Tendrils in the Dark: Eight Tales of Horror

by Martin Parece

Eight stories of terror and horror from Lovecraftian cosmic horror to creature features to a modern ghost story. These tales will spur the darkest recesses of the imagination. Put yourself in the shoes of a soldier from World War II, a single mother in her first home, a scoundrel turned prospector in the Old West or a Film Noir detective in the 1930s with a past that has torn holes in his psyche. And more! Read this book in the daylight lest you be touched by tendrils in the dark!

344 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 7, 2020

Reviews

[Zane]

There’s a certain kind of darkness that doesn’t scream it lingers. That’s the kind you’ll find in Tendrils in the Dark. Eight stories, each one like a cigarette burned down to the filter short, bitter, and leaving a stain you can’t quite scrub off.Parece writes like a man who knows what waits in the quiet corners. These aren’t just horror stories they’re confessions whispered through cracked doors. The kind of tales where you don’t trust the narrator, and you definitely don’t trust yourself.The real trick? The variety. One moment you’re dealing with something crawling under your skin, the next you’re staring into the abyss of human nature and realizing it’s staring back harder.
The narration by Brittney LaBelle and Daryl Branson adds another layer of grit like rain hitting neon lights. Their voices don’t just tell the stories… they drag you into them.

Verdict:
🩸 Sharp, unsettling, and soaked in shadow.
🩸 Perfect for fans of slow-burn dread and psychological horror.
🩸 Leaves you feeling like you forgot to lock the door.

[Jessie]

I'll say it over and over...

Mr. Parece never disappoints! What a collection! My favorites were between "The Lady in Yellow" and "Calvin" but the rest were just as good. I need Mr. Parece to continue the last story marked as "A Little Bonus" in the table of contents. Oh, and if you have read his other book series The Cor Chronicles, a young 21 year old Thyss has a story of her own.

I am not really a scary story person but I gave this collection a try and I read them all during the day so I wouldn't get nightmares, haha. All in all, every single one was gripping and I had a hard time tearing myself away to rejoin reality.

10/10 would recommend!

[Robin.Bookish.Escape]

These short horror stories are a great way to dip your toes into horror without a full commitment. Each story left me wanting more. Very well written and a had me hooked from the first story!!