ghost – Stories by Shawn

One Last Job

I reach the address and scan for any red flags. I hate aborting a job once I’ve started, but I don’t take unnecessary risks. Ever. No curtains move in any of the windows with sightlines on 1311 State Street. Everyone is watching TV or fucking. That or they’re not home. Either way, I’m good to… Continue reading One Last Job

The Problem with Harry

Now. “Seven…seven…seven,” Jason said. He was unsure he was doing as Midge instructed. She had given him a three-minute crash course and stood over his right shoulder, whispering words of encouragement. Just go through the digits one-by-one; repeat them over and over in your head and see if any of them stick. Try to see… Continue reading The Problem with Harry

How to Haunt Your Loved Ones

Hello! Welcome to the afterlife! What’s that? This isn’t what you were expecting? Yeah, we get that a lot here. No pearly gates, no streets of gold, no many named Peter with a list checking to see if you’re supposed to even be here? We’re still scratching our heads on that last one. What a… Continue reading How to Haunt Your Loved Ones

Muertos

Halloween 2043 I swallow four more ibuprofen. The sciatica is hurting today. “You almost ready?” I startle at the sound of her voice. I startle a lot these days. I was just putting the finishing touches on my Halloween getup. We must always dress the same. She was such a creature of habit. This is… Continue reading Muertos