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Stephen Must Die
How about a story before you turn out the light?
Well, friends, you’re in luck. Here are eight thrilling tales to captivate your imagination. But beware. Once you start flipping pages, sleep may elude you…
The Veiled Connection
When a Halloween hunting trip flips sideways, Frank Taylor must confront a sinister presence hellbent on making him its prey.
Last Walk
Craig vows to send his aging beagle across the Rainbow Bridge himself. With a loaded Beretta pistol and a heavy heart, he walks the old girl one final time.
Taken Down
Randall White is on the trail to find his brother’s killer. Little does he know that the secret lurking in these dark Vermont Woods may be his undoing.
Stephen Must Die
“I’m here to kill Stephen King. Yes, that Stephen King. Tonight.”
Rudy’s Rescue
Melissa travels down an improbable path to find her missing Jack Russell Terrier. What she discovers along the way will challenge her grip on reality.
Fresh Flowers
Three lifelong friends struggle with PTSD and the rapid march of time when one of their own develops a fatal, familial disease.
Free Car
When Marc finally finds the car of his dreams, he learns it comes with a heartbreaking catch. The Mustang is free, but can he afford the emotional cost?
The Unburnished Truth
Two siblings scramble to unlock clues to the mystery their deceased grandfather left for them to solve, yet some truths are meant to stay buried.
Well, friends, you’re in luck. Here are eight thrilling tales to captivate your imagination. But beware. Once you start flipping pages, sleep may elude you…
The Veiled Connection
When a Halloween hunting trip flips sideways, Frank Taylor must confront a sinister presence hellbent on making him its prey.
Last Walk
Craig vows to send his aging beagle across the Rainbow Bridge himself. With a loaded Beretta pistol and a heavy heart, he walks the old girl one final time.
Taken Down
Randall White is on the trail to find his brother’s killer. Little does he know that the secret lurking in these dark Vermont Woods may be his undoing.
Stephen Must Die
“I’m here to kill Stephen King. Yes, that Stephen King. Tonight.”
Rudy’s Rescue
Melissa travels down an improbable path to find her missing Jack Russell Terrier. What she discovers along the way will challenge her grip on reality.
Fresh Flowers
Three lifelong friends struggle with PTSD and the rapid march of time when one of their own develops a fatal, familial disease.
Free Car
When Marc finally finds the car of his dreams, he learns it comes with a heartbreaking catch. The Mustang is free, but can he afford the emotional cost?
The Unburnished Truth
Two siblings scramble to unlock clues to the mystery their deceased grandfather left for them to solve, yet some truths are meant to stay buried.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2026
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July 24, 2026
To get the one negative out of the way . . . I wish there was so much more! ;) I loved every second of this book and these short stories! After first reading That Moment by David Duford, I immediately fell in love with his writing. These short stories are no different—just in that they are mini versions.
Picking a favorite of mine would be a challenge . . . but if I absolutely had to pick, I’d say . . . Yep, nope, can’t do it. Each time I lean toward one, I’m reminded of another terrific plot.
This was such an eclectic mix that will be sure to have something to suit everyone’s fancy. Some of these stories are so moving and thought provoking that I absolutely wanted to stay in their world longer or explore more of their story. But the brilliance of this author is landing us right in the middle of all these individuals’ lives and immediately drawing us in and getting us invested in the outcomes.
Some of these stories were downright chilling and creepy, perfect for the upcoming fall season. I really enjoyed some of these insane twists I could not have fathomed, revealing how clever this author is with his craft!
Now let’s hope he writes another longer collection for us to digest, since I was trying to savor this one, but then BOOM . . . my heart sank when I realized I was already on the last story of the anthology. And that last one is a doozy.
The thing is, I know I will pick this book up again sometime to revisit these stories and characters.
Picking a favorite of mine would be a challenge . . . but if I absolutely had to pick, I’d say . . . Yep, nope, can’t do it. Each time I lean toward one, I’m reminded of another terrific plot.
This was such an eclectic mix that will be sure to have something to suit everyone’s fancy. Some of these stories are so moving and thought provoking that I absolutely wanted to stay in their world longer or explore more of their story. But the brilliance of this author is landing us right in the middle of all these individuals’ lives and immediately drawing us in and getting us invested in the outcomes.
Some of these stories were downright chilling and creepy, perfect for the upcoming fall season. I really enjoyed some of these insane twists I could not have fathomed, revealing how clever this author is with his craft!
Now let’s hope he writes another longer collection for us to digest, since I was trying to savor this one, but then BOOM . . . my heart sank when I realized I was already on the last story of the anthology. And that last one is a doozy.
The thing is, I know I will pick this book up again sometime to revisit these stories and characters.
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