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Witty Ways. A Collection of Short Stories with a Twist
A Collection of Short Stories with a Twist
Artsun Akopyan
© Artsun Akopyan, 2019
ISBN 978-5-0050-6948-1
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Introduction
This collection includes 5 short stories with a surprise ending that were published in Writers’ International Forum, AlienSkin Magazine in the USA, and online.
The image used on the cover is released under the Pixabay License / Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.
A Cure
Ann entered the living room and sat down on the sofa near her husband. She wore a silk dressing gown and perfume filled the air around her.
Philip tore himself away from the TV. “Darling, have you turned off the light in the bathroom?” he asked, hugging her shoulders.
Ann got irritated. “Yes, I have,” she said. “Is that the only thing that concerns you?”
“Of course not! I’m concerned about everything connected with you,” he smiled and kissed her cheek. “For instance, the hall. Have you turned off the light in the hall?”
Despite his sense of humor, Philip was sometimes absolutely unbearable. He had been preoccupied with the idea of buying a new car for nearly half a year and seemed to think about nothing but saving money.
Ann dropped her gaze. She knew by experience that if she expressed her annoyance with his “economy” that their conversation would end in a row. Suddenly she remembered her intention to introduce Philip to Harry Roberts, her colleague. Actually, she did not care for Mr. Roberts, but he might be the only person who could influence her husband.
“One of my work mates has moved,” she said and paused hesitatingly. “Would you like to take part in their housewarming?”
Philip shrugged his shoulders, “Why not? We haven’t been to a party for ages. Is the admission free?”
Ann did not answer. This time she was not sure whether he was joking or not.
The housewarming had been arranged for 7 o’clock in the evening. Having stopped his old Ford before Mr. Roberts’ two-story house, Philip shook his head in surprise. “How can a common clerk afford such a mansion? Has he won the national lottery?”