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    Tales for the Sisterhood: A Collection of Short Stories
    Tales for the Sisterhood: A Collection of Short Stories
    Tales for the Sisterhood: A Collection of Short Stories
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    Tales for the Sisterhood: A Collection of Short Stories

    By Diana Jane Heath

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    In this debut print collection, Australian author Diana Jane Heath introduces readers to vivid and fully imagined characters who capture hearts and minds as they delight and challenge. Lose yourself in stories that are thrilling, thought-provoking, enlightening, and even contain moments of levity, as Diana Jane Heath introduces female protagonists facing a world full of dangers and victories.

    Each of the short stories in Tales for the Sisterhood feature female protagonists encountering the human struggles of unrequited love, searching for one's true identity, and abandonment, as well as the pain of bullying and even the horror of human trafficking.

    Drawn from Diana Jane Heath's vivid imagination—apart from "Just in the Nick of Time," which is based partly on actual events—the varied narratives in this collection are united by their collective ability to inspire and empower women facing the myriad challenges of modern life.

    Peppered with surprise plot twists, unexpected endings, and important truths about the reality of social injustice in the world, Tales for the Sisterhood is not for the faint of heart. Graphic scenes and mature themes help illuminate difficult issues and raise awareness about some of the challenges and dangers faced by women around the world.

    Even so, this book should not be missed. It's a dazzling collection of stories about women, for women, and written by a woman of great skill and understanding.

    Diana Jane Heath is an author and blogger who lives in Sydney, Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Communication degree and works as a freelance writer,

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDiana Jane Heath
    Release dateAug 18, 2018
    ISBN9781370544974
    Tales for the Sisterhood: A Collection of Short Stories
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    Diana Jane Heath

    Diana Jane Heath is an author and blogger who lives in Sydney, Australia. She is the proud owner of a Bachelor of Communication degree with two majors: creative writing and screen studies. Diana has her own website, www.creativesdestination.com.au, which provides creative writing tips for aspiring writers. Some of her short stories and creative writing articles have appeared in online publications such as www.short-story.me, and www.ezinearticles.com. Diana volunteered as an editor for Unearthed Fiction magazine, which was part of The Australia Times, a national online publication. She currently works as a freelance writer.

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      Tales for the Sisterhood - Diana Jane Heath

      For the global sisterhood.

      May you be brave and follow your dreams.

      ––––––––

      Above all be the heroine of your own life.

      Nora Ephron

      Tales for the Sisterhood will take you on an unforgettable journey into the infinite realm of the imagination.

      Every word a woman writes changes the story of the world, revises the official version.

      Carolyn See

      A voice is a human gift; it should be cherished and used, to utter fully human speech as possible. Powerlessness and silence go together.

      Margaret Atwood.

      The Tale of Ruthie and Grace

      Once upon a time, there was a damsel in distress called Ruthie who lived with her older sister, Grace. Grace had kept her much younger sister captive, as she believed that she could keep her safe from all the relationship angst that she herself had once experienced out in the big bad world. But Ruthie, not yet corrupted by disappointment, continued to spin her fantasies of being rescued by a handsome prince, whom she believed was the answer to all her woes.

      Ruthie was now well into her forties, and the only aspect of her appearance that still drew attention to her lingering elixir of youth was her achingly long and glorious blonde hair. Grace, who was now pushing sixty, was afraid that men might still come from miles around to see Ruthie’s fabled hair and in a jealous rage had shorn it off.

      According to Grace, this was in case a silly prince might have the crazy notion of climbing up the wall with your hair.

      Ruthie thought this would be an odd thing for a prince to do, considering they had a front door like everyone else. But Ruthie would just sigh. "Of course, Grace, you must know better than me. You’re so much more...experienced than I am."

      Grace’s expression would look like thunder. In her mind, experienced just meant you were getting past your use-by date.

