Dupin

by David Kempf

A world-weary detective finds himself in a nightmare where his subconscious reveals the Father of the Detective Story Edgar Allan Poe as his guide. He has no choice but to listen as Poe sheds light on the darkness of his past. This gripping one-act murder mystery is perfect for any playhouse or theatrical troupe.

18 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2021

About the author

David Kempf has written over fifty short stories, many of which deal with themes of horror fiction. He has won several writing awards including first place in the short story competition of Millersville University’s Lemuria magazine. Two of his short stories were selected in the 2007 publication of The Grackle, his graduate school’s literary magazine. David is featured on two short fiction websites, one American and one British. He holds an M.S. from Chestnut Hill College and a B.A. from Millersville University. Dark Fiction is his first novel. His novel Travel Bug combines dystopian science fiction and horror. His next novel Damned Fiction is a sequel to his first novel His latest book They Laughed at Me is a dark comedy. David resides in Dublin, Pennsylvania.