Fictional Stories by chapter
Family Merger “Please call me Sam, son. What do you think will bring harmony to your family?” “I think my brother did the right thing to leave and I need to make peace with him. He deserves to chart his own life now he’s of age and I’ll make it right with him. Perhaps my other brothers should be given the same privilege, but I … Continue reading A Rural Saga – Chapter 3
Going Separate Ways Cindy patted her son on the arm. “Beth the boys are protective of their sister. I’ve explained the realities to them and told them it is either my sister or your kind offer as the best way to solve our family situation. I told them if they could persuade you and Sam then that would be the best option as we’d get … Continue reading A Country Saga – Chapter 2
Business Empire Succession Planning The Goldings had no children of their own and Martha was not impressed with the caliber of relatives who’d normally inherit extended family businesses when they’d passed on because there were no children of their own. So, they’d been looking for alternatives that would ensure their business empire would continue after their death in the hands of competent people. They were … Continue reading From Poverty to Prosperity Chapter 2
Rescued from the Ghetto It had been weeks since the doctor informed Anelia she only had a few months to live and as she rested in bed at home the memories came flooding back as she reviewed her life. She remembered her son Istvan scurrying off to school through the streets of the ghetto and couldn’t believe they’d made this amazing transition. It was so … Continue reading Poverty to Prosperity Chapter 1
Dreams Can Come True “Did you come to see me teacher?” Tom smiled warily thinking of what Oriole’s mother had told him in the interview. “No Oriole but I’m glad to see you. I must give something to your mother.” “Please don’t tell her what I did to Doug Cullinane teacher.” “Of course, I won’t Oriole, that’s between you and me. Would you tell your … Continue reading Oriole – Chapter 2
Parent Teacher Review Oriole put up her hand in class and the teacher pointed to her indicating she could speak. It had been a lesson on math and Oriole who was obviously the smartest in class was always quick to put up her hand and answer when a question was directed to class generally. Even when teacher Tom Clooney directed a question specifically to one … Continue reading Oriole – Chapter 1
Succession Plan Audrey and James were in their final year having commenced August and looking forward to finishing May next year and as it was customary to take time travelling abroad for a while before settling down to a career for those in the upper class of society James decided to use that transition period working at the Stewart plantation. His enthusiasm for that line … Continue reading Family Business – Chapter 3
Happy Celebration James was lost in thought as he pondered what he’d just said to Audrey’s father. Life in plantation production had been furthest in his mind when he came to spend thanksgiving with Audrey and her parents, but it looked appealing since visiting the citrus plantation briefly. His father had expectations he and his siblings would join his organization which consisted of engineering and … Continue reading Family Business – Chapter 2
Thanksgiving Cynthia Stewart busied herself around the kitchen organizing for the upcoming thanksgiving celebration with family. Her husband Albert tried his best to stay away from her during preparation for this event as she seemed to have no end of things for him to do on her husband-do list. Not that there was any serious tension between them. They’d been married now for a very … Continue reading Family Business – Chapter 1
Final Resolution Senior members of the Gamal family were taken by surprise when a truckload of Egyptian secret service operatives suddenly appeared at their home and herded them into a room for questioning by two senior members of intelligence. The rest fanned out around home and outbuildings minutely examining paperwork they found and confiscating phones, computers and other electronic devices while the family protested. The … Continue reading Family in Crisis – Chapter 5
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