Hidden Darkness Short Story Collection

By Alicia Santos

Hidden Darkness Short Story Collection, six stories of drama, dark romance, suspense, and supernatural fantasy.

 

"Into The Unknown" follows a young Hispanic woman named Alice as she travels to Japan in search of a world she has only ever seen in her dreams. After days of digging, she eventually finds her way into the world she's been searching for. As the old saying goes, "Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it"

 

"Saving Face" centers around a high school goth girl named Felicia and her bully Lily. After years of torment and abuse, Felica finally snaps and Lily finally realizes she's been bullying the wrong person.

 

"Autumn Brings Evermore" follows Alice as she tries to find the horrid noise that's in her cellar. Alice turns her stretch into an investigation to distract herself from her everyday life. All too soon she realizes that she has to face the harsh realities of life.

 

"Fateful Encounter at Colonial Brick Motel" after a particularly nasty beating a hysterical Dorothy flees from her abusive husband. She takes refuge at the Colonial Brick Motel where she finds sanctuary and shares a night with a kindred spirit. The next morning her drunken husband stumbles into her room demanding Dorothy's immediate return home. After attempting to attack Dorothy, he realizes far too late that he should have just left well enough alone.

 

"Dark Adventures at Wash and Spin Laundromat" for the past six years Alice has spent every Friday night at the Wash and Spin Laundromat. Her night starts out as usual until a monstrous man attacks. Alice soon realizes that her luck has finally run out.

 

"Fates Plaything" Alice always knew she was a bit different. With odd dreams and abilities, she tries to live a semi-normal life. All that changes when she stumbles upon a bizarre book at her local library. Alice soon realizes that some things are set in stone.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alicia Santos
• Release date: Jul 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223056089

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Dedication

To my husband Victor , our daughter Felicia and my sisters Crystal and Christine. You’re the ones that told me I got this. And it’s thanks to all of you that I do. This book would not have been possible without you.

Introduction

Thank you for downloading this eBook. This is a collection of my very first stories, written as coursework for a creative writing degree. Most of these stories are based on specific course guidelines and prompts. I hope you enjoy them all. So, without further ado I welcome you to the world of Hidden Darkness where the unseen is seen and the impossible is possible.

Into the Unknown

In my search to find the truth behind my dreams and proof of demonic existence, I find myself in a cave somewhere in the Aokigahara Forest miles from civilization. A breath escapes my lungs as I walk the length of this dark cave. Silence is my partner and the only light that can be seen is courtesy of my cellphone.

After a few minutes of walking, I see a strange amber glow up ahead. I make haste towards the light as I dance past the blade-like rocks. It takes me not but a step more to reach the glow. Upon reaching my destination, I’m in awe of what lays before me.

My mouth drops in awe as I take in a sky the color of fresh blood and a sun so black that it has the appearance of a blackhole.

Once I catch my bearings, I smile at my discovery. I’m so fascinated by my surroundings that I end up taking in a deep breath of the surrounding scents. It turns out that it was a huge mistake. One that will stick for lifetimes to come. The air wraps its fingers around my throat and squeezes the breath from my lungs. The scent is so foul that I place my head between my legs and try not to