Throughout this collection are tales honed with a
psychological edge and sprinkled with a dash of dark humor, while other stories
cross over into the realms of tragedy, coming of age, and the paranormal.
Diseased - When Carter Lynch, a resident of a mental
institution, has a nervous breakdown over the death of his beloved ducks, the
head nurse steps in and reveals to him that everything is not as it seems, but
to Carter everything is exactly as it seems. (Psychological Drama)
Ripple in the Moonlight – Three young men are heading to the
lake for a fun-filled night of camping and fishing. When poor decisions are
made and the envelope is pushed, their outdoor experience takes a dark turn,
and life as they know it will never be the same. (Contemporary Realism/Drama)
Under the Willow Tree - A ridiculing wife causes her husband
to find tranquility in his beloved willow tree, only for him to discover that
he and the tree have more in common than he ever realized. (Contemporary
Realism)
The Old Writer and the Hungry Squirrels - Ian McAllister is
an old writer who has lost his creative drive and wants desperately to regain
his prolific status among the world's best-selling authors. When his muse
returns and presents him the ability to write for an exchange of his soul, a
resurrected career looks hopeful for the aging scribe. However, his newly found
inspiration has a grim effect on him and the rest of the world. (Psychological
Drama)
Our Time Together - This heartfelt, coming of age tale
involves a young boy, his zany father, and their unforgettable hunting
adventure together. Many years later their hunt turns into a blessed memory for
the once young and spirited lad, who now awaits in anguish alongside his
father's deathbed. (Coming of age/Wilderness Fiction)
The Good Neighbor - A brittle and downtrodden man who cannot
get ahead in life contemplates a neighborhood massacre. (Contemporary
Realism/Dark Humor)
Kate's Funeral - Kate Longley is an intelligent, self-assured
young woman who finds herself in the middle of her own funeral service. Instead
of questioning her death, she is more concerned with why her boyfriend has yet
to come and bid her a final farewell. Kate also discovers that in death, much
like in life, there is a lot to learn and big decisions to make. With time
running out, she hopes the choices that she makes turn out to be the right
ones. (Paranormal)
Fading Jump Shot – A college bound athlete turns to a
drug-fueled life that leads him down a dark path of self-destruction and
life-changing consequences. (Contemporary Drama)
Best for the Family – Racing across country to see her
ailing father, Rachel Sterling has deep regrets. She had always been daddy's
little girl and now is afraid of not being able to say goodbye. When a stranger
she meets reveals a dark story from her past, one that tells of deceit,
humiliation, and the lost innocence of a little girl, Rachel sees her situation
with her father in a different light. (Contemporary Realism/Drama)
Secret Lovers - In this spicy tale, a lonely, unloved wife
seeks her desires elsewhere.
