The Coffee Shop
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“What do you want?” Joe turned to face him and spoke softly, hoping he could not be heard. “You can have all my money,” he added reaching for his wallet. A desperate anger began to well up within his chest. “The homeless population was really getting out of hand,” he thought. “Any spare change?” The man asked apologetically. Joe opened his wallet and pulled out several $20.00 dollar bills. Now the man looked up and their eyes locked for a brief moment that seemed like an eternity to Joe. The loneliness and sadness of this man stood in stark contrast to the comfort and security Joe had known most of his life. Joe’s fear in that moment was now replaced with a sense of deep sorrow. Joe held the bills up, neatly folded them, and then placed them in the man’s hand. The fear was now gone and his anger was transformed into an unexplainable joy.
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About the Book
Joe McDonald has found himself in a difficult position. Worries about job security and finances, made worse by the Covid pandemic, lead him to befriend others with similar worries as well as a homeless man who changes his life. As he finds comfort and security in a coffee shop that should be closed, he questions his own values while fending off danger on many fronts - both within the city and from his past.
About the Author
Devon Baker is a former pilot, sports fan, educator, husband, and father. He has a passion for justice and seeing others treated the way we all wish to be treated. His interests include mystery, suspense, and world events. Devon lives near Portland, Oregon with his wife, Karen, and energetic dog, Watson, his faithful sidekick.