“BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR”—FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION 2021 “SHORT STORY WRITER OF THE YEAR”—IN2ITION MAGAZINE 2021 MURDER BY TOILET PLUNGER. REVENGE BY PIE. FAMOUS—WEALTHY—LIVING IT UP—AND DEAD. A floodgate of gentle-horror short stories (goosebumps, not gore) drenched with deliciously wicked twists. For fan-atics of Twilight Zone and psychological thrillers—a page-turning mix of fantasy, horror, sci-fi, suspense, and a splash of wit. Tales from the Eerie Canal weaves the sinister mystery of Edgar Allan Poe with the dark humor of Edward Gorey. No canal. No Lake Erie. Just a stream of the disturbing doused with bits of the absurd. “Rein’s 22 tales spin fantastical, creatively sinister webs and conjure the dark artistry of horror fiction. A spooky, creepy collection; certain to bewitch fans of the dark side.” — Kirkus Review Quick reads. Lingering chills. Take a dip. Just don't let the dark catch you sleeping. "The Detour" Wind forced their car onto a road they didn't remember. Dead ahead lay the nightmare they tried to forget. "Losing Track of Time" Deep in the subway, time plays tricks. And youth is one stop away. "Wired" They offered her a dream job. But for just one body part. "The Moniker" One moonlit night with no one around, Ballet slippers tied on and bound, She went to the lake to drown. "Fire in Her Eyes" She craves sunlight. The dark won't let go. "Forbitten" Vampires on a cruise? Midnight Buffets will never be the same. "Little Eddie" A candy shop on the edge of the desert. Rent is cheap. Customers are plenty. Then why do proprietors turn over like tumbleweed? And more...