I have to admit the origin of “Adolescence,” my coming-of-age science fiction short story is murky in my memory. I have no idea why I decided to write a tale about a teenaged alien’s angst. Maybe it was because I had my own young fleshling at home. Weird! Anyway, I do know that in 2002, I submitted this short story to an internet website no longer in existence for consideration in their Qwik Fics line. The editor loved the story, saying it was very original and “I’ll never look at the beach creatures the same again!”
After publication, I was free to re-publish
“Adolescence”. It’s almost 800 words and sells for $0.99. Yep, another very
short story. I’ve now re-released “Adolescence” electronically at Amazon.com, Smashwords.com, and Universal Link!
Never doubt an alien
fortuneteller! Shandelle is a happy-go-lucky teenager who is preoccupied with
normal teenager concerns. But what will she do when she learns that her perfect
world will soon come to an end?
Amazon.com, Smashwords, and Universal Link.
This short story is part of the Fascinating Science
Fiction line.
Here are a few review comments:
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I truly intrigued by
the unique blend of teenage innocence and cosmic prophecy. Shandelle's carefree
world, quietly shadowed by an alien fortuneteller's warning, unfolds with an
elegant balance of whimsy and tension. The story's quiet revelations and light
speculative touch make it both charming and subtly profound. The writing
reveals your gift for layering light romance with unexpected depth in just a
few pages.--Book Agent
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This was a most
enchanting read.--Romance At Heart
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Cute story. You have
the greatest imagination.--Reader Comment
·
[Adolescence] is a very
original story; certainly I’ll never look at the beach creatures the same
again!”--Editor
Real life snippet:
As I mentioned above, when I wrote this short tale, I had a teenager at home,
just as Shandelle’s parents do. And if you’re familiar with parenting,
complaints about mom and dad can be everyday occurrences! Shandelle is no
different, as we see in the below comment:
Parents! What a useless breed! All they ever did was
shake their pincers and moan, “Just you wait until it is your time.”
Shandelle snorted. Her time was now!
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I hope you enjoy Shandelle’s coming-of-age story!
Susanne Marie Knight
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing with a Twist!
