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  We made a pact. He lived up to his end by dying. I tried to live up to my end by following The Death Agreement.

  What you will find within these pages is a true recounting of a man's life as seen through my eyes. It's almost an impossible task when some of what you see can't be real and what is real you may refuse to see.

  Human beings have a capacity to dread the truth, to distort facts when they don't fit our predefined notions of how the world should work. We forget that reality isn't what we want it to be. We ignore the signs that our universe doesn't care about us. It constantly changes to suit its own needs. Nothing is perfect. This includes the focus of my story. People come and go. Pieces don't fit neatly together. Doubt clouds judgment. Mistakes are made. All hell breaks loose when no one is looking. I guess that's how life is supposed to be.

  For me, it doesn't matter anymore. What happened, happened, and I'm still bound by the terms set.

  Please consider this a warning sticker. Come in if you dare, leave if you don't. Some might call this experience horror. It is that, no doubt, but at the root I suppose it's a tale of transformation.

  Speaking of transforming: Have you ever stood in a dim bathroom and stared at a mirror? For the past 18 months, I've done that every day. What I see in the glass consumes me. My silhouette fades into a thousand different terrifying faces; each sharpens to crystal clarity before morphing into someone else. I don't know who these people are, but I recognize them all. I've learned that what we see isn't a reflection. We are the reflection.

  My name is Jon Randon and I'm going to tell you a story.

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  THESE BAD DREAMS COMBINED

  This suspense thriller is now available. For more information on this book, please visit the Stealth Fiction Publishing website.

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  A man struggles to deal with severe nightmares. A new medical trial is his last chance at a normal life.

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  Praise for These Bad Dreams Combined:

  "Twisted. Had me hooked from the first nightmare." – Anonymous

  I Know What They Are

  This short horror story is now available. For more information on this book, please visit the Stealth Fiction Publishing website.

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  A young woman interacts with the city's homeless population as she walks to work each morning. Her life takes a turn into strange territory when she meets a homeless lady wearing a lab coat and holding a sign that reads: I know what they are..

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  Praise for I Know What They Are:

  "This game me chills." – Jason W.

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  DAYLIGHT DIMS

  VOLUME TWO

  This horror anthology is now available. For more information on this book, please visit the Daylight Dims website.

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  Darkness descends Again. Daylight Dims Volume Two features thirteen stories that cross the genres of surreal, dark fantasy, and heart pounding dread. This annual horror anthology is guaranteed to twist your perception of the horror. From the common, comfortable tropes, to the more taboo, these handpicked tales have a literary aspect designed to showcase what true horror can be.

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  Praise for Daylight Dims Vol. 2:

  "This was probably one of the most entertaining collection of horror stories I've ever read. And I don't say this to suck up or to stroke any tail feathers. I was happy to have the opportunity to read through this before release and I implore anyone on the fence about picking up this up to do themselves a favor and take the plunge into the abyss. You will not be disappointed." – Human Gravy

  DAYLIGHT DIMS

  VOLUME ONE

  This horror anthology is now available. For more information on this book, please visit the Stealth Fiction Publishing website.

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  The editors chose 13 stories of of over 100 premium submissions. DD contains some of the best horror around.

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  Praise for Daylight Dims:

  "This is a fantastic horror anthology. All 13 stories are exquisite. The book was not what I expected initially as I thought that it might be all vampire or werewolf tales. Not so! These are original stories from authors of the macabre. From dark fantasy and pure suspense to classic horror tales, it shows the extraordinary scope of fantastical fright fiction. The stories in this anthology are a tour de force of fear, which will haunt you, terrify you, and stay with you." – S. Mahaffey, "neverjudge"