Ninety to Nothing

"Ninety to Nothing" is the story of a car crash involving a police officer and a man who just finished the paperwork for his divorce. In the immediate aftermath of the life-threatening crash, both men have the opportunity to examine the purpose of their lives. Just when they think they have figured out the way they ought to live, they are abruptly given the chance to see life from each other’s perspective. If both men survive, they will be able to bring a newfound wisdom to the rest of their days. The tale is an emotional story, fraught with the realities that make life simultaneously difficult and rewarding. Readers will be challenged to determine the true cause of the wreck: fatigue, alcohol, or something else? 8,650 words.