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Sam Hval writes fiction of all stripes, primarily focusing on horror, mystery, and thriller fiction. He believes there's nothing better than finishing a book and wondering if something lurks in the dark corner of your bedroom. He graduated from Eastern Washington University with a B.A. and M.A. in English. Originally from the much cooler temperatures of the Pacific Northwest, he has now found home in the heat of Odessa, Texas, teaching college writing and literature courses.

His debut psychological horror novel, THE DEEP DARK PLACE, releases February 12th, 2026 from Cloaked Press. ...more

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The Deep Dark Place is out today!

Six years ago, I wrote a short story for a college class. Six years later, that story has transformed into a published novel. That's right, THE DEEP DARK PLACE is out! Right now! You can currently buy a paperback or Kindle e-book (hardcover will be available in the coming days). If you have Kindle Unlimited, you can read it right now for free!

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Published on February 12, 2026 10:09

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