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Throwing Shadows: A Dark Collection
Throwing Shadows is a collection of 9 creepy stories that have something for everyone.
“A Woman’s Strength” When Sara, a new wife, and mother, invites her mother-in-law to stay with her, reality unravels. Dealing with the lack of sleep and a baby that won’t take to breastfeeding, Sara develops an unhealthy obsession with the farm’s scarecrow.
“Always Say Goodbye” Matt is a normal teenager who receives a Ouija board created by the inventor. Looking for some harmless fun, Matt connects with a spirit and receives a terrifying warning of murder.
“My Soul to Take” What happens when you die in your sleep? The answer to this age-old question becomes a reality for a down-on-his-luck father. Joining an experiment for extra cash, he learns more than he ever wanted to know.
And 6 more frightening tales.
This collection of horror, thriller, and science fiction has something for all readers seeking tales of suspenseful fiction. A vintage paperback feel, mixed with a modern sensibility, these short stories will take the readers down a dark path of pulp dread. Throwing shadows: A Dark Collection will feed that hungry dark side that lives in your cellar.
EARLY PRAISE for Throwing Shadows: A Dark Collection
If you like old-fashioned, creep-fest stories with bizarre twists and turns, this anthology is for you! It has an almost nostalgic feel to it, reminiscent of old horror shows like Night Gallery. Every single story held me spellbound and kept me glued to the pages. The diversity among the plots is fabulous and the descriptions oozed atmosphere.
I enjoyed all the tales but want to mention my top three favorites:
“A Woman’s Strength” introduces a young mother who learns about the unusual connection her husband’s family has to a sinister scarecrow that has stood for generations on the family farm. A powerful story with an unexpected and dramatic conclusion.
“My Soul to Take” is both unique and haunting and involves a father’s unexpected gift to his young daughter. This one really stuck with me after I finished reading it.
Finally, “Always Say Goodbye” is a brilliant piece of writing involving a thirteen-year-old boy, his dead grandfather, and a Ouija board. This one is my absolute favorite, delivering a roller coaster of creepiness and chills. The ending yanked the proverbial rug from under my feet and left me mesmerized by the author’s skill.
With polished writing, deft pacing, and amazing characters, this collection of tales is perfect reading for the Halloween season but is guaranteed to give you goose bumps any time of year—especially if the wind happens to be howling outside and the sun has slipped below the horizon. Superb storytelling!
