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Erin has one chance to escape before her abusive husband returns home. Her means of transportation? An old bicycle. Her travel companion? Her infant daughter, Stella, strapped to her chest in a baby carrier. Readers of short fiction will enjoy this 2,000-word story full of suspense.
"Packs a powerful punch"-- WOW! Women on Writing, on Running, 2013 Flash Fiction Contest
"Packs a powerful punch"-- WOW! Women on Writing, on Running, 2013 Flash Fiction Contest
19 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2016
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About the author
Amanda Linsmeier
17 books188 followersAmanda Linsmeier has been a book nerd as long as she can remember, and it was that great love of reading—especially R.L. Stine novels and fairytales—that eventually brought her to writing her own stories. In high school, she won the senior class vote for “Most Romantic Girl”, a title she’s still ridiculously pleased with. She feels most joyful when writing, scream-singing her favorite songs, playing in the water, and laughing with her beloved family. She lives in a magical place with a man who smells like maple syrup and woodsmoke, their wonderfully wild children, a dog, and an assortment of half-feral cats.
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October 2, 2024
** This is a Kindle 30 Minute Read **
An anxiety ridden tale of one woman's bravery in leaving a brutal man. The author certainly knows how to pack a punch into a few short pages. I was there with the main character going "Hurry, hurry, hurry!" and pedalling fast right beside her. Excellent short read.
An anxiety ridden tale of one woman's bravery in leaving a brutal man. The author certainly knows how to pack a punch into a few short pages. I was there with the main character going "Hurry, hurry, hurry!" and pedalling fast right beside her. Excellent short read.
February 22, 2017
Too short, just a tease.
As I stated above, too short. Looks like it would have been an interesting read. Disappointed with the brevity of it.
As I stated above, too short. Looks like it would have been an interesting read. Disappointed with the brevity of it.
December 9, 2016
As a former dv counselor I related to this story..the courage and determination to get away from the abuser the victim showed was amazing!
January 1, 2017
Captivating
Nicely written. Discriptive and belivable.
Her words paint pictures of the circumstances, and history of things as well as empathy for Erin.
Nicely written. Discriptive and belivable.
Her words paint pictures of the circumstances, and history of things as well as empathy for Erin.
February 12, 2017
Good short story about a brave woman trying to escape from an abusive husband. Very well written.
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