#A road to nowhere serial#

Contrary to what many readers think, writing a short story that works is harder than writing an excellent novel, but Galdi pulls it off with ease. A quickly consumed read that will make you think twice.Ī Road to Nowhere, a short story by the award-winning thriller write, Ted Galdi is a winner. What happens next will make your jaw drop. Justin makes an offer to spend some time alone with Fiona before dropping her off.

He is clearly attracted to her though he has no idea how she feels about him beyond her reluctance to accept a ride from a stranger, particularly a male stranger. He tries to impress this new girl yet is not able to filter out some inappropriate and shortsighted comments while giving her a lift to the next town. We are privy to his anxiety regarding the potential implications of offering her his assistance as he decides that is indeed what he is going to do. It makes for a very interesting read that begs questions beyond the story.Ī chance encounter on a deserted road introduces us to a young attractive woman left alone by a vindictive boyfriend to fend for herself after an argument. The interplay between male-female relationships is explored from the perspective of our preconceived notions. I received this digital edition from the author in exchange for an unbiased review.Ī thoroughly entertaining short story thriller about the risks in picking up strangers. Tonight would prove to be the ride of her life.

#A road to nowhere serial#

With no other options she accepted despite warnings of a serial killer loose within the state. A gruff looking man behind the wheel asked if she needed a ride. The vehicle approached slowly as she came into view. She remained on the side of the barren road. Now alone on a deserted highway, what was she to do? Hadn't thought to charge her dead cell phone before the trip. What had started out as a romantic night camping under the stars turned into a nightmare. Selfishly abandoned by her would-be boyfriend. On the side of a lonely Montana highway, a young woman stood. Shocked by an ending that I never saw coming. This well-written narrative left no time to look the other way. Consumed with nervous tension, swept along by a chilling storyline. My lizard brain had tripped into high alert. Ted Galdi presented a short story that struck at my very soul.