In the enchanting anthology "Hopes and Escapes: A Collection of Short Stories," readers are transported across a vivid spectrum of human experiences, where the pursuit of hope and the quest for escape intertwine to create an evocative tapestry of narratives.
Dormant Everything lays dormant, until it doesn't anymore...you're never scared until it's too late...
Stars takes readers on a mental trip into a new mindset to finally understand what some people consider, "crazy."
The Beautiful Things is a heartbreaking story about a photographer who can no loner follow their passions- but still tries.
Tending To Their Needs takes a new spin on how people see disabled people within the community.
In Wonderland Or Wasteland, the power of choice becomes a pivotal theme, prompting readers to reflect on the divergent paths they tread.
The Madas Library beckons as a sanctuary of wisdom, serving as a symbol of liberation through times of trials, where everything feels forced away.
The Triangle's Strength weaves together three disparate lives, exemplifying the collective resilience found in unity, even when the goals are too closely related...
The Shot Heard Around the Office brings to life the tough discussion we all have feared making. What if your boss killed your boyfriend and you saw? Is a job worth a life?
Virtually Reality delves into the complexities of modernity, exploring the difficult exceptions you are expected to follow VS the reality you want.
As Russian Nesting Doll layers just as deeply as the doll itself. If you could answer you families most desperate secrets at the cost of their reputation...would you do it?
Candy Skulls and Sugar Plums explores a patient seeking to fix his last regrets.
Laugh A Lot, Live A Little navigates the darkness of a failed comedian who actively still tries to pursue his goals.
Into The Sewage unearths the struggles of addition, gambling, and redemption within societal outcasts, emphasizing the transformative potential of human connection and ability to grow.
Medusa's Touch delves into the complexities of isolation and personal struggle, emphasizing the importance of human connection.
Humanesque- Are you human? They can't decide if they are.
101 Walnut unravels mysteries within a set of letters mysteriously delivered to the wrong address, but the right person.
Penitentiary Pal illuminates an unlikely friendship's capacity for liberation, transcending the confines of a prison. How far would you go to be seen as a person, even behind bars?
"Operation Skyward" unearths the real truth of the Flight and decommission of the F14D (TomCat)
Open Road Blues encapsulates the liberating allure of the open road, and ability to make friendly in the most unlikely of places.
Hands of A Working Man When hard work, blood, sweat, and tears go too far and you finally realize what it all was for.
"Hopes and Escapes: A Collection of Short Stories" is a literary mosaic that resonates with the universal themes of resilience, hope, and liberation. Each tale is a poignant brushstroke on the canvas of the human spirit, inspiring readers to embrace their own journey towards a brighter tomorrow. You are never alone in your struggle for righteousness.
