Through the Darkness

By Ashley Ann Quigley

In this collection of short dramatic stories by Ashley A. Quigley the main protagonists are psychologically tested and tortured both mentally and physically.

The first story “Expedition” centre’s around a submarines crew who are on the brink of a scientific discovery. Uncertainty and distrust between crew members proves a test for the main character but will team work and determination pay off with the find of the century?

The second short story “Final verdict” develops a darker and more futile situation that revolves around a very emotional and isolated individual stuck in the middle of a heartless custody hearing, surrounded by her broken family.

The third story “Journey through the Darkness” plunges our imagination into a strange reality that dabbles into supernatural themes. A girls troubled past coming back to haunt her, catching her off guard when she least expects it. Her wits are strong but how much longer can she lie to her friends and family about that night in the interrogation room? And can she admit to herself that she needs help?

The Fourth story “Returning Home” finalises the collection with a complex and violent ending. A seemingly unescapable antagonist tortures her victim both physically and mentally returning her to the suffering she once endured during her childhood. But this time the life of her sister is also in the balance, controlled and in imprisoned the protagonist must think fast and talk her way out of this desperate situation before it’s too late, once again tapping into her supernatural powers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ashley Ann Quigley
• Release date: Oct 21, 2016
• ISBN: 9780463939246

Ashley Ann Quigley

I’m just an author. Someone who loves to put words on a page anyway I can. Be it typing, writing in a notebook, or crayon on a napkin, I’ll take the chance to scribble the ideas in my head down. I earned my bachelor’s Degree from Full Sail University in March 2018 and I have recently begun to work freelance writing jobs with the knowledge I have attained from attending school. I am currently working on extending my short stories into something more, with the hopes of submitting them or publishing them myself through Smashwords.I have one book available titled Through the Darkness that is a collection of short stories. In my spare time, I love to watch movies, browse through Pinterest, and take photographs of the outdoors around me. I spend most of my time with my husband and my best friend while we debate what to do with the next chapter of our lives.

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Through the Darkness

A Short Story Collection

Ashley Ann Quigley

Through the Darkness

By Ashley Ann Quigley

Published by Ashley Ann Quigley at Smashwords

Copyright 2010 Ashley Ann Quigley

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Dear Jess and Rachel:

Thank you is all I can say. Thank you for being there through my tantrums. Thank you for being there when I wanted to give up. Thank you for putting a stop to that nonsense. Lastly, thank you for just sticking with me through everything all these years.

This book wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have you.

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