Quiet Ones

"Deadly Silence" is a gripping multi-author collection of chilling short stories that delve into the terror hidden within quiet moments. One standout tale, "Quiet Ones," follows Emily Richards, a caretaker at a group home where silence is paramount and a mysterious girl named Lily clutches a heavy, antique doll. As strange occurrences escalate, Emily discovers that Lily’s silence conceals a suppressed power that starts to emerge when the doll is taken away. This story explores themes of institutional cruelty and the profound impact of demanding silence from vulnerable children.