Jerry Purdon writes dark fantasy and horror stories. The short stories "Beer in a Bar" and “Graveyard Game” are his most recent work with “Bottom Drawer” releasing soon.  His past work has included poetry published in literary magazines, Grasslands Review and Metropolis and holds a degree from University of Houston - Clear Lake.  Upcoming works include “Bloodlines” in Incurable: Stories from the World of CURE anthology to appear in Spring of 2025. “Monster” is due out in the summer of 2025 in an annual short story anthology by Running Wild Press. Jerry spends a fair amount of time grilling and loves a great bowl of chili. His favorite activity is to sit outdoors engrossed in a great book. He resides in Texas and is married to his ideal reader.