Stone Wall Diaries vol. 1 (eBook)

Eddie Stone (Autor)

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2024 | 1. Auflage
68 Seiten
ECWAM (Verlag)
979-8-9868274-1-4 (ISBN)

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STONE WALL DIARIES vol. 1 Mama's Bones Are you ready for a gripping emotional journey the explores the complex decisions surrounding abortion? Dive into 'Mama's Bones,' a thought-provoking short story the delves deep into the lives of the people as they navigate the tough choice of whether to end their pregnancy. Follow Ladonna, a young Afro-American attorney facing an abortion; Ladonna, a successful attorney, is struggling to balance work and family. Until Ladonna confronts the secrets of her mother and father's past, which shape her future. Their stories intertwine in unexpected ways, revealing the profound impact of choice and the strength it takes to make the right choice of oneself. 'Mama Bones' challenges societal norms, delves into the complexities of personal beliefs, and the ultimately celebrates the power of women to determine their own destinies. This poignant and timely story will captivate your heart and mind, sparking conversations and reflections that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. WOLFE STREET Dive into the gritty world of crime and deception with 'Wolfe Street', a gangster short story that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Follow the ruthless protagonist as he navigates the treacherous streets of a city ruled by violence and betrayal. As danger lurks around every corner, the story puts alliances to the test and shatters loyalties. Get ready for a tale of power, revenge, redemption like you've never experienced before. Are you prepared to uncover the dark secrets of the underworld? Immerse yourself into 'Wolfe Street' today, in a thrilling narrative that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Don't miss out on this gripping tale of crime and consequences!

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Prologue

The morning traffic rush. LaDonna’s Ford ‘67 Shelby Mustang cruised through traffic on the Oswald Smith interstate. She could hear the honking of car horns and the rumble of engines as she navigated through the chaotic morning. LaDonna, a bright, ambitious attorney, looked ahead. She got confirmation from a notification on her phone, they received her files. It gave her the impression that his files wouldn’t make it to the courthouse before the partners went out of town. With her assistant, Jamal’s help, they made it.

“What in the hell am I doing here?” she mumbled to herself. The answer wasn’t clear. Harold and Max weren’t the type of men you denied. Promptness was a strength they drilled into each employee and the associates they encountered.

“Donna!” a voice from his phone yells out. “Have you heard anything I said?”

Taken out of her thoughts, she nodded to the voice. “Yes. I heard every word you said. Your father’s firm failed to prove anything in the Newby trial, leading to Robert Newby’s acquittal because of character defamation and racial profiling.”

Right then, LaDonna tried to focus on the conversation but could only think of the trial and the technicalities in her own case.

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Twenty minutes later, LaDonna’s Mustang slowed to a rolling stop as she exited off the interstate. Yards away, she slowed her speed and pulled into the Wake County Court House parking lot. LaDonna pulled in and parked his car. She turned her car off and stepped out, closing the door behind her. A young police officer walked past her and gave a slight nod. LaDonna returned the jester and gathered herself. She entered the building. The morning was mild, a little warm for a spring morning.

LaDonna’s heart raced as she stood at the security checkpoint, the fluorescent lights casting a harsh glow on her nervous face. She waited for the usual five-minute pat down and scan. The security guard cleared her and handed over her court pass. “Thank you, Ms. Grier.” The guard stepped aside and let her through. A few feet ahead, LaDonna had to repeat the procedure. I’ve done this so many times…we should be on a first name basis. LaDonna thought.

Minutes later, as she approached the courtroom, a slim, well-groomed man holding a cup of coffee followed in beside LaDonna. She looked over at the man beside her and smirked. “Good morning, Jamal.”

As LaDonna entered the courtroom, the scent of old books and polished woold filled her nostrils. The sound of shuffling papers and murmured conversations echoed in the air.

Jamal smiled. “Top of the morning to you too, Donna. Max and Harold didn’t think you were going to make it, since you didn’t take the limo they sent.”

LaDonna glanced over at Jamal, sipping his coffee. “They sent a limo?” They arrived at the courtroom entrance and stood outside the doorway.

“You should’ve let me come over and help. Delightful ride, if I might add,” Jamal stated. LaDonna confirmed she should’ve waited and taken the ride with Jamal that morning, at least to grab a few minutes of sleep. Instead of driving herself exhausted as she was. She fixed her blouse and cleared his throat. Jamal admired LaDonna as she proceeded into the courtroom. He noticed how her custom suits fit her, but she needed a shower with a good night’s sleep. Tossing his cup in the trash, Jamal trailed LaDonna, catching a faint scent of her perfume from the day before. His eyes fell in front of them where Max and Harold were sitting.

The door to the left of the judge’s bench opened and Judge Marvin Perry appeared, his black robe draped over his slightly bent shape as he took his seat.

“All rise,” the bailiff said. “The court is now in session. The State of Virginia versus Miranda Stevens.”

Judge Perry studied the courtroom with a surprise of Max and Harold sitting at a counsel table. He had known both Max and Harold for years, since practicing law, and they had had many trials in his court before. “Is this the first case?” he asked the bailiff. “There are a lot more lawyers than there is an audience.”

