Turn Around When Possible

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Turn Around When Possible
A vacationing couple take a GPS suggested shortcut through the mountains on an old, abandoned road, foreshadowing a tragic accident awaiting them, its consequences and an unexpected result.

A Short Story

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Glynis Rankin

This was an eerie, sad, page turner, the kind of stories I love.
A true-to-life story that had my emotions running high. I was on the edge of my seat reading this amazingly crafted tell of a couple on vacation in the mountains and their GPS. The characters, classically human in their exchange. The scenes and events that made this story so realistic and vivid. The voice of the GPS, became a living character in this wonderfully... Show more

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J.C. Laird

Glynis, thank you for the great review/comments. After I read your take on it, I almost felt compelled to go back and read the story over again myself. Again, thank you.

Glynis Rankin

It was my pleasure. Truely enjoyed

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wells12

Well done. You kept me turning the page. I like this one.

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webbi2012

What an an amazing work of art, the scenes and events were vivid in my mind, the characters were incredibly realistic. At the end, I started tearing up, I felt so sorry for Robert :s

Just amazing. Two thumbs up c:

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Deleted User

My coffee went cold on my desk because I had to read this story without stopping. The errant SATNAV, the stubborness of the male of the species, the inner strength of the female, and her heroism, all make this story true-to-life, and one that I will read again. It is well written, and is another of the good ones from your virtual pen.

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mkidd6

I'd like to comment with some reasonable intelligent comment, but honestly, I'm speechless. This was SO good! The dynamics between the couple, the descriptions, the story itself was just writing at its best!

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JennaB.56

this was a great story, full of action but also sadness. Most of all the thought of what the GPS was saying had a two fold meaning. This it me hard because that is what I am trying to do with my relationship now.

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Deleted User

Eeerie, romantic, scary, send shivers down the spine story. Your writing is amazing as always and the story gripped me till the end.

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RebeckDawn

I felt scared, hopeful, sick and sad - what great writing. John, you've got so much talent for storytelling - congratulations on another brilliant tale.

There was something so eerie about that GPS voice...

Well done!

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gooduklady

The second reading (I did get a sneak preview of this) was just as good as the first. Each of your stories is a little gem...ready to be set in the crown that I hope will be your first book of short stories.

John Laird is one of the finest writers I know and this is just one example of his amazing talent.

I love the twist endings you give to so many of your books...and this one did not disappoint.

Amazing job.

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