Darkness Beckons

From the bestselling, award-winning author of "Conduit" and "Chrysalis" comes a collection of short stories designed to illicit chills and keep you up at night. Darkness Beckons takes readers on a thrill ride through tales of hospital rooms and haunted houses, paranormal phenomena and real-life monsters, introducing everything from serial killers to the boogeyman to all new creatures to fear.Includes new stories, remastered ones, and "The First Step" written with bestselling author Marisa Oldham.The First Step: Following a terrifying ordeal, Adele has wrapped herself up in the comfort of her own home for the past four years. Can one man bring her the courage she needs to take the first step into a new world?Reflection: After an amazing photo session with a client, a photographer experiences strange phenomena.Sissy: A woman consults with a doctor to discover the horrifying truth behind her daughter's death.Flawless: The perfect man gives a woman a green diamond that may just have a sinister design.Shadows: A young woman finds herself in the psych ward after a suicide attempt... and she's not alone.Boys Will Be...: While walking home from a fishing trip, childhood friends Brady and Tim discover a strange shack.Cycle of Life: After finally being rid of her husband and his cat, Pearl Mackleburn may learn that it's not always good to have wishes come true.Sold: A group of ghost hunters film a Halloween television special in the haunted home of a deceased serial killer.The Ultimate Battle Royal (a bonus story): A gamer is invited to take part in a mysterious gaming competition.

Author: Angie Martin

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Apr 19, 2021

Number of Pages: 194 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798566100517