| Author: | Mark Aaron Quick | ISBN: | 9781370443758 |
| Publisher: | Mark Aaron Quick | Publication: | December 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mark Aaron Quick |
| ISBN: | 9781370443758 |
| Publisher: | Mark Aaron Quick |
| Publication: | December 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Whether in an allegorical tale or wisecracking narrative the characters in Keep Your Shorts On! reveal that self-identity affects how humans solve problems. When facing social, psychological, spiritual or personal dilemmas they find ways to cope, -- or face the consequences of their choices.
The Legend of Lenny Lemming is an allegorical tale about the essence of life. Like all of us, Lenny has much to learn. Why does he do the things he does? His relationship with a mysterious character forces him to reflect on his life purpose.
Julia Frost is a story about an award winning scientist whose past involves a very deep secret. Her circumstances are exceptionally bizarre. The thing Julia yearns for involves a very strange and curious twist. What she has in mind will require media coverage and social media assistance. However, to get this help she will first need to reveal a shocking confession.
Take Me Home is about the life of a country music singer. Rick is going through the ups and downs of the music industry. When his career takes a major turn for the worse he goes down a path of self-destructive choices. He MUST stop his patterns of negativity before everything is destroyed. By changing just one thing Rick discovers that everything else begins to change as well. Inspirational story lines aren’t just for fairy tales. They can also happen in the lives of average people.
The Exchange Club is a provocative narrative about the deep internal needs of people. This story demonstrates how “well-intentioned” efforts to meet those needs can often fall short. The inner “thought lives” of Nick, Jim, and Trina reveal that no amount of social modification or medical advancement can satisfy and meet the true demands of a person’s inner heart and spirit.
The Man Who Told Stories is about a news reporter named Bill whose primary focus is on just trying to get a good “scoop”. He learns about a mystery man who helps homeless people and other folks as well. Bill is confident this write-up could be developed into a strong feature article, if he can just locate the man for an interview. What he didn’t count on was getting personally involved. Will this story define Bill’s career or will it be just another news article? Or maybe there’s a third possibility…
The Truth Hurts is a dramatic account that begins as an ordinary evening for the Fazio family. When violent events begin taking place near their home, an apocalyptic turn of events begins a chain reaction that affects the entire family. Apparently bad things CAN happen to good people.
A Casual Cup Of Coffee involves a friendly dispute between two close friends who frequently argue about sports as well as religious and political issues. Miguel and Travis debate whether truth is by nature illusive or if truth can indeed be known. Despite their differences Travis and Miguel manage to find common ground through humor and acceptance. How important is consistency in fighting for one’s personal beliefs?
Landlubber Larry’s Lackluster Life Lesson is a tale about a day in the lives of two novice deep-sea fishermen. Wry humor is the order of the day as our two landlubber heroes bumble through this church group outing.
A Celebrity Challenge involves the unlikely pairing of a celebrity in a mentor/counseling type of relationship with a high school counselor. Can someone who has “everything” find greater happiness? The gauntlet of this unusual challenge has been thrown down.
The Call of the Turaco is set in unstable Uganda during a time when the Lord’s Resistance Army has brought terror to the Ugandan countryside with guerilla attacks. Many children are in danger of becoming forced into a heinous “child soldier” lifestyle, or of becoming victims of the overall violence and starvation. Joe and Laura are missionaries trying desperately to rescue these children. They manage to get several children to safety, but when Joe is captured by the LRA things look like they can’t get any worse.
Whether in an allegorical tale or wisecracking narrative the characters in Keep Your Shorts On! reveal that self-identity affects how humans solve problems. When facing social, psychological, spiritual or personal dilemmas they find ways to cope, -- or face the consequences of their choices.
The Legend of Lenny Lemming is an allegorical tale about the essence of life. Like all of us, Lenny has much to learn. Why does he do the things he does? His relationship with a mysterious character forces him to reflect on his life purpose.
Julia Frost is a story about an award winning scientist whose past involves a very deep secret. Her circumstances are exceptionally bizarre. The thing Julia yearns for involves a very strange and curious twist. What she has in mind will require media coverage and social media assistance. However, to get this help she will first need to reveal a shocking confession.
Take Me Home is about the life of a country music singer. Rick is going through the ups and downs of the music industry. When his career takes a major turn for the worse he goes down a path of self-destructive choices. He MUST stop his patterns of negativity before everything is destroyed. By changing just one thing Rick discovers that everything else begins to change as well. Inspirational story lines aren’t just for fairy tales. They can also happen in the lives of average people.
The Exchange Club is a provocative narrative about the deep internal needs of people. This story demonstrates how “well-intentioned” efforts to meet those needs can often fall short. The inner “thought lives” of Nick, Jim, and Trina reveal that no amount of social modification or medical advancement can satisfy and meet the true demands of a person’s inner heart and spirit.
The Man Who Told Stories is about a news reporter named Bill whose primary focus is on just trying to get a good “scoop”. He learns about a mystery man who helps homeless people and other folks as well. Bill is confident this write-up could be developed into a strong feature article, if he can just locate the man for an interview. What he didn’t count on was getting personally involved. Will this story define Bill’s career or will it be just another news article? Or maybe there’s a third possibility…
The Truth Hurts is a dramatic account that begins as an ordinary evening for the Fazio family. When violent events begin taking place near their home, an apocalyptic turn of events begins a chain reaction that affects the entire family. Apparently bad things CAN happen to good people.
A Casual Cup Of Coffee involves a friendly dispute between two close friends who frequently argue about sports as well as religious and political issues. Miguel and Travis debate whether truth is by nature illusive or if truth can indeed be known. Despite their differences Travis and Miguel manage to find common ground through humor and acceptance. How important is consistency in fighting for one’s personal beliefs?
Landlubber Larry’s Lackluster Life Lesson is a tale about a day in the lives of two novice deep-sea fishermen. Wry humor is the order of the day as our two landlubber heroes bumble through this church group outing.
A Celebrity Challenge involves the unlikely pairing of a celebrity in a mentor/counseling type of relationship with a high school counselor. Can someone who has “everything” find greater happiness? The gauntlet of this unusual challenge has been thrown down.
The Call of the Turaco is set in unstable Uganda during a time when the Lord’s Resistance Army has brought terror to the Ugandan countryside with guerilla attacks. Many children are in danger of becoming forced into a heinous “child soldier” lifestyle, or of becoming victims of the overall violence and starvation. Joe and Laura are missionaries trying desperately to rescue these children. They manage to get several children to safety, but when Joe is captured by the LRA things look like they can’t get any worse.
