#ShortStory

Shadows in Speedway Narrated by Ed Bejarana by The Veterans Club Read on Substack

In a barren valley, David, a young shepherd, defies his family’s fears and the villagers’ doubts, volunteering to face Goliath, a terrifying giant who has been terrorizing their village. Despite being untrained and without armor, David relies on his faith and courage. Armed with only his sling, he strikes down Goliath, proving that true strength lies not in size or might, but in belief and bravery.

Frank Miller, a Vietnam veteran, thought his chance to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Caroline, was long gone. Forced into assisted living by health challenges, Frank wrestled with regret and loneliness. But a visit from a fellow veteran sparks a journey to reunite him with his daughter—and discover the family he thought he’d lost. A tale of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of love.

The Missing Dog Tags: A Legacy Unearthed Narrated by Ed Bejarana by The Veterans Club Read on Substack

Rachel Summers, a medical student, vanished in 1995 after a shift at St. Mary’s Hospital. Her car was later found at an interstate rest area. Despite extensive investigations and multiple theories, her disappearance remains one of Indianapolis’s most baffling cold cases.

The low whistle echoed through the silent room. Holmes’s eyes sharpened as he whispered, ‘The vent, Watson.’ A faint, slithering motion confirmed their fears—a snake, its scaled body gleaming. Holmes struck swiftly, driving the creature back. Moments later, a piercing cry echoed from Dr. Roylott’s room. The serpent, a deadly swamp adder, had turned on its master, bringing a fitting end to his sinister scheme.

The village lay in eerie silence, save for rustling leaves and the occasional hoot of an owl. A single dim light glowed from an upstairs window in a lone, dilapidated house at the village’s edge, home to the reclusive Arthur Trevelyan. Once respected, now feared, Arthur’s life had spiraled into darkness. This night, however, a twist awaited—a young woman, Laura, was led to the house against her will, setting off a tale of betrayal, revenge, and long-buried secrets.

In a barren valley, David, a young shepherd, defies his family’s fears and the villagers’ doubts, volunteering to face Goliath, a terrifying giant who has been terrorizing their village. Despite being untrained and without armor, David relies on his faith and courage. Armed with only his sling, he strikes down Goliath, proving that true strength lies not in size or might, but in belief and bravery.