Coping Mechanism and Other Disturbing Stories

by Stephanie Anne

Change is difficult for everyone. Especially when your traumas are awakened from deep within. The mundane becomes sinister. The everyday holds no hope. Your mother hates you. Your co-workers don't respect you. Your children won't stop screaming. How can you possibly silence the voices in your head when everything is going horribly wrong? This third short story collection from Stephanie Anne is the darkest of the bunch, filled with twisted tales of monsters, meal times, and murder. So go ahead, read them if you're brave enough. But as you face your fears head on, checking light fixtures out of the corner of your eye to see if anything is out of place, ask yourself this very important question: How will you cope?

86 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2023

About the author

Hi, my name is Stephanie Anne!

I’m an oddball extraordinaire, and I love all things strange and monstrous. Specializing in disturbing and domestic horror, I enjoy making people uncomfortable.

My stories may not be scary in the “jumpscare” sense, but after reading one of my books you’ll never look at certain every-day things the same way again. If you like unsettling tales of torment and trauma, you're in for a treat.

My writing assistants are Minerva, Finn, Bubs, and Janey. Unfortunately, these free-spirited felines like to sleep on the job. That is, when they aren’t stepping on my keyboard and adding extra words to my books.

Stay Spooky!

Reviews

[Joshua Hair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to come.

[MK Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun mix of horror. I enjoyed every story, but my two favorites in the collection are Here I Come and Bonfire. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and spooky short horror stories.
Favourites were "Here I come" and "Coping Mechanism"

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5