"The Fact of the Matter" - Free Short Story "The Fact of the Matter" - Free Short Story

"The Fact of the Matter" - Free Short Story

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Publisher Description

Enjoy this free short story from award-winning author Madeleine L'Engle's newest book, The Moment of Tenderness, a collection of 18 short stories, some never before published.

It was a frigid winter day when Old Mrs. Campbell stormed into the Franklins' general store, decrying the devilish nature of her daughter-in-law-a sentiment that deeply disturbed Mrs. Franklin, considering the woman in question, Alicia, was oft described as "saintly" by everyone around her.

When she leaves the store in a huff, Mrs. Franklin thinks she's done with Mrs. Campbell's ravings for the day-until the woman calls her late in the night, urgently demanding to see her.

Blending elements of fantasy and horror, what transpires between the two women over the course of the evening will test the boundaries of reason, faith, and family-and prove that, in times of great danger, even strangers can come together to help one another in need.

For more stories by Madeleine L'Engle, read The Moment of Tenderness, available now.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2020
21 April
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
20
Pages
PUBLISHER
Grand Central Publishing
SELLER
Hachette Australia Pty Ltd
SIZE
2.5
MB

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