Step into the realm of horror with new author William Nugen as he unveils a chilling assortment of fourteen short stories that will leave you on edge and hesitant to peek out your bedroom window after dark. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as you delve into tales that span from the supernatural to the macabre, while also touching on the resilience and optimism of the human spirit.
In “Psycho Killer (Demons Part I),” a detective with extraordinary abilities suddenly finds himself in a life-and-death struggle against a fallen angel, forcing him to confront his own inner demons while fighting to survive the supernatural forces at play. “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” features a young couple whose repeated encounters with a mysterious drifter in the dead of night makes them question their sanity. In “If I Had a Hammer,” an infamous killer terrorizes a young woman and unveils a chilling future for her. “My Name is Mud” is a twisted tale of an anguished teenage boy and a creature that exacts a brutal revenge on the girl who played him. “46 and 2” tells the story of a man whose life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a mysterious key atop a mountain, and embarks on a years long quest searching for the secret he’s certain it will unlock.
Nugen’s ability to horrify and evoke dark thoughts while keeping the reader turning the page makes him a refreshing addition to the world of short fiction. If you’ve ever found yourself drawn to the shadows of your own mind, be prepared to be enthralled and shocked in equal measure by William Nugen’s compelling storytelling in his debut collection.
