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Moments Late: a Series of Short Stories
A collection featuring seventeen short stories about broken people finding hope in the hardest times...
Zoran, a teen in foster care, has been separated from his sister and has lost all trust in people. Depression looms over his life, drawing him to give up on his childhood dream of a home.
Grief creates a chasm in Constance and Ranaan's marriage after multiple miscarriages and the loss of their premature daughter. They question their belief in God...and each other.
Fifteen-year-old Kathie discovers she's pregnant. Afraid, heartbroken, and abandoned by those she trusts, she realizes she has only one way to regain the love and life she has lost: end the pregnancy and pretend it never happened.
Seventeen stories intertwine as Zoran, Constance, Ranaan, Kathie, and more, seek healing, discover faith, and find that hope remains despite their circumstances.
Zoran, a teen in foster care, has been separated from his sister and has lost all trust in people. Depression looms over his life, drawing him to give up on his childhood dream of a home.
Grief creates a chasm in Constance and Ranaan's marriage after multiple miscarriages and the loss of their premature daughter. They question their belief in God...and each other.
Fifteen-year-old Kathie discovers she's pregnant. Afraid, heartbroken, and abandoned by those she trusts, she realizes she has only one way to regain the love and life she has lost: end the pregnancy and pretend it never happened.
Seventeen stories intertwine as Zoran, Constance, Ranaan, Kathie, and more, seek healing, discover faith, and find that hope remains despite their circumstances.
- GenresChristian
270 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2024
About the author
Brianna Lynn Campbell
19 books8 followersBrianna Lynn Campbell is an author and artist with a heart that is easily broken by the world around her. Brianna finds she cannot shy away from subjects that are painful and often ignored. Like many, has wondered how there can be hope when evil and pain run rampant, and she strives to face this darkness with truth.
Brianna lives in Arizona with her husband Scott Campbell. She enjoys playing board games and cards with her husband and siblings. She has a steadily growing collection of dragons and art supplies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MOMENTS LATE
Moments late is a series of 17 short stories. All but one story is part of a duology. Example: “Shadows in my Hands” has a second part called “Hands that Hold the Sunlight.”
Moments late is in the genera of realistic fiction. It borders the line of YA and Adult due to the range of topics some of which apply to teenagers, and others to adults. The content contains no profanity or explicit scenes, but there are fade-to-black moments, implied comments, and topics that are not intended for a younger YA audience.
Moments Late can be read in multiple different ways.
It can be read in publication order aka: tragedy order. Note: this will be the only option until the entirety of the ebooks are published.
Once the whole series is released, the stories can be read in duology order.
It is also possible to just pick and choose sets to read and skip over other sets entirely. Each story set can stand on its own.
Moments Late contains sensitive topics that may be triggering to some readers. In order to make the series more accessible, the stories can be read in a variety of orders, so any interested reader can safely read parts of the series without feeling obligated to read content that could be triggering. It is also helpful for readers who would simply find reading it in tragedy order, too heavy, to have the option to read it in duology order.
The benefit of reading Moments Late in publication order is that, the stories, though seemingly unconnected at first, do have subtle connections that build off of each other. The central title, “Before My Eyes,” is specifically built upon this growth. The second part also builds off of each other and binds the series together best if read in order. These details can still be observed in duology order, but if some stories are skipped some elements could be missed entirely, but it should not affect the enjoyability of the series.
In the front matter of each story that contains sensitive topics, I have included a content warning.
Example of the content warning for “Shadows in my Hands”
Content Warning
This story contains brief depictions of abuse and implied suicide.
Other sensitive topics and heavy themes that Moments Late contains are: drug addiction, miscarriage, human trafficking, and self-harm.
What other questions do YOU have about Moments late? Feel free to leave them in a comment or message me on Instagram!
Brianna lives in Arizona with her husband Scott Campbell. She enjoys playing board games and cards with her husband and siblings. She has a steadily growing collection of dragons and art supplies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MOMENTS LATE
Moments late is a series of 17 short stories. All but one story is part of a duology. Example: “Shadows in my Hands” has a second part called “Hands that Hold the Sunlight.”
Moments late is in the genera of realistic fiction. It borders the line of YA and Adult due to the range of topics some of which apply to teenagers, and others to adults. The content contains no profanity or explicit scenes, but there are fade-to-black moments, implied comments, and topics that are not intended for a younger YA audience.
