Published: Dec. 23, 2011
Words: 4,245 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466060753

Short description

THE 500 : Gemma wants revenge on her cheating boyfriend. She thinks she has found a perfect way. But revenge tends to be a two-edged sword. A contemporary short story about guilt and redemption with a chilling finale.

Extended description

THE 500

Gemma wants revenge on her cheating boyfriend. She thinks she has found a perfect way. But revenge tends to be a two-edged sword.

A contemporary short story about guilt and redemption with a chilling finale.

No 2 in the Dark Shorts series of short stories
by J.D. Hughes

Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.

Tags

women, pregnant, pregnancy, death, guilt, sex, revenge, redemption, surgeon, contemporary, child, baby, woman, female, ghost, controversial, babies, morals, morality, soul, abuse, souls, best friend, foetus, womb, chilling, unfaithfulness, retribution, doll, clinic, unfaithful, fetus, termination, dead babies, gynecology, ova, gynaecology, abortion clinic, little children, ovum, handsome man, dark shorts

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Review by: Brandon Luffman on Nov. 21, 2012 :
This was an intense and difficult story. There was a temptation to not finish, not because it was bad (it's very well done) but because it was simply very disturbing.

Regardless of your stance on the topic within, this story will affect you. It isn't for the faint of heart, but it IS a well done piece of work.
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Review by: Terry Tyler on Aug. 24, 2012 :
Amazing story for a man to have written - congratulations, JD! As another reviewer said, quite horrific in parts, but I found it more sad than anything else - because the decision had been made, and it was too late. I found myself wanting to know more about Gemma's relationship with Gareth before and after, though I realise this is not what the story is about! Very well written; interesting and thought-provoking - read it!
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Review by: TheBigBookworm on April 24, 2012 :
This was a very surprising short story. It was horrific in some parts but a very human story about an impossible dilemma. At first I thought the main character heartless, but as the story progressed I understood what the writer was trying to convey. A great little book and amazing for free!
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Review by: RW Bausch on Jan. 01, 2012 :
The 500 was a really emotional experience for me. In one way I'm sorry that I ever read it, but in another I am happy that it puts so many things into perspective. Thankyou Mr Hughes for a candid look at this. Puts me in mind of a film that upset me last year but also taught me about forgiving myself.
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Review by: Mark Gandolfi on Dec. 31, 2011 :
I read another of this writers books yesterday during lunch and liked it. This one is excellent. As Lisa says it's a modern theme dealt with in a balanced way, and like the main character I had no idea about this subject. A revelation and superb writing. Thanks. Looking forward to the next one.
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Review by: Lisa Tobin on Dec. 29, 2011 :
A great short story! Well written and with a creepy ending that had me shivering. It reminded me of one of Stephen King's short stories. It deals with a very modern dilemma and without giving anything away it treads the line between both camps with this subject matter, and seems very honest.
I will definitely read more of this author. Recommended.
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