A Mere Candle

It’s been about three years now and things have greatly changed for Brad Reid. The domesticated life that he had returned to, no longer seemed to make much sense to him anymore and eventually his marriage suffered and his work performance declined drastically. Something was happening to him and he began to seek answers without even knowing exactly what the questions were. Isolated, alone, and living a lifestyle that continued to drain him, the stress finally became too much for him and he began to pray to the Universe for help and guidance in dealing with the growing turmoil that was depleting him of his life’s happiness and energies. And he got it. Once his silent plea was sent out to the powers that be, things began to move fast. He had a shocking interaction with a stranger that left him confused, frustrated and with restless thoughts. Shortly after, he decided it was time to take action. Alone, he temporarily relocated to an area of the high desert in Southern California, where he had grown up, and began his spiritual quest. He soon understood that what was happening to him was necessary but he never could have known exactly what was in store for him. He began to have mystic encounters and experiences which made his New Mexico trip seem tame in comparison. Suddenly and coincidentally, Jack re-emerges to help Brad out with his new and intense spiritual awakening and he reveals to Brad some of the secrets which had been shrouded for so long concerning his New Mexico trip with Nick and Jason. Brad’s new discoveries send him tumbling down an amazing, psychedelic and spiritual rabbit hole, which upon inevitable emergence; alter his life’s destiny on earth forever.



About the Author



Steve Rieman moved to the high desert- Joshua Tree area of Southern California when he was young and he continues to live there; being a desert local resident for more than 40 years now. Though he has traveled and explored many different places, he loves to call the desert his home. He loves writing, films, literature and art of all kinds. He has sometimes been mistaken for the “other” Steve Rieman; an amazing artist and metal sculptor; who also lives in the area. Incidentally, they are friends and both support each other’s creative endeavors. Steve’s author influences for writing still include; Carlos Castaneda, R. A. Salvatore and Richard Adams, among many others. Steve still hikes and explores many places near his home area of Joshua Tree/Pioneertown and uses them as inspiration in his fiction. He spends as much time with his daughters, and now grandson, as he possibly can and cherishes every moment. His ultimate goal, through his writing, is to get people to expand their hearts, thoughts, and minds for better self awareness, which in hopes will benefit the planet and all that are living on it.