Catch is a gripping and emotionally charged short story that takes place during the early days of a pandemic-induced zombie apocalypse. A young boy finds comfort and connection in playing catch with his beloved grandfather, who has come to live with the family as the world around them crumbles.Together, they share a love of baseball and a deep bond that transcends the chaos and uncertainty of their new reality. But as the world spirals further into darkness, the boy's gran...

Do we really leave the past and good friends behind?Fetch is a gripping and emotional short story that explores the darker side of childhood and the power of love and friendship.James Klein's childhood was filled with abuse and terror at the hands of his malevolent father, but his loyal dog was always by his side. As James lies on his deathbed, he recounts the harrowing story of his past and the one constant source of joy in his life - his furry fr...

Maggie finds solace working in her garden, where tranquility reigns, and every petal holds a dark secret. But her son thinks she's overdoing it. Losing her grip on reality. Is she? Or is her reality just a little more fantastic and sinister than his?The Garden is the 3rd book in the Storyteller's Pub Horrifying Shorts series."Strand's scenic descriptions and character development are reminiscent of early Steinbeck works. He weaves a del...

Do we really leave the past and good friends behind?Fetch is a gripping and emotional short story that explores the darker side of childhood and the power of love and friendship.James Klein's childhood was filled with abuse and terror at the hands of his malevolent father, but his loyal dog was always by his side. As James lies on his deathbed, he recounts the harrowing story of his past and the one constant source of joy in his life - his furry fr...

Evil Doesn't DieSanta Carla, California, Autumn, 1982.18-year-old Sam Freman fears everything; heights, bullies, girls - you name it. Afraid to stand up to his best friend Max when she asks for a ride in his boat, he agrees. They head out on the bay in his tiny craft, ignoring telltale signs warning of dangerous weather.Stupid mistake.What starts out as a light drizzle quickly explodes into a deadly squall. With the ocean churning, massive w...