A Shot in the Dark: A Short Story Collection

By Josiah Akhtab

"The Deadman's Gift" is the story of Rudy Sarabelli, an orphan whose poetry strips him of everything he cares about and drives him to suicide. In "Madame Emerald", a man's life spirals out of control and he comes upon a psychic that leads him to spiritual awakening, forcing him to face his demons. "The God Memory" recounts the life of a boy who has a strange and omnipotent gift he can't control, becoming enough of a problem to send him seeking answers. In "Wolfgang", a group of wolf biologists goes on a winter break in the search for a long, lost man in Minnesota Tundra only to find themselves getting stuck in a cave and being picked off one by one, during which friendships--it is discovered--are not as binding when lives are on the line.From casual strolls around the park gone wrong to transcendental awakening to all-out screamers, Josiah Akhtab puts together an array of unique and original short stories, showing off his commitment and dedication to the craft.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1706550804
• ISBN13: 9781706550808
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"