Gods and Monsters

From the resurrection of Lazarus to the depths of space, from supernatural forces to cutting-edge technology, this collection of short stories takes you on an unforgettable journey through the strange, the mysterious, and the profound. What happens when Lazarus, once raised from the dead, must face life after the miracle? How does a young thief fare in a world where technology has reshaped justice? Scavenging birds sense a change beyond human comprehension. Two detectives investigate a campus murder where the only certainty is that no one mourns the victim. Elsewhere, the commander of a Europa-bound mission wakes to a horrifying truth, while an investigative journalist receives a divine assignment she never saw coming. In the New Forest, dark rituals unfold under a witch’s command, and a family man’s sudden superpower turns him into an unexpected hero. Meanwhile, a murderer believes he has committed the perfect crime—until fate intervenes. And a late-night radio host, drawn into the disturbing revelations of a caller, stumbles upon the twisted mind of a serial killer. Scientists board an alien spacecraft and find first contact is not what they expected. The collection ends with a satire on modern America, where the boundaries between the truth and conspiracy theory are horribly blurred. From the unsettling to the extraordinary, this third collection of short stories explores the depths of human nature, the unknown, and the forces beyond our understanding. Gripping, thought-provoking, and often chilling, these tales will stay with you long after the final page.