Random Tales: Assorted Short Stories - Softcover

Massenzio, Don

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1511481889 ISBN 13: 9781511481885

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

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In Random Tales, Don Massenzio explores the fragile boundary between hope and consequence through four thought-provoking short stories that blend realism with speculative and emotional depth. Each tale centers on ordinary people confronted with extraordinary circumstances, revealing how good intentions, hidden flaws, and moments of choice can ripple into life-altering outcomes. Together, the stories form a loosely connected meditation on morality, destiny, and the unseen forces that shape human lives.

In “Heal Thyself,” an ordinary man suddenly discovers he has the miraculous ability to heal others, but his gift becomes a curse when one of the lives he saves grows into a mass murderer, forcing him to confront the terrifying responsibility of playing god without the ability to judge character. “August 1963” shifts to a deeply personal and historical narrative, following a Northern transplant in the segregated South during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, where music, memory, and prejudice collide in a reflection on racial injustice and human connection.

The collection closes with two darker cautionary tales. In “Play It Again, Des,” a brilliant jazz pianist makes a Faustian bargain to achieve greatness, only to learn that shortcuts to success extract a terrible price. Finally, “Lucy’s Christmas Miracle,” a lighter yet poignant Frank Rozzani story, follows a missing child and a loyal dog through a holiday mystery that highlights compassion, family, and the small miracles hidden in everyday life. Together, Random Tales offers a rich, emotionally resonant collection where every story asks the same haunting question: what happens when the choices we make finally catch up with us?

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Don Massenzio was born in Syracuse, New York, to first generation Italian American parents. He is an avid reader. Some of his favorite authors include Harlan Coben, David Morrell, Stephen King, and Hugh Howey. His favorite book of all time is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Don began writing as a way to combat the long hours of travel and numerous hotel stays that are part of the 'glamorous' world of corporate travel. He uses writing as a therapeutic outlet. He recently took the jump to sharing his work with others. His first published long work was the novel, Frankly Speaking, published in April,2014 . It was the first in what will hopefully be a series of books focused on the character, Frank Rozzani, a Florida private detective. The book is a throwback to the days of pulp detective novels with a tip of the hat to Jim Rockford from 70's television and The Rockford Files. Don's second book, Let Me Be Frank, another Frank Rozzani detective novel, was published in October of 2014. The third book is due out in early to mid 2015. Prior to finishing his first book, his published work was comprised of short stories that will be merged into a collection in the near future. He now resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife, children, and two dogs

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1511481889
• ISBN 13: 9781511481885
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 171
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