The weekend always seems to go by so quickly and once again, it's the start of a new week. You know what that means. It's time to feature a new story! Jo Ann was kind enough to provide a review to one of the 2014 Spring Anthology that she really enjoyed, The Lake by Signature Author: Dolores Esteban! I hope you enjoy!

Reviewer: Joann414
Status: Complete
Word Count: 941

This is the story the author wrote for the recent Anthology, Nature's Wrath. The reason I felt it deserved a review and a boost is because I found myself going back to read it again already. You think that's crazy? Wait'll you hear this. The story is only 941 words. Kinda sounds crazy to think there's even enough there to review. Well, let me tell you! It's there alright, and more.

Rick has lost his job and is not in a good place. After seeing an ad in a magazine, he decides to take a trip. Like many people who hope to turn their luck around, he heads to Vegas. Rick not only wins a large amount of money, but meets a handsome man named Frank. Before Rick knows it, Frank has talked him into going back to his farm with him for a few days.

Franks's dad lives there and he doesn't seem pleased when Frank comes home with Rick in tow, and Rick's not impressed with the old man either. Since Rick spends his time in Frank's company, it doesn't seem to be a problem

Late in the evening the day after their return to the farm, Frank treats Rick to a barbecue by the lake. He sets the grill up there and everything. Rick enjoys the meal and of course afterwards, the peacefulness and enjoyment of Frank's company as they sit beside the lake.

While the two men are enjoying the summer evening and the chirp of the crickets around the lake, a shout for help reaches Rick's ears. He asks Frank if he hears it and Frank doesn't seem to be aware of it. After hearing the plea for help again, Rick goes to the rescue.

If I tell you more, I'd spoil the surprise elements of the story. You see a story with so few words and a cast of three, you wonder what could be so great. Can't tell you that either. I can tell you this though. When I finished this story the first time, my mouth was hanging open and I was like, "What the hell?"

Short and sweet? Hell, no. Short, definitely. Go read and I'd love to see your reaction in the first sentence of your review. I can assure you, it's a tale you won't soon forget