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An Alternate Romance

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An Alternate Romance

By: Robert E. Kearns
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 In the heart of rural Ireland, where winter’s chill seeps into both the home and the soul, Patrick Purcell lives a solitary life in his antiquated nineteenth-century farmhouse. A man of routine, tethered to a meat processing plant and haunted by the specter of a lonely retirement, Purcell finds solace in the flicker of his television screen. But then a mysterious encounter shatters his isolated existence.

One stormy night, a one-legged young woman, Deirdre, appears on the stone wall outside his home, her presence as enigmatic as the rain that soaks her. Drawn to her quiet beauty and stirred by an unfamiliar longing, Purcell invites her in, offering tea and warmth in a house stripped bare of most comforts. As their fleeting conversations unfold, Deirdre reveals a tragic past; a life undone by a farm accident, a broken engagement, and a choice that bound her to a cycle of eternal rain-drenched wanderings.

What begins as an act of kindness evolves into a haunting connection that defies the boundaries of life and death. As Purcell grapples with his own fears of a future alone, Deirdre’s ethereal presence offers him a chance at redemption—and perhaps something more. An Alternate Romance is a poignant and atmospheric tale of loneliness, compassion, and the unexpected ways love can transcend even the darkest of nights.

Perfect for readers of introspective and supernatural fiction, this short story weaves a delicate balance of melancholy and hope, inviting you to question what it truly means to find connection in a world that feels out of reach.

"I recommend An Alternate Romance to fans of short and psychological prose, romance, and horror genres." - Readers' Favorite. Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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