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The Convent
Dark stories always find their way into the light.
A collection of twenty spinetingling tales, The Convent blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. From forgotten folktales to eerie reallife encounters, from haunted rural landscapes to sinister urban legends—each story promises to unsettle, thrill, and stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
Step into the real world of horror—but beware, you may never leave unscathed.
A collection of twenty spinetingling tales, The Convent blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. From forgotten folktales to eerie reallife encounters, from haunted rural landscapes to sinister urban legends—each story promises to unsettle, thrill, and stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
Step into the real world of horror—but beware, you may never leave unscathed.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2025
About the author
Scottshak
3 books7 followersScottshak, or Prashant Singh, was born on November 26, 1988 in Chandigarh, India. His upbringing took him across various places, from Kasauli, Delhi, and Jaisalmer to Vadodara and Bhopal, reflecting a nomadic childhood due to his father’s (Pramod Kumar Singh) career in the Indian Air Force. After serving 20 years, his father transitioned to business and now works full-time with Ericsson. His mother, Punam Singh, initially worked as a computer teacher at Air Force School in Jaisalmer, then as a lab manager for the American School of Baroda, before ultimately retiring to become a full-time homemaker.
Prashant first saw his writing in print at the age of 5 in a school magazine at Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in Delhi. Though unnoticed by others, seeing his name in print brought him immense joy.
Scottshak: Author and Bibliophile
From an early age, Prashant had a strong passion for reading. His love affair with literature began at age 8, and he wouldn’t put down a book until it was finished. He eagerly read his English textbooks as soon as they were handed out each school year and would often borrow books from his elder brother, Diwya Singh.
Inspired by the works of Mark Twain, Alexandre Dumas, and William Shakespeare, he dreamt of becoming an author. His aspiration began in the Foreword sections of books, where he imagined himself as part of the literary elite, inspiring young readers just as he had been.
In eighth grade, he began writing in earnest, initially attempting an autobiography in a diary, despite struggling with English tenses. But his true journey as a writer began in ninth grade when he met his English teacher, Kirty Kochar, at Zenith School in Vadodara. Her enthusiasm for literature deepened his love for it, and her recommendations became a guiding force. He was once caught by his father reading Dan Brown’s work tucked inside his science workbook, with an exam the next day!
Around this time, he wrote his first poem, marking the start of his poetic journey. He continued writing sonnets, ballads, and short stories, even attempting a novel, though he struggled to find a clear direction for his work.
His father would often scold him for not preparing for English exams, to which he would reply, “What is there to prepare? I know all the stories by heart.” He went on to win numerous essay competitions in school and consistently achieved top marks in English.
Eventually, Prashant found himself in Computer Engineering, a field chosen more by fate than passion. He studied at NRI Institute of Technology in Bhopal, where he continued writing in his spare time. He produced numerous prologues, though none matured into full-fledged works. His first complete piece, An Untitled Project of Love, was written during college, and he often carried a printout for friends to read.
After college, he joined Mphasis, a software company in Chennai, and freelanced for international clients to keep his creativity alive. He also joined the HitRecord community, showcasing his work under the pen name Scottshak.
Literary Ventures
Prashant ventured into blogging, creating two major projects:
• Straight From a Movie: A testament to his love for cinema, where he reviews over a hundred films each year.
• The Darkest Blog: A collection of horror stories, allowing him to explore his fascination with the genre. He also animates content for this blog.
During this time, he also created Songs of a Ruin, a blog for his collection of poems.
In 2015, he embarked on a large mythology-related project but found it challenging to balance his dreams with his corporate life. To stay connected to his interests, he created Dumb IT Dude, a website to help others with software issues.
In 2016, after discussing his ambitions with a friend, he decided to publish an anthology of poems before attempting a novel. His first book, Songs of a Ruin, was released on February 12, 2017, and reached #22 on Amazon’s bestseller under th
Prashant first saw his writing in print at the age of 5 in a school magazine at Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in Delhi. Though unnoticed by others, seeing his name in print brought him immense joy.
Scottshak: Author and Bibliophile
From an early age, Prashant had a strong passion for reading. His love affair with literature began at age 8, and he wouldn’t put down a book until it was finished. He eagerly read his English textbooks as soon as they were handed out each school year and would often borrow books from his elder brother, Diwya Singh.
