The Stranger: A Novelette

by Matthew Silas Sedgwick

A suspenseful crime thriller about a man that crossed the wrong people and the killer sent to take care of him with a shocking twist ending. This is a 20 page, 8,000+ word fictional story, recommended to an 18 and up audience for strong language, violence, and drug use.

71 pages, Paperback

Published August 31, 2020

Reviews

[Philmore Olazo · Rating 5 out of 5]

We begin with Stanley with a gun to the back of his head.

You see, Stanley deserves to be in this position. Or at least we're made to believe this, he asked for money from a loan shark (never do this kids, lone sharks are not human), and since he didn't pay back a hitman is sent his way.

This would be the Stranger, a man consumed by darkness and regret, who really doesn't care anymore for his own soul and actually enjoys what he does.

Now, telling you more about this is telling you the full story. What I can tell you is that the fear of loosing your life is quite real in this story.

[Vinayak Naicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome short read!

[Nathaniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast and fun enough read but I would've liked to learn a bit more about the stranger.

[adam Kearney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome short read. I finished it in one sitting. I was a bit confused about the ending, but the pacing and descriptions were very well done.