Dead End: A Collection of Short-lived Stories

By Dustin Schyler Yoak

At the end of a rope with nowhere left to turn, DEAD END: A COLLECTION OF SHORT-LIVED STORIES takes a look at what plays out inside the minds of those with nothing to lose and everything to gain. This collection of seven stories has it all from horrific scenes and the paranormal to laughter and tears.

In the first story, "The Demons Within," Jasper is on his way to work when he discovers an unwanted passenger in his car and the ensuing struggle threatens to claim his life.

After a fruitless search, Mr. Wells finally negotiates a contract with the crew of The Relic to investigate the mysterious wreck that no other seafaring fisherman or treasure hunter will go near at the bottom of the Baltic Sea in "Treasure at Journey's End."

In "Chasing the Bunny," Martha finally gets to sit down and speak with her son, Jimmy, and their shocking conversation impacts her life in a way she never expected.

"Reflections: Mirror, Mirror" - Dylan Cunningham, a decorated police officer and war hero, has always been able to handle himself. On one dark, rainy night Dylan must face his greatest adversary--the reflection in the mirror.

A dozen identities and police protection hasn't stopped the mysterious packages with body parts inside from arriving on his doorstep until the newest package explains it all in "Special Delivery."

"The Kidde Escape Ladder" follows three teenage boys as they sneak out on an adventure across the city. They intended to be the only three boys at an all girls slumber party but a mystery in the woods sends them running for their lives.

According to the news, people are going missing all over the city and now Deklan's girlfriend is among them. Fearing the worst, Deklan and his two friends set out to find the girl but instead the teens find themselves in serious trouble as their paths cross with the police and mysterious hooded figures carrying torches in "Blood Sacrifice."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dustin Schyler Yoak
• Release date: Aug 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370660162

Dustin Schyler Yoak

Dustin Schyler Yoak enjoys writing comedies, suspense and action-adventure stories. In 2014, he entered the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Full Sail University.When Dustin isn’t working or studying his craft, he mediates arguments between his wife and their spunky three-year-old daughter. They are expecting a second child in February 2017.Dustin's first book, DEAD END: A COLLECTION OF SHORT-LIVED STORIES is available on Amazon.com.

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Dead End:

A Collection of Short-lived Stories

By Dustin Schyler Yoak

Copyright © Dustin Schyler Yoak, 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE

COPYRIGHT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION

THE DEMONS WITHIN

TREASURE AT JOURNEY'S END

CHASING THE BUNNY

REFLECTIONS: MIRROR, MIRROR

SPECIAL DELIVERY

THE KIDDE ESCAPE LADDER

BLOOD SACRIFICE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dedication

Thanks to all my friends both alive and imaginary for reading, providing feedback or inspiring me. This is only the beginning.

I will not let my heart ache. I won’t be treading water, waiting on a wave, no, no.

Relient K

The scariest moment is always just before you start.

Stephen King

The Demons Within

Jasper tossed his bag on the empty bench in the backseat of his car and shut the door. The night was as black as his car. The air smelled like rain and there was a rumble of thunder overhead. He opened the driver’s door and slid inside.

Ready for another day ol’ girl, he asked as he stroked the dash.

Another day of disappointment you mean, a voice said from the backseat.

Jasper adjusted the rearview mirror. Not now McCoy. Jasper put the key into the ignition. He smiled as the engine roared to life.

"Oh,