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"This collection should be approached with a mind and heart ready to feel and suffer, to die and be reborn. THE BITTER TASTE shall leave its readers with the sweeter fragrance of their own existence reconsidered." - Marie Paule Iyanasee Dive into the worlds of eight (8) sensational writers as they create engaging stories that will leave you spellbound once you jump in. The Bitter Taste is a collection of short stories written by eight writers from across the globe. Each story has been written to give different renditions of the title. "Lena is on the brink of divorce from her estranged husband, Daniel, and she is doing everything in her power to make his life miserable. But decisions made the night after a confrontation will change not only Daniel's life but hers as well." - The Georgia Peach that Spoiled by Ny Qunaa "After moving back to her hometown, Sasha figures out that honesty and love don't come from the same bottle" - Bottles and Basslines by Sarah Cooke "They say when death knocks at your door, your life flashes before your eyes. However, is it enough time for someone to redeem themselves before it's too late?" - Redemption by Ruthie "Only one decision can change history as we know it. Jenny doesn't know what the future holds but she is certain of one thing, there can never be a future for her in the village with her grandmother." - The One Way Trip by Kelvin O'Ralph "A popular young woman questions the value of her own life after receiving a devastating diagnosis." - Fireworks in Winter by Ameenah M. Hassan "This story explores the mental trauma that lingers in a sexual assault victim for the rest of her life and how she puts an end to her agony." - The Frozen Dish by Benazir Mungloo "Tony still clutches onto an old guilt while others moved ahead erasing the memories left behind. Acceptance and forgiveness will not be seen without reliving." - History Lesson by Silvia Latife "Here is a story about a man who realizes that even though he has achieved a lot f