Shallow Waters Vol.8

Plunge into the concealed realms with Shallow Waters Vol. 8—where every shadow whispers tales and every silence has its stories. Curating 20 tales of Dark Fiction & Horror, this anthology unfolds the secrets lying beneath life and death, weaving tales surrounding the mysteries that flutter in the unseen. Shallow Waters is the celebrated monthly flash fiction contest by the multiple award-winning Crystal Lake Entertainment, winner of the HWA's Specialty Press Award. Every month introduces a new tapestry of fears, with authors contributing their tales to be featured on Crystal Lake's Patreon page, where patrons vote for their favored tales. Shallow Waters anthologies comprise not only the victorious tales but also those of the noteworthy finalists. Discover more volumes and participate in the upcoming challenges by joining Crystal Lake Entertainment on Patreon. In This Volume… Embark on a journey where a quick trip to the liquor store reveals more than just spirits, unveiling the hidden entities that reside in the shadows. Explore realms where monsters are not just creatures of nightmares but entities residing in our reflections. Dive into stories where the silent whispers of the riverfront tell tales of the unseen, and the dance of shadows reveals the unspoken. Uncover the tales where natural selection becomes the painter of fates, sketching the destinies in the canvas of the unknown. And many more... Shallow Waters Vol. 8 is an invitation to traverse the paths less traveled and to listen to the whispers of the shadows. From tales of the unseen to the dance of the shadows, each story is a fragment of the unknown, whispering the tales of the concealed. Proudly brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.