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The Promotion
G.R. Agent 102498 loves his job. "Collecting lives" is what he was made to do. He has worked hard to climb up from the bottom, but lately he feels stuck.
He has been a Level 2 Agent for long time now, and he feels he is ready to be promoted to Level 3: Random Works.
When he happens across a couple, whose son is just days from turning three, he knows he has finally found the Collection that will convince his superiors to promote him.
His boss agrees to the collection, but adds some treacherous conditions of his own. And to make matters worse, a beautiful Agent shows up in his hunting grounds looking for a promotion of her own.
(A short story of approximately 11,000 words.)
He has been a Level 2 Agent for long time now, and he feels he is ready to be promoted to Level 3: Random Works.
When he happens across a couple, whose son is just days from turning three, he knows he has finally found the Collection that will convince his superiors to promote him.
His boss agrees to the collection, but adds some treacherous conditions of his own. And to make matters worse, a beautiful Agent shows up in his hunting grounds looking for a promotion of her own.
(A short story of approximately 11,000 words.)
- GenresShort Stories
39 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2013
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February 14, 2018
I liked the end of this short story! The inbetween was interesting as well, kept me reading, the writing was so good that I even started to root for the protagonist to succeed in his promotion, he sure was dedicated. I expected a twist and there were a couple. But I'm really happy with the end.
April 5, 2018
When you start reading you do not know it is about a grim reaper until after you get into the book. It’s about Reapers who want to get promoted to a higher level and what they have to do to get there.
Very good short story.
Very good short story.
April 17, 2018
This short story was alternately sad and funny, telling the story of a grim reaper trying to get a promotion. I really enjoyed it, and found all the twists and turns very engaging.
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
May 10, 2017
A level 2GR is trying to become a level 3 and makes a deal with his boss. Little does he know that another level 2GR is also looking for the promotion. If he fails, he drops back to a level 1. Being a grim reaper can be a real pain in the ass, especially when you are being dogged by a beautiful female grim reaper. What is a death agent to do?
September 18, 2018
This is my second short by this author and I'm beginning to get the sense that he's seriously warped. The protagonist here is a grim reaper though why the people need collecting is never made clear. What is clear is the fact that the reaper enjoys inflicting pain. Do I want to read the other two shorts I have in my collection?
September 14, 2019
Got this book free and loved it, the characters were well written and the ending was good, deserves everyone of the 5 stars.
November 6, 2016
The story is about Grim Reapers that collect life spirits from people who die. Unlike the tv series Dead Like Me this book has the reapers actively taking part in killing their targets and then collecting their spirits.
A level 2 reaper comes to town to make collections. He wants to be promoted to level 3 but that is going to be hard since there's another agent in town after the same target.
There's something missing, though. There is no reference in the book to the reaper looking through the towns version of the white pages or maybe checking the Internet to find where his target lives. To me that would be the logical first step in searching for someone.
What bothers me most about this book is that the reapers can actually kill people rather than waiting for them to die from some other cause. It makes them murderers, actually.
A level 2 reaper comes to town to make collections. He wants to be promoted to level 3 but that is going to be hard since there's another agent in town after the same target.
There's something missing, though. There is no reference in the book to the reaper looking through the towns version of the white pages or maybe checking the Internet to find where his target lives. To me that would be the logical first step in searching for someone.
What bothers me most about this book is that the reapers can actually kill people rather than waiting for them to die from some other cause. It makes them murderers, actually.
November 9, 2016
Promotion
As always this author delivers a fully entertaining read. With twists and turns aplenty the final destination still comes as a surprise. An imagination unparalleled which comes through in his storytelling. Even though a short read it will still make you miss your stop on the way to work.
As always this author delivers a fully entertaining read. With twists and turns aplenty the final destination still comes as a surprise. An imagination unparalleled which comes through in his storytelling. Even though a short read it will still make you miss your stop on the way to work.
December 4, 2018
Great short story with a twist at the end involving a fish tank?!? You'll have to read it yourself to understand that one!
Such a lot going on in a short story - brilliant!. Have read the 3 Jerusa books & look forward to no 4!
Such a lot going on in a short story - brilliant!. Have read the 3 Jerusa books & look forward to no 4!
April 29, 2016
Dragonfish!
I love this story! Action, suspense, a little romance followed by reception. Well written with enough mystery to keep you entertained.
I love this story! Action, suspense, a little romance followed by reception. Well written with enough mystery to keep you entertained.
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