Strange Hwy - Short Stories

Beem Weeks

Summary

If you ever find yourself on the Strange Hwy—don’t turn around. Don’t panic. Just. Keep. Going. You never know what you’ll find.
 
You’ll see magic at the fingertips of an autistic young man,
 
A teen girl’s afternoon, lifetime of loss.
 
A winged man, an angel? Demon—?
 
Mother’s recognition, peace to daughter.
 
Danny’s death, stifled secrets.
 
Black man’s music, guitar transforms boy.
 
Dead brother, open confession.
 
First love, supernatural?—family becomes whole!
 
You can exit the Strange Hwy, and come back any time you want.
 
See, now you know the way in, don’t be a stranger.

Available since: 11/06/2018.

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