Summer: When Doors Open
4 out of 5 rating
Aletta Bee’s story in Summer: When Doors Open Anthology.
Venus & Mars Go Shopping
Even in a stable, happy marriage hurts and misunderstandings crop up. In this story, a mature couple experiences difficulties with the so-called typical ways men and women relate differently with their emotions.
Winter: An End and a Promise
4.2 out of 5 rating
Aletta Bee has two stories in Winter: An End and a Promise Anthology.
In the Transcendent Authors’ fourth anthology, Winter: An End and a Promise, Aletta’s contributions are “Saving Santa” and “A Promising Dinner.”
Saving Santa
7-year-old Melissa discovers threatening news and goes all out to protect her younger sisters from finding out and ruining their Christmas- or worse.
A Promising Dinner
12-year-old Melissa and her younger sister have an adventure in the neighborhood. Unable to contain their excitement during dinner, they get into trouble. Melissa makes a promise to herself.
Spring: The Unexpected
4.6 out of 5 rating
Aletta Bee has two stories in Spring: The Unexpected Anthology.
In the Transcendent Authors’ third anthology, Spring: The Unexpected, Aletta’s contributions are “The Incident on Beachwood Drive” and “Cocked Ears, Opened Eyes.”
The Incident on Beachwood Drive (Thriller) Trigger warning: violence and sexualized activity
Artist Charlotte Reed is all prepared for a truck to take her Goddess artwork for display. When the truck cancels, prompting her to be kicked out of her featured spot, she is frozen. A Stranger appears in her driveway offering to help. His plan is quite different from helping. Will she be able to quash his terrifying intentions?
Cocked Ears. Opened Eyes. (Love Story)
Overhearing a conversation not meant for you could be distressing. It could also lead to an informed decision. It did for Melissa.
Autumn Anthology
24 stars, 4.6 out of 5 rating
Aletta Bee has two stories in Autumn Anthology.
Autumn Love (Contemporary Love)
Sober alcoholic, MJ Dixon, may have a second chance with the love of his life. In a surprise meeting, years after their difficult breakup, he discovers the previous obstacles to their union have been removed. Will they, can they, make it work this time?
The Domino Effect (Flash Fiction)
A harrowing taxi ride leaves a passenger ready for payback.
A Heartfelt Anniversary
Fable, Short Fiction Break, The Online Digital Literary Magazine
Tolerance: A Collection of Short Stories
In one of the most challenging and difficult years for our planet, ten authors from across the globe came together and formed a bond.
As the world combated threats both overt and invisible, the group created stories of patience, compassion and understanding. Narratives of hope. Anecdotes of pain. Words to build. Tales to uplift. Parables to inspire. Love flowed freely. As did tragedy. Fantasy grew wild. Truth became fact.
This collection is an offering of peace and a call to move forward for a better tomorrow.
Aletta Bee has two stories in this volume. The first story in the book is her A Fly on the Wall, pointing out in a humorous way, sexism, racism, and ageism. In her second story, a psychological thriller, Deceit and Dirty Laundry, she takes a different tack on the word “tolerance.”
Special limited time release pricing of $0.99. Regular pricing is $4.99.
A Definite Risk
31 stars, 4.6 out of 5 rating
Dating, Singles, Divorce, Separations, Ghosting, Catfishing, Marriage at First Sight, 90 Day Fiancé. All new stuff for Rebecca.
Divorced 50-year-old Rebecca liked married life and is searching for another partner.
Ambivalence, the experience of strong emotions that pull people in different directions simultaneously, can be painful. One particular man arouses both Rebecca’s tender feelings and her lonely, sad and angry feelings.
Who or what will she choose? What would you do in a similar circumstance?
Footloose
Winner of a story contest to appear in the online Literary Magazine, Short Fiction Break!
The Fantini twins honor their trapeze artist parents and rescue circus animals. This is about animal rights and so much more. With a surprise ending.
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