Brief Encounters: Halloween Edition

by A.I. Nasser, May Shamy, Maisoon Sobhy

A girl who can't control the shadows that terrorize her, a man whose hallucinations get the better of him, a woman trapped in a bunker with the dead, and a carnival that gives 'weird' a whole new meaning.

This Halloween, AdekSeries releases a special Brief Encounters Halloween Edition with some of our favorite story submissions. Some freaked us out, some made us scratch our heads, and others were just a 'comfortable' kind of horror that assured us that the world is still not right.

We hope you enjoy these short stories as much as we did!

77 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2020

About the author

At the age of four, Ahmed I. Nasser’s parents decided that the best way to keep a hyperactive child occupied was to teach him how to read and constantly bombard him with books. Since then, the world of imagination has constantly consumed him. He quickly decided that the only way to feel fulfilled was to spend his time writing one story after the other, even opting out of a career as a pediatrician, despite ten years of struggling through med-school.

Influenced by Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, he has been writing since the age of 12 while travelling the world with his family. Now, finally settled in Egypt, he divides his time between teaching Middle School English Literature and finding the best ways to scare his family and friends.

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Reviews

[Dareen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Normally, I’m not big on short stories, but I could not put this down. Each of the writers featured know exactly how to reel you in and leave you gasping. Talk about chills racing up and down your spine. This was spook-tastic

[Nasser Ramsis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome collection! Every story had a different style and vibe but they all hit the Mark. Can't wait for the next issue!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely entertaining! The collection comes from a diverse group of authors with different writing styles, as well as witty, clever approaches to their stories. Highly recommended.

[Ramy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thrilling and exhilirating. Every story is worth the read. Looking forward to seeing more from this talented group of writers!