For over fifteen years Richard W. Kelly has been making a name for himself in the independent writing world. He has released novels in many genres including romance, horror, historical, young adult, fantasy… But not every story is a novel, some are short stories. This is his collection from his earlier years up through his first novel.

The subjects are dark and live deep within our fears and emotions. “Anti-Tech” delves into the unintended consequences of activism. In “Fateful Ceiling” a man tries to protect his wife from his violent outbursts from his own nightmares. In “Insecurities and Insincerities” a young husband lives his live in fear of a vision he has of his wife being raped. “Past or Prejudice” walks a line between historical prejudice and the future of technology and mankind. “Scar Tissue of the Heart” is an experimental story where the victim is the reader. In “We All Need Love” a prostitute battle with her self-conscious as she works a sting operation to capture her own Johns.

Eleven tales from the mind of Richard W. Kelly that explore the nature of society, ourselves, and even reality. This is the first volume which comprises of his works from 2002 – 2012 is just the tip of the iceberg.