: Gilbert Cheron
: For Argument's Sake Ten Stories
: Vivid Publishing
: 9781925952100
: 1
: CHF 4.20
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: Erzählende Literatur
: English
: 200
: DRM
: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet
: ePUB
The run-of-the-mill characters in these stories inhabit small indistinct worlds, away from the limelight. They are shaped by personal events and their environment and view the world from that vantage point. Some are flawed yet loving and stoic in their acceptance of their fate-with an uncanny sense of humour. Some are very much aware of the reason for their fate; others aren't and stumble blindly through various situations oblivious of their impact on others. They are determined in their attempts to stay relevant in a modern world that is driven by technology and media as they navigate and negotiate their trials and tribulations.

Easter Break

“So what’s your story huh?”

No answer

“Everyone’s got a story, son so what’s yours hey?”

“I dunno.” Tom affirmed flatly

“You don’t know?” Detective Majors demanded.

No answer

“Maybe I could start one for ya and you can tell me if it fits ya.”

No answer

“Dead couple down at the farm, how about we start there, hey!”

He eyeballs the detective

“You know it was murder suicide, detective so lay off my case.”

“Yeah but who caused him to do that.”

“Fucked if I know.”

Detective reached across the table and smacked him across the face

“See if that jogs your memory.”

Blank stare

“Nothin’?”

“I’m getting up and getting out of here now. You touch m