Short Stories
But I Digretch
by Gretchen Astro Turner
When the truth finally breaks through the silence, everything we thought we understood comes undone.
A debut collection of luminous short stories that blend emotional depth, spiritual curiosity, and a rare gift for observing the subtle magic woven into everyday life. Born from chaos and rebuilt with courage, these stories reverberate with readers who crave emotional resonance, insightful humor, and a compassionate examination of what it means to be human.
- Published
- 2025
Reader Reviews
- Luis
I think this could be the kind of book where you read one or two stories at a time rather than sitting down and finishing everything at once. The mix of emotional and humorous observations sounds better suited to that kind of reading.
- Yaki
The phrase “what it means to be human” caught my attention because that can go in so many directions
- steve
Some of the best short stories I’ve read were about very simple situations that ended up making me think about something bigger, i read this twice
- Jane
I’ll admit the title made me laugh 😂. I had no idea what “But I Digretch” meant at first, but after reading the description I’m actually curious enough to find out what the title means
- Zara
I’m curious about the spiritual side of these stories. It can be difficult to write about spirituality without making a story feel like a lesson, so I’d be interested to see how the author handles it
- Jone jone
The phrase “what it means to be human” caught my attention because that can go in so many directions
- Ashely
the humor mentioned in the description is what makes me want to look at this one. I usually need something a little lighter mixed into emotional stories, otherwise I find them difficult to get through
- Sulivan
“Born from chaos and rebuilt with courage” caught my attention. I’m wondering if the stories are based on things the author actually experienced or if they’re completely fictional
- Cassino
The title honestly made me stop for a second because I wasn’t sure what to make of it 😂. Then I read the description and realized the book seems much more thoughtful than the title suggests. I’m curious about the stories
- Daniella
I like short story collections when they deal with everyday experiences without trying to make everything feel overly dramatic
- Aliyah
The combination of humor, spirituality, and emotional moments sounds interesting to me