(Teaser) The Wandering Thief

Taken place in 1882; this story follows an orphan child by the name of Johnny, as he tells his story of him stealing to survive, and how he is ridiculed for being a peasant and with no home to go to,

The Wandering Thief

A short story written by Adam M. Snow

 

 

I am alone, the air is dank and cold; my hunger is unbearable. They spat on me for the person I am, a peasant. At times I want to die, but utmost I want to live, but how I do so, they mark me as a criminal; in other words, I steal to survive. I know it’s wrong, I feel it’s the only way for me to keep on living. My name is Johnny; perhaps I should just give that name up, being as it may these days, I am not worthy of a name. I just peaked twelve; I am an orphan, I lost my parents seven years ago. They got sick; my mother was the first to die. I felt as if it hurt my father, he blamed himself and drank; he began to beat me. He died eight months later. I’ve been on my own ever since and everyday I get closer to death. This is my story.

 

I hope you enjoyed your tease, the rest of this story is coming soon.

Author's Note

Taken place in 1882; this story follows an orphan child by the name of Johnny, as he tells his story of him stealing to survive, and how he is ridiculed for being a peasant and with no home to go to, how he sleeps on the treacherous streets.

Reviews

[Nikki Richardson]

I adore the set up for this. It's been such a long time since I've read a good story based in the 1800s. I look forward to reading more. Especially with this tone.

[TL Boehm]

yes, would love to see more of this.

[Commanda Panda]

Very dark beginning. I like the tone, though. Good set up for the main character.

[MoriartyMesa]

I found this to be a little dickens.

[Misty Blue Eyes]

i loved your use of words. great way to write.

[Adam M. Snow]

Thank you, I plan on finishing it soon.

[Misty Blue Eyes]

i cant wait ...

[Ankit Mahar]

I will be waiting for the rest of the story. Kindly send me the read review for that