Author(s): George Johnston

Short Stories

Alan is wrenched from this life by suicide. Dusty, haunted by the loss of the man he thought he knew, must deal his own regrets before accepting one final task for his friend. Every step takes Dusty further from the friend he remembers and closer to the man he is becoming. Dusty's outer and inner worlds collide as apathy and depression are challenged by empathy and compassion. Traveling with a backpack, heavy with items he must deal with, Dusty must choose between the things that drag him down and the things that bring him life. What will he choose? What would you choose?