Burning Gardens
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By coincidence or not (It was a long-running argument between them. Everything happens for a reason, Sophie used to say. But not necessarily, Mitchell would counter and extrapolate.), their paths crossed again. There was no way for Mitchell to approach her with everyone around, much less catch up and talk. He had to see her, though, had to speak with her and to her. All he wanted was to ask a few questions. He knew he was obsessing, but why? She was going home, a thousand miles away, and the opportunity would probably be lost for good. He might not ever see her again, he figured, and so he sought her out. "Stalker," she teased. "I've no shame. How are you," Mitchell asked. "Good, I guess. You?" "In medias res." "Do you know for sure or are you just saying that," Sophie asked Mitchell. "I'm just saying that." "Figures," Sophie said. "Yeah." "How completely uninteresting." "Right," Mitchell said.
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By coincidence or not? It was a long-running argument between them. Everything happens for a reason, Sophie used to say. But not necessarily, Mitchell would counter and extrapolate. Mitchell Fischer can’t seem to get it right. With a group of riotous friends and a hostile environment, Mitchell is determined to make something of himself. But the odds are against him. Will he find a meaningful place in the world or succumb to the inherent difficulty of his situation? Burning Gardens is a riveting story about love lost and love found. There is a price for everything, but what will it cost?
About the Author
Nathan Prince has studied writing all over Illinois. He lives and works near Chicago. He finds inspiration in family, a tremendous source of strength to him, and friends. Creative work has appeared in Subtle Fiction, Permafrost, Euphony, and Eunoia Review. He was the featured poet for Contemporary American Voices in July 2012. He believes in the unfathomable possibilities of creativity. This is his first novel. Visit his website at nathamprince.com.