Shadows, Stains, & Secrets

In a world where darkness is more than just the absence of light, where cosmic dread intertwines with gothic horror, comes a collection that defies the boundaries of fear. Shadows, Stains & Secrets offers eight stories that pull back the veil of reality, revealing the monstrous, the uncanny, and the unknown.

From faceless entities that lurk in the corners of your room to cosmic creatures dwarfing the world yet growing in confined spaces—these tales are not for the faint of heart.

• The Checker: What lengths will a man go to protect his family?

• Midnight Pets: Every night they take their gifts back to her, but why?

• Covers: Hiding under the bed isn't such a great idea

• Pickman's Model: AI can answer everything, including how to think

• Horror Movie Outcomes: Watching a horror movie can inspire strange things

• The Playhouse: Little Susie's friend is in the playhouse, and it's hungry

• Hookman's Final Girl: Can Susan escape her fate or will the monsters of Cedar Rail consume her?

• Sisyphus Clock: Waiting for the clock to move takes more than hope

Prepare to question what you thought you knew about fear. Shadows, Stains & Secrets is a chilling journey into the depths of horror, where the only thing certain is the unsettling feeling that will linger long after you've turned the last page.