Stories by eric
The Night Howler: The shriek in darkness, the cry of justice
Short Story (Read the original winning piece that inspired the book “The Night Howler”)
Step into the well-worn boots of the Night Howler, an out-of-touch crime-fighting superhero well past his prime. Stuck in the current generation of cellphones and social media, the Night Howler and his old-school principles can no longer endure in this new age. With his young, tech-savvy sidekick seemingly poised to take on the mantle, how far will Night Howler go in order to stay relevant and maintain his place on top?
Possum Stew
Novella
Disaster has struck New York City and if that wasn’t enough for world-class chef Scott Bryant, now he must face his most difficult task: surviving on junk food in New Jersey. Will sub-par cooking ingredients and canned foods be enough to keep Scott from killing himself or can a vial of saffron be enough to make him want to live?
The Tower of Blue
Novel (Eric’s debut novel and 5-star winner at Readers’ Favorite)
For his entire life, Arnold Blue has been kept sheltered from the world around him. He has no hobbies, no friends, and isn’t particularly close with his family. When Arnold uncovers a terrible truth that hits very close to home, he runs away and embarks on a journey with the Tower, a fifteen-foot-tall collection of everything he and his family have ever owned. His struggle to coexist with the Tower, his only means of support in an unknown world, will test his resolve as he slowly lets go of his bitter past. Arnold will have to confront painful memories on the way toward a better future, and decide what, if anything, is worth holding onto.