Also by Morgen Bailey:
- The Serial Dater's Shopping List
- Story A Day May 2011 (stories)
- The Threadbare Girl
- The 365-Day Writer’s Block Workbook (Volume 1)
- The Dark Side
- Feeding the Father (free short story)
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Published: Nov. 01, 2011
Words: 1,654 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466048690
Short description
April’s Fool covers a few hours in the life of an unappreciative farmer and his downtrodden wife. After a stomach-churning dinner scene she decides upon an action that will change both their lives.Extended description
April’s Fool covers a few hours in the life of an unappreciative farmer and his downtrodden wife. After a stomach-churning dinner scene she decides upon an action that will change both their lives. From April sneaking a dessert-stained vest into a pile of freshly laundered clothes, to him wobbling in from the pub with an equally wobbly tooth, life is not all sweet for this couple.Tags
fiction, suspense, drama, anthology, relationship, relationships, short stories, family, short storyAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Sylvia King
on June 28, 2012 :
I found the begining a little cold and stilted. However it really takes off and well lets just say in this story - the gets the cake and eats it too.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Trevor Snyman
on April 05, 2012 :
I have just read "April's Fool," and enjoyed the fact that for once the abused wife leaves the abusive husband. But that's not all that I liked. Being able to draw a reader into the story, and to evoke emotions, in so few words, is surely the sign of a great creative writer. Well done. I'll be reading more of your work!
(review of free book)
Review by:
Joe Velikovsky
on Feb. 11, 2012 :
I loved this... Morgen Bailey sketches a scene, builds a mood, and places you in her characters' worlds so economically, then comes the catharsis at the end. Wonderfully-tight writing, and a great - and deliciously-dark end twist..! - Enjoy!
(review of free book)
Review by:
Ann Pietrangelo
on Dec. 06, 2011 :
Short fiction is truly an art form, and April's Fool is a fine example. Morgen Bailey manages to get the reader to connect with the main character and understand her actions in a very brief story that leaves you wanting more, but in a good way. Read it...recommend it...it's perfectly delicious!
(review of free book)
Review by:
Susan Roebuck
on Nov. 17, 2011 :
Morgen Bailey is an expert at character-building. This short story builds the tension with memorable characters, the kind you know you could meet on the street. There were several hints throughout as to what was going to happen, but I was so invested in the story I needed to read to the end just to make sure. Professional writing. Well done.
(review of free book)
Review by:
caroline walton
on Nov. 07, 2011 :
A revenge story sweet to read. Dramatic tension builds from short, terse sentences. The author is skilled at revealing emotion through action. Would like to read more from this author
(review of free book)
Review by:
Ernest Winchester
on Nov. 01, 2011 :
A bit skimpy on details, but we get the idea.
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