Rick Powell lives in Oak Forest, Illinois. He is a lover of horror and dark fiction and his poetry and stories have appeared in numerous publications including Infernal Ink Magazine, and most recently, Lustcraftian Horrors: Erotic stories inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. His poetry books consist of the titles My Soul Stained My Seed Sour and More Regrets Than Glories. His collection of short stories is titled A Vault of Whispers and has a novella titled Teacher.

“Black Zones of Shadow”

Secrets weave their way through the dimly lit corridors of forgotten places, their tendrils curling like shadows. Whispers, barely audible, cling to the night air, carrying tales of mystery and trepidation. Each story, a delicate invitation, beckons readers to lean closer, to peer into the abyss where secrets writhe and fears take shape.

In this haunting novella, the human condition unravels—a tapestry of longing, vulnerability, and the inexplicable. Reality blurs at the edges, merging with the supernatural. The veil between worlds thins, revealing glimpses of what lies beyond—a dance of light and shadow, truth and illusion.

Immerse yourself in this curated collection of captivating short stories, where secrets are keys to hidden chambers, and the mundane brushes against the extraordinary.