13 Acorns

Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults (13 Acorns - Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults)

De: G. Edward Martin

Narrado por: Douglas Grosser

13 Acorns is the debut work of up-and-coming American author G. Edward Martin. It is composed of twelve original short stories written in multiple genres beneath the umbrella of philosophical fiction. Each unique story addresses one central idea or moral question, with each story being akin to a single acorn—something small or simple with the potential to grow enormous.

The False Treeing Hound- Daniel, a lost young man, abandons everything and sets out on a road-trip headed west. After his car breaks down, he unexpectedly meets a friend and mentor who changes the course of his life. The Grave Robber Sitting Across from Me- a young woman travels to Florida after losing her mother and discovers that her uncle and his girlfriend have stolen from the deceased. However, the young woman is forced to bite her tongue and pretend as if she does not notice.

The Return Flight- a crew of astronauts nearing the completion of a 20-year mission in space discover that their ship is being followed on their way back to earth in this science fiction novelette. The Charleston Market- Mike, a small business owner and vendor at the Charleston market, wrestles with his own self-worth and the order of society as he tries to rebound from the discouragement of several failed plans.

My Old Street- On a trip to visit his parents and siblings, Joe discovers a stash of drugs hidden in his younger brother’s room. He is forced to make a hard decision and hope that he chose correctly.

The Nobody Who Fought a Dragon- Bill, the local potter and town drunk, is forced by his neighbors to battle a dragon that plagues their town in this comedy novelette.

(Other stories whose descriptions exceed the character limit) Benjamin: The AI Government.

The Values of a Dying Man

The Unstoppable Train

The Demise of the Great Village

The Man Who Held Court

The Bridge of Working Truth

©2023 G. Edward Martin (P)2025 G. Edward Martin

A book of thoughtful short stories

This was an interesting collection of short stories. I liked the different genres, and I especially enjoyed the first sci-fi story and the one about the dragon. The author obviously has a great imagination. Each story has a moral or physiological bent that makes you think. Some of these work better than others. I appreciated the chance to listen to this book.