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Melonhead
Melonhead is a SHORT STORY. Enjoy!
People stop and look twice at Louis Smith. His gangly arms and legs and oversized head bring jeers as often as the sun rises. Lonely in a small town at the turn of the century, Louis finds joy with one particular girl, Hilde. Her parents notice the affection between the two and send her to finishing school. With bad luck doubling up on Louis, can he trust Hilde to return? Will his heart break once and for all? Set in Donora, Pennsylvania in the early 1900's, Louis asks himself the most basic question: Is he lovable? Is he doomed to more than his share of life's unfairness?
People stop and look twice at Louis Smith. His gangly arms and legs and oversized head bring jeers as often as the sun rises. Lonely in a small town at the turn of the century, Louis finds joy with one particular girl, Hilde. Her parents notice the affection between the two and send her to finishing school. With bad luck doubling up on Louis, can he trust Hilde to return? Will his heart break once and for all? Set in Donora, Pennsylvania in the early 1900's, Louis asks himself the most basic question: Is he lovable? Is he doomed to more than his share of life's unfairness?
13 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2019
About the author
Kathleen Shoop
51 books1,128 followersBestselling author, Kathleen Shoop, holds a PhD in reading education and has more than 20 years of experience in the classroom. She writes historical fiction, women’s fiction and romance. Shoop’s novels have garnered various awards in the Independent Publisher Book Awards, Eric Hoffer Book Awards, Indie Excellence Awards, Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the San Francisco Book Festival. Kathleen has been featured in USA Today and the Writer’s Guide to 2013. Her work has appeared in The Tribune-Review, four Chicken Soup for the Soul books and Pittsburgh Parent magazine. She lives in Oakmont, Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.
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July 10, 2019
Having read and enjoyed both books in the Donora series I was thrilled that the author decided to write a short novelette about one of the characters. Louis Smith was not exactly someone that people would befriend--Hilde was the only person who saw beyond his disfigurement to the heart and soul of Louis. Then her parents sent her away. Louis' life takes a turn for the worse-he is just about rock bottom. Hilde returns after two long years. The ending will make your heart sing and beleive in true love!
August 7, 2019
A lovely short story, based in Donora, a town very familiar if you have read any of the authors other books. Hilde and Louis were destined to be together, regardless of the cruel words and actions of those around them, their story is one of unconditional love and hope, and demonstrates how love and encouragement can bring out the best of anyone and anything. The author incredibly brings out the emotion of the story so vividly in 5 pages of her work.
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