Amazon Top 10 in 45-Minute Mystery/Thriller Short Reads! When ancient dark forces stir in the pious town of Ashewell, Mercy struggles to reconcile her inner voice with a religion that demands women’s silence and submission. When her best friend’s envy turns against a newcomer in the name of the faith, Mercy can no longer ignore the unease coiled in her chest. The line between holy fervor and possession blurs. And in a place where women are told to bow their heads and bite their tongues, Mercy must stay complicit, or burn in defiancé. In Ashewell, silence burns as hot as the flame. The Flock is a dark feminist horror short story weaving together small town gothic atmosphere, religious horror, and supernatural suspense...perfect for fans of dark, thought-provoking short fiction.