Books tagged: twist in the tale

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The Valet of Darkshire Manor    by Linda Boltman
Price: Free! 3510 words. Published on December 11, 2011. .

The advertisement simply stated, “Wanted–valet for large household. Must love animals.” Desperate for a job, Edwin Thorpe responded and was immediately accepted. A train ticket arrived within a week for the evening departure to Darkshire the following Friday with no further instructions. Now he stood at the train depot, small satchel in hand, about to be greeted by two very strange men.
The Boy Who Found Himself    by Jessica Cambrook
Price: Free! 3500 words. Published on February 25, 2012. .

Nick doesn't understand how his life has reached such a low. Sitting on the edge of his bathtub, razor blade in hand, he remembers everything that lead him there, from ex-girlfriends to his murdered dog. As he probes deeper into his own mind, he discovers a dark secret he buried away even from himself...
Fourteen    by Barry Doughty
Price: Free! 34870 words. Published on July 8, 2012. .

It’s the last train, you’re tired. You find a nice quiet carriage with just one old lady occupying it. What could possibly go wrong? "Trainiac" is just one of fourteen short stories from Feel-good to the Macabre. an ideal read for that short train, ferry or plane journey.
Sweet Peas and Dahlias (and other illustrated short stories)    by Susan Alison
Price: $2.99 USD. 6480 words. Published on November 18, 2012. .

Sweet Peas and Dahlias (and other illustrated short stories) is a petite volume of five stories just right for reading in a spare moment. Take a break - put your feet up - have a laugh, or an ahhhhhh, or a surprise at the twist in the tail of the tale! The illustrations have been especially commissioned from the talented Wendi Fyers to add another dimension to your reading pleasure.
Forks in the Road    by Shaun Finnie
Price: $3.25 USD. 25410 words. Published on February 17, 2013. .

Sometimes the road less traveled leads to the greatest delights. Many stories go exactly as you'd expect them to. But others take an unusual twist, an unexpected fork in the road. These eighteen little tales are guaranteed to surprise you as they head in unforeseen directions. Branch off the main route. Take one of the smaller Forks in the Road.