Six-Pack of Fear

By Betty Dravis and Barbara Watkins

Six-Pack of Fear is a carton of horror containing six chilling stories guaranteed to disturb:

Saving the GPS Lady - When a lonely man falls in love with the GPS "voice" and learns she is a real lady in grave danger, what does he do to save her? 

The Snack - Is the gingerbread man a tasty snack, or a little girl's worst nightmare? 

Switching Genres - When a famous romance author decides to switch genres--from romance to horror--and her playboy husband scoffs at her, how does she prove she is well-suited for the horror genre?

Devil House - Does Devil House being off-limits to kids have any connection to missing children in the area? And why is young Vickie so dead-set on sneaking in? 

A Scandalous Night in Vegas - What painful truth comes to light when Nick's law associate takes on a new client? What really happened between him and a beautiful Vegas showgirl? 

The Stranger - Why does a strange man prey on a confused, frightened author's mind? Will she figure it out in time to save lives?

Reviews: 

"Horror's Holy Grail... spine-tingling tales, featuring man's struggles with his primal demons. These snapshots of the unthinkable are brilliant." - Frank Nappi, best-selling author of the Mickey Tussler trilogy of books about an autistic young baseball champion

"On a par with greats like Ray Bradbury and Rod Serling! ... Spider-web of haunting tales of terror." - Joanna Lee Doster, author of popular children's book Tales of Jaxx at the Metropolitan Opera

"... fan of Stephen King and have found in Barbara and Betty two authors who can go toe-to-toe with him anytime…" - Frank Prochilo, freelance contractor, project manager of KindleNookebooks.org 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Forbidden Tears Productions LLC
• Release date: Mar 17, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386043355

Betty Dravis

PRESENTING THE AWARD-WINNING BEST-SELLER BETTY DRAVIS!WHAT LEGENDARY AUTHOR JOHN LOCKE SAYS ABOUT BETTY AND "SIX-PACK OF BLOOD":"I know Betty Dravis as a multi-genre writer, but no matter what genre she writes in, make no mistake, Betty's a treasure, far as I'm concerned. This collection is special because it offers you a glimpse into the 'other' mind and character of this author." - John Locke, famous creator of the fictional character Donovan Creed and the first self-published author to sell a million e-books.*****************************************WHAT FAMOUS MOVIE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR ARMAND MASTROIANNI SAYS ABOUT "SIX-PACK OF BLOOD" (co-author Barbara Watkins):"This is a feast expertly cooked up by master chefs venturing into the dark side designed to leave us captivated, enthralled and horrified. The perfect dish to accompany your six-pack...or if you prefer, a fine wine." - Armand Mastroianni, Producer/Director, Silver Screen Pictures, Hollywood*****************************************BIO:In addition to being author of nine books, Betty Dravis is co-producer and casting director of an upcoming feature film (musical/docudrama) titled "The The Top." And Production Assistant on two other films in this anti-bully trilogy of movies: "Flowers in the Snow" and "Don't Ever Tell." In addition she has one short-film, a classic horror titled "The Snack" (produced by KPF Productions of Florida and one short-story titled "The Legend of Herman's Harem" in pre-production by In Transit Productions of Hollywood.She is also a retired newspaper publisher and career journalist who hosted a Cable TV talk show. She is a celebrity interviewer and author of nine books, including her latest humorous short story, "The Search for Boby McGee, two e-books, "Six-Pack of Blood" (with Barbara Watkins) and "Star Struck: Interviews with Dirty Harry and Other Hollywood Icons." Three are novels in print and e-book format: "1106 Grand Boulevard," "The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley" and "Millennium Babe: The Prophecy." Two others are nonfiction in print: "Dream Reachers" and "Dream Reachers II," collections of celebrity interviews (with Chase Von).Dravis also wrote three short stories that were consistent best-sellers in the Amazon Shorts program and had short stories published in the anthologies "Every Child is Entitled to Innocence," "Sweet Sunshine," "Just Our Best Short Stories 2005." She recently finished her first full-length horror/paranormal book "The Hiss of Evil " (currently under deadline with publisher).She is the devoted mother of six (two are now angels), grandmother of nine, and has five great-grands and one great-great grand. Dravis, a decades-long resident of Silicon Valley, currently resides in the Central Valley of California. She's a Kentucky Colonel, an honorary title bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky, featured in two Who's Who books and former San Jose (CA) Woman of Achievement. She's also a member of American Author Association (AAA) and Dames of Dialogue, a former member of Sigma Delta Chi and San Jose Newspaper Guild and is an Amazon and Midwest Books Reviewer.Her most recent awards are: "BEST PARANORMAL/HORROR BOOK," presented for "Six-Pack of Blood" by Dimi Nakov, producer/director of ZODIAC ENTERTAINMENT of New Zealand: TOP 20 IN BEST OF WOMEN'S FICTION, presented by Heart Press; and placed 18th in the 4th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SHORTY AWARDS (author division).Betty is also working to promote Stem Cell Research, along with her daughter Mindy James whose son Seth suffered a spinal cord injury in a motocross practice race. Read Seth's story on the Internet at Bridges to Hope.Another of Dravis's favorite things is interviewing; among those she has interviewed are the "living legend" actor/director/producer Clint Eastwood, country singer/actress Tanya Tucker, the late actress Jane Russell, the late Senator Ted Kennedy, Tanya Tucker, the late San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto, actresses/singers Katherin Kovin Pacino and Marissa Autumn, actor/producer/director Tony Tarantino and many more...the list keeps growing. Please see the Celebrity Section of her website.Of writing, Betty always says, "It's exhilarating--like sliding down a rainbow with a huge smile on my face, filled with love for the whole of God's magnificent creation." She laughs as she adds: "Yeah...and marketing is like trudging through a field of 'chewed' bubblegum on a hot, sticky day." :-)*******************************************WHAT AUTHOR MARK LAFLAMME SAYS ABOUT BETTY DRAVIS:"Betty Dravis is a fantastic mix of Shirley Jackson, Edna Buchanan and Janis Joplin. Don't ask me how I came up with that unlikely comparison––I just feel it, and I haven't been drinking much tonight...." - Mark LaFlamme, author of "Dirt: An American Campaign", Box of Lies and more.WHAT AUTHOR J.H. SWEET SAYS ABOUT "THE TOONIES INVADE SILICON VALLEY":"Betty Dravis's ability to present real people, places, and things in the midst of a fantasy story is very close to what I strive for in my own writings. Characters with last names and problems who live in real places, but still have fantastical things happen to them, make for a wonderful story. "The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley" is truly a modern "James and the Giant Peach" or "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" kind of tale." - J. H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles.

