The Collective Dark

The Collective Dark contains nine short horror stories meant to chill and disturb. Tales of murder, ghosts, terrifying creatures and more are contained within these pages.The first tale "A Story of Justice," takes you inside the mind of a timid gardener assigned to care for a greenhouse belonging to a wealthy family. But while working he witnesses "unspeakable crimes" being committed by the greenhouse owner, and sets out on a quest for justice.The second twisted tale is entitled "A...
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The Collective Dark contains nine short horror stories meant to chill and disturb. Tales of murder, ghosts, terrifying creatures and more are contained within these pages.The first tale "A Story of Justice," takes you inside the mind of a timid gardener assigned to care for a greenhouse belonging to a wealthy family. But while working he witnesses "unspeakable crimes" being committed by the greenhouse owner, and sets out on a quest for justice.The second twisted tale is entitled "A Mentor, of Sorts." It tells the story of Danny and Carl O'Shea, who have developed an obsession of how to commit the perfect murder. As they debate in a bar, they are joined by a stranger who claims to have some experience in the matter..."A Nice Place to Live" introduces the happy Eiser couple, who escape their city life and move out into their rural dream home. Everything is perfect, the house, the location, and even their neighbor Ed, who is the nicest man they have ever met. But a disturbing secret lies in this happy community, and the Eisers are about to discover it."A Beautiful Reunion" tells the twisted love story of a husband who committed suicide and has returned as a presence in a mirror. From in the mirror he watches as his beloved wife descends into depression, and he becomes eager that she might join him...Many tales of genies exist, but perhaps none more sinister than in "Granted," the next tale in the collection. John, suffering from deep depression at the death of his fiancee, meets a shadowy figure in an alley. The figure promises him three wishes, and John quickly realizes that these wishes come with a terrible price...The next short story is entitled "The Masterpiece." It tells of the life of a talented painter named Ricard and his all-consuming obsession with creating the perfect painting. He refuses to move out of his childhood apartment and has his food and supplies brought to his door so he never has to leave. And as those around him eventually realize, he will do anything in his power to achieve this dream."Word Games" is a dark tale of what can happen when the paranormal is taken too lightly. Marion, an ambitious young woman, has never been able to find her true calling in life. She bounces back and forth between different careers, failing at each. Finally she decides to try being a psychic. She visits an old shop and buys all the accessories: candles, crystal ball, robes, and a curious Ouija board made of solid bone...The next terror tale tells of a neglected boy and his loving dog. A dog that he received from a neighbor who was neglected by his parents as well. A dog standing six feet tall with piercing red eyes. It is entitled "Canine Companion," and it is sure to keep parents up at night.The final tale is called "The Dream." In this story, Brian faces the recurring problem of a nightmare that plagues his nights several times each week. Suffering from severe lack of sleep and anxiety, he visits a therapist, who tells him a way to get rid of the nightmare and all nightmares forever. But will it work?These stories are not recommended for small children but highly recommended for those looking for chilling fun and stories to keep them up at night.