The Drive – Short Story

This was a story that was published in Dark Matter Magazine’s Halloween Special 2 in October 2022. Read it here for free.

What begins as an ordinary, solitary drive quickly spirals into a nightmarish journey in Jenny Leidecker’s gripping short story, “The Drive.” Lost in her thoughts on a desolate highway, a lapse in judgment leads our driver to pull over and offer a ride to a hitchhiker. What starts as a good deed soon turns into a chilling test of survival instincts.
As the stormy night unfolds, her mind races with paranoia and fear, imagining every possible threat posed by her new passenger. Her thoughts twist and turn like the dark road ahead, each mile escalating her dread. The stranger, Joe or Jack—she can’t remember his name—seems harmless at first, but her unease grows with each passing minute.
When she finally reaches her secluded destination, the true horror begins. As dark desires surface, the line between predator and prey blurs in a terrifying twist that will leave readers questioning the real danger on the road.
“The Drive” is a psychological thriller that delves deep into the human psyche, exploring the terrifying potential that lies within us all. Jenny Leidecker crafts a narrative filled with suspense and unexpected turns, ensuring that once you start reading, you won’t be able to look away.