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Dear Reader Friends and New Subscribers, thanks for joining us for “Lonely Days, a Steadfast Short Story.” Have you gotten started with The Steadfast Series yet? America’s Last Days are told through the eyes of Eric Radner in the series, but there are other characters who want to offer their perspectives as well. Each character will share with us a story of steadfast faith in the midst of turmoil. These “side stories” will be called Steadfast Shorts. In this Steadfast Short, the adventure expands to Wendy Sullivan. Enjoy this longer short story, and let us know what you think of my new venture!—David Telbat

Lonely Days

A Steadfast Short Story
by D.I. Telbat

Forty-five-year-old Wendy Sullivan stared at the deer through her rifle scope. She needed the meat, but she didn’t know who was in the area. The sound of a gunshot on the open plain would carry for miles, and she wasn’t prepared to fight with someone over food.

Two does joined the buck in her scope, and the temptation to shoot the smallest doe was overwhelming. Wendy didn’t want much meat, just enough to keep her moving southwest. Sundown was an hour away. People would be less likely to confront her over meat if it was dark. They wouldn’t know if she was alone or with a party of hunters. But if something went wrong, Wendy had no plan. She was alone, and had been for a long time.
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