The Stray Cats (Wicked Neighborhood Book 1)

FROM THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE HORROR

Jennifer Riley is trying to pick up the shattered pieces of her life in the aftermath of an abusive husband. Despite her positive outlook, Jennifer feels an emptiness in her heart. That's when Callie, an adorable tabby cat, appears on her doorstep seeking shelter. Jennifer allows the feline into her home, but soon another cat shows up at her doorstep ... and another ... and another ... and another. What is causing this strange preponderance of cats? Is it Jennifer's bizarre neighbors, each one seemingly weirder than the next? Is it her own selfish desire to fill her lonely days? Or is there something far more deadly at play? … something fiendish lurking within the woods surrounding Forest Street.

The Stray Cats is the first installment in an ongoing anthology series titled Wicked Neighborhood. The stories are a fictional, supernatural rendition of the author's very own neighborhood and have been described as "Goosebumps for adults.” Each issue focuses on one particular household seated within the seemingly quiet stretch of land known as Forest Street. Though it is not necessary to read every single tale in the series, the stories are cleverly connected by characters, incidents and events. Titles can be read in any order, and currently include The Stray Cats, The Foot and Mary Lives.

Praise for Wicked Neighborhood:

"A wonderfully creepy and quirky start to a series." - Amazon Review

"Once you start this short story you won't want to put it down until it's done." - Amazon Review

"Chilling!" - Amazon Review

"Very imaginative!" - Amazon Review

"The story is great for examining the intersection between real and imagined horrors and how people cope." - Amazon Review

Also, be sure to check out Randy L. Shaffer's other books, including the terrifying bestseller, The Horror, the dramatic short story, Does She Smile at Home?, and the spirited novella, Vampire Zombie Claus.