Know Your Berries

The townsfolk are forced into action to protect themselves from further outbreaks caused by an addicting berry that grows amongst the base of large boulders.

When Emmie returns home to find one of The Lost in her backyard, she suspects the strange berries have grown back, but confronting this horrible human creature unfolds a great realization—one that would challenge her beliefs of The Lost.

Desolate by Kenneth W. Cain is a gut-punch. I didn't know what to expect from Cain's flash fiction and the ending caught me completely off-guard. In hindsight, I should've known better, but the suspense is a perfect distraction from what is right in front of Emmie.

As always,
AstraDaemon