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Snake on a Red Velvet Throne: and Other Stories
Snake on a Red Velvet Throne is a powerful blend of short story, memoir, and novella that examines what it means to survive the grip of another’s control.
In “Umbilical” a man trapped in a psychological stranglehold must decide if what he believes is real or imagined.
A woman shakes loose from her obsession with a charismatic older man in “A Lion’s Grace,” uncovering not only the truth about him but also about herself.
In “The Door” a young social worker dares to confront the intimidating boss who may be part of a murder cover-up.
Alongside these are five other unforgettable stories that expose the many faces of emotional abuse and what it takes to break free.
In “Umbilical” a man trapped in a psychological stranglehold must decide if what he believes is real or imagined.
A woman shakes loose from her obsession with a charismatic older man in “A Lion’s Grace,” uncovering not only the truth about him but also about herself.
In “The Door” a young social worker dares to confront the intimidating boss who may be part of a murder cover-up.
Alongside these are five other unforgettable stories that expose the many faces of emotional abuse and what it takes to break free.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2025
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About the author
Bess Hendrick
4 books15 followersBess Hendrick lives with her husband, three dogs and a cat in rural Jefferson County at the edge of the Olympic Rain Forest, where she enjoys hiking, camping and boating.
Welcoming the Rain is her first novel; the second, Mind of Milya, is slated for publication in fall 2024, with a third to be released in early 2025.
Like her character Raymie in Welcoming the Rain, Bess has served many years in the helping professions despite a visual impairment. Unlike Raymie, she has never had any talent for dancing.
Welcoming the Rain is her first novel; the second, Mind of Milya, is slated for publication in fall 2024, with a third to be released in early 2025.
Like her character Raymie in Welcoming the Rain, Bess has served many years in the helping professions despite a visual impairment. Unlike Raymie, she has never had any talent for dancing.
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November 5, 2025
This book is truly an eye opener.
December 12, 2025
Snake on A Red Velvet Throne is a collection of short stories and a novella written by a woman who is either going blind or almost blind. She used special technology to write them. She wrote in the forward that it took a lot of patience to learn how to use it. I know about the aid that she is using and it is very expensive. I hope that it will become more user-friendly and affordable in the future.
I don’t usually read short stories because I get attached to the main character and then poof they are gone. But each one of them is a joy. Now reading the novella about a woman who was neglected and abused in childhood and is a social worker in an institution for abused children. Her training was very interesting, and I think it could help abused children not to blame themselves for it, stand up for themselves, and be more resilient. I am loving this book.
I don’t usually read short stories because I get attached to the main character and then poof they are gone. But each one of them is a joy. Now reading the novella about a woman who was neglected and abused in childhood and is a social worker in an institution for abused children. Her training was very interesting, and I think it could help abused children not to blame themselves for it, stand up for themselves, and be more resilient. I am loving this book.
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