Story synopses

"Day Terrors"

As a woman wakes up, she struggles to shake off her nightmare. She doesn't realize the real nightmare is just beginning.

"Innovative Solutions"

Cara is surprised to find a coworker has found a solution to their mutual problem.

"The Ring of Doors"

TW: descriptions of torture

Taj is in for a terrible surprise when he takes on his newly appointed job as Executioner. 

"Trapped Inside the Maelstrom"

A child with mental illness contemplates existence and the Universe.

"The Inevitable"

It only took three people to destroy life on earth, and eight billion people to let them do it.

"Sharing"

TW: sexual harassment

Zoe agrees to use illegal magic to help her crush, Lena, escape a toxic relationship. But the spell is forbidden for a reason, and the result is more intense than anything they could've anticipated.

"The Presentation"

An office worker has the worst day of his life. 

Note: An earlier version of this story appeared in Night Terrors, Vol. 1, published by Scare Street.

"The Transition"

A woman's past catches up with her when she is reunited with her family.

"Just Another Halloween"

A small group of friends discuss murder during a Halloween party in a graveyard. Unfortunately, they are interrupted.

"Side Effect"

A desperate woman tries a mysterious cure-all for her pest problem. It doesn't work as advertised.

"The Specialist's Face"

Claw Slayers, members of the alien race who both invaded and saved the Earth, have an unusual medical requirement: they frequently destroy their Faces and need new ones. The sentient creatures that are forced to serve as their replacements organize a revolt.

"Reproduction"

A jogger becomes an unwilling participant in an alien ritual. A mysterious woman appears, ready to capitalize on the situation.

"Portraits in the Attic"

Two women investigate their new house's attic and discover rows of portraits hanging on the walls. Every person photographed is screaming. Unfortunately, the new owners discover the reason for their horror.

""Mirrors Do Lie"

Charlie has found a way to escape his nagging wife. He's about to be saved by a woman on the other side of his bathroom mirror. Or so he thinks . . .

"Vital to Your Survival"

A woman is compelled to talk about the events that led to the sale of her house. The new owners aren't happy with what she has to say.

"Transgressors"

When Wilson's project is threatened, he takes action. Despite objections, he achieves his goal, which violates an interstellar treaty and puts Earth in danger.

"Run"

Larson begins running up an almost endless set of stairs, trying to climb out of a hole so he can help his friends at the top. But the closer he gets, they angrier they become. 

"The Facility"

When Angel takes over Devin's duties, she accidentally discovers the real reason the Facility exists. The knowledge is dangerous, maybe even deadly.

Note: The eBook for "The Facility" is available on Amazon.