For years, Jerry fantasized about killing his wife. The Jerry who lived in his head had no problem smothering, stabbing, or even poisoning his nagging, control-freak of a wife, but real Jerry couldn't bring himself to do so much as disagree with her. Then a freak accident on a rain-slick Oregon highway gives Jerry a chance he never thought he'd get. Only like the old adage says: Be careful what you wish for.BONUS: This edition of "Dead Things" includes a free copy of "Strike Two" also by Annie Reed."I've been a fan of Annie Reed's short stories for a long time." –Marcelle Dube, author of THE SHOELESS KID"The appearance of a new Annie Reed story is a treat. Try one and you'll be hooked." –Dave Hendrickson, author of CRACKING THE ICE"A friend recommended the works of Annie Reed. I was not disappointed. In fact, if her other shorts are as good as this one, I plan to read many more." –Carol Davis Luce, author of NIGHT GAME (reviewing Annie Reed's short story CHANGELING)Author Annie Reed is a prolific, award-winning writer whose stories have been published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine as well as in numerous science fiction and fantasy anthologies.