18 Holes-in-One

FICTION: Science Fiction If You Did the Impossible, Could You Do It Again? Rod Donaghy suffers a pathological fear of everything, even a thing as harmless as virtual reality. But after an unbelievable game of miniature golf, during which he scores all eighteen holes in one, Rod discovers a courage bordering upon recklessness. Is it wisdom? Was his big win just a virtual reality hoax? Was his Round of Aces actually an hallucination? Just think: a tiny ball initiated his transformation! Yet, a transformation into what? ABOUT MR. PARKER'S WORKS: "I love Sly Parker's 18 HOLES-IN-ONE and I think much of it must come from personal experience. He is bursting with creativity and the discipline needed to make great stuff." --Myron "I enjoyed reading THE SILVER CENTAUR, 18 HOLES-IN-ONE, & other writings by Sly Parker. He is very creative and insightful, and I’m looking forward to more of his works." --Thornwell "I read and enjoyed Sly Parker's HOLY MADNESS. He has talent. He has fresh insights. He has wit. That's quite a combination of gifts." --Pam "HOLY MADNESS is rare and delightfully insightful. Sly Parker exceeds expectations in revealing the hopes, dreams, and day-to-day coping of the mentally ill." —Sara SLY PARKER (Mason Schley Parker) obtained his AA from Valdosta State University. He wrote over ten books. Mr. Parker is a mental health advocate and lives on Jekyll Island, GA. More info @ www.slyparker.com. Contents Acknowledgments i Introduction ii PART ONE: THE WATCH 1 1. The Mysterious Wall 3 2. The Big Eighteen 17 3. Promising 38 4. Running 52 5. Road Trip 64 6. The Wise Man 83 7. Evils 91 8. Goods 102 9. The Death Team 112 10. "I Got You!" 123 PART TWO: THE BIZ 137 11. Tests 139 12. Money 148 13. A Story of Gentleness 167 14. Infiltration 179 15. Allies 197 16. Battle 212 17. Aftermath 222 PART THREE: THE GANG 233 18. Detection 235 19. The Red-Head 247 20. Escape 263 21. Regress 277 22. Small Man 288 23. Stir Sticks 302 About the Author 313