Charles E Lake

The Mortician and Other Short Stories Charles E Lake

Publisher Marketing: There are 14 interesting and enjoyable fictional stories in this anthology. The stories are short and independent of each other, which make for easy stop-and-go reading. You will enjoy a wide variety of stories: mystery, murder, suspense, romance, feel-good, and humorous. (Betcha can't read just one!) The Accident: A man decides he must murder to avenge his sister's death. The Bequest: An aunt's untimely death results in regrettable consequences. The Broach: Hostile twin sisters vie for their mother's broach. The Cabin: An unfaithful wife and her lover take steps to murder her husband. The Counselor: An alienated husband gets advice from a stranger. The Diary: A family learns the contents of Grandfather's diaries. The Encounter: An attractive young woman is not afraid to jog by herself. The Letters: Community newcomers are threatened for unknown reasons. The Loan: A young child loans her parents some money. The Mortician: A man must return a favor ... or else. The Pact: A secret platonic relationship spawns a crisis. The Playmate: A mother has aversion to her four-year-old daughter's friend. The Sale: A homeowner lives through a garage sale. The Ticket: A chance meeting is really not a chance meeting. Do you like surprises? You'll find one or two in each story! Contributor Bio:  Lake, Charles E Charles E. Lake is unencumbered by musical talent or training and thus he provides a man-on-the-street view of these sacred, but improbable opera plots. Mike Rooth is a freelance illustrator. His work has appeared in a wide variety of publications.