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Sara eases me into her arms, careful of my shoulder. She kisses my head and tells me not to close my eyes, that I have to stay awake.
I think about the ones we left behind, lost and wandering this desert valley. Most are probably cursing us, but as I look around, I know we couldn’t have fit more than one or two. The others would have flipped the truck, torn us to shreds.
I pray they see the sunrise, that they live long enough to tell the tale to their grandkids. I pray the Brightsiders that stayed behind aren’t punished for our sins. I hear my prayers echoing in the minds of everyone around me. We’re the lucky ones. Sharon’s special club.
But I realize it’s my club too as Becky slides her foot against mine and Sara pulls me into her arms.
Sara whispers, “You did good.”
I nod and try to tell myself she’s right, but I can’t stop thinking about Rachel and Wendell and Krystal and...
“Shh,” Sara says. She’s pointing at Danny, sitting by the door, eyes closed, humming along to the sound of the tires. He’s not thinking about anything, just humming. His mind as tranquil as the farthest reaches of space.
I don’t even realize I’m laughing, but I can’t stop. My head flops back and Sara has to move out of the way.
The others stare at me like I’ve lost my mind. Maybe I have, I don’t know, but I’m not alone.
Sara’s chest is shaking into my back. She’s trying to control it, but I hear her giggle. It spreads around the truck.
Becky starts to ask what’s so funny, but it takes her too. She covers her face and throws her head into Danny’s arm. He snorts and what started as a little stream is now a raging river. All of us doubled-over, wiping our tears. Cackling like maniacs. And no one has any idea why. All we know is that right now there’s not one single thought in this truck.
For once, we’re actually free.
The End.
To continue the Brightside series:
Beyond Brightside
Try Not to Die: In Brightside
Before Brightside: Mandy
Your Free Book is Waiting
THREE SHORT HORROR stories and one piece of nonfiction by Mark Tullius, one of the hardest-hitting authors around. The tales are bound to leave you more than a touch unsettled.
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an overweight father ignored by his family and paying the ultimate and unexpected price for his sins a gang member breaking into a neighborhood church despite the nagging feeling that something about the situation is desperately wrong a cameraman who finds himself in a hopeless situation after his involvement in exposing a sex trafficking ring the aging author paying the price for a reckless past, now doing all he can to repair his brainThese shocking stories will leave you wanting more.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I OWE SPECIAL THANKS to the following people:
Tom Spanbauer and Michael Sage Ricci, who taught me to believe in my writing and embrace my true voice. I will forever be grateful.
Anthony Szpak, the genius editor I plan on working with for as long as he’ll have me. Every time someone tells me they can’t put down Brightside, I feel the need to credit Anthony. He’s great at understanding what I’m attempting to do then working his magic until that’s what I’m doing.
My classmates at UCLA Extension Writers’ program and the dedicated readers who suffered through early versions of Brightside. Your input has been invaluable and I hope the wait has been worth it.
My wonderful wife, Jen, for her constant support and unwavering love.
SINCERE THANKS
TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE who showed support early on and let me know what Brightside meant to them.
“Wow!!!! I was gripping the couch as I read the last chapter...I felt like I couldn't read fast enough. Brightside is absolutely amazing!!!!” Olivia Hillcoat
“My faith has been restored, great story tellers are still alive! Brightside grabbed me from the first page and kept me to the end.” Laura L.C. Williams
“It was an amazing exhilarating book that I was not able to put down. Filled with twists and turns and horrible sadistic things...” Gerardo Aguirre “Jerry”
“I'd recommend this book to anyone! Amazing thriller that will keep you engaged to the very end!” Shari Lindsay
“The tension builds with every risky encounter with another thought thief until you're frantically churning through pages to reach the ending - which comes not with a whimper but a wailing scream.” Stephanie Heath Price
“An excellent book on all levels. It tapped into many feelings and emotions... so many real truths pertaining to real life.” Marie Hensche
“Truly couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end. Page after page of suspense.” Suzette Morris
"I really enjoyed not only the story but the idea of thought readers and how that would change communication and life." Rolando Delgado III
“I couldn't put it down, I always had to read it no matter what." Zachary King
“All I can say is INCREDIBLE!!! The style and flare make the material impossible to put down.” Liz Ann Levesque
“Darker than Dean Koontz.” Nancy White
“Most exciting, thrilling conclusion of any book I’ve ever read. I found myself racing to the finish.” Michael Tullius – (My dad. The coolest review I’ll ever get.)
The entire Tullius clan.
Jason Stanley
Eugene Inozemcev
Ian Vollmer
Andy Birskeugh
John Holland
Glenn Cantillo
Krisserin Canary
Karl Dominey
Anthony Caso
Brian Esquivel
Dan Wills
Mattie Leto
Lorraine Gonzalez
Evan Scott
Richard King
Cheyann Reagan
Houston Stout
Monique Johnson
Brandie Light
Sabrina Lee
Chris Zanderholm
Joe Worden
Darryl MarcAurele
Carrie Cressy
Lisa Lindsay Tooley
Paul White
Mat Santos
Diane Farmer Watzek
Dana Schneider
Ryan Couture
Michael Polvere
Motu Ili
Bruce Boyington
Dave Curtis
Terri Riker
Jason Gallagher
Florante Ortaliza
Daniel Teach
Nena LB
Rob Cipriano
Andy Law
Velma St. Pierre
Andy Hillcoat
Joe Chavez
Vic Torres
Ru-Yi Yalich
Ademo Freeman
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
MARK TULLIUS IS THE author of Unlocking the Cage: Exploring the Motivations of MMA Fighters and dark fiction which includes Ain't No Messiah, Untold Mayhem, Twisted Reunion, 25 Perfect Days: Plus 5 More, Brightside, and the Try Not to Die series. He is also the host of the podcast Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius which you can find on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher and other places podcasts are played.
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Try Not to Die: In Brightside
Mark and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu teammate Dawna Gonzales continue the Brightside saga, bridging the gap between the first book and sequel, this time from the eyes of a female teenage telepath.
Twisted Reunion
“Time-honored frights with innovation infused throughout.”- Kirkus Reviews
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Ain’t No Messiah
The coming of age story of Joshua Campbell, a man of death-defying miracles, whose father proclaimed him the Second Coming of Christ.
This psychological thriller takes us through Joshua’s childhood of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his earthly father, and into adulthood as Joshua attempts to break away from his family and church in order to find happiness.
The entire world is watching as Joshua prepares to finally show the world who he really is.
Untold Mayhem
24 unique stories of madman and monsters. Crime stories filled with suspense, horror, and mystery. Immerse yourself into the world of untold mayhem.
Try Not to Die: At Grandma’s House
It’s Grandma’s house – quiet, cozy, nestled on a little mountain in West Virginia. What could possibly go wrong? A lot, actually.
So watch your back. Choose wisely. One misstep will get you and your little sister killed.
To survive, you’ll battle creatures, beasts, and even your grandparents as you unravel the mystery of your older brother’s death in this interactive,
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