Zaid: An Urban Tale

by Danielle Yvette

Twenty-Five year old Zaid has just been released from prison and hopes to reunite with Amiah, the mother of his child. After a shocking event, Zaid's life is forever changed and he is faced with his most difficult challenge yet.

Note: This is a short story of approximately 2,100 words or 10 pages.

Genres: Short Stories

11 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 17, 2014

About the author

Danielle Yvette is a writer of historical and contemporary literary and womanist fiction, focusing on the African American experience. She is a graduate of Temple University where she majored in English Literature. While a student, she fell in love with the classic works of Zora Neal Hurston, Nella Larsen and other writers of the Harlem Renaissance era. She currently lives in Philadelphia where she works as an educator. Connect on social media to learn more.

Reviews

[Pamela Johnston Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very emotional

This was a very emotional read for me. This young man made some poor choices in his life that led to him going to prison. He was released and tried to turn his life around. Of course that doesn't happen. Something always comes along to mess things up. You have to read the story to see what happens.

[Latonia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good 10-minute read.

[Sylvia Hogan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gone too soon

This short read was straight and to the point. I did not like how things happened so early in the story.

[Ebony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written!!

This short story is very raw and gritty. It is filled with emotions and honesty. Danielle Yvette has given us a short story that will not only make you feel...but make you think as well. In the few short paces, she has created a character that will stay with you long after you finish reading the story.

I highly recommend this short story to anyone looking for an honest and real look into a flawed man.

Well done Danielle Yvette!!!

[Shana Stumph · Rating 4 out of 5]

An emotional roller coaster

A good story as far as short stories go, but I did feel that with even a few more pages to develop the characters and storyline, it could have made a good story a great one!

[Barbara Tsipouras · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very sad, very good written story about life in the ghetto. The author promises to publish a full novel about Zaid in the fall of 2016, hopefully I'll remember to read it.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was blown away by the rawness in this story. the writing is amazing and brilliant. i cannot wait for more.