Desperation

by Gary Lombardo

A deeply despondent loner resolves to kill himself after his fiancée abruptly cancels their wedding. But while he is dangling from his neck, guess who calls and wants to reconcile?

This Kindle short story is 99¢ on Amazon.com.

10 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 13, 2014

About the author

Gary Lombardo has loved words, books, and ideas all of his life. He penned his first novel at twelve. He practiced psychology for thirteen years, and his extensive knowledge of human behavior helps him create colorful, complex, dark and disturbing characters. He writes Christian and secular fiction, novels and as well as short stories. His current works are The Thought Police, Black Secret, The Deadliest Gunfighter, Mortal Obsession, My Friend Jesus, The Last Sermon, Ten Great Tales of Suspense, The Demons of Fear and three other tales, and Running with the Spirit. Gary lives in Pennsylvania with his sweetheart and writing partner, Karen.