Trust A Dead Man To Keep A Secret- A Mystery Short Story — Darrell James

When Harry died, the secret he vowed to take to the grave threatened to be exposed. A secret that endangers the lives of his three lifelong friends. Now the boy's have returned to their hometown to see Harry off and consider what to do about the pact that has kept them alive. Are Harry's friends in jeopardy? Or can they trust a dead man to keep a secret?

This story won First Place in The 2007 Deadly Ink Competition.