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Something Lost
It's said that the only constants are death and taxes, but no person is immune to loss. We misplace car keys. We lose jobs. Death affects us all. Loss comes in a thousand forms and the stories in this anthology, each by a different author, addresses the subject in a thousand words.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2018
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April 3, 2018
This is an interesting collage of short flash fiction creations. I was stunned, in awe, and what the, through the whole book. Keep up because they are fast! I'm also glad that this one started out with a gripper and they were split up with the author's information so one didn't quite run into the others. I have a little broken down review to each story.
The Photograph by Britney Gulbransen: WOW! Intense! So good, such love and full of remembrance and forgiveness in a few pages.
TO Mark the time by Becca McColloch: Interesting. To never lose another minute. Sounds like a good goal to live in the present.
Wandering Souls by M.C. Leavitt: Another very intriguing fantasy story.
Among the stars by Kaki Olsen: Weird in a fantasyish, sci-fi, NASA way.
Eddie by Anna Sapp: Embracing pain as an old friend, or where a friend had been. Interesting.
First Cut by Joel Mathew Rees: This one had no end. Like a pre-opening to a bigger story. Sounded interesting though.
Grandpa’s Postcards by Rebecca Palmer: AWE! This one was fast but kind of a tear jerker.
Groupthink by Lauren Ritz: WOAH! I want to read more of this crazy futuristic scaryish story!
Life in the “hood by Misty Sutton: The true woes of motherhood.
Little One by Jean Newman: LOL! I feel like screaming cut the umbilical cord but then I remember I’m a mom. OH my heck what a fast twist in such a short story.
Losing the Magic by Whitney Hemsath: Another mom true kind of story. With a real fantasy feel. So if fairy godmothers are real… where’s mine! LOL!
Our Spot by Deanna Young: Nice twist on the dead and losing someone.
Something Blue by Jenny Rabe: A positive end to an abusive situation.
Starshot by Kurt F. Kammeyer: Another very interesting futuristic planet travel ‘we are not alone’ story. This one even though short actually fit with frame of space travel.
Take off by Kenneth Chamberlain: This one makes you rethink your life, cause one day you gonna meet your maker.
The Nail in the forest by Sierra Wilson: WOW. What an end is all I gotta say.
The Photograph by Britney Gulbransen: WOW! Intense! So good, such love and full of remembrance and forgiveness in a few pages.
TO Mark the time by Becca McColloch: Interesting. To never lose another minute. Sounds like a good goal to live in the present.
Wandering Souls by M.C. Leavitt: Another very intriguing fantasy story.
Among the stars by Kaki Olsen: Weird in a fantasyish, sci-fi, NASA way.
Eddie by Anna Sapp: Embracing pain as an old friend, or where a friend had been. Interesting.
First Cut by Joel Mathew Rees: This one had no end. Like a pre-opening to a bigger story. Sounded interesting though.
Grandpa’s Postcards by Rebecca Palmer: AWE! This one was fast but kind of a tear jerker.
Groupthink by Lauren Ritz: WOAH! I want to read more of this crazy futuristic scaryish story!
Life in the “hood by Misty Sutton: The true woes of motherhood.
Little One by Jean Newman: LOL! I feel like screaming cut the umbilical cord but then I remember I’m a mom. OH my heck what a fast twist in such a short story.
Losing the Magic by Whitney Hemsath: Another mom true kind of story. With a real fantasy feel. So if fairy godmothers are real… where’s mine! LOL!
Our Spot by Deanna Young: Nice twist on the dead and losing someone.
Something Blue by Jenny Rabe: A positive end to an abusive situation.
Starshot by Kurt F. Kammeyer: Another very interesting futuristic planet travel ‘we are not alone’ story. This one even though short actually fit with frame of space travel.
Take off by Kenneth Chamberlain: This one makes you rethink your life, cause one day you gonna meet your maker.
The Nail in the forest by Sierra Wilson: WOW. What an end is all I gotta say.
April 14, 2018
Great read
I loved still many of these. I found some great new authors to follow. The surprise twists in some of them got me and pulled at my heart.
I loved still many of these. I found some great new authors to follow. The surprise twists in some of them got me and pulled at my heart.
