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The themes of the "The Past", "The Present" and "The Future" come together in this exceptional short story anthology from the very best entries into the first 2009 Accentuate Writers Short Story Anthology Contest, which is the first anthology released in 2010. We all have a Box of... read more

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The themes of the "The Past", "The Present" and "The Future" come together in this exceptional short story anthology from the very best entries into the first 2009 Accentuate Writers Short Story Anthology Contest, which is the first anthology released in 2010.

We all have a Box of... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The themes of the "The Past", "The Present" and "The Future" come together in this exceptional short story anthology from the very best entries into the first 2009 Accentuate Writers Short Story Anthology Contest, which is the first anthology released in 2010.

We all have a Box of Letters somewhere, whether metaphoric or literal, where we store those moments of our past. In the past, we might find we get a Second Chance, or we might meet our Destiny in the future. With The Ring and The Gift we learn that times is often immutable, and perhaps that nothing is quite what it seems, especially when we're afraid to look too deeply.

These are but a handful of the fifteen (15) exceptional and hand-picked winning short stories from the Accentuate Writers quarterly contests. Also included are ten (10) of our poets' best poems entered into the same contest themes.

We know you'll enjoy the suspense, drama, love, fear, and hope in these engaging bite-sized portions of fiction to appease your reading hunger.

Remember, with all Accentuate Short Story Anthologies, 10% of the proceeds from sales go toward literacy programs.
About the Author
These talented authors and poets come together in this, the second in the series of Accentuate Writers Short Story Anthologies. Each author and poet fought fierce competition to win a coveted spot in the Elements of Time anthology, based on the themes: Past, Present, Future.

Authors: Lindsay Maddox, Rissa Watkins, M. Lori Motley, Andi Caldwell, Steven Thor Gunnin, Jo Brielyn, Lucinda Gunnin, Nancy Smith Gibson, Linda St. Cyr, Cathy Graham

Poets: Laurie Darroch-Meekis, Felicity Tillack, Jennifer Wright, Lucinda Gunnin, Andi Caldwell, Michele L Devon

Stay tuned for future works from Accentuate, including: Elements of Dimension, Elements of Life and Elements of Love. You can also find our first anthology, Elements of the Soul, available now on Amazon.com or direct through the publisher.

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'Michael smiled while he watched his family walk down the aisle ahead of him toward their seats."

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Table of Contents

Foreword: By Opher Ganel

Second Chance ............................................................................. 1
by Lindsay Maddox

Catch in Time* .............................................................................31
by Laurie Darroch-Meekis

Ex Post Facto ................................................................................33
by Steven Thor Gunnin

Numbers: A Parable ....................................................................45
by Nancy Smith Gibson

In the Round* ..............................................................................55
by Laurie Darroch-Meekis

The New Age ...............................................................................57
by Steven Thor Gunnin

Love Always, Jake .......................................................................67
by Lucinda Gunnin

A Day at the Museum* ...............................................................85
By Laurie Darroch-Meekis

Angelo's ........................................................................................87
by Nancy Smith Gibson

Jeremy's Haven ............................................................................95
by Jo Brielyn

Lost or Found* ........................................................................... 107
by Laurie Darroch-Meekis

No Time Like Now ................................................................... 109
by M. Lori Motley

Seed* ........................................................................................... 121
By Laurie Darroch-Meekis

The Gift ...................................................................................... 123
by Lindsay Maddox

The Ring ..................................................................................... 147
by Rissa Watkins

The Night We Met* ................................................................... 161
by Jennifer Wright

Saligia ......................................................................................... 163
by Andi Caldwell

Mountain Lady* ........................................................................ 173
by Lucinda Gunnin

Valley of the Gods .................................................................... 175
by Nancy Smith Gibson

The Family*................................................................................ 193
by Felicity Tillack

Destiny ....................................................................................... 195
by Cathy Graham

Box of Letters* ........................................................................... 203
by Jennifer Wright

Leaving ....................................................................................... 205
by Linda St.Cyr

Inescapable ................................................................................ 221
by M. Lori Motley

About Our Authors ................................................................... 237
(* indicates a poem)

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Past, Present, Future: The stories in this book were part of a writing contest in which contributors wrote on the themes of the Past, Present and Future.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Elements Series. (publisher series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jo Brielyn (Author)
  2. M. Lori Motley (Author)
  3. Rissa Watkins (Author)
  4. Linda St. Cyr (Author)
  5. Nancy Smith Gibson
  6. Andi Caldwell (Author)
  7. Lindsay Maddox (Author)
  8. Steven Thor Gunnin (Author)
  9. Lucinda Gunnin (Author)
  10. Cathy Graham (Author)
  11. Jennifer Malone Wright (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Michelle L Devon (Editor)
  2. L.L. Darroch
  3. Twin Trinity Media, LLC (Publisher)
  4. Felicity Tillack

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Twin Trinity Media, LLC
Country: United States
Publication Date: February 5, 2012
ISBN: 978-0984209514
Page Count: 288

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Reading Level: Adults

Acceptable for older teens, young adults and adults, this anthology does have some mild language and some slight sexual situations, but nothing overt. There is violence, but it's not excessive or over the top.

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