Former Things

by Kate Courtright

A Short Story

Twenty-six-year-old housepainter Sean Timmerman returned to Haverly, Virginia to care for his beloved grandmother in her final weeks. As her funeral service starts, a late guest arrives: Sarah Henry, the woman who broke his heart three summers ago. What could inspire her to reappear at this moment of grief? And how can he keep his foolish heart from hoping that a story he thought was over might just be beginning?

17 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 7, 2021

About the author

Kate Courtright has found joy in stories her entire life. A romantic at heart, she loves reading stories that make her laugh and cry and believe in the power of love to change people’s lives. She loves literary and genre fiction and has a particular fondness for romance. She wrote her first story, about Cinderella eating spaghetti, when she was seven years old, and has been writing in one form or another ever since. She lives with her family in New York City and enjoys escaping to small towns and inviting bodies of water whenever she can.

Reviews

[Roma Cordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was an absolute pleasure reading this short story. It was very heart warming and really pulls you in. Most definitely will be reading other stories by Kate Courtright!

[Susan Molloy · Rating 2 out of 5]

🖍️ This is a fast read. I did not care for the blasphemies and vulgar word that I found odd in a story with a church setting. I really looked forward to this story, too. 🗑 Other readers may find this story their plate’s delight; books with vulgarities and blasphemies are not for me.

*˚˚*•̩̩͙How I happened upon this book: Looking for new short stories to read.

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[Katy Berritt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Losing his grandmother devastates Sean Timmonman but even while grieving he finds the reappearance of an old love offers hope for the future. A beautifully written story about finding hope even in the midst of grief. Kate’s words flow off the page directly into the heart with a depth of understanding of human emotion.

[Richard Goodrum · Rating 4 out of 5]

An end and renewal. Sean Timmerman needs to bury his grandmother. Sarah Henry, the woman who broke his heart, attends the funeral. Things are a bit tense between them. But both grandmothers were keeping secrets. Now it's time to open hearts and minds to what may be.

Easy-to-read. Romantic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.

[Yoniko Nikole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Former Thing's

This was such an awesome short love story. Gran funeral brought them back together in each other lives again. It shows we do not have time to wait at love but some are given second chances and you need to take it from experience the first time as Sarah did and not make the same mistakes again.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

After his Grandmother's death Sean Timmerman will end up talking with his ex-girlfriend Sarah Henry, and he will get a surprise. I enjoyed reading this 17 page story. This is a new Author to me. I received acopy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Claire Casewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written, heartwarming short story. In 17 pages, Kate Courtright manages to take us from grief and loneliness to a place where sadness becomes infused with warmth, hope and sweet romance.

[Pat Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another lovely short story

I have devoured all four short stories by 8am this morning!
Please keep writing. You have so much talent. I would love to read a full-length novel by Kate Courtright too.

[Bonnie Theel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sean was at his grandmother's funeral, when he spotted someone he never expected to see there - Sarah. She broke his heart three summers ago. What was her reason for coming back? Was she hoping for a second chance with Sean?

I received a free book, and this is my honest opinion.

[Lia Lorimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A 15-minute story taking place on the day of Sean’s gran’s funeral, during which he is distracted by his memories and the arrival of Sarah. The get-together after the funeral reveals further secrets which have a significant impact on the future

[Nat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great lift-you-up story by a great writer.

[Dave Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very enjoyable read with great characters!

[Marilyn Burrows · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s the best short story I have ever read. Sweet and heartfelt. Thanks for writing this. Feels very real to me