed YA, you can rely on her signature to shine through: Fast pace, gripping suspense and characters so rich and bold they will stay with you long after you finish.
Her Vampire Origins series is already being touted as the next big thing in YA literature. Packed full of action, adventure, romance, and evil, Vampire Origins weaves historical fact with fiction to explore the origins of five very different vampire tribes: Strigoi, Cambion, Bretonnian, Strix, and Nosferatu.
Riley's debut novel, The William S Club, is an erotic thriller jam-packed full of passion, corruption, secrets and blackmail. It takes the reader on an edge-of-your-seat ride through France, Italy, Dubai and Australia.
For more information on her work, visit her website: http://www.rileybanks.net
With over fifteen years in journalism and over a decade living overseas, Riley Banks knows how to tell a tale or two. Her fast paced novels hook readers and keep them hooked to the very last word.
Riley creates worlds readers won't want to leave.
Whether she's writing sexy, adult novels or action packed YA, you can rely on her signature to shine through: Fast pace, gripping suspense and characters so rich and bold they will stay with you long after you finish.
Her Vampire Origins series is already being touted as the next big thing in YA literature. Packed full of action, adventure, romance, and evil, Vampire Origins weaves historical fact with fiction to explore the origins of five very different vampire tribes: Strigoi, Cambion, Bretonnian, Strix, and Nosferatu.
Riley's debut novel, The William S Club, is an erotic thriller jam-packed full of passion, corruption, secrets and blackmail. It takes the reader on an edge-of-your-seat ride through France, Italy, Dubai and Australia.
For more information on her work, visit her website: http://www.rileybanks.net
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
June 29, 2013
At only 5 pages, it's one fast read, but intriguing nonetheless. Will be interested in reading the whole story when available!
January 1, 2014
Outstanding flash story. Wow! I have to read more of this author. Told a complete story even with the cliff hanger. Hooked me on caring about the character and dying to read more.
February 6, 2014
While this is only five pages, the story holds a lot of promise. A woman comes home to find her children gone. That reminds her of the time she came home to find her husband dying in their kitchen. Why? I want to know more.
The Gate is, hopefully, the start before a full length novel is released.
Excellent mystery.
The Gate is, hopefully, the start before a full length novel is released.
Excellent mystery.
April 6, 2018
A very short story, but a very scary one . If you are a parent then this is the nightmare you fear....The ending is left to you to wonder about .
September 22, 2013
The Gate by Riley Banks
A mother comes home and finds the gate the her home open. Panic sets in as she remembers her husbands murder. Death and horror fill the house as she fears for herself and children. Closing the gate appears to be the only way to salvation.
Great short story. I am a fan of Riley Banks. I have read all her books and recommend , Vampire Origins - Project Ichorous and The William S Club.
A mother comes home and finds the gate the her home open. Panic sets in as she remembers her husbands murder. Death and horror fill the house as she fears for herself and children. Closing the gate appears to be the only way to salvation.
Great short story. I am a fan of Riley Banks. I have read all her books and recommend , Vampire Origins - Project Ichorous and The William S Club.
May 27, 2014
This was a book I read in about 15 minutes it is so short. It has an interesting story line though so I can't say that I was dissapointed by it. I would have liked to hear the rest of the story thought because it was a huge cliffhanger. It did a great job at grabbing my attention and hoping that the main character would be ok but it ended without that knowledge.
January 21, 2016
It was ok, but be aware this is not even a complete story, just a short intro to her books.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews