What If? (Szabo)

Intriguing, bone-chilling, heartwarming, and thought-provoking short stories by various genre authors.Lost in the Woods by Erika M SzaboA young police officer enters the woods to find a missing woman, but it takes all her mental strength to deal with what she finds.She Waits by Lorraine CareyDuring a class field trip to a historical site in the Caribbean, a curious student encounters a lonely ghost who does not want her to leave.The Treasures of Grandma's Attic by Erika M SzaboSixteenth birthdays are special, but something they find in Grandma's attic will make sure they'll never forget this party.Church of the Sentient System Ascendant by R.A, "Doc" CorreaA civil servant who is deeply devoted to his faith. By accident, he learns the truth about his religion, and the malevolent A.I. behind it.Genie in the Sporran by Erika M SzaboA device cloaked as an everyday item makes all your wishes come true. But Blair and Rhona find out the hard way that everything has a price.I Scarecrow by Alan ZacherA troubled man is cursed by a gypsy woman, and the scarecrow he built makes his wishes come true. All is good, but he might get more than he bargained for.Don't Look Out the Window by S.S. BazinetGrowing up in a house with a cursed window, Hank has to find the courage to look out its glass panes, even if it kills him.The Spirit of The Rattlesnake by S. M. RevolinskiIn the spring of 1889, civilization with railroads and cattle ranches moved into Wyoming. However, the Indian Spirit was not finished. Into this, Alice Potter begins her trek.Will You Wait for Me? By Erika M Szabo and Lorraine CareyFate gave her one year of happy marriage, but although losing her husband and unborn child devastated Gladys, she'd find a way to live a full life. Will they meet again?

Intriguing, bone-chilling, heartwarming, and thought-provoking speculative fiction stories by various genre authors.Mysteries of the Wetland by Erika M Szabo and Lorraine CareyJoin Ava Jenson on vacation in her grandmother's old country when all mysterious events are connected to an ancient legend about a cursed church bell.The Zanna by David W. ThompsonA potential stepmother and stepdaughter seek common ground at the family's rustic retreat. Will the past return to haunt them? Only Zanna knows...Forbidden Love by Erika M SzaboThey knew their love was forbidden, but they couldn't help the way they felt. Their love for each other was too strong to ignore.A Well-kept Home by Toi ThomasEveryone knows how special the Fields Family Farm is. Some say it's haunted. Some say it's enchanted. But only those who dare to stay the night really know.Don't Whistle Back by Erika M SzaboMilena visits her grandfather in Mexico and wonders why he has a rope with seven knots tied to the door. She finds out soon enough!J.A.C.K.S. by R. A. "Doc" Correa.What is a human? According to the cybernetically enhanced officers of the U. S. Army's Joint Advanced Combat Knowledge System program, they are the only real humans.She Decided to Be a Vampire by Erika M SzaboEvery kid in town knew that old Mrs. Robbins was a vampire. What they didn't know and are about to find out, will change their lives forever.T'is Was The Night by Alan ZacherThis Christmas tale is about a family coming to "terms" with the alleged existence of Mo-Mo, aka, "The Missouri Monster"; aka, their own Bigfoot.W.I.DG.E.T.S. by R. A. "Doc" CorreaThe U. S. Army pursues the technologies "improving" Soldier-Machine Interface for Future Combat Systems. What are the consequences for humans?The Unlucky Number Four by Erika M SzaboIn China, the number four sounds like the word death, making the number highly unlucky. Hua is the fourth child in her family.Push by David W. ThompsonLeona is a missing mother and Sergeant James is on the hunt. When family secrets are revealed, he must find her, or it will be the cadaver dog's turn.Bravery Has a Price by Erika M Szabo and Lorraine CareyAfter boasting to her twin brothers that she is braver than they are, Emma immediately regrets it. Is proving her courage worth the price she must pay?