Shallow Waters Vol.2

In Shallow Waters Vol.2, hidden realms are revealed, where shadows dance and the line between life and death is blurred. Dive deep into twenty-five unsettling tales that resonate with the pain and mysteries enveloped within our existence, unveiling the beauty lurking beneath each horrifying revelation.

Shallow Waters stands as a manifestation of Crystal Lake Entertainment's visionary flash fiction contest. Every month, the call of the enigmatic shadows beckons writers to weave narratives teeming with the unknown. Only the most stirring are granted passage to Crystal Lake's Patreon page, a stage where aficionados and connoisseurs savor and decree the champions. This anthology presents to you the crème de la crème of these spectral tales, the ones that engraved their essence on the souls of the audience.

Stay attuned for further explorations into the obscured, or traverse the macabre with Crystal Lake on Patreon, shaping the fates of upcoming volumes with your discerning gaze.

Volume two harbors tales steeped in horror, thrillers, and suspense, exploring themes of life after death, the supernatural, and the chilling beauty underlying the macabre. Featuring works by notable authors, each story is a haunting symphony resonating with the mystique and allure of the unseen.

In this volume, you'll traverse narratives where:

• The ghost of a loved one brings a poignant message on the eve of her funeral.
• A tale of fraternal love morphs into a haunting echo of resentment.
• Ancient entities find their existence threatened by the growth of malevolent beings.
• A man, desperate to escape his pursuer, finds unforeseen assistance from a valiant knight.
• A grieving mother captures the essence of her son in a peculiar, unforgettable manner.
• A confrontation with the phantoms of the past reveals the unforgiving nature of memory.
• A grieving woman's attempt to defy death leads her to the intricate dance of life and loss.
• A battle between humans and the undead culminates in an unexpected twist.

Shallow Waters Vol.2 invites you to cross the threshold into realms untold, to glimpse the intertwined dance of sorrow and elegance. Embark on this haunting journey and unveil the myriad facets of existence in its most raw and enigmatic form.

Will you brave the shadows to uncover the stories lurking within?