Showing results for "Fog" in Anthologies & Short Stories

In this riveting novel of almost unbearable suspense, three fragile yet determined people become dangerously entangled in a relentlessly escalating crisis. Colonel Behrani, once a wealthy man in Iran, is now a struggling immigrant willing to bet everything he has to restore his family's dignity...

In a remote spot, Hannigan is burying a body he claims is his dog. A man suddenly emerges from the fog, asking if he can call for help, since he had to quickly escape a nearby house from a jealous husband. The district is tense, since the news warns of an escaped lunatic killer from a mental hospital is on the loose. The two men return to Hannigan’s house and unexpectedly meet a third man in the fog, claiming to be a policeman, whose car broke down. Is one of them the escaped lunatic killer?

The Fog That Carried Voices is a quiet, reflective tale set in a lakeside town where mornings arrive wrapped in soft mist and the world moves at an unhurried pace. When a traveler steps into this gentle landscape, they discover a place where sound behaves differently, memory settles into the air, and the fog seems to carry traces of the people who once lived and loved along the water’s edge.

Follow Bill Calders as he navigates a web of deceit, desire, and danger in a small town. When Bill visits an old friend, Art Thompson, he finds himself entangled with Art's alluring wife, Sarah. As the fog rolls in, secrets unravel, leading to a shocking revelation that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Driven by an uncanny mystery from his youth, Ian Randall became a “spiritual cleanser”, ridding disturbances from homes. But his belief in the beyond was challenged by his wife’s death. Merle House, the root of Ian’s obsession, could change that. The woods are restless again. Maybe here, Ian will find what he needs - if he’s willing to make a deal with the dark.

An elderly couple living in Victorian London struggle against despair as their small resources dwindle. When an eccentric and mysterious gentleman answers their advertisement for a lodger, they celebrate. But as women begin dying at the hands of "The Avenger", they start to suspect something too horrific for words.

Are you lost in the noise of daily life, searching for stillness and peace? If you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually worn down, this gentle parable is your lantern through the fog. Step into the journey of a weary Seeker wandering through a misty world of confusion, guided only by the dim glow of a mysterious lantern. Along the way, each step reveals simple truths about clarity, self-compassion, and rediscovering your inner light.

What happens when five strangers are trapped in a cabin, in the middle of an eerie violet fog? What Lies In The Fog is a small collection of short stories that come together to tell a grander truth about the nature of a horrid fog, and the people forced to live within its clutches.

A group of urban explorers ventures into Black Veil County to document its eerie legends. But the Red Fog isn’t just a story, it’s alive. As the fog tightens its grip, they’re plunged into a nightmare of whispers, shifting landscapes, and a faceless entity that hungers for their souls. In a place where death isn’t the end, can anyone escape the fog’s grasp?

As Granddad's ominous words echo through time, a chilling truth becomes evident: in the mysterious town of Kip Witch, once you tread the treacherous path, there's no turning back. Desperation drives ordinary townsfolk to make unthinkable choices, unleashing a relentless force that leaves them forever altered. In the eerie embrace of Kip Witch, homecomings become impossible, and the grip of the unknown tightens with an unyielding hold.

Government has gotten serious about helping the homeless. Crews roam the streets of San Francisco. Air conditioned buses sweep people away to isolated camps where they’re given free shelter, food, medical care and retraining. One man refuses to go. He's a unique guy, his life filled with major triumphs and gut-wrenching tragedies. To some, he’s a courageous hero, standing up for noble principles. To others he’s just another washed-up troublemaker. But until they catch him, he's the last one on the run.