Infidel: A Short Story by Shawn Raiford
Salvation or slaughter—how far would you go to “save” a soul?
Down in a dank, musty basement, Jason sits bound and broken. Vernon believes he’s helping—cleansing Jason’s soul so he can finally hear the word of God.
At first, the tools are small: toothpicks, a cigarette lighter. Pain becomes a ritual, and Vernon is certain progress is being made. But as the line between salvation and punishment blurs, one question remains: did Jason truly find redemption—or is something far darker unfolding?
Infidel is a twisted, suspenseful story with a shocking ending that will leave you questioning everything.
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Author Bio:
Shawn Raiford writes fast-paced thrillers, dark dystopian tales, and gritty character-driven short stories. His work blends tension, emotion, and high-stakes conflict—often exploring ordinary people pushed into extraordinary, dangerous situations.
When he isn’t crafting new worlds or putting his characters through hell, Shawn enjoys studying storytelling craft, refining his writing process, and creating stories that linger long after the last page. He currently lives in the United States and is always working on the next tale.