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Supernatural Short Stories and Retellings #1
Haunted: Three Classic Tales Retold
Entering the notorious Dunwreath House in search of viral fame, paranormal investigators find certain doors hold more than the living. The house has been collecting stories for over a century—and it's hungry for more. Charles Dickens's The Haunted House serves as an inspiration for this tale of trapped souls and desperate witnesses, prompting you to contemplate what should remain unforgotten.
Marcus Bellamy is the perfect caregiver—attentive, professional, and dedicated. But when his elderly patient's pacemaker haunts his waking hours with its mechanical ticking, obsession turns to madness. In this chilling retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart, guilt doesn't wait for death—it beats in time with your heart, louder and louder, until there's nowhere left to hide.
YouTube treasure hunter Brynn Vasquez strikes gold when she unearths an ancient bronze horn on a Massachusetts beach. But the horn is a summons, and something from the deep has been waiting three centuries for someone foolish enough to blow it. Taken from M.R. James's masterpiece of antiquarian horror, The Calling proves that some artifacts will stay buried—because the things they call forth never leave empty-handed.
From the author of breathtaking fantasy and spine-tingling mysteries, this collection bridges centuries of terror. These modern retellings honor the masters while delivering fresh nightmares to a new generation.
Perfect for fans of atmospheric horror, psychological dread, and stories that linger long after the last page.
Warning: These tales contain ghostly encounters, psychological horror, and supernatural entities. Not recommended for reading alone after dark... though you probably will anyway.
"Some debts can only be paid in stories. Some stories can only be paid in blood."
Marcus Bellamy is the perfect caregiver—attentive, professional, and dedicated. But when his elderly patient's pacemaker haunts his waking hours with its mechanical ticking, obsession turns to madness. In this chilling retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart, guilt doesn't wait for death—it beats in time with your heart, louder and louder, until there's nowhere left to hide.
YouTube treasure hunter Brynn Vasquez strikes gold when she unearths an ancient bronze horn on a Massachusetts beach. But the horn is a summons, and something from the deep has been waiting three centuries for someone foolish enough to blow it. Taken from M.R. James's masterpiece of antiquarian horror, The Calling proves that some artifacts will stay buried—because the things they call forth never leave empty-handed.
From the author of breathtaking fantasy and spine-tingling mysteries, this collection bridges centuries of terror. These modern retellings honor the masters while delivering fresh nightmares to a new generation.
Perfect for fans of atmospheric horror, psychological dread, and stories that linger long after the last page.
Warning: These tales contain ghostly encounters, psychological horror, and supernatural entities. Not recommended for reading alone after dark... though you probably will anyway.
"Some debts can only be paid in stories. Some stories can only be paid in blood."
169 pages, ebook
First published October 22, 2025
About the author
Kim Bock
9 books15 followersAuthor Kim Bock is the internationally published author of several captivating novels that blend elements of mystery, fantasy, and romance. Her unwavering passion for storytelling, which led her to self-publish on Amazon.com.
Kim Bock writes the kind of books that make you forget to eat dinner. This multi-genre sorceress weaves mystery, fantasy, and romance into stories that refuse to let you sleep. Her debut historical romance flew off South African shelves so fast that Penguin Random House’s imprint had to reprint—twice. Now she’s gone rogue as an indie author, crafting tales that bewitch readers on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Kim creates characters so real you’ll want to invite them for coffee. Her latest obsession? A Young Adult witching mystery series where supernatural sleuthing meets laugh-out-loud moments, proving that solving murders is way more fun with a sense of humor.
When she’s not busy plotting her next literary crime, you’ll find Kim buried in someone else’s book, geeking out over historical conspiracies, or serving as loyal staff to her feline overlords, Maya and Nacho—who are definitely plotting something themselves.
Kim Bock writes the kind of books that make you forget to eat dinner. This multi-genre sorceress weaves mystery, fantasy, and romance into stories that refuse to let you sleep. Her debut historical romance flew off South African shelves so fast that Penguin Random House’s imprint had to reprint—twice. Now she’s gone rogue as an indie author, crafting tales that bewitch readers on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Kim creates characters so real you’ll want to invite them for coffee. Her latest obsession? A Young Adult witching mystery series where supernatural sleuthing meets laugh-out-loud moments, proving that solving murders is way more fun with a sense of humor.
When she’s not busy plotting her next literary crime, you’ll find Kim buried in someone else’s book, geeking out over historical conspiracies, or serving as loyal staff to her feline overlords, Maya and Nacho—who are definitely plotting something themselves.
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