Devlin's Diner

by Shawn Weaver

Who knew that the crossroads between heaven and hell was a 1950’s diner? Kyle Walker certainly did not. That was until an early morning wreck leaves him on the side of the road in the need of help.
Stumbling into a small diner looking for a phone to call for a tow. Kyle finds himself pulled into a conversation with a burly looking cowboy claiming to be the one and only Kit Carson.
Time is running short for Kyle, and he only has a few minutes to decide if his life is to go on, or he sees what’s on the other side of the veil.
Come, sit down, enjoy a good meal. But make up your mind which way you want to go before your time is up.

Genres: Horror

22 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2019

About the author

Discovering books at an early age, Shawn grew to love the written word. Every genre was a new take on life. The realms of fantasy with its strong heroes and magical dragons called to him, while suspense and horror with its intriguing heroes and villains showed all of twists and turns that life held. Then again, late Saturday nights watching Creature Feature on Channel 18 with his dad, left memories that would help him turn into the writer that he is today.
In 2010, Shawn published his first novel, Sense of Honor, and its sequel, Dragon’s Chest. Turning what was originally to be a standalone novel into a series, The Tides of War. Also in 2010, Shawn co-authored Ripper’s Row, with Donnie Light.
2011 brought the third installment in The Tides of War series, The Dark Caravan, and the second novel in the Ripper Trilogy, Ripper’s Revenge which he again co-authored with Donnie Light.
In 2012 Shawn stepped alone into the world of horror with Little Valley and Wolves in Springfield.
2013 saw the third installment in the Ripper Trilogy, Ripper’s Wrath, again co-authored with Donnie Light. As well as all three novels in one complete edition, The Ripper Trilogy. Welcome to Plainfield, a paranormal suspense story based off of evidence recovered by Shawn’s paranormal research team, Ghost Hunt America on an investigation on the murderer - Ed Gein, And the fourth installment in the Tides of War series, Rose Marie.
2014: Shawn was voted in as one of the ‘All Time Greatest Horror Writers’ on www.ranker.com alongside Steven King and Dean Koontz. Releases for the year include Chicago Undead, followed by his first children’s book, Brooklyn and the Magic Ring, and the fifth novel in the Tides of War series, Honored Son.
2015 Brings a horror short story, In the Ground, followed by his second children’s book, Nathaniel and the Tangled Web. In the fall brings, Widow’s Hill, a horror novel set in 1960 rural Wisconsin.
For extended excerpts of all of Shawn’s novels please go to www.shawnweaverauthor.wordpress.com

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

William Hall has a car accident. When he walks away from his wrecked car to call for help he finds an old fashioned diner. Inside he meets a man named Carson. Did William already die and went to heaven or what is going on here? Do you know about the 'butterfly effect'? What decision will William make in the end and what is Carson's role? Quite an interesting story somewhere between the realms of life and death. I liked the description of the old fashioned diner. The setting seemed quite plausible and I couldn't put the intriguing story down. Recommended!

[Indieflower · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent short story, I liked it - a nice little literary snack.

[Daniel Lorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read anything by Weaver before, but I thoroughly enjoyed this short and haunting horror tale, which offers a fantastic sample of this author’s talent.
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