"The Fact of the Matter" - Free Short Story
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3.7 • 256 Ratings
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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.
Customer Reviews
Short but sweet
Enjoyed the book, wished it was longer.
Was This The Best Teaser?
This free short story was designed to interest the reader to get one of the late author’s books. Maybe this particular story wasn’t the best one for me. It had a nice flow and pace, but nothing about it made me want to read more, like a Ted Chiang novel. If I catch one on sale, maybe I’ll give it another shot.
Edge of your seat
This will get your heart rate moving up!