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Things That Scare Us: A Collection of Short Horror Tales
Debuted in the Top #10 on Amazon, bestselling horror author Wesley Thomas delivers his trademark terror in Things That Scare Us, a chilling collection of short horror stories not for the faint of heart.
Dreamcatchers invite ghouls. Infidelity spawns a deadly cult. A child discovers a Ouija board. An island hides a new breed of monsters. Egyptian mummies don’t like being resurrected. Read these stories and more...
What readers are saying:
★★★★★: “If you are looking for a good scare, I highly recommend the Things That Scare Us collection.”
★★★★★: “A very clever and enjoyable collection of horror short stories.”
Perfect for readers who crave lasting scares, eerie vibes, and disturbing tales, this collection delivers ghost stories, occult horror, creature features, and slasher suspense.
For fans of Stephen King, Clive Barker, Adam Cesare, Riley Sager, Grady Hendrix, and Duncan Ralston.
Love movies such as Talk to Me, Evil Dead Rise, Insidious, Scream, The Pyramid, or As Above, So Below? Then this collection is for you.
What scares you? Let's find out.
Grab your copy today!
Dreamcatchers invite ghouls. Infidelity spawns a deadly cult. A child discovers a Ouija board. An island hides a new breed of monsters. Egyptian mummies don’t like being resurrected. Read these stories and more...
What readers are saying:
★★★★★: “If you are looking for a good scare, I highly recommend the Things That Scare Us collection.”
★★★★★: “A very clever and enjoyable collection of horror short stories.”
Perfect for readers who crave lasting scares, eerie vibes, and disturbing tales, this collection delivers ghost stories, occult horror, creature features, and slasher suspense.
For fans of Stephen King, Clive Barker, Adam Cesare, Riley Sager, Grady Hendrix, and Duncan Ralston.
Love movies such as Talk to Me, Evil Dead Rise, Insidious, Scream, The Pyramid, or As Above, So Below? Then this collection is for you.
What scares you? Let's find out.
Grab your copy today!
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2019
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About the author
Wesley Thomas
18 books52 followersBestselling British Horror Author Wesley Thomas
Wesley Thomas, a renowned British horror author, made his mark in the horror fiction world in 2011 with his debut novel. Since then, he has penned several bestselling collections, novels, and novellas. With over two decades of passion for all things horror, Wesley's transition into horror fiction was a natural choice.
His work has been featured in various anthologies, websites, national and local newspapers, and has even been read live on radio. Wesley's dedication to the genre is evident in his regular consumption of horror literature, movies, TV shows, and his attendance at horror-themed events worldwide.
Endorsements:
"Wesley Thomas is one of the very few authors that has managed to completely scare me when reading his work." - Amazon Reviewer
"I always look forward to new stories from this author. His writing style is one that should be taught in writing classes." - Word Forward Blog
"Thomas is an absolute wordsmith and his writing is unique and descriptively precise." - Kay Oliver
"A huge imagination and a unique, inimitable writing style." - C. L. Hernandez, Author of 'Cobwebs'
"Simply speaking, Wesley is a writer who cares for the genre deeply, and contributes to it meaningfully!" - Dustin Urness, Author of 'Disturbing Tales of Anguish & Horror'
"Wesley is an extremely talented young horror craftsman. Love the retro vibe to his work and the presentation." - Terry M. West, well-known horror author, director, and actor
Wesley Thomas, a renowned British horror author, made his mark in the horror fiction world in 2011 with his debut novel. Since then, he has penned several bestselling collections, novels, and novellas. With over two decades of passion for all things horror, Wesley's transition into horror fiction was a natural choice.
His work has been featured in various anthologies, websites, national and local newspapers, and has even been read live on radio. Wesley's dedication to the genre is evident in his regular consumption of horror literature, movies, TV shows, and his attendance at horror-themed events worldwide.
Endorsements:
"Wesley Thomas is one of the very few authors that has managed to completely scare me when reading his work." - Amazon Reviewer
"I always look forward to new stories from this author. His writing style is one that should be taught in writing classes." - Word Forward Blog
"Thomas is an absolute wordsmith and his writing is unique and descriptively precise." - Kay Oliver
"A huge imagination and a unique, inimitable writing style." - C. L. Hernandez, Author of 'Cobwebs'
"Simply speaking, Wesley is a writer who cares for the genre deeply, and contributes to it meaningfully!" - Dustin Urness, Author of 'Disturbing Tales of Anguish & Horror'
"Wesley is an extremely talented young horror craftsman. Love the retro vibe to his work and the presentation." - Terry M. West, well-known horror author, director, and actor
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July 4, 2019
I don't normally read horror, but decided to give it a go. After reading this collection, I was afraid to go into my basement alone for weeks. Wesley Thomas had me imagining all sorts of horrors were hiding in the shadows, even as he invites them out to play.
June 28, 2019
I absolutely love the work by Wesley Thomas! And his latest does not disappoint.
His writing style is truly unique. As the story unfolds, the author is continually painting a picture in the readers mind. The picture starts as something simple but the details grow with each sentence. As the story is being told, the characters and their environments come to life at the same time the heart pounding story is tearing through the readers emotions.
Every story builds anticipation and fear and ends in a way that allows the readers mind to carry on the story. He sets it up so you know where it is going and how it is going to end but does not go into detail at the exact ending. This can be even more terrifying for the reader because of the buildup Wesley Thomas has created and because the mind is a crazy thing that can bring out fears you did not know you had!
The author does this with every story and I love it! Most of the stories start innocent enough but just a few sentences in, I can feel my heart racing as a read where this story is heading because I know with this author, it’s not going to end in a happy place.
I look forward to every story Author Wesley Thomas produces because he is one of the few authors that can really terrify me and leave me thinking about the story long after I have finished it. Another talent of his is his stories have you looking at ordinary objects in new ways. I never realized something as nice and relaxing as wind chimes could now bring my anxiety to a whole new level.
If you are looking for a good scare, I highly recommend the Things That Scare Us Collection.
His writing style is truly unique. As the story unfolds, the author is continually painting a picture in the readers mind. The picture starts as something simple but the details grow with each sentence. As the story is being told, the characters and their environments come to life at the same time the heart pounding story is tearing through the readers emotions.
Every story builds anticipation and fear and ends in a way that allows the readers mind to carry on the story. He sets it up so you know where it is going and how it is going to end but does not go into detail at the exact ending. This can be even more terrifying for the reader because of the buildup Wesley Thomas has created and because the mind is a crazy thing that can bring out fears you did not know you had!
The author does this with every story and I love it! Most of the stories start innocent enough but just a few sentences in, I can feel my heart racing as a read where this story is heading because I know with this author, it’s not going to end in a happy place.
I look forward to every story Author Wesley Thomas produces because he is one of the few authors that can really terrify me and leave me thinking about the story long after I have finished it. Another talent of his is his stories have you looking at ordinary objects in new ways. I never realized something as nice and relaxing as wind chimes could now bring my anxiety to a whole new level.
If you are looking for a good scare, I highly recommend the Things That Scare Us Collection.
June 28, 2019
A very clever and enjoyable collection of horror short stories that are very enjoyable. They were well written and very easy to understand and experience what the characters were going through. This author really is a master at the subtle and fooling you into what is going to happen in these stories so that you are surprised when it finally does. I particularly enjoyed Insidious Infidelity which definitely hit the right spot in my appreciation of a clever plot and story. Definitely recommended and not as horror focused as you would think (I don't like horror myself) so worth a try.
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