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Leashed -- A Short Fiction Novelette

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All Shilo Thayer wants is to stay invisible. He’s already under too much pressure: living up to his good-kid image in the wealthy community where he dog-walks, so no one notices he doesn’t belong.


But when neighbourhood thugs corner him on the job, Shilo’s forced into wearing new disguises to protect all he cares about.



And the thugs aren’t the only ones on his trail. Wannabe detective Everlyn DeRose is too inquisitive for her own good. Tasked with investigating Shilo, Everlyn is determined to expose his secrets. 


As the thugs’ leash tightens and Everlyn closes in, Shilo must decide how much he’s willing to risk to stay invisible.  


This zine-style 9,500-word novelette is a compact story featuring heartwarming dog cameos, action-packed sequences, and high-school humour.


Contains 74 pages.

You will get the following files:
  • PDF (4MB)
  • PDF (6MB)

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Danisha A.

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5 days ago

Brilliant- nicely done!

It’s a masterpiece, easy read! It’s excellent and I highly recommend it.
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Lia S.

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6 days ago

Amazing!

I love this!
The sentences are snappy and full of wit, Everlyn and Shilo take us in with their contrasting yet complimentary attitudes, and on top of all that — puppers! Who could ask for more?
This novelette was a great read and I recommend it for everyone, but especially aspiring writers whose dream is to put their work into the world. This work of art is proof that dreams do come true!
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Arabella S. D.

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3 weeks ago

So much fun!!!

I was grinning the whole way through this novelette. Shilo is darling and I just want to give him a hug. Everlyn is so spunky and fun! I love how dramatic she was in her internal monologue.

I wondered how such a short story could pack as much adventure as the description promised, but Sarah-Marie delivers! The pacing is perfectly done, letting us linger just long enough in the moment to feel it, while moving the story along. I could genuinely feel the pressure and stress Shilo was under, while also appreciating Everlyn’s determination to not lose her place in her school.

I was so surprised by how much I loved the story. I went in with fairly high expectations and they were exceeded. This is definitely worth the read! Even the layout of the ebook is delightfully fun!
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