THE OCTOGENARIAN and THE TURK: Burnt Bridges Novella 2

By Ariel Rosetti

Gabrianna Antonelli a recent widow, finds herself becoming emotionally involved with a strikingly handsome young man, who, at just twenty-three years old, is sixty years her junior. What she does not realize is that their connection began long before any direct interaction between them had occurred on a snowy street one night.
Unbeknownst to Gabrianna, the young man first noticed her through the window of a coffee bar on West Fourth Street in Greenwich Village'. The moment he saw her, an consuming passion was ignited within him. So strong was this feeling that he abruptly abandoned his coffee order and left the shop, compelled to follow her. Over the following months, the young man continued to follow Gabrianna, carefully observing her daily life. This persistent attention allowed him to discover vital details about her, such as where she lived and whether she was involved with a lover. His fascination grew as he watched her from an distance, deepening the emotional entanglement that was developing, even as Gabrianna remained unaware of his actions and intentions until she nearly has an life altering accident.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H4BPMK8L
• ISBN13: 9798255938957
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"