The Reading
I Can’t Hear You • Part 5 of 5
This is a short serial in five parts. I will release each part on consecutive days, so you won’t have to wait long.
Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4
Each day the diner got more crowded as others heard about the novel. Soon, they had to set out extra chairs.
As the story continued, the writer met a young woman who was a server in a diner, and they fell in love. It followed their romance and the novelist’s experiences with other town residents. Each side story was a charming delight.
Those listening to the novel-reading got excited and said, “That’s me,” when they were mentioned in the book. Although Daniel had used aliases, and some of the stories were slightly embellished, it was apparent that the book was more fact than fiction.
Finally, the day came when they reached the end of the novel. The writer revealed that he was not actually deaf, and the couple broke up. Mrs. Adams read the final sentences.
Tony had his novel. But at what cost? As he drove away, a printed copy of the novel he no longer cared about sat on the seat next to him. In his rearview mirror was the town he grew to love and the woman he would never get over.
Then Mrs. Adams looked up at Jenny and said, “There is a hand-written note for you, Jenny.” She handed the manuscript to Jenny. Jenny looked at the note.
If you want to change the ending, please call me.
Love Daniel.
Jenny put down the novel and picked up her phone.
I hope you enjoyed I Can’t Hear You. What did you think about the consecutive days, short serial format? Did you like it, or would you have preferred to read the story all in one post?
Thanks for reading and responding. You make it fun.
Mark
Yay!!!!!!
So good.
Thank you Mark.
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