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The Dead Series #1
Dead Ends: The Dead Series: Vol 1
Dead Ends is an eclectic potpourri of nine horrific tales, including two tales to be adapted for full-length upcoming novels, Drive and Fireman
Dead Air (March 28, 2025) is a sister collection of horror stories to Dead Ends and the continuation of the The Dead Series
Dead-end Tale 1: Drive
A battered black Audi Quattro in Old Castle's scrapyard has become a morbid attraction for the town's youth since 17-year-old Kelly Monroe's life was taken in that tomb-on-wheels. Kelly's three best friends make the mistake of paying the scrapyard a nocturnal visit to say a final goodbye.
This short story is going to be developed as a full-length novel with the same title slated for late 2024
Dead-end Tale 2: Hanna
Hanna, the old woman living at the top of the building, isn't who her neighbours think she is, and there's an odd smell coming down the pipes from her flat.
Dead-end Tale 3: The Dark Web
There's something in the attic spinning a dress of silk for Jessica.
Dead-end Tale 4: The Dare
Norman Childers is a suspense writer suffering from writer's block. One sleepless night, he notices something strange in the park across from his apartment. He finds himself being a character in his own novel, but he needs to find out how the story ends.
Dead-end Tale 5: Yucky!
Widow Slater is a haunted woman who cannot escape her past. Thinking she is losing her mind, she makes a strange confession.
Dead-end Tale 6: Bad Blood
Baby Starkweather was born with a quirk – he only drinks blood – which is a growing problem for his foster mother. And as little Starkweather grows, so does his thirst.
Dead-end Tale 7: The Taxi Driver
Jake Montgomery suffers a terrible shock when he discovers his daughter Eva is allergic to nuts. Panicked, Jake flags down a taxi to take them to the hospital. The strange taxi driver is determined to get her to the hospital on time...no matter the consequences.
Dead-end Tale 8: Crossbreed
When the Mackenzie family set off on their yearly camping trip, they did and didn’t know they would and wouldn’t be returning home.
Dead-end Tale 9: Fireman
When Max Power receives the alert message on his pager, he expects it will be a night like any other night. He would be wrong.
This short story is going to be developed as a full-length novel with the same title slated for late 2024
Dead Air (March 28, 2025) is a sister collection of horror stories to Dead Ends and the continuation of the The Dead Series
Dead-end Tale 1: Drive
A battered black Audi Quattro in Old Castle's scrapyard has become a morbid attraction for the town's youth since 17-year-old Kelly Monroe's life was taken in that tomb-on-wheels. Kelly's three best friends make the mistake of paying the scrapyard a nocturnal visit to say a final goodbye.
This short story is going to be developed as a full-length novel with the same title slated for late 2024
Dead-end Tale 2: Hanna
Hanna, the old woman living at the top of the building, isn't who her neighbours think she is, and there's an odd smell coming down the pipes from her flat.
Dead-end Tale 3: The Dark Web
There's something in the attic spinning a dress of silk for Jessica.
Dead-end Tale 4: The Dare
Norman Childers is a suspense writer suffering from writer's block. One sleepless night, he notices something strange in the park across from his apartment. He finds himself being a character in his own novel, but he needs to find out how the story ends.
Dead-end Tale 5: Yucky!
Widow Slater is a haunted woman who cannot escape her past. Thinking she is losing her mind, she makes a strange confession.
Dead-end Tale 6: Bad Blood
Baby Starkweather was born with a quirk – he only drinks blood – which is a growing problem for his foster mother. And as little Starkweather grows, so does his thirst.
Dead-end Tale 7: The Taxi Driver
Jake Montgomery suffers a terrible shock when he discovers his daughter Eva is allergic to nuts. Panicked, Jake flags down a taxi to take them to the hospital. The strange taxi driver is determined to get her to the hospital on time...no matter the consequences.
Dead-end Tale 8: Crossbreed
When the Mackenzie family set off on their yearly camping trip, they did and didn’t know they would and wouldn’t be returning home.
Dead-end Tale 9: Fireman
When Max Power receives the alert message on his pager, he expects it will be a night like any other night. He would be wrong.
This short story is going to be developed as a full-length novel with the same title slated for late 2024
249 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 31, 2023
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About the author
Jonathan Dunne
25 books1,302 followersJonathan narrates his own work as well as classic horror and gothic tales from the public domain. 👉 Listen on my YouTube channel
Jonathan's next novel will be psychological gothic horror Mummy: An Old Castle Novel coming 2026!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Jonathan's supernatural horror The Reek: An Old Castle Novel is slated for release late 2026!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Supernatural horror Halfway House: An Old Castle Novel coming early 2027!
https://tinyurl.com/338zumv8
OUT NOW! Dead Air Vol 2 of The Dead Series in Kindle, paperback, and hardback! Audiobook read by the author.
https://a.co/d/76KU54N
OUT NOW! The Boneyard: Short Fictions of the Morbid and Macabre Vol 2 of short horror collection The Boneyard Series.
https://a.co/d/gnGHpMP
OUT NOW! The Boneyard: Short Fictions of the Morbid and Macabre Vol 1 of short horror collection The Boneyard Series. Keep an eye out for Vol 2 in the coming weeks!
https://a.co/d/2i8iwB9
OUT NOW! Fireman in Kindle, paperback, and hardback! Audiobook read by the author.
https://a.co/d/9PJLr30
Jonathan has an exciting lineup of new horror titles in progress. To stay updated on his latest horror offerings, be sure to follow him on his Amazon author page and Goodreads. Jonathan writes dark fiction and hangs around the local cemetery more often than is healthy, whether in his homeland of Limerick, Ireland or his second home in Toledo, Spain. He will be in the mountains if he isn't at the cemetery. Jonathan holds a BA in Literature.
