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Shadows: A Collection of Flash Fiction
What sort of horrors lurk in the shadows What monsters are waiting to attack?
Shadows is a collection of 20 flash fictior stories bringing our worst nightmares to life.
From Halloween scares to Christmas creepers, these terrifying tales will take you into worlds of fright.
Shadows offers stories of ghosts, zombies demons and werewolves. But not all monsters are creatures of the imagination Be careful who you trust; within these pages are people just as monstrous and
Shadows is a collection of 20 flash fictior stories bringing our worst nightmares to life.
From Halloween scares to Christmas creepers, these terrifying tales will take you into worlds of fright.
Shadows offers stories of ghosts, zombies demons and werewolves. But not all monsters are creatures of the imagination Be careful who you trust; within these pages are people just as monstrous and
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 4, 2024
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About the author
Dawn Colclasure
94 books22 followersBorn in California, Dawn Colclasure is the third of seven children. Growing up in a large family and constantly moving from one home to the next sharpened her storytelling skills as she often told stories to pass the time. She is a burn survivor, having been in a vehicle accident at the age of 20 months old and suffering third degree burns on her face and left arm. For this reason, she has had to undergo several reconstructive operations at hospitals in Southern California, Northern California and New York. The amazing work of Dr. A. Richard Grossman, Harry J. Buncke and Dr. Elliott Rose have helped her regain some use of her left hand and helped her scarring to heal. Because of these gifted doctors, she will be eternally grateful to them and will never forget those who are no longer a part of this world.
She started writing as a young child when encouraged by a hospital nurse to write poems into a journal, and from there she went on to write short stories, articles, book-length fiction and songs. She later started writing plays and skits. Today she has written books, articles, essays and poems published in regional and national media, including on the World Wide Web. She has also written under the pen name Dana Mitchells.
At the age of 13, Dawn was sickened with spinal meningitis, which left her deaf. In later years, she became profoundly deaf, losing what little hearing remained.
Despite attending several schools since her family was moving from one home to another, she attended only one college, College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California. Though she enjoyed studying for a journalism degree, she was unfortunately unable to complete her studies. She hopes to return to college someday and achieve her goal of getting a college degree.
She has a variety of interests. Her experiences with ghosts and hauntings produced an interest in the paranormal, and a dream experience that she had which lasted for several years is what created an interest in dream analysis and symbolism. Because she has lived in a haunted house, she wrote a series of articles on haunted houses for the Shadowlands website, and the articles were the start of what became the nonfiction book, TOTALLY SCARED: The Complete Book on Haunted Houses which ahe co-authored with Martha Jette. Her dream experience resulted in her novel November's Child, soon to be republished as Shadow of Samhain by Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She is also interested in science, especially astronomy, as well as psychology, religion, culture, parenting, wildlife and history. She loves animals, especially dogs, wolves and horses, and enjoys going for walks in her spare time. She also likes to read books on a variety of subjects and travel whenever and wherever possible.
Dawn has worked as a freelance writer, journalist, book reviewer, editor and ghostwriter. She was the founder of the poetry club, Circle of Poets, in Palm Desert, California, and edited the club’s magazine, American Bard. She has contributed articles to The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) newspaper, and was a staff writer for the newspaper SIGNews, a newspaper for the deaf/HOH.
She has authored print and electronic books. Her books include 365 TIPS FOR WRITERS: Inspiration, Writing Prompts and Beat the Block Tips to Turbo Charge Your Creativity, BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL: How We Survive as Writing Parents, Love is Like a Rainbow: Poems of Love and Devotion, Songs of the Dead and The Yellow Rose. Her ebook, On the Wings of Pink Angels: Triumph, Struggle and Courage Against Breast Cancer, is a semi-anthology and the sales of this ebook will benefit the charity, Courageous Kids.
Dawn is married and the mother of two children, Centauri and Jax. She works from home in Oregon.
She started writing as a young child when encouraged by a hospital nurse to write poems into a journal, and from there she went on to write short stories, articles, book-length fiction and songs. She later started writing plays and skits. Today she has written books, articles, essays and poems published in regional and national media, including on the World Wide Web. She has also written under the pen name Dana Mitchells.
At the age of 13, Dawn was sickened with spinal meningitis, which left her deaf. In later years, she became profoundly deaf, losing what little hearing remained.
