Review: Discovering short stories
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2011
Short stories are becoming something I enjoy reading, thanks to the free selections for my Kindle. This collection has about nine short stories and they range from a hotel housekeeper who finds a dead body in the room she is to clean to how Texas managed to have its first twister. In between is a host of other stories that entertain if you take the time to keep reading.My two favorites are "Stained" by Amy Saunders, and this is the story about the hotel housekeeper.  I think it's well-written and has just enough suspense that it held my attention, and I felt very sorry for Betty Silva and her family.  Betty is the one who finds the body, but what happens after that is the best part of the story.  I could picture all the characters in this story very well, and understood Betty's motives, and I haven't given anything away.The other one that I really like is "You Can Call Me Ari" by Darcia Helle.  Lorraine has an appointment with a chiropractor that her friend has recommended.  Her back and neck are still hurting six weeks after a car accident, so Lorraine has reluctantly decided to go to her appointment.  When she walks into the office, it's empty of doctor, receptionist, and other patients. Maybe it's the end of the lunch hour. It isn't. This very creepy story is creative and is filled with suspense and a touch of horror.There were some editing errors that I came upon, but I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of short stories that is so varied.