A Life For A Life | AstraDaemon

LA SIGNORA by Bruce McAllister is a fantasy short about an American teen attending a village school in Italy, during the Cold War. He makes new friends by bonding over fishing, among a few other things. As time goes by, he begins to hear references to the "Signora."

When his father becomes distraught, his friends offer an unusual solution. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes during the special night with his friends, and he learns the hard way what it is to love too much.

Well-written, and full of suspense.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Halloween Reading: Wolf Week | A Different Breed | AstraDaemon

 

DOG by Bruce McAllister centers on two Americans teaching in Mexico, who are warned about the dogs in the area, before they leave the States. When one of them learns about the folklore surrounding the disturbing sculptures they find in a village, they still refuse to respect the local culture.

While attempting to return to the U.S., their bus crashes, and they soon realize they should have heeded the warnings about the canines. They can't be outrun.

As always,
AstraDaemon