Night Crawlers

All was quiet in the sleepy little ghost town of Red Mountain. Residents never had to worry about their safety or their belongings until something changed their idyllic setting. Women no longer would leave the house after dark and men sleep with weapons next to their bed. Neighbors begin to question one another as they live in fear of the "Night Crawlers.The last thing Denise Gasteaux expected was to be dumped by the man she was head over heels for. But that’s exactly what happened and now she’s left to pick up the pieces. So the last thing she’s looking for is R.J. McHansen when all she wants is to forget men even exist. She can't ignore the instant connection between them. But is Denise ready to allow another man into her heart so soon? Find out in Salvage, a States Trilogy short story. Approximately 10,000 words.