“Hired Hand”

“Hired Hand” tagline:
A drunkard gunslinger is forced to standoff against horrible plague local miners brought back with them into town. But if he means to succeed, Hanlin must also find the courage to accept his troubled past.

Where to read this story:

Digital Fiction Publishing

Digital Fiction Publishing

Science Fiction Trails

Edited by David B. Riley

From reviews:
“For anyone who has watched Philip Kaufman’s The Invasion of the Body Snatchers or (pick any zombie movie) this is the sort of feeling you get from reading this.” ~ SF Site

“The Patrol”

“The Patrol” tagline:
A soldier dreads the solitude of a foxhole while the patrol spies on the enemy. All is quiet until a peculiar visitor surprises him.

(This story is included in These Old Tales)

Where to read this story:

Horrified Press

Edited by Suzie Lockhart & Bruce Lockhart 2nd