No Time to Panic!: A Book of Short Stories

Sallie Cochren
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<p>When in a crisis, the characters in these stories must keep their heads if they are going to survive. Whether dealing with aliens, monsters, a psychotic killer, or finding themselves stranded in time, now is definitely no time to panic!</p><p>Stories include:</p><p>The Storm Keepers - When three strangers arrive, one with an uncanny ability to predict the weather, are they truly to be trusted by the people of the village?</p><p>The Keepers of the Lights - The monsters who live in the woods watch and wait for their chance to escape and attack the people who live in the village.</p><p>The Sheriff’s Son - People are being killed in the small town of Brackford, but they aren’t acting like they’re dead!</p><p>Traffic Stop - Angela must face her worst nightmare with a psychotic killer after what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop.</p><p>The Lightning Tunnel - The newest attraction at Thundering Sands Amusement Park isn't all it appears to be. When Mason is transported back in time 55 years, will he ever find his way back home?</p>
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Sallie Cochren is a retired middle school teacher. She taught Language Arts for sixteen years. Since retiring, she has published several books and short stories written in a variety of genres. When she is not writing, she enjoys spending time in nature or being with her cat.

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May 20, 2019
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Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact
Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological
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