Edwin Masters has spent his entire life lusting after one car -- a 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider 2600. When he finally buys one, it changes the entire shape and meaning of his world. The car comes with a guest, and the restless spirit is awakened by Edwin.<br><br>Cooper James, the young man who died behind the wheel forty-seven years earlier, haunts the Spider and he wants a life. He wants Edwin. So he reaches out, sucking Edwin into a deepening abyss by exploiting demons from a past Edwin can't break from.<br><br>Edwin resists, struggling against the phantom in favor of an attractive, exciting young man who wants to be with him, Carson Heston. Carson holds the key to Edwin's salvation, but every time he gets close, Cooper terrorizes him. Edwin knows he'll be lost forever if he submits to Cooper's dark promise of release and relief, but that might be the only way to save Carson's life.

On a Bruised Road

“You havemy attention. You’ve always had it.”


“I want to know why you don’t love me. I want to know what the fuck I’m supposed to do to get your attention.”


Edwin glanced behind him to see Carson waiting, his eyes wide and questioning. Before Edwin could say anything, Carson jumped out of his car. As soon as he took the first step toward the Spider, Edwin knew what was going to happen.


“Don’t!” His shout carried up and down the street. He knew Carson heard him. He knew Cooper heard him. He knew the kids standing on the corner heard him. But everything kept moving, despite his shouted protest. Carson kept coming toward him, his mouth forming words that Edwin didn’t understand. He tried again, but the sound was much weaker. No more than a whisper.


Chapter 76