The Way to Nowhere

By Nicholas Alfonso Diaz

After his grandfather passed away, fearing he has lost the only person who cared about him, young Raymond attempts to traverse North to find his grandfather's soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nicholas Alfonso Diaz
• Release date: Jul 22, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476368177

Nicholas Alfonso Diaz

Nicholas Alfonso Diaz has had a passion for writing since he first held a pen. Recently he placed third in the Writer's Digest 79th Annual Short Story Competition, under the Mainstream/Literary category. He continues to write short stories and is finishing his first novel.

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The Way to Nowhere

Nicholas Alfonso Diaz

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Copyright 2012 Nicholas Alfonso Diaz

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He hides behind an afterthought, where it is safe and no one can easily find him. Once the misty afterthought dissipates, everyone forgets about him, which is usually the case in a crowded room. Raymond looks at his stuffed bear, Alfred, under his arm and nods.

It’s now or never, thinks Raymond.

He runs out the front door with his backpack, an empty place in his chest, and Alfred as company. The cold polluted city night air stings his face, but Raymond runs until he reaches the end of the street. The city lights spin and flash on Raymond’s clean child face like a spastic distorted disco ball.