Sean Eads

"A very eclectically creepy and hauntingly scary collection of, dare I say, brilliant short stories."-Slash, Guns N' RosesA collection of haunting short stories that delve into the darker sides of the human soul, this horror book explores raw emotions of desire, despair, and obsession. Each tale is set in an atmospheric world where shadows loom large, and the pursuit of unattainable goals leads characters to face terrifying consequences. Whether it's the unsettling grip of supernatural forces, the harrowing effects of self-destruction, or the chilling embrace of violence, these stories invite readers to explore the depths of horror, grief, and madness. With unique and frightening twists, these tales will keep you on edge long after the last page is turned. Step into the unknown, if you dare Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Where Stories Come Alive

"Fans of Clive Barker will relish this slow and steady descent into Hell."-Andrew Hunt, Raven Banner Entertainment"Stolen Pallor is a darkly profound novella that explores the dangerous power of art."- Joseph Sale, author of The Claw of Craving A painting ruined Cole Sharpe's life. When Cole was a boy, he survived an art gallery fire that killed his father and other dignitaries during the unveiling of a mysterious work called Gone By Morning. In the aftermath, Cole became a detective specializing in bizarre mysteries with the help of a mischievous psychic named Mikey. Cole's newest case exposes him to a dark force that is infecting the art galleries of New Florence, a city so devoted to art that even street buskers can produce paintings worthy of Michaelangelo. A force which causes random patrons to freeze in place for hours and then disappear into the night. As Cole investigates further, unrelenting nightmares threaten his sanity. Meanwhile, in a bleak counterpart to New Florence called Midnight Village, whose citizens are just as devoted to their own macabre artistic expression, the dark master who created Gone By Morning is preparing his final masterpiece-and plans on making Cole its finishing touch.

Nathan Ashcraft knew this morning wasn't going to be easy. After all, he's the town funeral director, and he's coming to work early to meet two grieving parents whose baby was stillborn. The meeting fills him with dread and anticipation because the baby's father, Steve, was his high school crush, and they haven't seen each other in almost thirty years. What Nathan doesn't know is how the child's death connects him to other people in town, especially Tim Sawyer, the local dentist and Nathan's recent infatuation, and Sarah Lawrence, a retired high school biology teacher whose good intentions almost destroyed his life decades ago. These three people will face their own moment of crisis today, sparking self-reflection and self-doubt, despair and regret that drive them toward their own drastic resolutions and confessions. But in the end, is confession really good for the soul?