WELCOME DISTRACTIONS

Included in Welcome Distractions are these stories and others. "e;Aporia,"e; reveals buried amongst the mounds of trash and hoarded items, in the home of Elda Patras, a discovery without explanation. "e;Drones,"e; is the story of a decorated sniper and the drone operator desperate for his friendship. In "e;The Power of the Warrior,"e; to protect his son Burl Jenkins makes his last stand with shotgun in hand. "e;Pray,"e; begins with a young man suffering a horrific attack while on vacation. Then returning home realizes his nightmare has just begun. In "e;Ghost are Bullshit,"e; a pragmatic media mogul is offered a chance to partake in an exclusive seance. "e;In Bloom,"e; A young woman meets a charming older man at the bar. The attraction is mutual but their connection carries an ominous warning.