Dark Matters: 17 Twisted & Disturbing Tales

Why would a mother murder her four children with a smile on her face? What sinister end awaits the regulars of the local watering hole? When Beverly Havermore rubs elbows with other members of high society, what ghosts from her past come to haunt her? Could a curse be behind the mysterious speech problems plaguing an otherwise healthy Benjamin Anatole? The answers to these alarming questions can be found in this collection of seventeen nerve-racking, and at times darkly humorous, short stories that are guaranteed to chill the bones of even the most sensible reader. From a man choosing obsessive masturbation over infidelity to a trailer park gossip queen who receives a troubling diagnosis that she can’t accept, this diverse assortment of unsettling narratives tells the stories of characters so vivid, you’ll swear you’ve met them in person – and maybe you have. In G. Donald Black's short fiction debut, he demonstrates why he won't stay an independent author for long. These stories, with their richly crafted characters and twisting plots, will pull you in and take you places you'd never dare to go. So curl up in your favorite chair, turn on the reading lamp, and prepare to have your skin crawl. Enjoy the ride!