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Six Pack of Fear

By

Betty Dravis

&

Barbara Watkins

Six Pack of Fear

By

Betty Dravis

&

Barbara Watkins

Copyright, January 2013 by Betty Dravis and Barbara Watkins

© 2017 2nd Edition by Forbidden Tears Productions Publishing Co.

Six-Pack of Fear; manufactured in the USA

An original publication by Betty Dravis and Barbara Watkins

All rights reserved

Foreword written by Katt Shea, acclaimed film director/writer/master drama instructor

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Honorary award Director’s Choice - Best Paranormal/Fear presented by Director/Producer Dimi Nakov of Zodiac Entertainment, New Zealand

Print Format by Select-O-Grafix, LLC

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Cover design by Matt and Danielle Drake of Kourageous Kids

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Print Cover Design by Select-O-Grafix, LLC

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Illustrations by Canadian artist Sally Ann Rowland

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Authors: Betty Dravis, Barbara Watkins

Proofreader: Linda Bulger

Parental advisory: this publication does contain some adult content.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in print form without the prior written permission of copyright owners of this book. Reviewers may quote brief passages in a review. 

Table of Contents

Saving the GPS Lady

The Snack

Switching Genres

The Devil House

One Scandalous Night in Vegas

The Stranger

PRAISE FOR SIX PACK OF FEAR

"I was especially enthused when I received both collections of short stories by Betty Dravis and Barbara Watkins in compilations cleverly titled Six-Pack of Blood and Six-Pack of Fear. Being enamored with the horror genre since my youth and having made many films of that nature, I was eager to delve into the stories and experience the intended pleasures. I was not disappointed. These authors achieved what most writers hope for: the creation of compelling plots, fascinating characters and narratives that keep the reader enthralled to the last word. Every writers dream... This series succeeds on every level and does so with a delicious fever. This is a feast expertly cooked up by master chefs venturing into the dark side designed to leave us captivated, enthralled and horrified. The perfect dish to accompany your six-pack...or if you prefer, a fine wine. I recommend you savor each story."- Armand Mastroianni, acclaimed director/producer, Silver Screen Pictures; latest film Dark Desire, starring Nic Robuck, Kelly Lynch and Michael Nouri

"Six-Pack of Fear is a delightful and very dark collection of stories you will fall in love with and experience some chills going down your spine while reading each line...taking you deeper and deeper into each story and character development. Make sure you have the lights on while reading or have people around so you don’t start hearing noises and get scared from the wind blowing through the slightly open window in your living room."

