In Hell’s Shadow
Trapped in an unfamiliar place far from home, Kate must confront a once-buried nightmare anew. Will her past lead her down a path of certain destruction?
Kate’s plans for a weekend getaway with Sarah take a frightening turn when her car plunges through a guardrail during a blinding rainstorm. Left on a darkened canyon road with no way to contact Sarah, Kate is forced to accept help from a mysterious stranger in a beat-up pickup truck. Hitching a ride is only the first step in a frightening journey.
Kate soon finds herself trapped inside an isolated mountain cabin connected to secrets from her past. Can she find the strength to deliver herself from the cabin and the mysterious stranger’s grasp?
In Hell’s Shadow is an intense paranormal horror short story from bestselling author John Coon. Fans of campfire ghost stories will enjoy this creepy tale.
This story is also available in serialized form to readers of my Strange New Worlds newsletter. Part one is free to read. The other five parts are exclusive to paid subscribers.
Hiding From Shadows
Every night for Ellen is a battle to survive until morning. An unseen menace lurks in the shadows outside her home. Will it strike without mercy once she lets her guard down?
Ellen dreams of more than spending her life in a backwater Louisiana town. She seeks to strike out from the bayou and travel the world while fulfilling her musical ambitions. A troubling past swallowed that future. Nearly a year has passed since she last laid eyes on Ray. He swore to return and exact revenge against Ellen for ending their unhappy marriage.
A nightly vigil awaits when sunlight yields to moonlight. No one can help. Armed with her trusted bat, Ellen stands alone as an inevitable confrontation with her darkest fear looms on the horizon.
Hiding From Shadows is an unsettling ghost story from the mind of John Coon. If you enjoy heart-pounding scares and unexpected twists, you’ll love this chilling and terrifying short horror story set in the Deer Falls universe.
This story is also available in serialized form to readers of my Strange New Worlds newsletter. Part one is free to read. The other three parts are exclusive to paid subscribers.
Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four