I'm not sure who exactly Rute Freitas is as the name isn't widely known without more context. Maybe she is a local figure in a specific community or a private individual. Without further information, it's difficult to tell her secret story.
Since I don't know who Rute Freitas is specifically, her secret story could be a story of love that she has kept private. Maybe she had a relationship that was not socially acceptable at a certain time, or it could be about a dream she has that she's too shy to share with others.
As I haven't read Alana Thurston's short stories, it's difficult to say precisely. However, in general, modern short stories might deal with themes like identity in a changing world, the struggle between dreams and reality, and the complexity of human relationships.
Once upon a time, Alana was walking in the woods with her honey. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise. She took out her flashlight and shone it around. Then, she saw a shadow that looked like a boo boo monster. She was so scared that she ran all the way home.
Once upon a time, Alana, also known as Honey Boo Boo, was walking in the dark woods with only a flashlight. As she shone the flashlight ahead, she saw a pair of glowing eyes. She froze in fear. The flashlight started to flicker. Then, a strange figure emerged from the bushes. It was a wild, disheveled man. Alana screamed and ran, but the flashlight's beam was getting dimmer. She could hear the man's footsteps getting closer. Just when she thought she was doomed, she found a small hiding place and curled up, praying the man wouldn't find her. Eventually, the footsteps faded away, and Alana slowly made her way out of the woods, vowing never to go there alone at night again.
Since I don't know much about Alana Thurston's short stories, another option is to look for reviews or literary blogs that might mention her work. They could provide some insights into where to find and what to expect from her short stories.
One night, Alana was waiting for her honey to come home. She had a flashlight in her hand. All of a sudden, she heard a strange boo boo sound outside. She nervously opened the door and shone the flashlight. There was a strange figure in the fog. She was so frightened that she slammed the door shut and called the police. When the police arrived, they found out it was just a lost dog. But for Alana, it was a very scary experience.
You can try looking for it in local bookstores. They often have a wide selection of novels, and if it's a popular one, it should be there. If not, you can ask the store clerks if they can order it for you.