A Fat Zero: Eight short stories

by Colin Devonshire

Glimpse into the DarkWelcome, dear reader, to a collection where paradise and dread intertwine. Within these pages lie eight tales, each a portal to a world where the sun casts an unsettling glow.We journey from the bustling streets of Thailand to the smokey grime of London, encountering seemingly ordinary lives that take a sinister turn. Here, friendships sour, desires turn deadly, and the line between reality and delusion blurs.Prepare to be captivated by characters both familiar and unsettling. A meeting with a friend in a greasy spoon has a deadly shock. A lonely expat grapples with isolation while childhood bonds are tested in the face of darkness. The allure of Thailand's underbelly unfolds in "Thailand's Finest," while a seemingly innocent question in "Why Were You There?" unravels a web of secrets.Unreliable narrators cast doubt on everything you perceive in "My View," and a seemingly harmless trinket unleashes a chilling truth in "Got It." The power of perception takes centre stage in "Reflection," and a seemingly mundane object becomes a harbinger of horror in "Red Car."As you delve deeper, be the shadows hold secrets, and the twists will leave you breathless. So, if you dare, turn the page and step into a world where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the happily ever after takes a chilling detour.

83 pages, Paperback

Published March 8, 2024

About the author

Colin John Devonshire. Born 18th September, 1957.
Schooled at Chalfont St. Peter Junior School, Chesham Tech (now Grammar), Watford College (now university).
Football (soccer)
Cricket - international level, Thailand
Golf single figure handicap.
20 years as editor for Hua Hin Observer
Father
Husband
Stroke victim!
Now author, proofreader and novel editor!

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