Maria McShane
Stories to Inspire and Ignite Hope
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Don't Take The Easy Road: A Collection of Short Stories
Don’t Take the Easy Road is a collection of short stories by author Maria McShane which takes the reader on a series of unpredictable adventures. Covering everything from romance and coming of age to loss and even horror, the tales in this book offer something for everyone.
A fast-paced read, the path in each of these stories often doesn’t go the way you expect it to. Don’t Take the Easy Road will entertain, intrigue, inspire and surprise you and perhaps even get you thinking about the journey you have chosen to take in your own life.
"Time is the restless friend of youth and stealthy foe of those past their prime"
"Life isn’t a straight journey. It’s the twists and turns that shape our destiny"
"Grief can take all the joy and hope from a soul; it doesn’t leave much for anyone else"
The Reluctant Angel: The secret even your angel doesn't know
Maryah’s heart skipped a beat when she heard a voice. Footsteps sounded behind her. She turned to kneel, propping her arms on the sofa to push herself up on unsteady legs.
Her brother stood in his typical garb, sports team t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. Danny stood near the window with the sunlight streaming around him, giving him an ethereal appearance.
She felt the blood drain from her face. “Is this a dream?” she wondered.
“I wish it were,” he said.
