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.