Original Works Publishing Releases RAVENSRIDGE, ARMLESS and More

Original Works Publishing has released new titles, including Ravensridge by T.S. Cook, Armless by Kyle Jarrow, 3boys by Becca Schlossberg, Counselor by Stephen Cedars and Traffic Jam by Jennifer Bogush. Copies may be purchased via the OWP website, www.originalworksonline.com. Kindle editions for all titles are available now via the Amazon Kindle Store.

Ravensridge (http://www.originalworksonline.com/ravensridge.htm)

by T.S. Cook

4 Males, 1 Female, various

American Will Torrey is in Moscow to confront Russian and American oligarchs on behalf of striking workers back home. But a fistfight and the death of a bodyguard lands him in a Russian prison, at the mercy of Major Viktor Davidykov. Yet, in his interrogator, an old Communist who longs for the way Russia used to be, he finds a sympathetic ear, a curious mind, and, ultimately, a possible savior. In a tightly-woven tale of investigation, intrigue and reversal, two men who were taught from childhood to mistrust and fear each other begin to see the world another way. But everything comes at a price.

Armless (http://www.originalworksonline.com/armless.htm)

by Kyle Jarrow (OBIE Winner)

2 Males, 2 Female

John is a normal man, except for one thing: he wants his arms cut off.

John suffers from Body Integrity Disorder, a psychological condition in which an individual paradoxically doesn't feel "whole" unless he loses one or more major limbs. When John attempts to find a doctor willing to perform this operation, it triggers a twisted romp filled with mistaken identities, missed chances, and tragic consequences.

This provocative farce by OBIE Award winner Kyle Jarrow explores our notions of personal freedom and medical ethics.

It's a darkly funny, strangely poignant tale of love, lies, and amputation.

3boys (http://www.originalworksonline.com/3boys.htm)

by Becca Schlossberg

3 Males

Sit. Stay - for 3boys, a twisted allegory about Lee, a young dog struggling to guard puppy Zip against the human ideals of obedience, devotion, and masculinity. But when alpha Comet returns, Lee learns that rebellion only comes back to bite them. The harshly poetic 40-minute piece uses canine physicality to portray human emotional violence.

Counselor (http://www.originalworksonline.com/counselor.htm)

by Stephen Cedars

3 Males, 1 Female

In a town near the Mexican border, high school guidance counselor Mr. Bryce has respect, a job he loves, and most valuable of all, his anonymity. But when a mysterious, headstrong student begins to challenge that elusive veil of adult authority, Mr. Bryce remembers that he also has a past and the situation grows anything but safe.

Traffic Jam (http://www.originalworksonline.com/trafficjam.htm)

by Jennifer Bogush

2 Males, 1 Female

TRAFFIC JAM tells the story of Cassie, an absolute train wreck, who waits for Death to arrive in a hospital waiting room. She wishes to assume the mantle of the strong woman in her family, and slay her monster grandfather if Death will not do his job. Cassie is convinced that he is stuck in traffic! She shows her vulnerability to a handsome stranger, Gary, who (like everyone else in her life) betrays her.

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