In Mishandled, meet five characters forced down the path of destruction in every aspect. Their unstable lives of being ignored, outcast, and mistreated tore at the fragile human within, turning them into unrecognizable monsters. Their upside-down existence propels them to commit bloody acts against humanity. You may ask – is it over for them? Is it too late to turn back, to heal their souls and regain their rightful place as normal, respected people who can develop their communities? They’ve gone far, yes, but what about forgiveness? How possible is it to save them if they feel the gift of life – that intense, mysterious power of caring? This love can melt mountains of hatred and dark thoughts. In this book, find five unique stories – criminals as monsters, detectives solving twisted crimes, and more. Can the mighty force of compassion overpower lifelong pain and resentment? As events unfold to challenge notions of justice and redemption, what will emerge triumphant – good or evil? Please enjoy these short stories of suspense and moral complexity that compel us to confront the boundaries of humanity itself.
Cliff Israel is a person who always aims to discover himself throughout different areas, and environments, to learn and earn experiences that help to increase his awareness, and inspire him to merge reality with imagination to create such unique characters in his short stories. He held several positions in various fields, including agriculture engineering, management in an educational institution, web and application developer, business administration and commerce, and academic teaching for several subjects. He always believes that ‘your limits are drawn by yourself, and there is no impossible thing unless you create one. ‘Happiness is to see the whole world through a child’s eyes.’