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    Heaven and Earth: Paranormal Flash Fiction
    Heaven and Earth: Paranormal Flash Fiction
    Heaven and Earth: Paranormal Flash Fiction
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    Heaven and Earth: Paranormal Flash Fiction

    By Graham Downs

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    "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
    - Hamlet (1.5.167-8)

    Demons, witches, extra-sensory perception, possessed animals, and an ever-loving God. There is much that exists, or is claimed to exist, in the world today, that we are yet to understand.

    A perfect introduction into the inner workings of the weird mind of Graham Downs, this collection of flash fiction paranormal stories contains:

    * The Thing in the Window,
    * An Automatic Decision,
    * Telepathic Link,
    * The Witch of Wellington, and
    * The Christmas Bird.

    All have been newly edited and polished since publication on his website in 2014, and some with new endings.

    It also contains the never-before-published story, Under the Sheets, about an old woman who believes she is being haunted by a strange ghost, living under her bed.

    PRAISE FOR HEAVEN AND EARTH: PARANORMAL FLASH FICTION

    Graham Downs' new offering, "Heaven and Earth: Paranormal Flash Fiction" is a fresh and enjoyable collection of weirdness.
    —Ryan Peter, Author of When Twins War

    It gives the reader a taste of just how talented Graham is, without giving too much away, influencing the reader to explore more into his works.
    —Kellie Ann (Amazon Reviewer)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGraham Downs
    Release dateApr 9, 2015
    ISBN9781311170156
    Heaven and Earth: Paranormal Flash Fiction
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    Graham Downs

    Graham Downs is a South African author of short stories, flash fiction, and novelettes, in a variety of genres. Memoirs of a Guardian Angel is his longest work to date.He currently lives in Alberton, Gauteng, with his wife and their dog, Becky. He spends a good portion of his free time reading and, as with his writing, he reads books in a huge range of genres and lengths. He’s also passionate about South African authors—particularly independently published ones.Graham's publishing journey began in 2012, with his first book, A Petition to Magic, which is a fantasy short story about a wizard who refuses to perform magic, and a queen who insists that he do just that. He freely admits that back then, just like John Snow, he knew nothing (now, he knows perhaps a trifle more than nothing).Since those fateful first steps, he's never looked back, publishing five more books in almost as many genres, as well as getting a story included in the charity anthology, I Am Not Frazzle! (And Other Stories For Grown-ups).His latest work, Memoirs of a Guardian Angel, was launched on 6 April 2018.

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      Heaven and Earth - Graham Downs

      Heaven and Earth

      Paranormal Flash Fiction

      by

      Graham Downs

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright © 2015 Graham Downs

      Published 9 April 2015

      "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,

      Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."

      - Hamlet (1.5.167-8)

      The Thing in the Window

      Marissa's mouth hung open. She wanted to scream, but no sound came out. She wanted to slam the window shut, but her arm wouldn't move. She wanted to turn and run, as far away from her room as possible. But she didn't know where to go. The thing would be in the room and upon her before she reached the door. Besides, her feet wouldn't have been able to move if she tried. She was frozen in fear.

      Hello, Marissa.

      Marissa swallowed hard. H-how do you know my name?

      Oh, we've met many times before. In your dreams, night after night. It's good to finally meet you in person.

      As she stared at the beast, with saliva dripping off its fangs, she suddenly knew who it was. Marty? Is that you?

      The thing threw its head back and emitted a deep, slow laugh. Marty is the name your subconscious gave me, child. My name is Ciz'que.

      Although still frightened, Marissa was regaining her senses somewhat. She knew this creature from her dreams, although she knew him as Marty. He was frightening then, but not overtly hostile, and she felt that if she could defeat him in her sleep, she could defeat him here, in the real world.

      What do you want? she asked.

      My name, child—my true name—means 'Bringer of Souls'. I want your soul.

      Marissa thought about this a moment, then snapped, Well, you can't have it!

      Ciz'que seemed to

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