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Chambers
Escaping abuse at a facility for assisted living, Gordon B. Sutherland, twenty-two, locks himself in a high-rise hotel room with a single-action six shooter. He sets it on a wide desk, next to a telephone, six phone numbers on a scrap piece of paper, and a single round of ammunition.
Six numbers.
Six chambers.
Just one bullet.
Putting his faith in a higher power and a desperate game of Russian roulette, he picks up the receiver, hoping to make peace with those he cherishes most before going with God.
Chambers, a new short story from author Brent Jones, is a gripping tale of compassion and humanity, delivering an ending audiences won’t see coming.
Six numbers.
Six chambers.
Just one bullet.
Putting his faith in a higher power and a desperate game of Russian roulette, he picks up the receiver, hoping to make peace with those he cherishes most before going with God.
Chambers, a new short story from author Brent Jones, is a gripping tale of compassion and humanity, delivering an ending audiences won’t see coming.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2018
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Brent Jones
12 books88 followersFrom bad checks to bathroom graffiti, Brent Jones has always been drawn to writing. He won a national creative writing competition at the age of fourteen, although he can’t recall what the story was about.
Jones writes from his home in Fort Erie, Canada. He’s happily married, a bearded cyclist, a mediocre guitarist, and the proud owner of two dogs with a God complex. Subscribe to his newsletter (AuthorBrentJones.com) or follow him on social media (@AuthorBrentJ) for updates.
Jones writes from his home in Fort Erie, Canada. He’s happily married, a bearded cyclist, a mediocre guitarist, and the proud owner of two dogs with a God complex. Subscribe to his newsletter (AuthorBrentJones.com) or follow him on social media (@AuthorBrentJ) for updates.
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December 10, 2018
Just 22 years of age, Gordon has been living at a facility for assisted living. He has been there for 11 years because his mother cannot care for him,
At this facility,he's been tortured and taunted, bullied, even locked in a closet and set on fire.
He's had enough!
Checking himself into a hotel he takes with him very little .... a list of 6 names and numbers... a gun ..and one bullet.
Each of those names are someone he needs to say goodbye to ... his mother, his doctor, an enemy, his employer and his daughter and his best friend.
This is an extremely short story, full of sadness, compassion, anger, forgiveness. Gordon puts his faith on a higher power ... and in the game of Russian Roulette.
There are small surprises along the way, but the biggest surprise is the totally unexpected ending.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this short story. Brent Jones is an author to watch. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
At this facility,he's been tortured and taunted, bullied, even locked in a closet and set on fire.
He's had enough!
Checking himself into a hotel he takes with him very little .... a list of 6 names and numbers... a gun ..and one bullet.
Each of those names are someone he needs to say goodbye to ... his mother, his doctor, an enemy, his employer and his daughter and his best friend.
This is an extremely short story, full of sadness, compassion, anger, forgiveness. Gordon puts his faith on a higher power ... and in the game of Russian Roulette.
There are small surprises along the way, but the biggest surprise is the totally unexpected ending.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this short story. Brent Jones is an author to watch. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
December 12, 2018
Brilliant. Gripping. Intense.
January 2, 2019
In a very short amount of time, I was completely invested in Gordon and his story. I’m not always emotional when reading, but this story had me tearing up a bit.
With themes of compassion, sadness, and forgiveness, Brent Jones has crafted yet another amazing short story. I was blown away by the ending and I’m still trying to process.
A very quick read, but very powerful. I highly recommend it.
With themes of compassion, sadness, and forgiveness, Brent Jones has crafted yet another amazing short story. I was blown away by the ending and I’m still trying to process.
A very quick read, but very powerful. I highly recommend it.
May 9, 2019
One of my absolute favorites!
Brent Jones has helped me remember why I enjoy short stories. Chambers is really short, but very powerful. Mr. Jones says so much in this story from the start and takes no more time than needed to get to the end. Great job!
Brent Jones has helped me remember why I enjoy short stories. Chambers is really short, but very powerful. Mr. Jones says so much in this story from the start and takes no more time than needed to get to the end. Great job!
December 18, 2018
I really enjoyed reading my second short piece of work by Brent Jones. Although 'enjoyed' might not be the correct word to use.
There's a kind of weary resignation at the beginning of this tale as you realise that if it all pans out the way Gordon wants it to, then it isn't going to end well. As you move along with the story, the reader learns more about Gordon and why he has a list of six phone numbers, is in a lonely hotel room, and has put his life in the hands of God and a gun loaded with one bullet.
I so felt for this wee soul. My heart went out to him thinking that this was his only way out, as many abuse victims do unfortunately. Well written, there was so much emotion in these few pages, and a surprising, yet disturbing, ending that I didn't see coming.
I chose an ecopy of this book, which I voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
There's a kind of weary resignation at the beginning of this tale as you realise that if it all pans out the way Gordon wants it to, then it isn't going to end well. As you move along with the story, the reader learns more about Gordon and why he has a list of six phone numbers, is in a lonely hotel room, and has put his life in the hands of God and a gun loaded with one bullet.
I so felt for this wee soul. My heart went out to him thinking that this was his only way out, as many abuse victims do unfortunately. Well written, there was so much emotion in these few pages, and a surprising, yet disturbing, ending that I didn't see coming.
I chose an ecopy of this book, which I voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
December 17, 2018
There's a lot of emotion and suspense packed into this one. Quite a bit of story in this short book.
Very easy to feel compassion for Gordon - the main character. A gentle soul who suffered so much...and decided he just couldn't take it anymore.
The ending took me by surprise. Out of anything I could have imagined, what actually did happen was shocking.
Chambers is a quick read that will grip you from the first sentence. It's thought provoking and intense...and I think it requires genuine talent to pull someone into a short story so quickly and leave them thinking about the book well after they finished it.
Very easy to feel compassion for Gordon - the main character. A gentle soul who suffered so much...and decided he just couldn't take it anymore.
The ending took me by surprise. Out of anything I could have imagined, what actually did happen was shocking.
Chambers is a quick read that will grip you from the first sentence. It's thought provoking and intense...and I think it requires genuine talent to pull someone into a short story so quickly and leave them thinking about the book well after they finished it.
November 27, 2018
Fleeing abuse at the hands of his caregivers, a young man chooses to end his life and go home to God. Can faith alone save him?
December 12, 2018
Great writing. Interesting characters. Loved the dialogue. The haunting plot left me thinking for days.
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