The Mark of Mutillidae

The year is 1983 and Karyn Oden finds that her dream of living and working in New York City isn't all it was cracked up to be. Trapped in a mind-numbing office job and a tiny, roach-infested apartment, her thirtieth birthday is fast approaching, reminding her that she hasn't done or become anything she feels is significant. Disgusted with her life, her loneliness and the extra few pounds she's carrying, Karyn begins to yearn for adventure like a kid after seeing an action movie. Looking at the world and everyone in it with new eyes, she takes a chance and reaches out to an old, homeless man in Central Park, sharing her sandwich and his stash of liquor. But when she returns to the park the next day, the old man is gone.

About the Author

Roberta Pescow is a freelance writer with articles featured on over 200 websites nationwide. She's also a singer with Narrow Escape Duo, performing at venues in and around Northern New Jersey. Roberta is a proud mother of two and holds a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Other works of fiction by Roberta Pescow include A Life in the Service and A Monster's Tears.

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