Maggie Moore in 'Maggie Moore (Based on a True Story)' is the central figure. Given that it's based on a true story, she could be anyone from a small - town hero to a victim of an injustice. Maybe she was a businesswoman trying to make her mark in a male - dominated field, or a mother fighting for her children's rights. Without more information, it's hard to say precisely who she was, but she was clearly someone with a story worth telling.
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.
I haven't come across a novel titled 'Jerusalem Moore' in mainstream literature. However, the name could potentially be used by an indie author. It might be a good idea to search in specialized book databases or small - press catalogs to find out if such a novel exists.