Cure for Pain

In New York's Washington Heights, an ex con searches for the man who destroyed his life with one senseless act. "Cure for Pain," a short story of psychological suspense originally published in Punk Noir magazine (2,000 words, about six pages, an eight-to-ten-minute read).

Author Avram Lavinsky is winner of Best New England Crime Story 2025 (the Al Blanchard Award).

“He’s a terrific short story writer. Not only has he earned high acclaim for his published work, including having stories selected for both Best New England Crime Stories 2022 and The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2023, but behind the scenes he’s a consummate craftsman.”

—Art Taylor, Edgar Award winner, two-time Anthony Award winner, four-time Agatha Award winner, four-time Macavity Award Winner, four-time Derringer Award winner, and winner of the Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer Award for Lifetime Achievement.