Every Thorn — Rene Folsom

Going through life with no memory of her cruel past seems like the best way to survive. But when those memories begin to shadow her every move, she is forced to realize her fate.

While working her shifts at a local western bar, Brittany notices a mysterious man lurking in the shadows. Even though she's used to being ogled, the man's cryptic gifts unnerve her. They're like puzzle pieces -- hints that she is determined to understand. When her admirer also begins to stalk her dreams, will Brittany continue to block out her past?

This 9,300 word short story was originally published in STALKERS: A Collection of Thriller Stories and includes several ADULT bonus scenes never before seen.