Moments Late can be read in multiple different ways.
It can be read in publication order aka: tragedy order. Note: this will be the only option until the entirety of the ebooks are published.
Once the whole series is released, the stories can be read in duology order.
It is also possible to just pick and choose sets to read and skip over other sets entirely. Each story set can stand on its own.
Moments Late contains sensitive topics that may be triggering to some readers. In order to make the series more accessible, the stories can be read in a variety of orders, so any interested reader can safely read parts of the series without feeling obligated to read content that could be triggering. It is also helpful for readers who would simply find reading it in tragedy order, too heavy, to have the option to read it in duology order.
The benefit of reading Moments Late in publication order is that, the stories, though seemingly unconnected at first, do have subtle connections that build off of each other. The central title, “Before My Eyes,” is specifically built upon this growth. The second part also builds off of each other and binds the series together best if read in order. These details can still be observed in duology order, but if some stories are skipped some elements could be missed entirely, but it should not affect the enjoyability of the series.
In the front matter of each story that contains sensitive topics, I have included a content warning.
Example of the content warning for “Shadows in my Hands”
Content Warning
This story contains brief depictions of abuse and implied suicide.
Other sensitive topics and heavy themes that Moments Late contains are: drug addiction, miscarriage, human trafficking, and self-harm.
What other questions do YOU have about Moments late? Feel free to leave them in a comment or message me on Instagram!
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July 30, 2025
This was an absolutely lovely book. The first half is devastating, depicting so much sadness and darkness, in a way that is very true to life. The final story in that half is a sort of interlude, where a character reflects on the darkness they have witnessed and wonders how there can be a loving God after all this?
But then! There's the second half! And it is full of redemption and healing, reunions and blessings. This whole book is a masterpiece of showing a graceful and loving God, even in a dark and broken world. I teared up multiple times reading this, and would highly recommend it!
But then! There's the second half! And it is full of redemption and healing, reunions and blessings. This whole book is a masterpiece of showing a graceful and loving God, even in a dark and broken world. I teared up multiple times reading this, and would highly recommend it!
September 9, 2025
*Boromir voice* One does not simply not read Moments Late all in one sitting while getting SUPER EMOTIONAL because it had to get better AND THEN IT DOES AND IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL AND TRUE AND AAAAAAA--
Ahem. 5 stars, 10/10, WOULD recommend
Ahem. 5 stars, 10/10, WOULD recommend
June 9, 2025
A fantastic collection of short stories that show both the great darkness of this world and the hope of redemption and peace with God.
November 12, 2024
AUTHOR "REVIEW" FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS: Reading Order Variations
Moments Late can be read in two ways: publication order- which is heavy on the tragedy but builds up in connections; or "duology order" details for duology order below.
Each story in the series has a partner (except "Before my Eyes" which is a stand-alone story that bridges the two halves of the series in publication order.)
I wrote Moments Late this way to make it as accessible as possible for those who need the hope in these stories. I love Moments Late and the characters and the people they represent. I hope their stories touch your heart and remind you that you are never alone in your pain and struggles.
Below are each set for duology order and their individual content guidelines. Moments Late is written to be as clean as I could manage without glossing over the issues, there is no explicit content, language, or excessive description of violence.
Shadows in my Hands > Hands that Hold Sunlight
Brief Description: Angry and fearful Zoran is brought to yet another foster home that he is sure will crush his deepest longing again.
Content: abuse (flashbacks), depression, attempted suicide.
Lost in Control > In Pain's Control
Brief Description: Lorne's addictions cost him his job and threaten to destroy his family.
Content: drug and alcohol addiction.
A Future of Lost Lullabies > Futures Without Lyrics
Brief Description: Constance and Ranaan grow apart in their grief after they lose their premature daughter.
Content: miscarriage and infant loss, infidelity (no inappropriate content)
Shards of my Heart > This Beating Heart
Brief Description: Fifteen-year-old Kathie finds herself pregnant and without support.
Content: teen pregnancy, homelessness, abuse
Dandelion > Forget me Not
Brief Description: Clay is overcome by grief over the loss of his daughter and wrestles with what his daughter believed about life after death.
Content: Child loss
Abandoned Gems > Price of a Gem
Brief Description: Gem has only known a life of prostitution, it has never occurred to her that there could be another life, until an eight-year-old girl is brought into her life and makes her question everything she's been told.
