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Crossings: Short Stories
Will renewal be their claim or a struggle to attain?
In their quest for renewal, four women tussle with the challenges of a dysfunctional family, work pressure, reputation, unknown genealogy, violence, and confidence building.
Sasha, Moira, Ruby, and Rosa face diverse haunting situations from their past and present lives. Gripping personal stories told through honest fictional voices, but will decisive action set them free? Stories underpinned by the cruelty of fate, chance encounters, and the desire for autonomy and self-regard in the wake of crumbling confidence. What will these women from different walks of life choose as paths that defy their destiny?
Long short stories that entertain and reveal the need for honesty in coping with vulnerability and the dire need for redefinition.
Author Mala Naidoo is an Australian author. She has worked as an educator in Australia, and in South Africa during the grip of apartheid atrocities, and the early days of its dismantling. Mala Naidoo upholds justice for all in her novels, short stories and poems on culture, race, gender, and identity. Her writing mission in our angst and joy we are ONE under the Sky of Humanity. Crossings is Mala Naidoo's third short story publication. More on the author's other publications are available at
Other Short-Story Collections by the
* The Rain - ebook
* Life's Seasons - ebook, paperback, hardback
In their quest for renewal, four women tussle with the challenges of a dysfunctional family, work pressure, reputation, unknown genealogy, violence, and confidence building.
Sasha, Moira, Ruby, and Rosa face diverse haunting situations from their past and present lives. Gripping personal stories told through honest fictional voices, but will decisive action set them free? Stories underpinned by the cruelty of fate, chance encounters, and the desire for autonomy and self-regard in the wake of crumbling confidence. What will these women from different walks of life choose as paths that defy their destiny?
Long short stories that entertain and reveal the need for honesty in coping with vulnerability and the dire need for redefinition.
Author Mala Naidoo is an Australian author. She has worked as an educator in Australia, and in South Africa during the grip of apartheid atrocities, and the early days of its dismantling. Mala Naidoo upholds justice for all in her novels, short stories and poems on culture, race, gender, and identity. Her writing mission in our angst and joy we are ONE under the Sky of Humanity. Crossings is Mala Naidoo's third short story publication. More on the author's other publications are available at
Other Short-Story Collections by the
* The Rain - ebook
* Life's Seasons - ebook, paperback, hardback
150 pages, Paperback
Published January 4, 2023
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About the author
Mala Naidoo
29 books11 followersMala Naidoo writes thriller and contemporary fiction, short stories and poetry.
Mala is an educator in Australia, who hails from the grip of apartheid atrocities in South Africa, up to the early days of its dismantling.
Mala Naidoo upholds justice for all in her novels and poems on culture, race, gender, and identity. Her writing mission is, ‘In our angst and joy we are ONE under the sky of humanity.'
Mala is an educator in Australia, who hails from the grip of apartheid atrocities in South Africa, up to the early days of its dismantling.
Mala Naidoo upholds justice for all in her novels and poems on culture, race, gender, and identity. Her writing mission is, ‘In our angst and joy we are ONE under the sky of humanity.'
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April 11, 2023
Shadows and light
Sasha or Robin, which is it? A story so beautifully told of asduming a different identity, entering a new world, but sadly always looking over one's shoulders, never quite free of the heinous cult past! Believing she has finally found true love which could free her from her past, Sasha was wrong as she realised marriage too could result in a 'trapped' life. Loved the author taking us down a path of believing all is well, only to stop us dead in our thoughts!
Watching
From a super high flying attorney in a bustling city. Moira set out to relocate to the quiet town of Hoppington hoping to learn more about her late singer mum, Harriet's past. Wonderful unexpected happenings leaves the reader guessing what's next? The mystery of the missing son in law of the law practice Vandruit-in-law, the mysterious resident of #40 Dorset Lane, the wonderful caring Jetson, the inquisitive residents of Hoppinton, makes this short story punchy.
Confidence Quest
Certainly my favourite in this series of short stories. I didn't want Rosa's story to end. Filled with intrigue, unexpected events, this story keeps the reader predicting the the next chapter, only to find yet again another intriging event! I simply loved the fact that the reader could use their imagination to write the end.Bullying and intimidation occurs in all walks of life, the author show cased the fear of the young vulnerable Rosa so eloquently to her audience. The reader would have never anticipated the twist in this short story, which certainly was my highlight. Absolutely loved this story!
Sasha or Robin, which is it? A story so beautifully told of asduming a different identity, entering a new world, but sadly always looking over one's shoulders, never quite free of the heinous cult past! Believing she has finally found true love which could free her from her past, Sasha was wrong as she realised marriage too could result in a 'trapped' life. Loved the author taking us down a path of believing all is well, only to stop us dead in our thoughts!
Watching
From a super high flying attorney in a bustling city. Moira set out to relocate to the quiet town of Hoppington hoping to learn more about her late singer mum, Harriet's past. Wonderful unexpected happenings leaves the reader guessing what's next? The mystery of the missing son in law of the law practice Vandruit-in-law, the mysterious resident of #40 Dorset Lane, the wonderful caring Jetson, the inquisitive residents of Hoppinton, makes this short story punchy.
Confidence Quest
Certainly my favourite in this series of short stories. I didn't want Rosa's story to end. Filled with intrigue, unexpected events, this story keeps the reader predicting the the next chapter, only to find yet again another intriging event! I simply loved the fact that the reader could use their imagination to write the end.Bullying and intimidation occurs in all walks of life, the author show cased the fear of the young vulnerable Rosa so eloquently to her audience. The reader would have never anticipated the twist in this short story, which certainly was my highlight. Absolutely loved this story!
April 13, 2024
Mala Naidoo's 'Crossings: Short Stories' invites readers into a rich tapestry of narratives, each exquisitely crafted and deeply resonant. Through characters like Sasha and Ruby, Naidoo explores themes of identity, resilience, and the intricate bonds that connect us. Sasha's introspection and Ruby's unwavering spirit add depth and nuance to the collection, showcasing Naidoo's ability to create characters that linger in the mind long after the final page is turned. 'Crossings' is a testament to Naidoo's talent as a storyteller, offering readers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.
February 12, 2023
The short stories in Crossings pack the emotional punch of a novel and is linked by themes of freedom, renewal, friendship and survival. Will Sasha be saved from a lifetime of incarceration? Will Moira confront her past? Will Ruby find the family she has been longing for? And is the course of Rosa’s life changed forever? Find out if they break free in this exquisite collection of short stories packed full of hope and renewal.
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