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There and Back is a collection of secret door stories that began as a tenth grade narrative writing project in the classroom of teacher and author Al Ainsworth. Each story involves a character with an external and an internal/psychological problem. The protagonist in each story encounters a secret world in which he or she meets a mentor figure, who gives the character direction and a challenge to live out the guide's plan in the real world. Aimed at upper elementary students, the stories in There and Back: A Collection of Secret Door Short Stories invite readers to join their characters as they struggle with social issues like fear, anxiety, separation, loneliness, and lack of confidence. Table of Contents"My Struggles in Austin" (Eli Bailey)"Vera and Lily" (Hailey Brown)"Comfort Zone" (Jr. Bunch)"Jorge and the Secret Door" (Ethan Herrod)"Some Things Are Meant To Be" (Anna Claire Jackson)"The Perfect World" (Alyssa Kinkade)"The Electric Guitar Odyssey" (Noah Lee)"Saving Josef" (Sarah Murley)"Mary and Me" (McCain Roberts)"The Locker to Alterworld" (Jack Stevenson)"Unbearably Afraid" (Bailey Stroud)"The Family Portrait" (Halle Vincent)"She and Her People" (Eden Wagnon)>Note: Proceeds from the sale of the book will provide perpetual funding for future classes to complete similar projects.
From the Lonesome, Party of Six franchise from author A. Ainsworth comes Twenty Years Gone: Lonesome in the Heart of Texas, a story of restoration two decades in the making. Brandon's downward spiral began twenty years earlier when his wife announced she was pregnant with their second child. Hardly a good father to their daughter already, he drained their checking account and ran away to Texas. His misery continues in the seedy underworld of a Dallas suburb until he finally hits rock bottom, admitting to himself what a worthless, lonely human being he has become. A chance meeting with a guy who called himself Happy marks the beginning of a long road toward a new life. Happy's invitation for Brandon to immerse himself in a recovery ministry brings Brandon to the end of himself and the beginning of a new life with--dare he say--hope? If Happy has anything to say about it, Brandon's new life will be exceedingly, abundantly beyond his imagination. Just when Brandon allows himself to feel he is making significant progress from two decades of disastrous decisions, a familiar voice calls his name from the parking lot of his apartment building. His ex-wife. Technically, he and Paula are still married, as neither bothered to file for divorce so many years earlier. She has come to... apologize? To him? Wait, this wasn't the way this was supposed to go. He had been building the courage to reach out across the years and the miles and beg her forgiveness for abandoning his family. But the Lord had changed her, too, through a group she called Lonesome, party of six, and she moved first. What God has in store for Brandon and Paula could stretch their new faith beyond their imaginations. Or it could force Brandon to retreat in fear. But Brandon's boss and a not-so-random stranger urge Brandon to step out in faith with resolve, even if the results don't match his desires. The fourth installment of the Lonesome, Party of Six series, Twenty Years Gone is a story of reconciliation, a story of hope.
Introducing Austen Thomasan, a young woman who is grappling with the heartache of a recent breakup, even amidst the comforting presence of her family. As Thanksgiving Day takes an unexpected turn, leading her to The Log Cabin for dinner, Austen finds her attention captured by the sight of six individuals from diverse walks of life, each seated alone and indulging in their Thanksgiving meals. Witnessing these solitary scenes amidst a crowd tugs at Austen's heartstrings, compelling her to commit a selfless act. Moved by compassion, she covers the cost of their meals anonymously, unknowingly setting off a chain of events that will forever alter the lives of these six strangers. Join Austen on her personal journey as she grapples with her own insecurities and gradually connects with her newfound crew of lonely individuals, aptly named Lonesome, Party of Six. As their lives intertwine, readers will experience a rollercoaster of emotions, from laughter to tears, as they embark on a tale of loneliness, community, and faith. Prepare to be captivated by A. Ainsworth's heartwarming novel, Lonesome, Party of Six. Don't hesitate to purchase your copy now!
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