Pre-Approved for Haunting

In this captivating collection, Patrick Barb delves into the complexities of family, nostalgia, and the supernatural, while confronting the impacts of violence in varied contexts. Through a diverse array of narratives—from a couple reuniting with their lost son in a forest haunted by a ghostly bear, to a screenwriter trapped by a cursed script—Barb's characters navigate profound challenges in both rural and urban settings. Spanning genres such as quiet horror, weird fiction, and slasher horror, these stories reveal familiar fears from fresh perspectives, pushing the boundaries of reality and resilience.