Dr. Val's Short Story Collection

By: Hockert, Valerie

Have you ever stopped to notice how the extraordinary, humorous, and sometimes devastating moments of everyday life mirror your own reality?

Step into an expansive, deeply entertaining anthology that captures the pure essence of the human experience. Written to spark your imagination and get your creative juices flowing, this diverse compilation of short stories blends realistic contemporary drama, small-town mystery, slice-of-life humor, and poignant domestic reflections. Some of these tales will make you laugh, others will keep you in suspense, and many might just reflect you or someone you know in a real-life situation.

This rich collection includes twenty-five unforgettable, character-driven stories:

- George's Last Fishing Tale
- Box Elder Bugs
- Can't Anyone Hear Me?
- Smith's Cows invade the Town
- Johnson's Tomatoes Bigger than Rabbits
- Randolph Torkelson is Tapioca Hero
- The Hitchhiker
- The Schwartzenbauers' Day at the Beach
- Ding Dong The Witch is Dead
- A Talk with Grandma
- No Commitment Creep
- Gambling Gent
- Grandmother's Pride
- A Mother's Wish
- Philly
- Elizabeth Martinson's Ship Comes In
- The Candelabrum
- Credit Creep
- Dear Tommy
- Prison Date
- Reach Out and Touch Someone
- Power Player
- Why John Can't Come Home for the Holidays
- I Quit
- Christie & Drew

Whether you are looking for a quick, thought-provoking escape or an action-packed journey through diverse perspectives, Dr. Val's collection offers the perfect literary companion.

Buy your copy today to discover an evocative, deeply relatable assortment of contemporary fiction that celebrates the beautiful, complex chaos of real life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D7PQBJCX
• ISBN13: 9798329014112
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"