by Gray Barker
First published 2017
This collection presents supernatural stories gathered by Gray Barker, the prolific author whose work influenced major science fiction television series. Barker compiled these tales while moving between his Manhattan publishing headquarters and a remote cabin in the West Virginia mountains. Working alongside his collaborator Helen Hoke, he rescued forgotten ghost stories and mysterious folklore from disappearing into history. The stories span encounters with spirits, unexplained phenomena, and otherworldly beings. Barker's fascination with paranormal subjects drove him to preserve these narrative fragments for contemporary audiences. The collection forms part of a series including companion volumes focused on witches, terrors, haunts, and spooks. These tales reflect Barker's lifelong dedication to exploring supernatural themes and his commitment to documenting the strange and unexplained. The stories offer readers a gateway into the mysterious world that captivated one of America's most influential paranormal researchers and publishers.
Genres: short-stories, horror, supernatural, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: anthology, found-family
Setting: Manhattan, West Virginia
Period: 20th-century
138 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform