If Not for Marilyn: Short Stories

By Diane Rivoli

Prepare to be swept away by this captivating collection of 21 short stories that will touch your heart, stir your soul, and ignite your imagination.

You will travel with a rich cast of characters - sometimes fragile, sometimes strong, always unforgettable - as they experience the weight of memory and the whisper of things to come, love and loss, and moments both deeply personal and universally true.A teenager planning his escape from the lonely futuristic world in which he lives, where 'Alone Together' is its motto and isolation is the law of the land.A centenarian who must answer a seemingly simple question-what does she want for her 100th birthday? -as her past and present collide in a bittersweet reverie.A newly married college student who vows to rewrite his future by breaking the cycle of early death that has plagued his forefathers.A young woman with car trouble who is seemingly transported into a steamy Victorian age romance novel when a handsome stranger stops to offer his help.
If Not for Marilyn is a testament to the quiet strength and resilience of the human spirit. With each story, you'll be reminded that life is a delicate balance of joy and sorrow, and that even in our darkest moments, there is always a flicker of light.

From the whimsical to the profound, this collection is a journey you won't soon forget.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRRD2HV4
• ISBN13: 9798264443480
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"