Riveting, raw and macabre. Three words that sum up the collection of short stories you will find in the final installment of A.L. Gates Scenic City Caf , where life (and death) are not always what they seem. Chattanooga, TN is often the backdrop for his stories. Meet Robert, who wakes alone in alone in a small room. In "Little Purls", an strange old man gives them reason to fear for their own safety. Lemuel Abraham attends his company's annual awards ceremony. Will Lem be overlooked for promotion...again. Big Jim McKissick heads out to the hardware store, but is distracted by a baseball game in the park. He meets an old baseball scout, who reveals a secret about Jim's past...and the future.The keystone of the Scenic City Caf series is the tortured writer, DeWayne Watkins. Is the cafe real? If not, what is real...and where is he?Meet characters from previous tales, and make new friends...be sure to enjoy Mrs. Beatrice's sweet southern tea along the way.
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