No One Escapes Life Unscathed 
Delve into the deeper reaches of the human condition and the darkness that lives there.
A girl haunted by her sister’s drowning. A boy desperate for his father’s affection. A woman forced to make a devastating decision. A man trapped by his obsessions.
Experience tales of love, loss, murder, and madness through this collection of flash and micro fiction.
Take a peek behind the smile of a stranger. Get a glimpse inside the heart of a friend. Scratch the surface and discover what is hidden beneath.
These stories will open your mind, tug at your thoughts, and allow you to explore the possibility that, even in the brightest moments, something is Hinting at Shadows.
Each selection is approximately 100 words, with a bonus section of Microbursts in which each story is told in 50 words or less. – Goodreads.com
I’m dumbfounded at how much this author conveys and the emotions she evokes with so few words – it’s such a gift. She takes the reader through dark valleys that twist and turn, journeys through more light-hearted moments, and even touches on humor occasionally. I laughed out loud at replacing chocolate with carob, a Spinal Tap reference, and a dragon talking about coconut cakes. With many of these, I was left wanting more and they could easily be built on and expanded into full length short stories or even novels.
This is a quick read, but take time to savor this collection and fully appreciate the poignant writing.
Sounds like a great collection. I love fiction that I can digest in short bursts.
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Then this is definitely one you’d enjoy, Staci.
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Thanks, Staci.
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I didn’t have time to look up the link earlier. But I just found it on Amazon now and downloaded my copy. Looking forward to reading it. Best wishes!
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Aw, thank you. 🙂 I hope you enjoy it. Have a lovely week!
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I’m going to have to add this to my reading list. It sounds like a winner!
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Definitely a winner – add it to your list, Mae.
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I hope, if you do get to it, you enjoy it. Thanks so much, Mae. 🙂
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My pleasure!
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Teri you make it sound marvelous. “No One Escapes Life Unscathed” — ain’t that the truth!
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Thanks for the review, and best to Sarah.
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Thanks, Teagan! And yes – very true.
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Thank you, Teagan. 🙂
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I enjoy short collections. It’s nice when you can’t binge read to have complete stories suitable for smaller bits of time.
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I agree, Craig – and these are meant to be savored.
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Thanks, Craig. 🙂 I love short collections, obviously, too. Yours are on my TBR list.
(Thank you, Teri. I do love when a reader recommends ‘savoring’ these. It’s a good way to read flash/micro, I think.)
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I’m honored, thank you.
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I’m looking forward to them. Been wanting to read both of your collections. I need a time-turner.
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Have you ever participated in anthologies? It’s a neat way to gather a reader or two.
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I have but years ago and not fiction. I just finished editing a flash anthology for Carrot Ranch (and have a few pieces in there). But I’d *love* to write for an anthology. I just don’t know where to look for them.
You are so right. I got Quantum Wanderlust because of that. There are at least 4 authors in there I’d been wanting to read and they were all in one place. 🙂 *hint* That one is very high up on my TBR list.
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That one is fun, nearly the same group also did Macabre Sanctuary. I actually got away with a micro piece for that one, but they were supposed to be short stories.
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Yes! Macabre Sanctuary. Thank you. I wanted to get that one a bit ago and never did. Just grabbed a copy. 🙂
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Can’t argue with the price.
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Thank you for this review, Teri. Sarah’s book certainly sounds very intriguing.
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You’re welcome, Robbie!
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Thanks, Robbie. ‘Intriguing’ is good. 😉
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What a wonderful surprise! This review is amazing. ❤️ You’ve made my whole week. And given me an early holiday gift. (By the way, you’re the first person to mention the Spinal Tap reference. You are made of awesome.) Thank you so much for posting this, Teri.
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It was an amazing book!. And on a scale of 1 to 10, your review goes to an 11, right?
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😂 Well, it’s one better, isn’t it?
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Obviously.
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I keep picturing that scene! 😂😂😂
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Lol – just watched it again yesterday on YouTube. Classic.
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I enjoyed Sarah’s book too. Amazing what she evokes in so few words. Her new book is just as good 🙂
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Aw, thank you, Diana. Twice! 🙂 ❤
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Have the new one on my Kindle, but haven’t gotten to it yet.
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