My Curated Existence

A dark, cryptic journey.

Gunshot Whispers in the Rain

Neon light dripped from a sign in front of the discotech. The rain poured down like God itself was crying onto the world. He checked his weapon one last time. Johnny had a job to do, one for which he needed the pay.

Water ran down his leather jacket as he made his way towards the entrance. Liquid splashed from mirrored puddles onto his tall black boots. The doorman eyed him curiously as he stepped inside.

The pink and purple glow of the dance lights were blinding. Johnny needed to find his target.

Like a sidewinder, he slithered through the crowd, making quick glances but never long enough to arouse suspicion. Johnny had some bad blood with this particular client before, but all that seemed to have been washed away. He was surprised to have received the call.

There he was. Johnny saw his target slip into a restroom at the back of the club. Quickly but quietly, he made his way to the still swinging door and ducked inside.

What he’s greeted with shouldn’t have been a surprise at all. It should have been obvious from the start. The barrel of a Beretta M9 was pointed at his head. He’d made it just in time to see the grand finale with himself in the starring role. He was the target all along.

Grant

Ghosts Of July

A short story by Grant Johnson

Experience the reflective and atmospheric tale of Sara as she returns to her hometown after ten years, confronting memory, change, and personal history.

Star Treatment

*(Unfinished. Unpublished. Unfiltered.)*

A glimpse into something not yet fully formed.
Star Treatment is Grant Johnson's raw, unfinished manuscript.
Waste your time reading the post-modern trash.

© 2025 Grant Johnson – Raw Draft Edition

Allure

Allure is a dark, seductive coming-of-age tale by Grant Johnson.
A mysterious hotel. An annual event. And something waiting inside.
Dive in now.

© 2025 Grant Johnson