- Dimi Nakov, award-winning Producer/Director, Zodiac Entertainment

Barbara's and Betty’s styles of writing grab your attention straight away. I can picture the stories playing out in real life; full of drama and excitement and hard to put down until you have finished. Really enjoy the plots and looking forward to reading more. - Kay Rayner, Exec. Producer, Earthwire Productions, New Zealand

"Horror’s Holy Grail! Betty Dravis's and Barbara Watkins’s spine-tingling tales are masterfully crafted and capture the elements of drama that feature man's struggle with his primal demons. These snapshots of the unthinkable are brilliant, blood-curdling stories that are captivating and eerily reminiscent of those made popular by The Twilight Zone. ... If you are a fan of first rate fiction and have a real penchant for horror, look no further... This is your holy grail." - Frank Nappi, best-selling author of The Mickey Tussler series; latest thriller novel Nobody Needs to Know

I know Betty Dravis as a multi-genre writer, but no matter what genre she writes in, make no mistake, Betty’s a treasure, far as I'm concerned. This collection is special because it offers you a glimpse into the 'other' mind and character of this author. - John Locke, famous creator of the fictional character Donovan Creed and the first self-published author to sell a million e-books

"On a par with greats like Ray Bradbury and Rod Serling! Betty Dravis and Barbara Watkins, the incredibly gifted co-authors of Six Pack of Blood, triumph once again with their second book of short stories Six-Pack of Fear. They trap you in their spider web of haunting tales of terror; then deliver the knock-out punch with stories that brilliantly confront people’s universal fears without the usual contrivances of slasher blood and gore." - Joanna Lee Doster, author of Maximum Speed:Pushing the Limit

"I've always been a fan of Stephen King and have found in Barbara and Betty two authors that can go toe-to-toe with him anytime. These stories will make your skin crawl and even make you laugh. I highly recommend Six-Pack of Fear."- Frank Prochilo, Freelance Contractor, Project Manager of KindleNookeBook.org

Betty is the queen of the social network boards, make no mistake about that! - Dr. Niamh Clune, author of Orange Petals in a Storm, founder of Plum Tree Books

Betty Dravis is a fantastic mix of Shirley Jackson, Edna Buchanan and Janis Joplin. Don't ask me how I came up with that unlikely comparison—I just feel it, and I haven't been drinking much tonight.... - Mark LaFlamme, author of Box of Lies, Dirt: An American Campaign and other novels

"I always think of Betty Dravis as a celebrity interviewer and a fine writer, but have never read her darker writing...until the first book in this series, Six-Pack of Blood, came out. Both she and Barbara Watkins have a true grip on this genre. Since Six-Pack of Blood was so successful, we couldn’t wait to read Six-Pack of Fear. As expected, it’s a page-turner! Hold onto your seats, you're in for another Fright Night!" William Lashbrook and Katherin Kovin-Pacino, Actress & Producer

Paranormal thriller writer Barbara Watkins is the Queen of Terror of the Creepy and Supernatural. If you want spine-tingling stories, read her work and keep the lights on! - Lia Scott Price, Book/Screenwriter and Horror Film Producer

"Seems I've been reading works by Betty Dravis for years now, starting with her novels and continuing through her Dream Reachers and Star Struck (interviews with famous people). And now she's teamed up with renowned horror writer Barbara Watkins to give us blood-curdling nightmares! Six-Pack of Blood had me gasping from start to finish, and now the follow-up Six-Pack of Fear has gripped my imagination by tapping into the terror that is buried deep within each of us. An exhilarating series that should have a disclaimer: not to be read when alone in the dark." - Grady Harp, Amazon Reviewers Hall of Fame, author of War Songs

"It's time to crack open another six-pack and enjoy this new volume by Betty Dravis and Barbara Watkins. I loved the mix of humor, suspense and horror in this new collection of stories. Saving the GPS Lady by Betty Dravis is one of the most original, entertaining and fun stories I've read in a long time. You are in for a treat with this one. The Devil House by Barbara Watkins brought back vivid teenage memories of urban legends and just may have you think twice about going into that house you aren't supposed to. Sit back and enjoy; these ladies are sure to entertain!" - J.L. Firestone, author

I am as young now... as I have ever been, and not because of any form of dementia. I am young because my work keeps me young and the daily wrestling with our beautiful and supple language keeps me limber and youthful, as well. You may think that is bullshit, and it is, but it’s a sincere kind of bullshit. - Dean Koontz, thriller/horror writer; 76 books, 400 million copies sold, published in 38 languages

DEDICATION

by Barbara Watkins

This collection of Horror/Paranormal stories is dedicated to all fans of the genre. Betty Dravis and I created ‘Six-Pack of Blood’ out of a labor of love for the genre. Betty Dravis and I share a common thread, and that is the love of storytelling – to write entertaining stories that will captivate an audience and leave them wanting to read more. In this selection of stories, we hope to ignite in the reader feelings of terror, dread and horror, as each story is unique in its own originality.

In addition, as always I dedicate all my literary work to my family: my dear mother, my siblings, my husband, my children and my grandchildren. They’re my life. To my fellow writer friends who continue to help promote my work by way of their websites, blogging, and reviews, Dimi Nakov, Sean O’ Conner, Lia Scott Price, Candy O’ Donnell, Marsha Casper Cook, Ashley