A. M. Linton
A. M. Linton is a wife and mother of two. She is also the author of Torn Between Love, Religion and Responsibility, A Little on Puberty for Boys and A Little on Symptoms Associated with Menopause. A few of her short stories were also published in The Barbados Advocate Newspaper.
In Chosen – A Child of Assault, a stranger assaulted sixteen-year-old Janice Shepherd in her bedroom one night. She conceived and delivered her son, James, but never revealed his father to him.
Now, at nineteen, James’ job as a copy typist forces her to tell him about that night. What will he do with this knowledge? Will his faith in God make a difference to him and his mom now that he knows about his birth?
Coming Soon
In Chosen – A Child of Abuse, sixteen-year-old Justine lives with her father, mother and younger siblings. Money is tight for the family, and getting food to eat on most days is challenging. Additionally, her mother expresses her frustration with her living conditions by abusing Justine and her siblings.
However, one day, after losing her baby, Justine walked away from her home to live with her grandfather, who lived close to her family home. While living there, she learned more about her mother, met a new friend and found the courage to break up with her boyfriend. There, Justine also met her Saviour.
Short Stories
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Whistling by A. M. Linton
Mrs. Pete thinks her husband Earney is having an affair with their neighbour’s wife. Why? She saw him coming out of her apartment twice, and he never mentioned it to her. However, is that really what’s going on? Read and find out. Thanks!
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Surprise! by A.M. Linton
The rain left its presence behind, and my electric bill is a month overdue. When I return home, will I find my son Martin in darkness or something else? Read and find out. Thanks.
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Just Bowling by A. M. Linton
Seventeen-year-old Marcus is grieving, and after a few hours of bowling, he faces a question that could put him against the law. What will he do?
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The Customer by A. M. Linton
Someone from Marcia’s past has returned. Will she help her or continue with where she left off a few years ago?
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Envelope by A. M. Linton
Melle and her husband Michael were already two months behind in rent when she found an envelope full of money on a bus. She then gives it to the bus driver, though! What would become of them? Read and find out; the story may not go where you think… I think.
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Cliché? by A. M. Linton
Tara and Tony are shopping in the mall during Christmas when the fire alarm rings out. With that, their day of outing comes to an end. Why? Read and find. Thanks.