Despite attending several schools since her family was moving from one home to another, she attended only one college, College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California. Though she enjoyed studying for a journalism degree, she was unfortunately unable to complete her studies. She hopes to return to college someday and achieve her goal of getting a college degree.
She has a variety of interests. Her experiences with ghosts and hauntings produced an interest in the paranormal, and a dream experience that she had which lasted for several years is what created an interest in dream analysis and symbolism. Because she has lived in a haunted house, she wrote a series of articles on haunted houses for the Shadowlands website, and the articles were the start of what became the nonfiction book, TOTALLY SCARED: The Complete Book on Haunted Houses which ahe co-authored with Martha Jette. Her dream experience resulted in her novel November's Child, soon to be republished as Shadow of Samhain by Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She is also interested in science, especially astronomy, as well as psychology, religion, culture, parenting, wildlife and history. She loves animals, especially dogs, wolves and horses, and enjoys going for walks in her spare time. She also likes to read books on a variety of subjects and travel whenever and wherever possible.
Dawn has worked as a freelance writer, journalist, book reviewer, editor and ghostwriter. She was the founder of the poetry club, Circle of Poets, in Palm Desert, California, and edited the club’s magazine, American Bard. She has contributed articles to The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) newspaper, and was a staff writer for the newspaper SIGNews, a newspaper for the deaf/HOH.
She has authored print and electronic books. Her books include 365 TIPS FOR WRITERS: Inspiration, Writing Prompts and Beat the Block Tips to Turbo Charge Your Creativity, BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL: How We Survive as Writing Parents, Love is Like a Rainbow: Poems of Love and Devotion, Songs of the Dead and The Yellow Rose. Her ebook, On the Wings of Pink Angels: Triumph, Struggle and Courage Against Breast Cancer, is a semi-anthology and the sales of this ebook will benefit the charity, Courageous Kids.
Dawn is married and the mother of two children, Centauri and Jax. She works from home in Oregon.
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November 8, 2024
Shadows: A Collection of Flash Fiction by Dawn Colclasure is a chilling anthology that explores the darker sides of human fears and monstrous beings. With twenty flash fiction stories, Colclasure crafts intense, bite-sized horror tales that bring nightmares to life. Each story delves into a new horror, from eerie Halloween hauntings to sinister Christmas encounters, inviting readers to confront terrifying ghosts, zombies, demons, and werewolves.
The collection goes beyond supernatural scares, highlighting that not all monsters are born from fantasy. Some are all too real, lurking in the shadows of everyday life, hidden behind familiar faces. This blend of supernatural and psychological horror makes Shadows a captivating and haunting read, ideal for those looking for quick but powerful doses of fear. Perfect for fans of flash fiction and horror enthusiasts, this book is bound to leave readers glancing over their shoulders long after the last page.
The collection goes beyond supernatural scares, highlighting that not all monsters are born from fantasy. Some are all too real, lurking in the shadows of everyday life, hidden behind familiar faces. This blend of supernatural and psychological horror makes Shadows a captivating and haunting read, ideal for those looking for quick but powerful doses of fear. Perfect for fans of flash fiction and horror enthusiasts, this book is bound to leave readers glancing over their shoulders long after the last page.
September 4, 2024
This collection of quick-read flash fiction delivers a big spooky punch. Each of the 20 stories starts with a common scene that quickly evolves toward creepy and ends with an unexpected twist. There are Halloween stories and Christmas stories, stories about kids and stories about elders, stories of imaginary friends and dark strangers. I enjoyed them all, but I think my favorite was "Waiting for the Bus." This is definitely a book to pick up for its few-minute-reads, their originality, and their lasting impressions.
August 3, 2024
This collection of short and sweet horrifying tales is a great way to spend a morning drinking coffee. The stories are unique, well-written, and a great addition to my book collection. My personal favorites were Torture Lane, and Waiting for the Bus, as well as Intruder Alert! I highly recommend this collection for avid horror lovers and casual horror visitors alike.
July 6, 2024
This was a fun flash fiction collection! Some of the stories were relatable. Then some of the stories were full on horror and spooky with supernatural elements. A nice eclectic blend of stories in this collection for sure. Perfect for the upcoming spooky season!
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