Violence Girl

Through rallies and marches, in polite drawing rooms and freezing prison cells and the poverty-stricken slums of the East End, three courageous young women join the fight for the vote. But the fight for freedom will challenge Evelyn, May and Nell more than they ever could believe. As war looms, just how much are they willing to sacrifice?

When 12-year-old Hershey must run away with her mother to a women's shelter, she wonders how, among other things, she'll compete in the town talent show with her best friend, Phoebe; who will take care of her cat, Augustus Gloop; and if she'll survive being on a new bus route with her sworn enemy.

Savage had been eagerly anticipating a vacation – a trip with his brothers to escort the president home. It promised riding, drinking, and a lot of fun. Could life get any better for him? Donna needed a break. She made a mistake and has been struggling to make things right for some time, but the situation has become dire. She has to make her escape immediately. After successfully fleeing, she does whatever it takes, even resorting to sleeping on the streets, to put as much distance as possible between her and her pursuers. When a charming biker offers his assistance, can she trust him? ...

Synopsis - Patchouli finds herself in an abusive relationship and reaches out to a friend for help. How far will you go to support a friend when is seems they aren’t ready to help themselves? After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. ★★★ If you enjoy ...