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The English Author
The English Author, a mystery by Bruce Allsman After being rejected in numerous job applications, Jenny Chapman finally receives a golden opportunity to be interviewed for an important post overseas. However, while clearing the attic, she finds an old notebook left by her great grandmother which cause her to see things in a different light. Drawn into the world of her great grandmother, Sally Chapman, the notebook reveals an intriguing event that had happened in the last century. This short story explores and reveals the chaotic emotions of worry, doubt and distrust versus self-belief, confidence and faith when faced with any life changing decision.
Alley of Betrayal
Alley of Betrayal, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman When a man with a history of violence walks into the bank, Leonard Marten, a mild-mannered bank employee trembled with fury. The man, released early from prison, was convicted five years ago for a heinous crime against Leonard’s wife. Frustrated with the flawed justice system, Leonard seizes this long awaited opportunity to exact his revenge. In his tormented mind, a deluge of rage impels him to buy a gun and stalk the man. Vacillating between dread and indignation, Leonard summons just enough courage to execute his plan only to discover a tragic truth that changes his life forever.
Their Last Vacation
Their Last Vacation, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman As a reward for her work at a recent charity drive, Allison McCain, a psychiatrist in her mid-thirties, accepts an invitation from Robert Yates, a billionaire, to an all-expense-paid vacation at a remote tropical island, somewhere off the coast of Central America. At the island, she stifles an uneasy surprise when she meets the other guests: Christine Lambert, Steve Allen, and Dan Morrison, her old college friends. Recalling memories of their shared tragic past, she questions Robert's motive for bringing them together but is unable to confront the billionaire since he had left in the helicopter soon after her awkward meeting. The situation escalates the next morning when they find the body of Steve floating face down in the swimming pool. She feels that his murder is only the beginning and unless she uncovers the killer's identity, all of them will be dead within the next few days.
The Chauffeur
The Chauffeur, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman On the penultimate day before his retirement, Charlie, the chauffeur, receives an assignment from JP, his boss, to stake out a sharp-eyed man at a hotel's coffeehouse. After discovering the sharp-eyed man's heinous plan to kidnap Mel, JP's nine-year-old daughter, he returns to report to JP. He and JP, who is always a risk taker and likes this kind of dangerous games, formulate an action plan to incriminate the mastermind behind the kidnapping scheme. The next day Charlie shows up for work one last time to show the new chauffeur the ropes and meets James, who is none other than the sharp-eyed man.
Dive of Truth
Dive of Truth, a thriller by Bruce Allsman After being paralyzed from the waist down in a tandem jump accident, Jackson Tagger, chief skydiving instructor, is furious when he learns from Dean Cameron, his billionaire friend, that their so-called accident was no accident at all. Someone wants either him or Dean dead. But Dean says that, Cory Sanders, the best private investigator he knows and hired, had investigated and ruled out the possibility of anyone wanting to kill Dean. So, the intended victim must be him. To uncover the truth, he hires Cory to investigate. When Cory reveals the findings to him, Jackson knows exactly what to do and contacts Dean immediately for help. With Dean extensive resources in the aviation industry, they hatch an elaborate daring plan to expose the culprit.
The Tenant
The Tenant, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman John Greene, after recently concluding the purchase of a house from Lucas who had rented out the place, pays a visit to the recalcitrant tenant to find out why the man seems reluctant to vacate the house. During the visit, when John's pet Border Collie, Rocky, uncovers a woman's partially decomposed body in the backyard, the tenant pulls a gun on John and orders him to call Lucas to come over immediately. Much to his surprise, Lucas acquiesces. At gunpoint, John listens to the tenant's story as well as Lucas's version of it, each accusing the other of murder. Who is the mystery woman? And who killed her?
The Return
The Return, a family drama by Bruce Allsman After a long stretch of hard work, Kim Stafford, a field scientist, is getting ready for a vacation of backpacking adventure in Borneo with her scientist friend and lover, Charles Bowers, when she receives unexpected news of an impending visit from her estranged brother, Ben. Displeased with the unwelcome intrusion into her life, she resents Ben's arrival, questioning his ulterior motive. His presence stirs up memories of her painful past about her family that she had severed ties with years ago. When Ben reveals the purpose of his visit, Kim couldn't bear the pain any longer and resorts to a dangerous course of action.
Wira
Wira, a Malaysian noir by Bruce Allsman Forced to resign from the police force due to bribery, Saiful Abidin bin Abu Bakar now leads a dreary life working as a security guard in a jewelry store. One day when a gang of robbers kidnap his wife and child and demand that he cooperate or they kill his loved ones, he agrees not to stop the robbers when they come to rob the store. The day when the robbers storm the jewelry store, Saiful, however, deliberately shoots to kill the robbers. The newspapers call him a wira, a hero, but his true intention is anything but heroic.
The Auto Shop Case
The Auto Shop Case, a crime mystery by Bruce Allsman A gruesome discovery in the trunk of a white sedan in an auto repair shop, draws homicide detectives John Allen and Chris Davidson into a murder mystery. The victim, Susan Baldwin, is the young wife of a middle-aged real estate developer, Steven Baldwin, a respectable member of the city's business community and a close friend of the police commissioner. Starting the investigation by interviewing anyone who had any possible contact with the victim, the two detectives soon identify a prime suspect, Jim Tully, a mechanic who works there, apparently the last person to see Susan alive. A search of the police database reveals Tully's sordid criminal past and crime scene evidence seems to incriminate him. However, probing deeper, Allen and Davidson discover ulterior motives that confirm the premeditated murder of Susan Baldwin. With the expertise of the medical examiner, Toni Mallard, they manage to uncover a key piece of the puzzle and solve the case.
Lovefullness
Lovefullness, a new adult romance by Bruce Allsman After being rudely dumped by her boyfriend, Winnie Osler, an overworked corporate executive, receives an unusual invitation from an office colleague, Tara Winston, to attend a ten-day meditation retreat. Thinking that it might help her get over the devastating breakup and get back on track with her life, she agrees to join Tara. However, things are not as expected. Guided by Michael Eastman, a charming and charismatic meditation teacher, both young women had to face their own feelings in an emotionally charged situation, an ordeal for Winnie but a redeeming chance to make a life-changing decision. This short story explores and reveals the chaotic emotions that burden most ordinary people where love relationships often fail or succeed not according to fate but to the unfettered vagaries of the human mind where lust and rivalry takes center stage over mindfulness and serenity.