      On this particular bright, sunny day, Ruthie was sitting at her window dreaming. Her mind berated her that she should forget all those silly notions of being spirited away by a prince. But the little girl that lived inside her heart still clung to a misguided faith, which was based on her much-loved Mills & Boon romances that were safely tucked away in her hope chest. Ruthie managed to wrench herself back to grim reality when she spied a man driving up in a battered blue Volvo.

      Downstairs, Grace was immersed in her favourite show, The Bold and the Beautiful.

      The prince—or Barry, as he was called—pushed open the door, which was unlocked, and dropped onto the couch next to Grace. Oh great! he exclaimed. You’re watching my favourite show.

      Grace turned and stared at him. Who the heck are you?

      Barry grinned. It’s Barry, your handsome prince, of course, and I’ve come to...Oh, blast...I’m having one of those ‘senior moments’ again. He lapsed into silence.

      Grace sighed. To rescue me.

      He grinned. Ah, that’s right. I saw you looking mournfully out the window.

      Grace realised he must be referring to Ruthie. Hmm, she thought. Maybe this silly man who looks like he’s pushing seventy could be my escape foom this terminally single life.

      You see, Grace was fed up with always being portrayed as the evil witch who spread curses around like peanut butter. It seemed that everyone saw Ruthie as the prisoner, but no one ever gave a thought to Grace, who was wishing for her own second chance at romance. Barry wasn’t her ideal prince, as he was a little geriatric, but then again, he did like The Bold and the Beautiful.

      Upstairs, Ruthie was still sitting at her window and wondering what was happening. To her surprise, she saw another gentleman drive up and get out of a bright and shiny BMW. He was just like her fantasy prince!

      She gasped. Goodness! Two princes in one day. Ruthie jumped up in excitement and ran to her door. All the years that Ruthie had been held captive, she’d assumed that Grace had kept the door locked, due to her sister’s constant brandishing of the key as if it were a magic wand. But Grace assumed that naïve little Ruthie was too afraid to venture forth and had left the door unlocked. Ruthie experienced a horrible revelation when the door sprung open. All the frustration that had been bottled up inside her came loose. She wrenched back the door, flew down the stairs, and crashed headlong into the handsome prince. Ruthie had been dreaming of this moment for decades, yet she couldn’t think of a word to say to him.

      The prince bowed and smiled. Despite his forty-plus years, he was in great shape, and he knew it. His white teeth gleamed, and his bright-blue eyes sparkled. His hair and complexion were perfect, and he was dressed in the latest fashion.

      But Ruthie, after all her years of dreaming, had come to the exhilarating realisation that she was not in the mood for this self-absorbed and overdressed man.

      Ruthie felt that being held captive once was enough for anybody. She stared at the prince, who was still smirking at her.

      Who are you? she asked.

      He laughed. Who am I? He stuck out his chest. I’m your handsome prince, that’s who.

      Ruthie rolled her eyes. Oh, please.

      He winked at her. I know you. You’re Rapunzel in the tower, and I’ve come to rescue you. He opened his arms wide.

      Ruthie feigned excitement. You have? I’ve been waiting forever and a day for you! Well, I’m all ready to be whisked away for a night on the town.

      The prince smiled his perfect smile. I’m right here, baby, and I’m loaded. He flicked open his wallet, which showed a wad of notes and a few credit cards to spare.

      A crazy thought materialised in Ruthie’s mind. She felt bold and daring and snatched the wallet from the prince’s well-manicured hands. Thanks!

      She skipped down the stairs and then swung around to look up at the prince. And just so you know, my name’s not Rapunzel; it’s Ruthie.

      Downstairs, Grace and her prince were still glued to the TV screen when Ruthie dashed into the room. Gracie jumped up, startled. What are you doing down here? In Grace’s mind, Ruthie had always been so sweet, so demure, and so willing to be stashed away in her tiny room. But this woman who now stood before her was not her little sister anymore.

      Ruthie’s green eyes flashed a defiant stare, which bored into Grace’s soul, and she stuck out her tongue. Sis, I hope the three of you live happily ever after! Ruthie bolted out the door without a backward glance. She grabbed the door of the

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