Deer in Headlights

In the wild, untamed forests of the Pacific Northwest, post-grad student Caitlin Banks has discovered a mineral with unusual properties that she thinks could turn the medical industry on its ear. But after a horrible car crash, she wakes in the forest, surrounded by animals and winged people—and their protector—who don’t want her there. When her determination meets their resistance, things go sideways, and Cait is no longer sure what is real and what is nightmare.

Published: July 21, 2025

Pages: 44

ISBN: 978-1-958461-16-7

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About the Author

Drema Deòraich

Drema Deòraich is an award-winning writer of speculative fiction that asks big questions. Her short stories have been published in numerous journals and semi-professional and international zines. Since 2022, she’s published four novels and two novelettes, as well as a short story collection with her most popular published short fiction. More releases are in progress.

When she isn't writing, Drema works as a legal assistant and spends time in Nature, surrounded by flora and fauna. Find her on Facebook at NiveymArtsLLC, and on Bluesky at @dremadeoraich.

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