The Woodcliff Anthology is an entertaining collection of tales that may remind you of "One Step Beyond" or the "Twilight Zone."
The eight tales on this page will introduce you to Blankinship's short stories. Each story will open in a new window that you may read at your computer or print to read elsewhere [get Adobe Reader].
Jewel's Friends (PG-13)Jewel lives in an isolated area. She copes with her loneliness by unquestioningly obeying her cruel father. After learning that wolves are nearby, Jewel becomes concerned for a stray dog and her newborn puppies. She promises to protect them, even if that means incurring the wrath of her heartless father. | Justice for All (PG-13)She lived an ordinary life until a man ruthlessly mugged her. Now, she spends each moment of her day wanting to even the score. She wants justice. The authorities have done nothing, so when she learns it is possible to make things right, she begins her life-changing quest for revenge. | |
The Trial (PG-13)A judge, a jury, and an accused man seek justice; yet, with so many crimes, so many victims, and so many reasons, can anyone determine the punishment? | Wishing for Secrets (PG)A young boy’s desire to know more about life drives him on a quest to learn secrets; however, his wishes reveal that nothing was ever hidden. | |
Relinquish (PG-13)The Macphersons had almost given up on finding someone to care for their daughter and then they found a woman with the experience and passion to do the job. She accepted the job for very little pay; however, does she have a secret reason for caring for this baby? | The Mystic (PG)Senator and Mrs. LeGrand have dreams of becoming the next occupants of the Whitehouse. On a rainy evening, in a damp parking garage, they meet the woman who can make their dreams come true. | |
Greystone's Wager (pg-13)Chuck Greystone was one of the world's greatest golfers. Bad choices, bad luck, and bad divorces sent him crashing to the bottom. He just needs someone to believe in him again and he'll be at the top of his game. Will he win that bet? | Arrangements (PG-13)Turkey club or Reuben on rye? A sandwich mix up leads a terminally ill man to re-evaluate his life and his ideas about the perfect day. |