Russell's day is getting worse. Quickly.
And it seems the world is quickly heading for disaster too.
As he sits in a coffee shop pondering how his life so quickly went to hell in a handbasket a man who appears to have taken leave of his senses sits down and tells him an unbelievable story. A story which sounds as crazy as the man sitting opposite him looks.
But the man knows things about Russell from his childhood. Things he couldn't possibly know unless Russell or his parents had told him. And he knows that isn't the case.
So he eventually, decides to believe.
Believe in the nutter sitting opposite him.
Believe that he has the power to change the outcome of his current situation.
And, most of all.....
Believe he has the power to change the future of the world which does not look like a very long future anymore at all!
How you might ask?
With bubbles. One bubble to be precise.
One perfect bubble......
This short story encourages us to believe in ourselves and our dreams. Our dreams never die even if they were dreams from our childhood. A dream is always a dream. We just need to dust them off and make them happen. Now, more than ever.
Genre: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / GeneralThe book has just been published so has no substantial sales yet
Russell’s day just got worse. He had missed the bus. Because he missed the bus, he missed the train. He rushed to make up time, spilled his coffee, got to the office late, and was told he was no longer needed. Not because he was late, but because the company was downsizing.
Now as he sat in the coffee shop pondering his future and the world falling apart according to the news, someone stepped in front of him and blocked his view.
His eyes drifted up from the man’s waist to his face with a touch of irritation. Before Russell could say anything, the man spoke.
“Can I sit down?”
Without waiting for an answer the man pulled out the chair opposite Russell and sat. Russell opened his mouth to object but the man spoke quickly.
“I’m glad I found you Russell. We need to talk.”
Russell closed his mouth confused, frowned, and then asked as his eyes narrowed, “Do I know you?”
“You don’t know me no. But I know you.” The man smiled. He was young, thirtyish, had wild hair which looked as if he had not brushed it in a week and had just woken up.
“How…..”
“You are the man who made the greatest wish ever!”
Russell was truly perplexed. This man was insane. “I think you should leave.”
“Can’t do that Russ, my friend,” the man said. He had sparkling blue eyes and an overbite. His front teeth stood out from under his lip like a bunny rabbit and his ears protruded from the sides of his head further than anyone else Russell had ever known. The man reminded Russell of Goofy or Plug from the Archie comics.
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French
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Translated by Chloé Anciaux
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Author review: Chloe completed the translation within the agreed timeframe. She is very easy to communicate with and clarifies any aspects she may not be sure about. She also suggested localized alternatives to ensure the story would resonate as well as possible in the translated language. Thank you. |
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Greek
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Translation in progress.
Translated by Lia Simitsiadou
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Italian
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Already translated.
Translated by Marianna Demarchi
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Author review: Marianna is very professional. She asked questions to clarify when there were uncertainties in how the text should be translated. She completed the translation well within the required period. Thank you. |
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Portuguese
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Already translated.
Translated by Júlia Cristina Valverde Silva
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Author review: Julia has done an excellent job of translating my book. She completed the work well within the agreed timeframe and her work is of a high standard. I recommend Julia for more translation work. |
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Already translated.
Translated by Mel Blumen
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Author review: This is the second book that Mel has translated for me. Mel is very professional and delivers a high standard of work. She completed the work within the agreed time. I highly recommend Mel for more translation work. Thank you! |