Inspired by the works of Mark Twain, Alexandre Dumas, and William Shakespeare, he dreamt of becoming an author. His aspiration began in the Foreword sections of books, where he imagined himself as part of the literary elite, inspiring young readers just as he had been.
In eighth grade, he began writing in earnest, initially attempting an autobiography in a diary, despite struggling with English tenses. But his true journey as a writer began in ninth grade when he met his English teacher, Kirty Kochar, at Zenith School in Vadodara. Her enthusiasm for literature deepened his love for it, and her recommendations became a guiding force. He was once caught by his father reading Dan Brown’s work tucked inside his science workbook, with an exam the next day!
Around this time, he wrote his first poem, marking the start of his poetic journey. He continued writing sonnets, ballads, and short stories, even attempting a novel, though he struggled to find a clear direction for his work.
His father would often scold him for not preparing for English exams, to which he would reply, “What is there to prepare? I know all the stories by heart.” He went on to win numerous essay competitions in school and consistently achieved top marks in English.
Eventually, Prashant found himself in Computer Engineering, a field chosen more by fate than passion. He studied at NRI Institute of Technology in Bhopal, where he continued writing in his spare time. He produced numerous prologues, though none matured into full-fledged works. His first complete piece, An Untitled Project of Love, was written during college, and he often carried a printout for friends to read.
After college, he joined Mphasis, a software company in Chennai, and freelanced for international clients to keep his creativity alive. He also joined the HitRecord community, showcasing his work under the pen name Scottshak.
Literary Ventures
Prashant ventured into blogging, creating two major projects:
• Straight From a Movie: A testament to his love for cinema, where he reviews over a hundred films each year.
• The Darkest Blog: A collection of horror stories, allowing him to explore his fascination with the genre. He also animates content for this blog.
During this time, he also created Songs of a Ruin, a blog for his collection of poems.
In 2015, he embarked on a large mythology-related project but found it challenging to balance his dreams with his corporate life. To stay connected to his interests, he created Dumb IT Dude, a website to help others with software issues.
In 2016, after discussing his ambitions with a friend, he decided to publish an anthology of poems before attempting a novel. His first book, Songs of a Ruin, was released on February 12, 2017, and reached #22 on Amazon’s bestseller under th
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August 15, 2025
Reading The Convent by Scottshak was like stepping into a labyrinth where every corridor whispered secrets, and every shadow held its breath, waiting for me to notice. This collection of twenty tales didn’t merely entertain me; it unsettled me in the most deliciously unnerving way, making me question what lingers beyond the veil of the known world.
Each story seemed to carry its own pulse. Checkout pulled me into the suffocating stillness of a hotel where escape felt more like a forgotten hope than a possibility. Pandubba was different—it wasn’t just a story but an aftertaste, a lingering mystery that clung to my thoughts long after I’d turned the page. And The Orchard Witch… that one made me look over my shoulder at night, half-expecting to catch the glint of something ancient and unkind.
What struck me most was Prashant’s narration—unhurried yet relentless, as though he knew exactly when to grip my heart and when to let the silence between sentences grow heavy. There was a strange intimacy in how he wrote; it felt less like reading and more like being told forbidden truths by someone who had seen them himself.
The depth in these stories is what truly sets them apart. They don’t rely solely on scares but on atmosphere, on the unease that seeps under your skin and refuses to leave. For anyone willing to venture into a world where terror and beauty intertwine, The Convent is not just a recommendation—it’s an initiation.
Each story seemed to carry its own pulse. Checkout pulled me into the suffocating stillness of a hotel where escape felt more like a forgotten hope than a possibility. Pandubba was different—it wasn’t just a story but an aftertaste, a lingering mystery that clung to my thoughts long after I’d turned the page. And The Orchard Witch… that one made me look over my shoulder at night, half-expecting to catch the glint of something ancient and unkind.
What struck me most was Prashant’s narration—unhurried yet relentless, as though he knew exactly when to grip my heart and when to let the silence between sentences grow heavy. There was a strange intimacy in how he wrote; it felt less like reading and more like being told forbidden truths by someone who had seen them himself.
The depth in these stories is what truly sets them apart. They don’t rely solely on scares but on atmosphere, on the unease that seeps under your skin and refuses to leave. For anyone willing to venture into a world where terror and beauty intertwine, The Convent is not just a recommendation—it’s an initiation.
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