A mother awaits her son's visit in the nineteenth century before his life - and her life - will change forever. A short story of a mother's love and belief in her son's future greatness, you will walk away smiling, learning about a little known woman in American history that enabled a nation's greatest change with her belief in literacy and love of a son... who wasn't even her real child.

In her debut short story, Anne Hendricks captures the loss and rediscovery of a woman's sexual being in this contemporary romance. A Whiff Of Charlie begins with the deliberate preparation of a seduction of a total stranger by Charlie - to recapture sexuality. Stomping on her proper rearing, she embarks to a bar to find a specific type of sexy man with a dick that will enable her to feel like a woman. A woman renewed, restored, and reaffirmed in the heat of passion - even through a one nig...

The Final Parchment: A Novel of the Pulp EraTwo titans of terror. One final, forgotten correspondence.In the sweltering heat of Cross Plains, Texas, Robert E. Howard struggles against the encroaching shadows of his own mind. In the salt-air silence of Providence, Rhode Island, H.P. Lovecraft peers into cosmic abysses no man was meant to see. Though separated by half a continent, they are bound together by a bridge of ink—a friendship forged...

Rachel Weeps at Ramah is a haunting and poignant short story that brings to life the tragic events of the Feast of the Holy Innocents.Through the eyes of Abigail, a young woman in Ramah, the story unfolds with a mix of fear, grief, and quiet courage as families face the terror of the Roman guards. Amid devastation, mercy and survival emerge in the most fragile forms.Written with reverent attention to biblical prophecy and human emotion, this story reflects on the d...

When a mysterious ring passes down through generations, it brings secrets, power, and danger to those who inherit it. Abigail must unravel her family's hidden past before the ring's legacy destroys everything she loves. A gripping tale of inheritance, intrigue, and the choices that shape destiny.

Claire's Choice is a quiet, unflinching novella about survival, conscience, and the long aftermath of a single decision.Beginning in 1990, Claire lives with the physical and spiritual consequences of an abortion that was meant to erase a crisis but instead shaped the rest of her life. As she builds a career teaching business, volunteers with women carrying unspoken grief, and walks beside a younger woman facing her own reckoning, Claire learns that healing is rarely dramatic—and ne...

In the shadow of World War II, Daphne du Maurier and her husband, Sir Frederick "Boy" Browning, face a love tested by distance, danger, and the horrors of battle. From the glittering ballrooms of London to the windswept cliffs of Cornwall, Daphne's devotion is unwavering, even as Boy leads men into the skies above the Netherlands.Through the tension of airborne operations, the fear of loss, and the quiet courage of their children, their family must navigate the fragile line between...

Grand Duchess Kira Kirillovna Of Russia: She was a princess born into privilege, married to a man of power, and caught in the tides of history.After the Russian Revolution tore her world apart, she fled the blood-stained streets of Petrograd, leaving behind a life of luxury and certainty. Prince Michel Romanov, her husband, was murdered by the revolutionaries, and she was forced into exile with only her young son by her side.From the halls of England to the cafés of Paris, ...

The Dressmaker's Secret: A Novelette by Anne HendricksIn the shadows of America's grandest ballrooms and brightest society weddings stood a woman no one named.Ann Lowe—known here as Ann Rowe—was born to sew. The daughter and granddaughter of seamstresses, she carried in her hands a legacy stitched from survival, skill, and silence. From Alabama to New York, she dressed the daughters of wealth and power, crafting beauty for a world that would never fully see...

"The Sea Wall of Silence" is a deeply researched historical narrative that explores the complex life and legacy of Marguerite Duras through the lens of forgotten fragments and genealogical discovery. Grounded in the atmospheric setting of French Indochina, the story moves beyond mere biography to investigate the emotional "what ifs" of Duras's past, blending factual history with a creative reimagining of her personal struggles.The narrative is defined by its commitment to long-form...

The Weaver of Worlds: The Life of Paul is a historical Christian novelette that traces the extraordinary journey of the Apostle Paul, from zealous Pharisee and tentmaker to devoted servant of Christ.Set against the backdrop of the early Church, this reverent retelling follows Paul through persecution, conversion, missionary travels, and his final days in Rome. Blending thoughtful dialogue with Scripture inspired moments, the story honors both Sacred Scripture and S...

Many do not know the story of Leonardo da Vinci's early years and even fewer know of his foster son. What made an artist take interest in a peasant boy? History says it was for modeling or even, a sexual relationship. I have taken my research and allowed my imagination to take flight on the real relationship. Learn more about the great artist - and his foster son - and how a Great Master changed a life forever.