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Toya, Texas has an uninvited guest. The Angel from a different time or place or dimension. No one knows. Four scientists will find 'something' horrible. Something beautiful. Something completely out of this Universe. READER DUE TO MATURE SUBJECT MATTER, READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT. GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF RAPE, ASSAULT AND SODOMY. THIS SHORT STORY IS NOT FOR CHILDREN.
31 pages, ebook
Published June 11, 2015
About the author
Waide Riddle
73 books51 followersWaide Riddle is an award-winning author, writer, poet & filmmaker.
His poems and stories are archived at UCLA Library of Special Collections, USC ONE Institute, Poets House/NYC, the Simon Weisenthal Center/The Museum of Tolerance & the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
He was raised in Spring Branch/Houston.
He is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA.
Mr. Riddle currently resides in Los Angeles.
His poems and stories are archived at UCLA Library of Special Collections, USC ONE Institute, Poets House/NYC, the Simon Weisenthal Center/The Museum of Tolerance & the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
He was raised in Spring Branch/Houston.
He is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA.
Mr. Riddle currently resides in Los Angeles.
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December 23, 2024
Have you ever read something that felt pulled from an episode of The Twilight Zone? If you remove the sexually explicit references, you might find that magic in this gripping tale. This enthralling story leads you through a military investigation, capturing the imagination while keeping you on the edge of your seat.
In this quick read, four courageous individuals are tasked with uncovering the truth behind an unknown entity that has mysteriously destroyed the entire town of Toya, Texas. This isn’t just any ordinary investigation; it feels like you’re watching a suspenseful screenplay unfold. The direct exchanges through radio transmissions among the team members amplify the tension and excitement, making it impossible to put the book down.
Skilled writing immerses you fully in the narrative, as every character reveals apprehension and determination. The blend of mystery and the unexpected makes this read captivating. You’ll be caught in an exhilarating ride of “what the hell is going on?” moments. It’s a perfectly entertaining short story that will leave you wanting more and grab your attention from the first page to the last.
In this quick read, four courageous individuals are tasked with uncovering the truth behind an unknown entity that has mysteriously destroyed the entire town of Toya, Texas. This isn’t just any ordinary investigation; it feels like you’re watching a suspenseful screenplay unfold. The direct exchanges through radio transmissions among the team members amplify the tension and excitement, making it impossible to put the book down.
Skilled writing immerses you fully in the narrative, as every character reveals apprehension and determination. The blend of mystery and the unexpected makes this read captivating. You’ll be caught in an exhilarating ride of “what the hell is going on?” moments. It’s a perfectly entertaining short story that will leave you wanting more and grab your attention from the first page to the last.
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