Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Anything for Money |
2015 |
Karen E. Bender |
Buy |
“Anything for Money” (2015) is a standalone short story by Karen E. Bender. It follows the creator of a reality television show whose world of manufactured drama meets genuine crisis when a long-estranged granddaughter appears on his doorstep needing a heart transplant.
The story is characteristic of Bender’s interest in how money and spectacle distort family relationships. The protagonist has spent his career turning other people’s desperation into entertainment, and the story forces him to face real desperation within his own family.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Karen E. Bender Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are one books in the Karen E. Bender Short Stories/Novellas series, published in 2015.
What is the first book in the Karen E. Bender Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the Karen E. Bender Short Stories/Novellas series is Anything for Money, published in 2015.
What is "Anything for Money" about?
“Anything for Money” follows the creator of a reality television show who has built his life around spectacle and control. When his estranged granddaughter returns needing a heart transplant, he is forced to confront real human need in a way his manufactured world never prepared him for. The story examines the gap between the performed drama of reality TV and the actual stakes of family obligation.