Experience the bite-sized thrills of "FLASH OF THE DEAD: REQUIEM," a collection of terrifying horror flash fictions from Wicked Shadow Press. This book is a haunting symphony into the soul of the macabre, featuring 88 blood-curdling horror short-shorts, each a testament to the skill and creativity of its author.
Crafting horror within the confines of flash fiction is an art form that demands the utmost precision and imagination. The veteran and up-and-coming authors showcased in this anthology have risen to this formidable challenge with remarkable flair, weaving tales that encapsulate terror and suspense in a mere handful of words.
BIOGRAPHY Chad Anctil is a bestselling author of scary stories and terrifying tales, hailing from Rhode Island—the very birthplace of H.P. Lovecraft’s peculiar brand of fiction. His fascination with horror began at a young age, perhaps too young, but that’s how Generation X rolled. By day, Chad works in cybersecurity, but when the candlelight flickers, he writes. His debut novel, The Midnight Tree, delves into middle school supernatural mystery. Additionally, his horror, crime, and weird fiction short stories have found homes in various anthologies, including Christmas of the Dead: Yule Cat Codex, Flash of the Dead: Requiem, Masks of Sanity, Halloweenthology: Jack O’ Lantern, Apocalyptales, and Femme Fatale Flashes among others. He also posts stories and his thoughts on writing to his website, http://chadanctil.com. Keep an eye out for the debut novel in his upcoming urban fantasy crime series, set in Providence, Rhode Island, slated for publication in summer/fall 2024 from Perspective Publishing.