Odd Little Things

By Eric Mitchell

The collection of stories that comprise ODD LITTLE THINGS are a mixture of horror, and thought provoking life lessons. Within these stories you will meet a woman so desperate for wealth that she falls into depravity, and commits an atrocity fueled by greed. You will also meet a sheriff who responds to a house call that turns out to be something out of a nightmare, and a boy who hitchhikes into Hell itself. These fantastic tales and more await you in the pages of ODD LITTLE THINGS.

In “The Strangest Call” readers meet Buck, a small town sheriff responding to a call from his friends farm. On arrival it becomes obvious that something odd is amiss, but no one could have guessed that what seemed to be an average act of vandalism, would lead to an encounter with a creature from the darkness. To add the horror is the revelation that even a beast may not be what it seems.

“Driven Soul” is the story of Stephen as he tried to make sense of how he ended up at a bus stop in the middle of nowhere. After catching a ride with an eccentric truck driver he learns that he has made a grave mistake that has cost him dearly. Ultimately, Stephen discovers that good intentions can still pave a road to hell.

In “Aunt Mary’s Friend” readers meet a single mother who lives with her daughter, and her voodoo priestess aunt who goes by Mary. When the need for money becomes overwhelming, we see a mother make a decision that could mean the death of her child. When Aunt Mary’s friend comes calling in the middle of the night remember, a deal with the devil can’t be broken.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Eric Mitchell
• Release date: Nov 24, 2019

Eric Mitchell

Eric Mitchell is a four-year veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and an aspiring screenwriter for various television, web series, and producers in both Columbia and Atlanta. The genres in which Eric writes are primarily horror, action, and urban dramas, however, he excels at writing thrillers as well. Aside from having attended various workshops for screenwriters, Eric Mitchell is also in the process of earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. You can find some of Eric’s work published in MTC’s STYLUS Magazine. Eric Mitchell considers himself both a student and patron of the arts with deep love for literature, engrossing television shows, and old school hip hop music.

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Odd Little Things:

A Collection of Flash Fiction

By Eric Mitchell

Copyright 2019 Eric Mitchell

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Table of Contents:

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

The Strangest Call

High Fathers

Aunt Mary’s Friend

Driven Soul

It All Ends Badly

Storm On The Mountain

About The Author

The Strangest Call

As Buck’s patrol car pulled into the Schlosser’s ranch he outed his cigarette in his make shift ash tray in the cup holder between the seats. Patrick and Abigail were already standing on their front porch in anticipation of his arrival. Buck turned the car off and stepped out with a smile, and a tip of his hat.

Well took ya long enough to get out here. Patrick said.

Well I’m sorry Pat but I was kinda busy u know? There’s been a string of strange happenings all throughout our area. Hell something’s been going from Ranch to Ranch eating everything but the god damn crops.

Yeah I heard. The McClanahan’s lost four pigs right? Buck took his hat off and scratched his head, before looking up at his friend.

What the hell did you call for anyway Pat? Don’t look like it’s no emergency out here. What the hell you got your shotgun for?

Patrick unslung his shotgun from over his shoulder and cocked it. To be honest with ya Buck I been hearing things outside for the past three nights. Heck Abigail said she’s been hearing it too. In fact only person that don’t hear it is that brick headed son of mine, boy could sleep through a damn tornado I bet.

Buck chuckled and shifted his focus to Abigail who up to now had been extremely quiet, which was very unlike her. She was usually a very vibrant and lively girl, but then it was three o’clock in the morning. You good ol girl? Buck asked.

Yeah just tired and creeped out Buck. I wish I knew what was out here making that god awful noise. Abigail responded while tightening her hand stitched Native American throw blanket around her.

Yeah, whatever it is out here ain’t no critter I’m familiar with Buck and that’s the truth. Patrick chimed in.

Buck kept staring at Abigail for a few moments and then turned and scanned around the ranch before turning back to Patrick.

Well, I’m assuming you heard something tonight out here, and that’s why you called?

Yep. Patrick retorted as he spit a glob of Copenhagen juice onto