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Eternally October Kindle Edition

by Virginia Wallace (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Most of us are used to having our relationships handed to us. Siblings, parents, family friends …

But sometimes those relationships don’t quite work out, do they? Sometimes the relationships that matter most are the ones that we chose for ourselves, or that Fate chose for us. Sometimes, the dearest family is a family of friends.

Thus I present to you these four stories, stories about the relationships that matter most. They may not be ingrained into our DNA, or forced upon us by society, but their influence lingers on nevertheless.

Life isn’t always about blood, or social familiarity. No, life more often consists of the bonds that we forge during our most vulnerable moments.

‘Eternally October’ is a book about those moments, and how they define our lives.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09RQDTRK5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 19, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 19, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3014 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 82 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Virginia Wallace

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Virginia Wallace is a native of the Chesapeake Bay region, on the Southeast coast of the United States. Nomadic by nature, Virginia has lived all over, from the mountains of New England to the rolling hills of the American Heartland.

She began her creative career during her late teens and early twenties, working as a freelance portrait and commercial artist. She slowly transitioned into writing, eventually self-publishing three novels for the ‘indie’ book market.

As a writer, Virginia Wallace has always worked at meshing modern stories with a lush style reminiscent of 19th-Century American and European literature. Her novel ‘When the White Knight Falls’ marks her debut into the mainstream book market.

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Estelle Pettersen
5.0 out of 5 stars Evocative stories worth reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
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The short stories in this book were all so different, each leaving a lasting feeling for the reader. The first scared me a little yet left me thinking about the things in life and who we choose to be with. It had a Stephen King feel to it. The second - oh it got me bawling in tears, reminding me our our mortality and the afterlife with our closest four-legged friends (if you’re a dog lover you’ll love this story!). The third was highly relatable. The Phoenix’s dilemma, all of its dimensions - good and evil- and where it stands in terms of submission to a higher power. I loved all the stories, they were easy to read and well written.
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Karly Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars feel good short stories
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
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This book is a collection of different stories that all seem to have a general kindness to them. There are small lessons learned and the endings don’t go the way one might think. Over all great selection of feel good if not a tad sad short stories that make you think about how you view the world.
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Missy S
5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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This is an interesting collection of short stories. I'm not sure what I expected, but what I read was so good. There was intrigue, a bit of romance, a little horror, and some sweet moments that won't easily be forgotten.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A five-star read that delves into the mysteries of the unknown.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
Eternally October by Virginia Wallace is a collection of short stories that delve into the mysteries of the unknown: what happens after we die? Can the ones we love—be they man or dog—reach out to us beyond the grave? Do our beloved pets join us in the afterlife? For some, in Eternally October, life and death teeter on a razor’s edge; will the fates intervene? Will the Phoenix rise again? If you’re a dog lover, you will fall in love with Jack-Jack; I did. Eternally October is a five-star read that captures the imagination and left me contemplating the wonders of the great unknown. Highly recommend.
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Suzanne Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and wickedly irresistible read
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
Story #1 The Bottom Line: We know Mr. Hutt is a little strange, but we can’t pinpoint exactly why. This captivating story has a chilling Rod Serling, Twilight Zone sort of feel, and is all about letting go of the past, and moving forward with your life.

Story #2 Celia: The best writers are fully aware that there’s a thin line between fantasy and reality. In Celia, Virginia Wallace gives us a riveting glimpse of what happens when that line is crossed.

Story #3 The Eye of the Hurricane: Anyone who has ever loved and lost a furry friend will be touched by this unforgettable, heartfelt story of the relationship between the lovable Jack Russell terrier, Jack-Jack, and his human, Earl. I’d get out the box of tissues on this one. It’s a real tearjerker.

Story #4 The Word, the Blood, and the Phoenix: Vivid images and well chosen words bring this awe inspiring tale of self enlightenment and redemption to life. A reminder that if you truly want to touch the sky, you have to first get on your knees.

These stories are all on the dark side, but each concludes with its own special optimistic vibe. If you are looking for an engaging and wickedly irresistible read, Eternally October is the book for you. Five stars.
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Dominique
5.0 out of 5 stars Different than what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
I’m not entirely sure what I expected this book to be about so I went in with an open mind. This was a collection of stories and I wasn’t disappointed when reading them. It had sweet and heartfelt moments, along with some mystery and times that you’d ask yourself how is that possible. I would definitely recommend reading it!
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Niki Trento
5.0 out of 5 stars You will be ETERNALLY grateful you read this one.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
Virginia Wallace brings four intriguing stories of love beyond death in this amazing collection of short stories! PS. Jack-Jack is based on a real cuddly pup (the original Jack-Jack is on the cover!)
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Latty
5.0 out of 5 stars A Compact Collection Of Enjoyment.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
I was adamant about giving this collection a solid 4 until The Word, the Blood, and the Phoenix because while Bottom Line, Wes and Mr. Hunt, Celia, and The Eye of the Hurricane were good, they came across as stories of true horror fanatics would thoroughly enjoy but The Word, the Blood, and the Phoenix truly captivated me.

By now, having read all of Virginia's published works (or at least I think I've read them all lol) you'd think I'd be used to her slice of life writing by now and yet she manages to surprise me every time. There were so many life lessons in that piece for example:

"The Phoenix is slowly overtaken by a dawning realization: the unthinkable possibility that he might actually be able to die."

Most of us are aware of what the Phoenix represents and we look up to it too but to think immortal and above all else yet at that moment the would-be immortal creature appears as frail as any human was simply fascinating!

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"For who would ever bother to aid him who scorns all?! The Phoenix hits the atmosphere with a rush of searing pain and a sudden stab of fear."

In this piece, the Phoenix sees no one but himself as supreme yet he was willing to swallow his pride and beg for help but thought better of it because HE KNEW the life he lived and the way he treated others was unjust and why would anyone want to help me after all his mistreatments and arrogance.

"the timeless demon-bird— wallows here, in the flames of his own making."

"It was not the Son of Man who threw him into this furnace, but he himself."

These last two cemented it for me (which includes the ending) and it goes to show if you live a life you're truly proud of, at the end of your existence in this world you ought not to worry.

Overall, Eternally October is a compact collection and I loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully different!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2022
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Beautifully written. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys short stories, that are different but entertaining.
I enjoyed them very much!
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