What If? #2

Intriguing, bone-chilling, heartwarming, and thought-provoking speculative fiction stories by various genre authors.Mysteries of the Wetland by Erika M Szabo and Lorraine CareyJoin Ava Jenson on vacation in her grandmother's old country when all mysterious events are connected to an ancient legend about a cursed church bell.The Zanna by David W. ThompsonA potential stepmother and stepdaughter seek common ground at the family's rustic retreat. Will the past return to haunt them? Only Zanna knows...Forbidden Love by Erika M SzaboThey knew their love was forbidden, but they couldn't help the way they felt. Their love for each other was too strong to ignore.A Well-kept Home by Toi ThomasEveryone knows how special the Fields Family Farm is. Some say it's haunted. Some say it's enchanted. But only those who dare to stay the night really know.Don't Whistle Back by Erika M SzaboMilena visits her grandfather in Mexico and wonders why he has a rope with seven knots tied to the door. She finds out soon enough!J.A.C.K.S. by R. A. "Doc" Correa.What is a human? According to the cybernetically enhanced officers of the U. S. Army's Joint Advanced Combat Knowledge System program, they are the only real humans.She Decided to Be a Vampire by Erika M SzaboEvery kid in town knew that old Mrs. Robbins was a vampire. What they didn't know and are about to find out, will change their lives forever.T'is Was The Night by Alan ZacherThis Christmas tale is about a family coming to "terms" with the alleged existence of Mo-Mo, aka, "The Missouri Monster"; aka, their own Bigfoot.W.I.DG.E.T.S. by R. A. "Doc" CorreaThe U. S. Army pursues the technologies "improving" Soldier-Machine Interface for Future Combat Systems. What are the consequences for humans?The Unlucky Number Four by Erika M SzaboIn China, the number four sounds like the word death, making the number highly unlucky. Hua is the fourth child in her family.Push by David W. ThompsonLeona is a missing mother and Sergeant James is on the hunt. When family secrets are revealed, he must find her, or it will be the cadaver dog's turn.Bravery Has a Price by Erika M Szabo and Lorraine CareyAfter boasting to her twin brothers that she is braver than they are, Emma immediately regrets it. Is proving her courage worth the price she must pay?