November 21, 2022
A thoughtful collection of some tear-jerking stories. Some I like better than others, but overall great authors and great selections.
November 10, 2018
As with any collection, some stories are going to speak to a reader more than others. I've still rated the collection at five stars because of the diversity and my thorough pleasure in reading flash fiction. I found To Mark the Time the most heartrending of the stories, though there are several tear jerkers.
Tell me which stories you liked the best!
Here's a brief summary:
The Photograph by Britney Gulbransen: How do we react when someone seeks forgiveness? Even when they don't deserve it.
To Mark the Time by Becca McColloch: When we don't understand another, we just don't know their background and if we did, it would change everything.
Wandering Souls by M.C. Leavitt: What if one lost their way? Is there a way back? Even among fairies and demons?
Among the Stars by Kaki Olsen: What if there was no way back? How would you find peace in your corner of the universe?
Eddie by Anna Sapp: Does our pain rewrite our destiny? How does our pain affect others?
First Cut by Joel Mathew Rees: What happens when you love one another but can't live up to the ideal.
Grandpa’s Postcards by Rebecca Palmer: Shared grief. Is it harder when it's unexpected?
Groupthink by Lauren Ritz: When ideals fail the young and they must accept the consequences, even when they've rebuilt a world they didn't imagine. Freedom is more precious than we think.
Life in the 'Hood by Misty Sutton: How often are our toughest critics the ones we love? We all make choices and keep moving forward.
Little One by Jean Newman: A young mother never realizes their child growing up will feel as fast as flash fiction, but it's so true.
Losing the Magic by Whitney Hemsath: Have you ever had to scurry to be the tooth fairy? If not, you will.
Our Spot by Deanna Young: Who needs to move on? The dead or the living?
Something Blue by Jenny Rabe: Why do we allow others to define us? On the other hand, sometimes we need a boost to see our true value.
Starshot by Kurt F. Kammeyer: What happens back home when loved ones are off to the stars? Are the stars for mankind?
Take off by Kenneth Chamberlain: Do you have a need for speed? With engines roaring? What happens when it stops? Where would you be?
The Nail in the Forest by Sierra Wilson: Sometimes we need to forge out on our own, even when risking the security of a known life. Love it worth it.
Tell me which stories you liked the best!
Here's a brief summary:
The Photograph by Britney Gulbransen: How do we react when someone seeks forgiveness? Even when they don't deserve it.
To Mark the Time by Becca McColloch: When we don't understand another, we just don't know their background and if we did, it would change everything.
Wandering Souls by M.C. Leavitt: What if one lost their way? Is there a way back? Even among fairies and demons?
Among the Stars by Kaki Olsen: What if there was no way back? How would you find peace in your corner of the universe?
Eddie by Anna Sapp: Does our pain rewrite our destiny? How does our pain affect others?
First Cut by Joel Mathew Rees: What happens when you love one another but can't live up to the ideal.
Grandpa’s Postcards by Rebecca Palmer: Shared grief. Is it harder when it's unexpected?
Groupthink by Lauren Ritz: When ideals fail the young and they must accept the consequences, even when they've rebuilt a world they didn't imagine. Freedom is more precious than we think.
Life in the 'Hood by Misty Sutton: How often are our toughest critics the ones we love? We all make choices and keep moving forward.
Little One by Jean Newman: A young mother never realizes their child growing up will feel as fast as flash fiction, but it's so true.
Losing the Magic by Whitney Hemsath: Have you ever had to scurry to be the tooth fairy? If not, you will.
Our Spot by Deanna Young: Who needs to move on? The dead or the living?
Something Blue by Jenny Rabe: Why do we allow others to define us? On the other hand, sometimes we need a boost to see our true value.
Starshot by Kurt F. Kammeyer: What happens back home when loved ones are off to the stars? Are the stars for mankind?
Take off by Kenneth Chamberlain: Do you have a need for speed? With engines roaring? What happens when it stops? Where would you be?
The Nail in the Forest by Sierra Wilson: Sometimes we need to forge out on our own, even when risking the security of a known life. Love it worth it.
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October 30, 2021A fabulous anthology with talented writers. Something Lost is full of short tales, some that'll leave you clutching your heart while tears stream down your face. An excellent book to pick up and treasure.
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