Branches: A Selection of Intersecting Tales

by Nannette Kreitzman

A collection of the following stories:

Interminable: Do you believe in reincarnation? What if we were sent back time and time again until we achieved a life of worth? Stuck in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, Daniel has given up hope of ever being good enough.

Rendering: A companion to Interminable. Jessica Stanton is nothing but a marionette, her domineering mother the puppeteer. When a dangerous encounter is swept under the rug, the strings controlling her begin to fray. Will she have the courage to stand on her own?

Becoming Mr. Archer: A companion to Rendering. Jonas, whose only goal was wealth, ended up as a compassionate, mild-mannered innkeeper. How did his desire to be rich transform into a desire to enrich the lives of others? This is the story of Mr. Archer.

A Secret Dose: A companion to Becoming Mr. Archer. Tara Billings has received a secret request from her patient, someone she is envious of despite her prognosis. Will she agree to do what’s asked of her?

Vengeance on the Rocks: A companion to A Secret Dose. Sam thought he had finally met someone who needed him as much as he wanted her. Turns out she was just another disappointment. They were nothing alike at all - or were they?

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2026

About the author

I'm a retired stay at home mom and happy empty nester. I spend my morning walks dreaming up short story ideas, but despite my carefully laid plans, my characters always manage to change things up! I've learned to pay attention to them though, they're usually right.

You can find me on Instagram @netts_shorts
Check out my Reference Guide Blog for Author’s Notes and excerpts for all of my stories!
https://nannettekreitzman.blogspot.com/

Reviews

[Julia Blake]

A fascinating compilation of short stories that are all interconnected and woven through one another. Usually, I ration myself with stories by this author and read one every now and then with coffee. This time, however, I couldn’t resist and gorged the whole book in one sitting. One tale merged seamlessly into the next and before I knew it, I’d consumed the lot.

As ever, the writing was pristine and the concepts fascinating. A compelling example of how all lives are intertwined. How the actions of one person can cast ripples across the existence of many others. Highly recommended for those who love twisty tales that constantly surprise.

[DLV]

This is a GREAT collection of
5 Short Stories.

Each story was compelling!!

Each story flows to the next story flawlessly.

I purchase Nannette’s books so I can read each book over and over.
I read one of Nannette’s books once a week.
Nannette’s books are well written and compelling.
(I don’t often read books more than once except for
Nannette’s).