The Reaper's Opus

By Zach Tyo

Throughout the ages there have been countless creatures that have instilled fear in children and adults alike. Most of these are made up, or come from some type of legend and are told at night to frighten and entertain. One of these creatures of legend has been feared far before,and for good reason, for he is Death personified. He follows close behind us as we live our lives, watching and waiting for the day in which he can ferry our souls into the afterlife.

These four tales are part of a larger volume held by the Reaper himself. They depict some of his most unforgettable interactions with souls moving on towards their eternity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zach Tyo
• Release date: Oct 2, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311859792

Zach Tyo

Two years ago I set out on a journey to write the "Great American Novel"....and one year, eleven months and 30 days ago I realized I had no idea what that meant.

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The Reaper's Opus

By Zach Tyo

Copyright 2014 Zach Tyo

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This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the writer's imagination or have been used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to persons living or dead, actual events, locales, or organizations is entirely coincidental.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without written permission from the author.

For Ronda and Jensen, whose love, understanding, and confidence brought this dream to life.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Autumn Leaves

Crossover

Pandora's Cabin

The Gypsy's Coin

About the Author

Foreword

Charon, Thanatos , Hel, the Ferryman and the Grim Reaper are a few names you have given me throughout the millennia. In many cultures I'm depicted as a demon, an angel of death whose sole purpose is to lurk in the shadows and await the right time to enact the universe's final plan for you. The stories of my work are told to children to frighten them into falling in line to avoid my touch. No matter what name you come to know me, understand that there is a bit of truth to my nature.

From the day you are born, a small part of me is born as well.