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Short Stories by Howard S. Cahill

Welcome to the show! This author site is for readers who crave stories that dig beneath the surface, tales of horror and survival that linger long after you’ve finished reading. Each short story invites you into a world of fear and difficult choices, where characters walk the fine line between humanity and something darker. If you enjoy narratives that challenge your comfort and spark your imagination, you’ll feel at home here.

Short Story Central

Select a genre from any of the selections below and start reading. All stories are free and are also available to download as a PDF for offline reading.

dark fiction short stories

Read short stories of a dark or scary nature.

dystopian short stories

Read dystopian setting short stories.

serial fiction short story

Read a serialized gothic horror story. The Ashwick Horror.

horror short stories

Read horror themed short stories.

western short stories

Read western themed short stories.

zombie short stories

Read zombie themed short stories.

short stories

A full listing of Howard S. Cahill short stories not broken into categories.