Misfit in Middle America Short Story Paranormal Romance Police Chief Adam Sisel has problems. He's got three dead bodies, a murderer on the loose, a teenage son who's as Goth as they come, an estranged wife, and the hots for a woman who doesn't seem to know he exists. At some point, something has to give, and when it does, he finds out there is more to the tiny town of North Maple Ridge than meets the eye. Warning: This short story was previously published at another house. It has been expanded by 6k words and now contains Beth's POV. This short story contains graphic violence, explicit sex, adult situations, extreme gore, and is not for the faint of heart. This novel contains adult content and is intended for mature audiences only. Must be 18 years or older to read.