Angels and Devils by William Wilson

 

Cautionary tales of ordinary mortals doing extraordinary things.

From moral dilemmas to a Nativity miracle, the author takes us on a deeply thoughtful journey through eleven tales of the unexpected. Are the protagonists angels or devils, or even a bit of both? Would you help a friend to die? Would you tell your family if you inherited a fortune? Would you shelter a criminal from the law? We know these people and see their choices. What would we do in their place?

William Wilson makes us reflect in this collection of stories that take us by surprise.

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Short stories, full of intriguing plot twists and dark humour

The Best of CafeLit 11

 

This year we asked our editors to select their favourite stories in a particular month. Each editor has made a short introduction to the stories they have selected. We’ve aimed for a balance of shorter and longer stories, and of amusing and thought-provoking stories. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we did.

Each story in this little volume is the right length and quality for enjoying as you sip the assigned drink in your favourite Creative Café. You need never feel alone again in a café. So what's the mood today? Espresso? Earl Grey tea? Hot chocolate with marshmallows? You'll find most drinks in our drinks index.

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I purchased this after seeing it featured Yvonne Lang, whose work I have really enjoyed. In addition to her story, the entire book was a joy. A lovely variety of authors and stories that kept me gripped throughout.

 

 

Contributors: Michelle Adams, Riham Adly, Swati Moheet Agrawal, Elaine Barnard, Maura Barrett, Jim Bates, Ann Bright, Billie Pritchett,Lynn Clement,  Laura Cody,  Mary Daurio, Dawn DeBraal, Tony Domaille, Glen Donaldson, Alyson Faye, Anne Goodwin, Ken Goldman, Clive Gresswell, Franci Hepburn, Sarah Hills, Lesley James, Amanda Jones, Nazia Kamali, Helen Kreeger, Yvonne Lang, Erin McDougall, Amy B. Moreno, Sandra Nguyen, Sharon Overend, Wendy Pike, Emma Robertson, Allison Symes,Ann Christine Tabaka, Rob Waites, Jamie Wallace, June Webber, P. A. Westgate,Kevin Wood, Nick Young and S. Nadja Zajdman

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The Script Challenge

 

The challenge was to the authors we have already published to turn one of their short stories into a ten-minute script. And here they all are.

We looked for:

• Effective adaptation of the origin text
• Ease of production
• Something that could be Covid safe 

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These scripts are refreshing to read and would provide excellent opportunities for performances with clever witty dialogue and contemporary scenarios. Each of them provide a unique perspective and the very idea of the premise here is great. I especially liked Janet Howson's Cinderella for the setting and fast pace but also Dawn Knox's The Stag Do which was so realistic but cringe-worthy, hilarious and clever in equal proportions. All in all, something for everyone interested in putting on a play or two but also for the joy of reading.

 

Which comes first, the story or the play? All these plays started life as short stories, and each has been cleverly adapted for the stage or possibly radio. It's not easy to tell a complete story in a ten minute play, but each of these offerings does that exceptionally well. If you're looking for short plays, these are ideal for drama groups, schools, colleges and workshops. Recommended. 

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Where Wild Birds Shriek by Christian Lea

 

 

Harry Burden is classically handsome, wildly eccentric and fiercely intelligent – but he is also the single biggest nitwit Charlie Bloom has ever met. And living together in moneyed London has caused Charlie to grow quite neurotic.

So when Charlie is invited away for the weekend, he considers his options: Sit around insufflating hairspray with Harry, or get away for three days of peace and relaxation. Well, it’s no choice at all really.

But when Charlie arrives in The Lake District, he quickly discovers that peace and relaxation are not what’s in store for him.

Where Wild Birds Shriek is equal parts comedy, drama and madcap farce, featuring sword fights, car crashes, blackbirds, antique duelling pistols, several near-death experiences and a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle.

 

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Christian Lea is one to watch . The book was great and I was hooked after a day. Looking forward to more from this guy.

 

 

The Sound of Patriarchy and other stories by L.F. Roth

 

A collection of stories that runs the gamut from serious to comic. Relationships, and reactions to traumatic experiences or change, all come under scrutiny. Life-changing events play out against a counterpoint of minutely observed details.

Though you won't meet any bears in this volume, you will come across the real Dylan, delve into a literary feud, partake in preparations for a funeral rehearsal, share a musician's musings, find out the importance of gender-neutral watches and, perhaps, learn to stay clear of tigers, at least in the form of tattoos.

L.F. Roth brings us thought-provoking stories in The Sound of Patriarchy and Other Stories.

 

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 . All and all, I found this collection interesting to read. I’d say that many of the stories were serpentine in nature. They had a strong start and wound their way to their conclusion. . I’m giving this collection a four-star rating on the strength of the author’s writing. He’s quite creative.