Charles Wiegand

Jonathan, a widower, lost his wife to a massive stroke. He fell into a life of depression and self-pity that led to massive debt. He hit rock bottom and realized he had to do something to get his life back on track. During this recovery period, he found a decent job but was still not happy in his life, and who could blame him? He had had a good marriage for 28 years and life is very different now.

Jonathan takes a vacation to Colombia where he sees a woman he likes but is afraid to say anything because he assumes she doesn't speak English. As it turns out, she doesn't say anything to him because she assumes he doesn't speak Spanish, and the group of children she's in charge of keeps her too busy. However, are they correct in these assumptions? What are the chances of them ever coming together?

His new life takes him from Tucson, Arizona to Cartagena, Bogotá, Salento, and many other pueblos in Colombia. His journey brings several women into his life, but which one can fill that hole in his heart? The woman in Cartagena? The woman in Cartago? Or one of the women in Tucson? Read about Jonathan's journey to find a new life and a woman who can fill the hole in his heart.

A collection of twelve short stories ranging from fantasy to sci-fi to old west, you are certain to find stories that will pique your interest - love stories, fun stories, serious stories. Why not explore the universe or just your neighborhood laundromat? You can in this collection of short stories by Charles Wiegand.

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(All of these stories were first published in various online and print journals and anthologies.)

In this collection, you will be taken into the beyond, from the eerie realms of enigma—mysteries from the unknown, parallel, uncanny, or uncharted realities. From yard gnomes to the stars; from the desert to the city park; from the unimaginable to the fantastical, let these stories carry you out of your reality and into another.

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