Ryan Trussell just wants to fit in. Uprooted in the bleakest time of the year at the very worst time of his life things don't sound promising. Ryan's only friend can't talk but does listen well.

A new friend appears and things become less bleak. That friend reveals a possible problem in Ryan's house and what follows is a roller coaster of emotions and antics that will have you checking your own attic for more than pesky flies.

R. Wesley Clement is the author of seven other stories: AS IT LIES, THIS OLD HOUSE, TROUBLED WATERS, ARE YOU GOING TO SKOWHEGAN FAIR?, PEBBLES FROM THE POND, Rogue Wave, and THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.

A teacher for twenty eight years serving several Maine communities Robert Clement and his wife Carey now live seven months in Florida and five in Madison Maine.

Robert can be reached at rwesleyclement@gmail.com