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Furrows: The Horror of Gladwell Hollow
This story appears in the short story collection, What Leads A Man To Murder
A countryside mental facility, isolated in the hills of rural Virginia.
An award-winning psychiatrist, reticent about revealing his methods.
An ambitious journalist, still a little green around the edges.
When the three come together under mysterious circumstances, mischief rules the day.
Not the benevolent kind.
Experience the thrill and horror of Gladwell Hollow and uncover the secrets of its deepest furrows.
“Even though I write horror and have read thousands of horror stories, very few have ever sparked anything within. This is one of them.”
~ Justin Boote, author of A Murder’s Confession
“Great story! The writing flows beautifully.”
~ Sarah Gribble, author of Beast, and The Apprentice
“I totally admire Chase’s ability to shift from one type of story to another… Superb writing!”
~ Ann Levy, author of Elaine and Lucien
“A story worthy of a Vincent Price narration.”
~ William J. DeProspo, author of Unlikely Outcome
“Excellent, excellent! I loved reading this. It went by so fast…”
~ Mike Van Horn, author of How to Grow Your Business without Driving Yourself Crazy and Aliens Crashed In My Backyard
A countryside mental facility, isolated in the hills of rural Virginia.
An award-winning psychiatrist, reticent about revealing his methods.
An ambitious journalist, still a little green around the edges.
When the three come together under mysterious circumstances, mischief rules the day.
Not the benevolent kind.
Experience the thrill and horror of Gladwell Hollow and uncover the secrets of its deepest furrows.
“Even though I write horror and have read thousands of horror stories, very few have ever sparked anything within. This is one of them.”
~ Justin Boote, author of A Murder’s Confession
“Great story! The writing flows beautifully.”
~ Sarah Gribble, author of Beast, and The Apprentice
“I totally admire Chase’s ability to shift from one type of story to another… Superb writing!”
~ Ann Levy, author of Elaine and Lucien
“A story worthy of a Vincent Price narration.”
~ William J. DeProspo, author of Unlikely Outcome
“Excellent, excellent! I loved reading this. It went by so fast…”
~ Mike Van Horn, author of How to Grow Your Business without Driving Yourself Crazy and Aliens Crashed In My Backyard
60 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2017
8 people want to read
About the author
Joslyn Chase
90 books33 followersJoslyn Chase is a prize-winning author of mysteries and thrillers. Any day she can send readers to the edge of their seats, chewing their fingernails to the nub and prickling with suspense, is a good day in her book.
Joslyn’s story, “Cold Hands, Warm Heart,” was chosen by Amor Towles as one of the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2023 and “A Band of Scheming Women” was a finalist for the Derringer Award in 2025. In addition, her thriller novel Staccato Passage was a 2025 semi-finalist for the Adventure Writer’s Grandmaster Award.
Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Malice Domestic's Mystery Most Devious, Thrill Ride Magazine, Fiction River, Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem, Mystery Magazine, and Pulphouse Fiction, among others.
Known for her fast-paced suspense fiction, Joslyn’s books are full of surprising twists and delectable turns. You will find her riveting novels most anywhere books are sold.
Her love for travel has led Joslyn to ride camels through the Nubian desert, fend off monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar, and hike the Bavarian Alps. But she still believes that sometimes the best adventures come in getting the words on the page and in the thrill of reading a great story.
Joslyn’s story, “Cold Hands, Warm Heart,” was chosen by Amor Towles as one of the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2023 and “A Band of Scheming Women” was a finalist for the Derringer Award in 2025. In addition, her thriller novel Staccato Passage was a 2025 semi-finalist for the Adventure Writer’s Grandmaster Award.
Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Malice Domestic's Mystery Most Devious, Thrill Ride Magazine, Fiction River, Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem, Mystery Magazine, and Pulphouse Fiction, among others.
Known for her fast-paced suspense fiction, Joslyn’s books are full of surprising twists and delectable turns. You will find her riveting novels most anywhere books are sold.
Her love for travel has led Joslyn to ride camels through the Nubian desert, fend off monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar, and hike the Bavarian Alps. But she still believes that sometimes the best adventures come in getting the words on the page and in the thrill of reading a great story.
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February 4, 2020
Not for me
A collection of three horror stories, all inspired by prompts and written for contests. The second story, Bedtime Stories, was the most promising for me, with an interesting concept. Unfortunately, all three stories were underdeveloped for me liking.
A collection of three horror stories, all inspired by prompts and written for contests. The second story, Bedtime Stories, was the most promising for me, with an interesting concept. Unfortunately, all three stories were underdeveloped for me liking.
June 10, 2017
Five star creepy and tugs at your heartstrings, too.
March 18, 2024
This is a 3.25 🌟 read rounded ⬇️ to 3 🌟.
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