Short Stories and Assorted Nightmares
Short Stories and Assorted Nightmares by Mark A. Snyder, published by Archway Publishing in September 2019, presents a collection of nine narratives that traverse the realms of horror and science fiction. This edition, comprising 326 pages, invites readers into a variety of unsettling scenarios, from a B-24 bomber crew’s harrowing experiences in 1943 Libya to a lonely man’s unexpected companionship with a parrot in an old bookstore. Each story offers a glimpse into the extraordinary, blending the mundane with the bizarre.
Readers will encounter a range of characters and situations, including a specialist on a mission to excavate an ancient civilization on Mars and a family voyage that unravels dark secrets amidst turbulent waters. The collection explores themes of fear, desperation, and the unknown, engaging the imagination and stirring emotions. Short Stories and Assorted Nightmares is designed for those intrigued by the complexities of human experience, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of fiction, horror, and science fiction.
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It is August 1943 in Benghazi, Libya. Ed Mayfield, part of a B-24 Liberator bomber crew, is awakened from a nightmare, and assigned to a major air campaign that is no less terrifying.
Frank is a lonely, almost desperate man, due to an unexpected new-found freedom. In an old bookstore, he finds finds an unlikely companion–a parrot–a curious creature that takes Frank under its wing(s).
It is 2048 and a spacecraft speeds toward Mars. Inside is Specialist J. Murphy Cameron, preparing to live out his life-long dream of excavating an ancient civilization on another planet. He digs up more than expected.
Ken, his brother, and their wives think they’re off on a voyage to spread the ashes of the Ken’s father but instead have set sail into the steamy and turbulent waters of stormy relations and dark secrets.
David is ready to put an end to it all and check out–for good. Unfortunately, he has no idea who is waiting for him on the other side.
In Short Stories and Assorted Nightmares, Mark A. Snyder leads others on a journey from the everyday to the extraordinary. This collection of nine deliciously wicked tales and curiosities piques the imagination, conjures stirrings in the darkest corners of the mind and will appeal to fans of horror and science fiction alike.
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