The Lucky One

A Prize Winning Short Story.An elderly woman is haunted by memories of her escape from the holocaust.But how reliable are painful memories that have been kept at bay for over sixty years?And at her time of life, what exactly is she searching for?Jack Noble. Assassin for hire. Thief. Spy. Described by his associates as a man who has no feelings, passes no judgement, and feels no remorse. So why the hell did he stop to help a lost child moments before he was to meet with one of the top crime bosses on the East coast? A simple decision that now places Jack in unfamiliar territory where he has become the hunted. Noble Intentions is a thrilling and suspenseful story of underworld crime, government secrets, and heart-pounding action. This is the first episode of Noble Intentions. It is a short novella of 15,000 worrds. New novella length episodes (20,000 to 30,000 words each) will be released every two to three weeks. Season One (Episodes 1 through 5) now complete. Warning: These stories depict realistic violence with real consequences. Some scenes might be too intense for the faint of heart.