Crossroads

by Chaney Banett

Ester lives a simple enough life as a waitress at a truck stop diner, plopped in middle-of-nowhere Minnesota. Her days aren’t boring necessarily . It’s just that they’re one all the same. She doesn't question life very often. She doesn't question anything at all, actually.

…Until the mysterious regular at booth sixteen starts asking.

Genres: Romance

113 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2022

Reviews

[Lucile · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story reads very quickly, has a breathless rhythm to the point where we have the heart beating at the same time.

I wasn't expecting the parallel world turn but it was an interesting take on second chance

[Khara · Rating 4 out of 5]

TW: death and suicide
This is a dark novella about redemption and second chances. The story takes place in a diner in Minnesota, that reminded me of the one from the Fargo tv series.
Esther is a waitress with a dark past and issues that need to be resolved.
When her shift changes and she meets the customer at table 16, things get really strange..
He's frustrating and says things that make no sense...
As you keep reading it will make sense...(not spoiling anything)
It's a quick read, but a dark one.
This was originally a fic from A03.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story that will capture your mind & heart

I enjoyed the full tail of this story, the mystery behind both William & Ester captured my attention. Chaney Banett does a wonderful job painting a full picture for the reader while pondering over the characters and anxiously wondering where the story is going. I look forward to reading more mind blogging tales in the future!

[bethany g · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful. This novella is so hauntingly gorgeous. I love seeing how Chaney built on the OG. Also I’ll always fangirl how I’m in the acknowledgement’s. I love Ester and William so much!!

[giada · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐
wow. semplicemente wow

[Sarah Goode · Rating 1 out of 5]

Tempted enough to pick it up cause it’s Reylo … and while the concept is interesting, oof, the delivery was a bit rough.

[Christina Ambrose · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cleverly written novella. I loved the sci fi/mysterious elements. Her day never changes. The mysterious stranger. People come and go but she never leaves. It left me happily guessing what was happening and trying to find the clues. The ending is open ended but very satisfying. Enjoyed it.

[SillyK · Rating 2 out of 5]

I regret wasting my time on this. It began promisingly enough but never made much sense to me. Ended badly. Yeah, I get what this was about but at the same time I don't GET it. Writing was nice and interesting. I guess it's the concept I don't like. Too weird.

[Cass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really neat bit of writing, moody and suspenseful as we uncover the mystery at the heart of the story. What a setting!

In truth, I found that a lot of my enjoyment was bolstered by the fact that I knew exactly who these characters were. Not mad about it.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for this type of story and plot line. A little predictable but I’ll still gobble it right up.

[Blaire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Paths crossed at crossroads,
footsteps tangled in silence—
fate whispered, reborn.

[daniela (taylor’s version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

so many emotions and so little pages