THE STORM by John Wills
Here’s a brief synopsis of the story: Anna’s life in the small town of Heavenly Harbor, Michigan, seems idyllic. Married ten years to her childhood sweetheart, Mark, she wants for nothing, except a baby. Unfortunately, her husband doesn’t share her enthusiasm. Anna has been secretly keeping a journal. She’s recorded her suspicions about Mark’s reluctance to share her dream and his possible infidelity. As she is about to confront him, lightning strikes, literally, causing her to lose her memory. The Storm will not only damage Anna physically, but possibly destroy her marriage as well—and Mark’s secret life is about to implode. I was inspired to write this story simply because I’ve had people in my life recently who’ve suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease. I’ve witnessed the steady progression of the disease, sometimes developing slowly, other times the result of a sudden onset. The destruction the malady causes is beyond description. After a while, the victim hardly realizes...