Content: Human trafficking, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, abortion. (Fade to black content)
That Only the Blind See > Until the Blind See
Brief Description: On the cusp of his dream job, Michael's whole life falls apart. He begins losing his sight and his foster sibling goes missing, leaving him to question his faith.
Content: human trafficking (convo with a pimp)
The Voices I Face > To Face the Lies
Brief Description: Twelve-year-old Liera struggles with mental health after years of bullying for her facial abnormality.
Content: depression, self-harm (briefly depicted), accidental suicide, bullying
Before my Eyes
Brief description: Cousins Ronia and Chael reunite and while catching up on life begin to question the pain and evil they've witnessed with the goodness of God.
Content: None, only mentions prior issues in conversation.
All these stories can also be purchased individually as ebooks on Amazon.
Moments Late can be read in two ways: publication order- which is heavy on the tragedy but builds up in connections; or "duology order" details for duology order below.
Each story in the series has a partner (except "Before my Eyes" which is a stand-alone story that bridges the two halves of the series in publication order.)
I wrote Moments Late this way to make it as accessible as possible for those who need the hope in these stories. I love Moments Late and the characters and the people they represent. I hope their stories touch your heart and remind you that you are never alone in your pain and struggles.
Below are each set for duology order and their individual content guidelines. Moments Late is written to be as clean as I could manage without glossing over the issues, there is no explicit content, language, or excessive description of violence.
Shadows in my Hands > Hands that Hold Sunlight
Brief Description: Angry and fearful Zoran is brought to yet another foster home that he is sure will crush his deepest longing again.
Content: abuse (flashbacks), depression, attempted suicide.
Lost in Control > In Pain's Control
Brief Description: Lorne's addictions cost him his job and threaten to destroy his family.
Content: drug and alcohol addiction.
A Future of Lost Lullabies > Futures Without Lyrics
Brief Description: Constance and Ranaan grow apart in their grief after they lose their premature daughter.
Content: miscarriage and infant loss, infidelity (no inappropriate content)
Shards of my Heart > This Beating Heart
Brief Description: Fifteen-year-old Kathie finds herself pregnant and without support.
Content: teen pregnancy, homelessness, abuse
Dandelion > Forget me Not
Brief Description: Clay is overcome by grief over the loss of his daughter and wrestles with what his daughter believed about life after death.
Content: Child loss
Abandoned Gems > Price of a Gem
Brief Description: Gem has only known a life of prostitution, it has never occurred to her that there could be another life, until an eight-year-old girl is brought into her life and makes her question everything she's been told.
Content: Human trafficking, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, abortion. (Fade to black content)
That Only the Blind See > Until the Blind See
Brief Description: On the cusp of his dream job, Michael's whole life falls apart. He begins losing his sight and his foster sibling goes missing, leaving him to question his faith.
Content: human trafficking (convo with a pimp)
The Voices I Face > To Face the Lies
Brief Description: Twelve-year-old Liera struggles with mental health after years of bullying for her facial abnormality.
Content: depression, self-harm (briefly depicted), accidental suicide, bullying
Before my Eyes
Brief description: Cousins Ronia and Chael reunite and while catching up on life begin to question the pain and evil they've witnessed with the goodness of God.
Content: None, only mentions prior issues in conversation.
All these stories can also be purchased individually as ebooks on Amazon.
September 2, 2024
3.75 stars rounded up.
The author has skillfully captured so many real-life situations and believable characters in this interwoven collection! I LOVE just how interwoven the stories ultimately are. I truly look forward to everything this author continues to write and publish.
The only thing I struggled with was how each story in the first half of the collection ended—without any hope. However, DO NOT stop reading there, because that is not how the collection ultimately goes. If you keep on reading, you'll see where those characters and situations that seemed hopeless ended up, and it's worth it!
I was honored to receive an ARC of this book, and I definitely recommend it!
The author has skillfully captured so many real-life situations and believable characters in this interwoven collection! I LOVE just how interwoven the stories ultimately are. I truly look forward to everything this author continues to write and publish.
The only thing I struggled with was how each story in the first half of the collection ended—without any hope. However, DO NOT stop reading there, because that is not how the collection ultimately goes. If you keep on reading, you'll see where those characters and situations that seemed hopeless ended up, and it's worth it!
I was honored to receive an ARC of this book, and I definitely recommend it!
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