Erode Trip by Ryan Dyer

Erode Trip is a journey through the slow unraveling of lives and truths, where time and trauma wear down the strongest facades like water carving stone. These stories trace the fractures beneath the surface — how trust crumbles, sanity wears thin, and morality dissolves grain by grain. Each tale is a witness to the quiet, relentless corrosion of hope and humanity, revealing what remains when the layers peel away. This is a trip through erosion’s wake — harsh, inevitable, and unforgiving. The Little Library — After moving into a new neighborhood, Nick develops an interest in collecting books from a local little library. Soon, he begins finding notes hidden inside — of the threatening variety. Bigfoot Ferox — A team of Bigfoot hunters finally captures one of the elusive creatures. When its family finds out, they unleash a bloody rampage of depraved revenge. Terms of Service — A man enlists the help of AI to assist with a murder “plot.” Yeah, it’s just a story plot… right? The Single Mormon — As the years pass, a Mormon man—still single—begins to question his faith, his identity, and his entire existence. Breakfast at the Buddhist Temple — A drug-addicted couple attempts to score a free meal at a city temple. The Body and the Brain — A man is torn between the temptation of carnal flesh and the lure of intellectual stimulation. K is for… — A typical day at a Shanghai kindergarten turns into a morbid headline. Coach Murphy — Sexual Predator Trilogy: Part I The Gangster Slug — Sexual Predator Trilogy: Part II Burnt Boy — Sexual Predator Trilogy: Part III Plea or Die™ — A dystopian game show puts justice in the hands of the people. Eye Crimes — In the future, be careful where you look. Watermelon Girl — A man acts on his obsession with a Japanese bar girl by visiting her at her place of work — and learns that fantasy has its price. Sober — A man discovers the dark side of fandom when he attends a Tool concert VIP experience — while his daughter sleeps in the car outside. My Master OD’d Today — A dying man’s final moments, as seen through the eyes of his loyal dog. Crack My Back — Randy’s chronic back pain is driving him insane and he’ll try anything for relief. Clown in a Cornhole — Boingo the clown crashes a swinger’s Halloween party beside a cornfield.