These six short stories will take you on a twist-filled journey through the horror and tragedy of human vulnerability. Can young Alex learn to appreciate his roots? Will Danny take advantage of a golden opportunity to beat his grandfather at checkers? Can a local myth defeat reason? Will Alberto take the blame for his generation’s flaws? Has Arantxa’s obsession with her career erased her ability to feel? Where will carnal desire lead two buddies on a night out? Guilt Trips is Jason Barker’s debut collection of six short stories ranging from horror to the introspective.