The Tuurngait

By Aaron Dennis

A young couple win free passes to Dexter's lodge. They believe this cozy vacation is just what their relationship needs, but there's a monster living in a frozen lake, and Seward is about to find out what fear really is.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aaron Dennis
• Release date: Jun 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005435639

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The Tuurngait

Copyright 2014 by Aaron Dennis

Published by https://www.storiesbydennis.com/ June 2021

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This book is a work of fiction. Characters, names, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

What do you think, Jon asked. They’re shutting it down at the end of the season.

A charming smile and swarthy good looks were the best of Jon’s attributes. His fiancée, Karen, carefully wet her pouty lips. Smokey, blue eyes penetrated Jon’s soul. Inevitably, he took a big breath in anticipation.

This is probably the only vacation you can afford, she quipped then gave a crooked smile.

They shared a laugh, the young attractive couple from L.A. Okay, I get it, Jon admitted. I don’t have a pot to piss in, but I love you, and a ski lodge vacation sounds awesome.

It was agreed. On the spot, the two scheduled time off work and using the complimentary tickets, they booked a trip to Dexter’s Lodge in Seward, Alaska. The flight to Seward and train ride to Dexter’s Lodge was included—one way passes from a desperate businessman no longer able to stay in business.

Flying economy, Jon and Karen sat together and discussed life, work, and the sorely needed time away from life and work. Suburban life—though unfolding as planned—betrayed spirit crushing boredom; the predictability; the