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?
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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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The Trespasser – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
A part-time clerk passes by a community garden on her way home. How exciting! No! Then, please read and find out.
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The Newspaper Job – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
There is a new paperboy in the neighbourhood. Will he make it through his first week on the job?
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She Never Forgets – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
Telly’s parents were in a car accident. Her mom survived, but her dad passed away on her birthday. However, her mom and the bottle were now friends, and Telly would not let go of her mom without a fight. Will she win this war?
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My Sister – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
When a fire broke out in Penny and Jenny’s apartment complex, Jenny was nowhere in sight. Where is she? Will Penny lose another loved one?
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He Laughed – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
Leon and Michelle have been happily married for the past three years, and she cannot wait until he stops working out of town because she is looking forward to them working on having their first child. However, the day she is overwhelmed with happiness is the day her marriage plunges into jeopardy.
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The Doorbell – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
Bre had the house all to herself, and things were going according to plans until the doorbell rang.