Shallow Waters

Dive into the spine-chilling realms of "Shallow Waters: Haunting Halloween Edition," where shadows linger, and nothing stays buried. This anthology emerges from Crystal Lake's renowned flash fiction contest to provide lovers of horror with 18 eerie tales perfect for Halloween. Highlights Include: Haunted Halloween Tales: Traverse through suspenseful stories that resurrect the sinister spirits of Halloween, bringing spine-tingling narratives to life. A Fusion of Horror & Mystery: Each piece artfully melds elements of horror, mystery, and dark humor, promising a thrilling and ghoulish journey. Diverse Range of Stories: From the unnerving "Mummy's Boy" by Karen Bayly to the chilling "Apple Tree Man" by Roxie Voorhees, each story is a gateway to a distinct paranormal world. Seasonal Horror Tropes: Embrace classic horror tropes reimagined and relive the horrifying enchantment of Halloween. Perfect For: Fans of classic horror tales. Devotees of Halloween and spooky stories. Admirers of thrilling and mysterious narratives. Readers of sinister and eerie flash fiction anthologies. Let's Seal the Deal for You: Get ready for a journey through creepy landscapes, haunting houses, and mystical occurrences. Indulge in a diverse collection of flash fiction, blending horror, suspense, and dark humor. Satisfy your Halloween cravings with classic horror tropes and eerie narratives, all sprinkled with a dash of dark humor and candy. Whether you're a fan of scary stories, thrilling mysteries, or Halloween books, this anthology is bound to become a favorite Halloween tradition! This Halloween Horror Anthology includes: Introduction by Joe Mynhardt "Mummy's Boy" by Karen Bayly "Tumshie" by William Meikle "Arts and Crafts" by Madison McSweeney "The Halloween House" by Sheldon Woodbury "West Pennfield Township Newsletter, October 2021" by Tom Coombe "I Want Candy by Larry Hinkle "Let the Darkness In" by Ricki Whatley "Soul Cake" by Anthony D. Redden "The Pumpkin Fetch" by Tom Deady "Wishing" by Jay Bechtol "One Parent Survives" by Wil Dalton "Don't Eat the Candy" by Matt Bliss "The Red Scarf" by Rhea Rose "Shackled to the Shadows" by Richard Thomas "Apple Tree Man" by Roxie Voorhees "Smooth Man" by Kim Mannix "Sleepy Hallowed" by Joseph VanBuren "How to Create the Perfect Pumpkin" by Francesca Maria Don't miss this collection of Halloween horror stories! Experience the ghostly allure, delve into the mysterious, and face the unknown. The shadows are waiting, and the darkness is alive. Grab your copy now and let the haunting begin! Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.