Feel that tingle in your brain stem? Well, after reading these weird stories you’re sure to recall a simpler time. A time with no screen to stare at. A time with no buildings or man-made structures. A time where your brain was so tiny and focused on survival that there was no consciousness over-analyzing the surrounding world. Kill or be killed. Eat or die. A time when nature was deadly and reptiles ruled the earth. These weird tales will leave you with a memory you cannot shake. They’ll haunt you while you sleep and terrify you when you awake in the darkness for unexplainable reasons, rationales that make no sense. In the age of AI, try to recall what it was like to have no consciousness. Come, read these stories and remember what it felt like to be truly frightened with no ability to fully understand why.
Authors
Born in 1977, Stephen Rhoades loves to write stories. He loves writing horror, but he also writes in other genres such as fantasy, young adult, and anything else that tickles his fancy. Mr. Rhoades has several published (or soon to be published) novels, including THE CALIFORNIA BUTCHER, THE PARANORMAL AND NORMAL INVESTIGATORS, and RAT DROPPINGS. He also edited the horror anthology, INANIMATE THINGS: VOLUME ONE and VOLUME TWO. He currently lives in the darkest parts of Alabama with his wife and family.
Paul O'Neill was an American music composer, lyricist, producer, and songwriter. O'Neill formed the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in 1996. Librarian’s note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Megan Diedericks writes poetry and fiction. Everything from meek to macabre can be found in between the lines. Her poetry explores themes of mental health, self-reflection, and often stems from less-than-favorable experiences. Occasionally, her poems delve into a more imaginative perspective. The main genres she writes fiction in are Horror, Fantasy, and something akin to Science Fiction. She loves everything fantastical and fanged! Megan self-published her debut poetry collection: the darkest of times, the darkest of thoughts in 2022, and her poem: Three Acts of Mercy (Sublimation: We Are Monsters All, Island of Wak-Wak) is a 2025 Rhysling Award Nominee! Find Megan's poetry collection, website, newsletter, socials, and more at: megwrites.carrd.co!
