This short story is included in "Necromancer", along with an excerpt from Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. It is also available for free from various places, detailed on the author's website. Death and Waffles: A Short Story by Lish Bride, author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer Matt’s childhood friend, Ashley, has been stopping by a lot lately. That might seem pretty normal, but Ashley died years ago and now she’s Death. And tonight she wants waffles and fries. Includes an excerpt of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer ... Sam leads a pretty normal life. He may not have the most exciting job in the world, but he’s doing all right—until a fast food prank brings him to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an intense violent streak. Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he’s a necromancer too, but with strangely latent powers. And his worst nightmare wants to join forces . . . or else. With only a week to figure things out, Sam needs all the help he can get. Luckily he lives in Seattle, which has nearly as many paranormal types as it does coffee places. But even with newfound friends, will Sam be able to save his skin?