Goodsamaritan Stories

This short story questions what it means to be a good Samaritan. This is Mark Vidulin's winning entry for the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario's 1994 "Voice of Hallowe'en" student writing contest, as read by Andy Barrie, host of CFRB 1010 radio, on Saturday, October 29th, 1994 at the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Flora McRae Auditorium, Toronto, Ontario. Also in attendance were: Russ Germain, Co-Host of CBC Radio, Judy Maddren, Co-Host of CBC Radio, and Jane Urquhart, author of the then-recently released novel, Away. Subsequently read live on air by Andy Barrie on CFRB 1010.

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Seeking a peaceful brunch, Emma's old high school teacher aims at tormenting her even beyond the school halls. What Emma discovers about herself changes her whole view.

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A boy trying to find himself in the shadow of his family. A girl living in the woods with a baby that is not hers. Zacary Holden has decided he wants his inheritance, and he wants it now. But everything goes down hill when he runs out of money and is beaten and left for dead in the woods. The rebellious woman haunts the woods taking from the rich to help her and her daughter survive. But her tender heart cannot leave anyone behind. The Prodigal Son meets the Good Samaritan in a Robin Hood style tale of two lost people running back home. (Previously named Home)

Book two of the Starling trilogy... Repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Three words that are not familiar to those trapped in the cult of social status. Amanda Talmage is from a family trapped in that cult. At 16 years old, she's a beautiful, rich, spoiled brat, status worshiping, mean girl - i.e. - a Starling. Amanda is miserable, and feels hopelessly trapped in her life of status. Dick Ryndon, Amanda's ultra-wealthy ex-boyfriend, only saw her as a trophy. He didn't love her, but everyone told her that staying with him was best for her status. That is, right up until the moment when he dropped her off in the country, and left her for dead. Joshua Whitaker is a hard working middle class boy, with a warm heart, and a strong conscience. At 16, he has an after school job, and drives a pick-up. He and his family routinely help-out their elderly neighbors. They are good Samaritans, living out the precept- "love your neighbor." Joshua and Amanda have never liked each other. But when Amanda finds herself stuck in Joshua's family's home, she's exposed to another way of living. Amanda is forced to face herself, her past, and an uncertain future. The working title was "Amanda's Story. This is the draft I submitted to my editor. The final version is available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Starlings-Redemption-Christopher-Propeck/dp/B0D1QPZ6NL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GMZ4EDQ60BF2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Q1t-OD2q32XiAOoq7T-TdYpSt6Gi9AcDdcV4YA1pKrXfDQef2mwy5XmQXfk6iHaY.HkPK2fL5Rxgz11V_pGUH21aLHeDGwX8p4ZdSax15rYM&dib_tag=se&keywords=christopher+propeck&qid=1713495213&s=books&sprefix=Christopher+Prop%2Cstripbooks%2C252&sr=1-1

A woman helps a man in need

Verlinaus Manevorus Averon is the son of King of the Limitless Seas of Possibility and the Queen of Magic, but being born into power and status has its own faults, especially when you are forced to feel the emotions of those around you...

A young single dad is shown a simple act of kindness upon walking into Tim Horton's.

Stranded on a snowy mountain road and at risk of freezing to death, Ghost is rescued by an unexpected and unlikely, good Samaritan. Trapped with a stranger, in a snowstorm, with no contact with the outside world, Ghost realises he must overcome his fear of vulnerability and deep rooted stubbornness, and accept help. He never would have imagined that backing down and swallowing his pride, could open so many doors. This storyline originated from Ghost and Roach being left for dead after being betrayed. It changed and morphed into this one after the remastered Modern Warfare, brought a new life to the character of Ghost. If I have time, I may repost with the original backstory.