Short Sharp Shock

by Gareth Ellis

Prepare for chills and thrills with Short Sharp Shock, a spine-tingling collection of 20 short horror stories written to keep you on the edge of your seat. From deadly card games with life-or-death stakes and a podcast that kills more than time, to haunted reviews that come back to bite and unsettling alien encounters, each tale is crafted to give you goosebumps and make you think twice before turning out the lights. Dive into the darkness—if you dare—but don't be surprised if you find yourself sleeping with one eye open.

165 pages, Paperback

Published December 9, 2024

About the author

Gareth started writing a few years ago. Initially, it was a means to get a story that was in his head down on paper, but he quickly found that he enjoyed the process of writing and creating a world. It also helped him cope with some of the ups and downs involved in his bipolar.

His debut book 'Creatures', set in a post-apocalyptic Britain where a lab accident caused the creation of mutated rats that survivors must now battle against, was released in July 2018.

He is a multi-genre author, so far releasing books relating to horror and sci-fi.

When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, gaming and Lego.

He lives in Manchester, UK, with his wife Alex and German Shepherd Athena.

In his blog at garethellis.co.uk, he talks about his latest projects, games and mental health.

Reviews

[Deborah Sirenmoonbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to have a copy of this, and it was just what I needed. Cleverly crafted spine chilling tales, and stories that make want to sleep with the light on lol

[Alexandra Heaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely stunning collection of short stories. Such care and attention has gone into every single one. Exquisite!