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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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.
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They Connect – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
My siblings have an issue that spans a couple of days, and when my brother James asked for my opinion…. well, read the story and see what happens. Thanks.
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Running Late – A Short Story by A. M. Linton
Sarah was running late for a job interview when she saw her neighbour, Jerome, in the apartment’s elevator. A young man was standing behind him, and Jerome was not acting as usual. What’s going on? Will Sarah be able to help him before it is too late?