Included in Welcome Distractions are these stories and others. "Aporia," reveals buried amongst the mounds of trash and hoarded items, in the home of Elda Patras, a discovery without explanation. "Drones," is the story of a decorated sniper and the drone operator desperate for his friendship. In "The Power of the Warrior," to protect his son Burl Jenkins makes his last stand with shotgun in hand. "Pray," begins with a young man suffering a horrific attack while on vacation. Then returning home realizes his nightmare has just begun. In "Ghost are Bullshit," a pragmatic media mogul is offered a chance to partake in an exclusive seance. "In Bloom," A young woman meets a charming older man at the bar. The attraction is mutual but their connection carries an ominous warning.