After my last blogging break and dinner, I read a Stephen King novella called Blockade Billy. The narrator, third base coach “Granny,” tells the story of Billy Blakely—a mysterious catcher who took the Titans by storm in the late 50s. From the moment they meet, Granny is aware that there is something off with Billy, but no one realizes what that may be until it’s too late.
The short story “Morality” is included at the end of this book. Although I enjoyed Blockade Billy (and it had me jonesing for a baseball game to watch) I was intrigued by “Morality.” A young, married couple trying to make ends meet in NYC are given an indecent proposal–to act as an aging pastor’s proxy for sin in exchange for the money needed to make all their dreams come true.
I love reading Stephen King. When in the midst of one of his short stories/novellas/novels I am reminded of why I love to read.
37.5 hours left!
I love Stephen King’s short stories and novellas the best of all his writing…he is a master at the craft.
Sounds like you are doing really well! Keep up the readin’