I love Anthony’s stories and have read and shared a bunch of them. He’s got a new release you should check out.
Like your horror in smaller bites? The Dragon will do the trick. And it comes with a couple of bonus stories too!
The Dragon
With Bonus Stories
by Anthony Renfro
Synopsis
What happens when they ask The Dragon to summon a demon? A simple machine. Able to answer requests. Able to play music. Able to turn on lights and answer questions. Fun and enjoyable technology, but what happens when this machine is able to manifest actual things. In this short story two guys worst fears will come to life.
Bonus Short Story: Webs
“Would you look at that?” Doug replied, as he stepped onto the bottom part of it. He ran his hand over the ivory railing, and eye balled the expensive carpet that covered each step.
“I bet this place has at least ten rooms in it.”
“Probably more if you consider the attic and basement,” Doug replied, shining his light up the curved staircase. He couldn’t see beyond the curve, but he knew there was another massive amount of space lurking upstairs.
Pat started to move. “Come on, let’s see what’s at the end?”
Doug followed, and at the end of the hall they found a kitchen big enough for a hotel. It was covered with cabinets and hanging cookware, all kinds of cookware, from cast iron to copper bottom. They took a few moments to raid the pantry and fridge, both of which had lots of supplies in them. It was the packaged food and cold beer that both boys took advantage of. They were under 21, but just above the age of 18 so the alcohol was the real treat. After pounding back a few beers, Doug got up to go find a bathroom and on his way back to the kitchen he stumbled upon The Dragon.
“Look what I found,” Doug replied.
“Is that one of those Dragon things that work only with your voice?” Pat asked, standing up, stumbling over to where his friend was standing.
“I wonder if the house is hooked up to it?” Doug asked, looking at his friend.
“Plug it in, find out.”
Doug found a USB outlet, and slipped the plug into the square hole. He was happy to discover that the power hadn’t been turned off in the house. Both boys let the machine warm up, watching the blue light spin around the top, waiting for it to be ready to use. When the light died, the machine sat cold and lifeless, waiting for a response to wake it from slumber.
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Interesting idea for The Dragon. I tend to avoid short stories in most genres these days unless it is a series prequel. Mind you, I’m not reading anything at the moment!
Anthony writes some wicked short stories. I look forward to the day he pens a full length novel.
Oooo looks wicked cool!!!
sherry @ fundinmental
I know. Such a great cover!
Awesome cover!
Technology mixed with come old school demonic tales is a not very common but often successful topic for horror stories 🙂
Thanks. You are awesome. Glad you liked the cover. Had that image lying around so I thought it would work for this story.
I’m happy to have you back o the blog, Anthony:) And the cover really works.