The bailiff grinned. “I would have to agree, your honor.”

He slipped on his glasses. “Please have a seat.” He looked over at Max and Harold. “Mr. Pierce, Mr. Brook, what interest do either of you have in this trial?”

LaDonna stood up and answered. “I’m the representing defendant of Miranda Stevens on the behalf of Brook Pierce Law and Associates.” She cleared her throat. “But at this moment, we motion to postpone this trial until all evidence against Ms. Within the next forty-eight hours, I completed the submission and filing of Stevens with the clerk’s office.

“Okay, has the state motioned to petition this postponement?” Judge Perry asked.

Roman Schlotzsky stood up, adjusting his tie. He was one of many state attorneys. “Your honor, we do not have a petition to postponement of this trial.” He flipped through a file. “Also, your honor, if I may, on the behalf of the state of Virginia, my office filed all evidence to the clerk’s office months ago. This is a tactical procedure these men are using to stall this case and save a killer from going to jail. Where I also might add, she needs to be.”

“Your opinion doesn’t hold weight in the courtroom, counselor,” Judge Perry replies. “Alright, since there is no agreement from either side, we will need to postpone this trial until a later date.” In the meantime, Miranda Stevens will remain in the Wallens Ridge State Prison.” Judge Perry gathered his papers and banged his gavel. “Court adjourned.”

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…Jade laughed as she prowled down a set of stairs leading to the basement. She looked down at LaDonna with her half clothed and her mouth quivering. They lit the cool damp basement with low watt light bulbs. The frightened voice of Ladonna called out, echoing in the open space. Leland and Jade kept nothing down there, but old clothes and Christmas decorations and a worn-out mattress set LaDonna was lying on with her hands and ankles tied.

Jade reached the bottom step. She walked over to the mattress, reeking of alcohol. She stared at LaDonna. She wanted her terrified and confined to the dirty mattress in the dusty basement.

“Mama, please let me go,” LaDonna cried out.

Jade kneeled. Her hand crawled up her neck and covered her mouth. Out of nowhere, she slapped LaDonna as hard as she could, then covered her mouth again. “Don’t be afraid,” she said, toying with her.

Tears rolled down LaDonna’s face. Old electric wire Leland used to rig the Christmas lights with each year chaffed her swelled ankles and both wrists. Jade stood over her. She pulled out an extension cord from behind her back and dangled it in front of Ladonna. She strolled around the mattress and snapped the extension cord across LaDonna’s frail body. She wondered if the tears were a false attempt to gain sympathy. With her drunken mind, Jade didn’t care.

“Mama, let me go! I cleaned my room! I’ll do anything. Please let me go,” LaDonna pleaded, trying to free her hands.

Jade struck her again. This time, she drew blood. A gash appeared on her cheek near her right eye. Blood mixed with tears rolled down LaDonna’s face now.

She smirked, twirling the extension cord around like a jump-rope. Jade’s eyes were dark and full of wrong. The years of trying to be a good woman, was gone. Everything she tried to be a figment of her imagination. She didn’t hate LaDonna. The betrayal by Leland was what she couldn’t ever forget. “Tell me you loved me. I want to hear you say it.”

“Please. Mama, please, let me go!” LaDonna continued to cry out. She couldn’t loosen the wires around her ankles.

Jade struck her multiple times with the extension cord. She gritted her teeth with every strike. “You love me, don’t you?”

LaDonna couldn’t understand why she was doing this. She didn’t ask her mother to beat her like this. She cried out, “I love you, mama. I love you.” Hoping to get out of the basement with her life.

Jade hit her a few more times and dropped the extension cord. LaDonna whimpered like a hurt puppy. Jade looked at the bruises and cuts all over LaDonna’s body and face.

LaDonna freed her hands. “I hope you rot in hell,” she said as she untied her feet. LaDonna hopped up off the mattress and pushed Jade aside and took off up the stairs. Jade fell into a pile of clothes. Confused and drunk, she felt out of place. She didn’t know what she was doing. Jade rolled off the pile of clothes and pulled herself up. When she got to her feet, Jade walked to the stairs. Broken and emotional from her pain and suffering Leland had caused over the years, she stood at the bottom of the stairs, looking up at LaDonna.

At that moment, LaDonna stared at Jade with hatred. She couldn’t stand the sight of her. Then a thin stream of blood trickled out of her nose, over her lip and down her chin. There was a ringing in her ear. LaDonna wiped her nose with her hand and looked at the blood. Jade climbed the stairs, trying to hold her balance, looking up at LaDonna as she drew near. Simultaneously, Leland entered the kitchen through the back door and saw Jade attacking LaDonna. Without hesitating, Leland rushed over to them, grabbing Jade, and hurdling her against a wall.

Knocking down a few decorations, Jade was still feeling the pain and suffering coursing through her...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.10.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater
• ISBN-13: 979-8-9868274-1-4 / 9798986827414