"The Demolisher" - a Wayfarers Chronicle by Jim Yackel

A flash of happiness and a sign of hope; something to cling to but then it is broken. Yes, the joy comes after much struggle but it is broken down in a matter of seconds at the supernatural hands of the Demolisher.

He is the purveyor of depression, distress, and hopelessness. He confuses and befuddles and causes mistakes to be made which lead to abject poverty. He teases and taunts and shortens fuses. He'll whisper in your ear "you were born to suffer as it is God's will for you" and he can make you believe it.

He breaks the tools that you use to build a better quality of life. He interferes with careers and inspires failure. He loves sorrow and manipulates hearts and circumstances to create it. He turns husband and wife against each other. He whispers into the ears of children and turns them against their parents while his sweet nothings tempt the young to dive into his septic tank disguised as a Cancun beach...(more here)