Archive 9: A Collection of Dark Tales

by Faith Marlow

Within DOLA, the Department of Liminal Acquisitions, a nondescript man in a dark suit sits at his desk. The flashing green cursor on his terminal screen waits patiently for work to begin. There are nine items in his assignment box, each with a forgotten story to tell.

A clown’s red nose

A folded square of tissue containing several strands of red hair

A clipped newspaper ad for a clinical trial

A woman’s embroidered handkerchief

A DVD of Dawn of the Dead

A movie theater ticket

A Bible with dried blood on the cover

A pair of worn glasses with scratched, dirty lenses

A white fedora with a striped band


He is the Archivist—the curator of forgotten stories.
Dare you read the files of Archive 9?

340 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 26, 2025

About the author

Faith Marlow is a USA Today best-selling author of dark fantasy, paranormal, and horror. Her stories often feature unlikely heroines who find themselves while overcoming adversity, and range from historical to modern settings.

The author lives in Tennessee with her husband and son. When she isn’t writing or reading, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, or sculpting with polymer clay.

Reviews

[Sarah Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. A little spooky, a lot of mystery and thrill...a very fun read. I loved when the puzzle pieces started coming together!