Jonathan's audiobooks YouTube page (work in progress):
https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunn...
Jonathan's Amazon Page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jonatha...
Jonathan's Bookbub Page:
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jonat....
Jonathan's next novel will be psychological gothic horror Mummy: An Old Castle Novel coming 2026!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Jonathan's supernatural horror The Reek: An Old Castle Novel is slated for release late 2026!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Supernatural horror Halfway House: An Old Castle Novel coming early 2027!
https://tinyurl.com/338zumv8
OUT NOW! Dead Air Vol 2 of The Dead Series in Kindle, paperback, and hardback! Audiobook read by the author.
https://a.co/d/76KU54N
OUT NOW! The Boneyard: Short Fictions of the Morbid and Macabre Vol 2 of short horror collection The Boneyard Series.
https://a.co/d/gnGHpMP
OUT NOW! The Boneyard: Short Fictions of the Morbid and Macabre Vol 1 of short horror collection The Boneyard Series. Keep an eye out for Vol 2 in the coming weeks!
https://a.co/d/2i8iwB9
OUT NOW! Fireman in Kindle, paperback, and hardback! Audiobook read by the author.
https://a.co/d/9PJLr30
Jonathan has an exciting lineup of new horror titles in progress. To stay updated on his latest horror offerings, be sure to follow him on his Amazon author page and Goodreads. Jonathan writes dark fiction and hangs around the local cemetery more often than is healthy, whether in his homeland of Limerick, Ireland or his second home in Toledo, Spain. He will be in the mountains if he isn't at the cemetery. Jonathan holds a BA in Literature.
Jonathan's audiobooks YouTube page (work in progress):
https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunn...
Jonathan's Amazon Page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jonatha...
Jonathan's Bookbub Page:
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jonat....
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November 13, 2024
Perfect short horror stories
October 17, 2024
Ok....spooky, creepy...I like it!!
I've only read the older books by Jonathan Dunn, the fun, heart-warming ones, and I didn't get a chance to read one of his horror stories until now. This collection of short stories was everything!!
As always, love the writing, but hot dang, I didn't expect the creepiness!! Loved every minute of it though.
Can't wait to read your other novels I've been missing out on, Jon. They're on my Kindle, waiting...patiently. 😅
Thank you for a good read!
I've only read the older books by Jonathan Dunn, the fun, heart-warming ones, and I didn't get a chance to read one of his horror stories until now. This collection of short stories was everything!!
As always, love the writing, but hot dang, I didn't expect the creepiness!! Loved every minute of it though.
Can't wait to read your other novels I've been missing out on, Jon. They're on my Kindle, waiting...patiently. 😅
Thank you for a good read!
November 5, 2024
Another great read by this author! I love the suspense and the diversity of each story!
March 25, 2025
Pulled me out of a reading slump!
I was in a reading slump and this is the first short story collection that was on my kindle recommended. And boy it was a nice surprise!! The writing is super easy to read and engaging. It’s been a while since short stories intrigued and creeped me so much! Very satisfying short read, absolutely loved it. Safe to say the slump has been put at bay. Highly recommend!!
I was in a reading slump and this is the first short story collection that was on my kindle recommended. And boy it was a nice surprise!! The writing is super easy to read and engaging. It’s been a while since short stories intrigued and creeped me so much! Very satisfying short read, absolutely loved it. Safe to say the slump has been put at bay. Highly recommend!!
April 20, 2024
Quick and Scary
This collection reminds me of the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark series, but for adults. Each story is quick and creepy in its own unique way. I’m excited to read the expanded versions of Drive and Fireman!
This collection reminds me of the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark series, but for adults. Each story is quick and creepy in its own unique way. I’m excited to read the expanded versions of Drive and Fireman!
March 16, 2024
I really liked these short stories! I loved how descriptive they all were.
I will be watching for the first story to be turned into the book “Drive”!
*I received a copy of this book in a giveaway*
I will be watching for the first story to be turned into the book “Drive”!
*I received a copy of this book in a giveaway*
April 17, 2024
Great short story collection! I enjoyed each story, and that never happens to me. Looking forward to reading Drive!!
January 4, 2024
nice.....
April 5, 2024
I really enjoyed these stories and the two stories I enjoyed the most I see the author is developing for full length novels. Just bought Drive and Fireman on pre-order!
July 19, 2024
This was a Goodreads Giveaway win. Most of the stories fell flat and felt immature.
December 26, 2024
A medley of short horror story’s! Some great, some ok. Love a couple & could have been happy with a longer story.
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February 3, 2025i tried reading till 50%, then I was thinking "why am i struggling and forcing myself to finish a book. I am having zero fun with this". So, I stopped.
March 23, 2025
I loved every single one of these stories. They are creepy and engrossing. The Audible narration by the author is excellent.
April 9, 2025
Yucky was probably my favorite story
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