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Amenti Chapter One

Katie Marie

Last week I talked about Amenti being re-released in its second Edition form.

Today I am giving you a sneak peek, in the form of the first chapter.

Enjoy!

Chapter One

The water moved like it had a mind.

With a cruel purpose, it sliced its way through the darkness. No matter how fast Bobtail ran, the water was faster. It reached him in moments and swallowed the little cat with ease. Bobtail’s already aching chest burned with the need to breathe. The water squeezed him tight, forcing him to open his jaws, gasping for air, but there was only water. Bobtail fought the tide, knowing he could not win. Darkness swallowed him.

He woke from the nightmare gasping for breath, his fur standing on end and his claws digging into the soft seat of the car. The stink of car exhaust, sweat and rest stop food turned his already tense stomach. He looked around rapidly, his whiskers twitching. The car bounced over a pothole; he leapt to his paws and stumbled into a half full box.

“Hey buddy, calm down. It was just a bump.” A large human hand rubbed over his ears, pushing his fur into his eyes. His panic eased. Bobtail looked up at his human and clambered out of the box. He mewled, embarrassed by his fear at the nightmare.

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Firefly Cover Reveal

Katie Marie

Firefly Coming Winter 2022

My name is Rachel, and I work for the Gentleman.

The Gentleman has an interest in the paranormal, the unexplained and the bizarre. He uses his influence and power to investigate strange events and collect evidence. His collection is comprised of this evidence, as well as files and reports of the events.

My job is to build files, take deliveries and keep the place free from dust and mold.

Building files involves taking all the information and evidence the Gentleman has delivered to my door, and collating and annotating it to tell the story of what happened. Sometimes, when the Gentleman has got enough evidence, I can tell an entire story.

Two months ago, I took deliveries for an event we’re calling Firefly. It’s a very detailed case, and there’s enough evidence of a threat to warrant people being warned. This is a copy of the complete Archive report.

It all started when seven-year-old Simon Thompson vanished.

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Shadows Beneath the Surface

Katie Marie

My Story Beyond the Sea is featured in the latest anthology from Dead Sea Press!

Im excited to tell you that another short story was published!

Beyond the Sea:

A University PhD student investigates a strange body that washes up on a small island beach.

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Shadows Beneath the Surface

Forget the bends… Shadows Beneath the Surface is the second entry in the Dead Seas series from Dead Sea Press and brings us crashing to the top of the ocean for more aquatic and nautical horror from fifteen new and incredible talents.

A screening of Jaws is more immersive than advertised – and far more dangerous. A new discovery promises pain to any who stumble across it. And a washed-up abomination really should have been left out to dry…

From ghost ships to monstrous ferry crossings, from eerie islands to creepy caves, this collection proves that not all of the ocean’s beasts lie beneath the waves.

All this and more in a monstrous collection of stories from T.L. Beeding, Chris Williams, Christopher Saylor, David R. Polsdorfer, Gregg V. Landry, Malina Douglas, Matt Bliss, Stephanie Kvellestad, Karen Lethlean, Nancy Schumann, Jay Sykes, Katie Marie, Rachel Nussbaum, Lisa Fox, and Shannon Frost Greenstein.

Don’t forget: every penny of profit goes right to The Shark Trust, an organisation promoting the conservation and protection of sharks, skates and rays. Your support is hugely appreciated.

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Looking for a Christmas gift for the reader in your life?

Katie Marie

Festive gift?

The anthology Water: Selkies, Sirens & Sea Monsters has a whole bunch of reviews and is certain to make a fantastic gift for the horror lover in your life.

“A fun collection of short stories.”

“Rhonda Parrish has done it again.”

“Each story pulls you deeper into the tale, the richer the texture of each backdrop, the more lost you can get into the story.”

“Another great compilation of stories and poems.”

“There is something for everyone in this book.”

“There’s love, strangeness and horror in the book. I enjoyed all of them.”

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Katie’s Stories: Maria’s Trust Part One

Katie Marie

Today I have a story for you.

I was trying to hide the fact that I had been crying and was on the verge of starting again. 

The policeman in front of me was watching me steadily, staring right at me but remaining silent. I looked down at the table and rubbed my arms. The air conditioner above me was blasting cold air right down the back of my shirt. The tarnished metal door to the interview room opened and a second policeman came in slowly, looking at the papers in his hand. He sat next to his partner and looked up at me. 

“So, Thomas, do you want to tell us where you were last Thursday?” he said.

“I already told you.” I muttered. “I was at home. You came to my house to tell me that Max was…,” my voice caught, and I had to stop talking. 

“Ah, yes,” the policeman said, looking at the papers. “Ok. then, what were you doing at home?” 

“Revising, I’ve got exams in a few weeks,” I said. 

“All night?” the other policeman said. “Exams aren’t until next month, seems odd for someone to be revising so hard already.” 

“I want to pass,” I said, still looking down. The policeman grunted but said nothing else. 

“All right, tell me then, if you were at home revising how was your car involved in an accident?” the second policeman said. “An accident that killed three people and put two others in a hospital?” 

“I already told you, I lent my car to Max,” I said. 

“It’s very trusting of you to lend your car out,” the policeman said. 

“I did it a lot, Max was on the insurance,” I said. “He always borrowed it, he was a good driver.” 

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Katie Story: Snap Shot

Katie Marie

Today I want to tell you a story.

The wall of heat hit me hard as I opened the door to the department store and stepped inside. I kept moving forwards, stepping under the fan that pumped heat into the doorway. 

“Oh, I’m sorry sir, we’re not officially open yet,” the girl who came towards me looked about my age, an older teen, or maybe in her early twenties. She looked flustered as she tried to shoo me back out the door. 

“Hey,” I smiled, “Um … I’m looking for Mr Williamson.” 

“That’s fine, but you must wait until we open,” she said. 

“No, you don’t understand, I’m his new assistant, I’m Oliver,” I reached into my pocket to pull out my phone intending to show her the text messages. “I was told to come here this morning.” 

“Where’s your store identification?” she asked. 

“I’m new, no one’s given me anything yet,” I said as she stepped forward, trying to back me out the door. 

“Anna stop tormenting my new dogsbody.” Mr Williamson said approaching behind the girl, Anna, who lost her rigid posture and relaxed. She grinned at me. 

“Got you, newbie,” she snorted a giggle. I rolled my eyes. 

“You got me,” I said. “Hilarious.” She turned to look at Mr Williamson. 

“Aww, Jack your new one’s not got as much spine as the last one, he will not be much fun.” 

“Hey, Oliver’s got plenty of spine. Just maybe he didn’t want to mouth off the minute he walked through the door on his first day.” Mr Williamson came over and smiled at me. I offered him a smile back and tried to quell the nerves in my gut. Mr Williamson was my best friend’s dad. I’d been around him plenty over the years, but it still felt strange to be working for him. “Come on,” he said gesturing me to follow him. “I hate the perfume section, the damn place stinks.” He turned and headed off at a brisk pace. 

I followed, jogging at first to keep up. We walked up the escalator which hadn’t been turned on yet, Mr Williamson lead me over to the photography section where his little studio was. 

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