Things We Didn't Ask For

Things We Didn't Ask For
107 Pages
Self Published
ISBN B0771V5T7R

This is an anthology of 6 stories that started as a $20 bet with a client that I couldn't write and self-publish a horror anthology by Halloween. The theme I was given was "Things that terrify women/things women worry about"

This anthology includes: Water, Welcome To The Resistance, Effing Zombie’s! and the following:

Upstairs Family - This story was started for an anthology submission. I saw the post two days before the submission closed and I couldn't write fast enough. So I went back to revisit and tweak it for this collection. It started with an acquaintance and I talking about an ex she said, “I felt like I was playing house with a psychopath.” This story is from three POV’s. Upstairs-Mary, Downstairs-Mary, and Holly. A hashtag marks the beginning/end of each characters section. CW: Violence against women.

Emaciated - This was the hardest piece to write. I have a visceral reaction to the situation the Main Character is in. It started as a writing sample. The character’s wouldn’t leave me alone, so here we are. While researching for the writing sample I was horrified by some of the terrible things people do to their children. As a mother I cannot understand how anyone could be that cruel to their child. As the daughter of two loving parents it is difficult to wrap my head around being hurt by your parents. (My parents didn't even spank us lol). I’m still working on this piece with the end goal of a standalone story and a happy ending for Sticks because she deserves one. CW: "Sticks" is 15 and abused by a parent. Physical abuse, implied rape/sexual violence, and emotional abuse.

Haunted - I left this formatted as a screenplay and included it as a bonus piece. If you read it and want to make it contact me, we can chat. It was written as a writing sample for a single location paranormal piece. CW: Alcoholism, ghosts, and suicide.

Shannon Massey

About Shannon Massey (Denver, Colorado Author)

Shannon Massey

Shannon is a freelance writer and filmmaker. She has been working in the Film Industry since she was 18 years old. Shannon started as a Production Assistant on commercials and worked her way up the ladder from there.

She became interested in screenwriting as a teenager. She wrote and directed home movies starring her three younger sisters. About 14 years ago a friend asked her to read a screenplay and provide feedback. She found she had a knack for helping others realize their creative potential.

Shannon has a degree in Technical Film and Video with an emphasis on Writing and Directing. She is also a published poet and author. Shannon is currently working as a ghostwriter and script doctor for clients around the globe.

You can read a chapter of my novel "Welcome To The Resistance" here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/99331450

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