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The Fact of the Matter

Madeleine L'Engle
3.63/5 (549 ratings)
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Enjoy this free short story from award-winning author Madeleine L'Engle's newest book, The Moment of Tenderness, a collection of 18 short stories, some never before published.

It was a frigid winter day when Old Mrs. Campbell stormed into the Franklins' general store, decrying the devilish nature of her daughter-in-law-a sentiment that deeply disturbed Mrs. Franklin, considering the woman in question, Alicia, was oft described as "saintly" by everyone around her.

When she leaves the store in a huff, Mrs. Franklin thinks she's done with Mrs. Campbell's ravings for the day-until the woman calls her late in the night, urgently demanding to see her.

Blending elements of fantasy and horror, what transpires between the two women over the course of the evening will test the boundaries of reason, faith, and family-and prove that, in times of great danger, even strangers can come together to help one another in need.

For more stories by Madeleine L'Engle, read The Moment of Tenderness, available now.
Format:
Kindle Edition
Pages:
22 pages
Publication:
2020
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1538754339
ISBN13:
9781538754337
kindle Asin:
B0874BZ1YZ

The Fact of the Matter

Madeleine L'Engle
3.63/5 (549 ratings)
Read Download
Enjoy this free short story from award-winning author Madeleine L'Engle's newest book, The Moment of Tenderness, a collection of 18 short stories, some never before published.

It was a frigid winter day when Old Mrs. Campbell stormed into the Franklins' general store, decrying the devilish nature of her daughter-in-law-a sentiment that deeply disturbed Mrs. Franklin, considering the woman in question, Alicia, was oft described as "saintly" by everyone around her.

When she leaves the store in a huff, Mrs. Franklin thinks she's done with Mrs. Campbell's ravings for the day-until the woman calls her late in the night, urgently demanding to see her.

Blending elements of fantasy and horror, what transpires between the two women over the course of the evening will test the boundaries of reason, faith, and family-and prove that, in times of great danger, even strangers can come together to help one another in need.

For more stories by Madeleine L'Engle, read The Moment of Tenderness, available now.
Format:
Kindle Edition
Pages:
22 pages
Publication:
2020
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1538754339
ISBN13:
9781538754337
kindle Asin:
B0874BZ1YZ

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