Paranormal Mystery Short Story

Satirical stories exploring modern themes of technology and relationships. Internet lawlessness, smartphone love triangles, zombie video gamers, gender role ambivalence and the demise of television - these changes infuse our existence. Borrowing from science fiction, fantasy and magic realism, the collected stories of Not from Concentrate take these contemporary quandaries head-on!

A sultry jazz bar owner, a string of brutal murders, and an enigmatic police chief with a dark secret. ... what could go wrong? Lena Johnson’s nights are filled with the smoky ambiance of Midnight Blues and its enchanting supernatural patrons in the city of Cres-Haze. But when a series of grisly killings rocks the community, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the dangerous investigation—and the ruggedly handsome Police Chief Sergei Peytona. As they delve into the dark underbelly of Cres-Haze, uncovering twisted rituals and forbidden magic, the line blurs between the murder cases ...

Half Life is a triplet of supernatural stories which journey to worlds that linger between life and death. Fear, disappointment, and loneliness permeate these worlds, forcing each character to face up to the dark side of human existence. An original blend of horror, pathos, and humour, these curious stories will cause disquiet, heartache, and a thrilling sting of pleasure.

In this collection of 19 short stories, Craig Nybo invites you to visit the lives of mostly unfortunate souls as they face the most terrifying moments of their existences. With everything from vampire hunting to zombie bashing, from steampunk death devices to shifty soul brokers, Nybo brings his own sense of perspective and, of course, his sense of humor to this collection of departures from reality. Terrifying Lies contains Nybo's acclaimed story, "The Mechanic", along with 18 other tales of the macabre.