Darkness with a Chance of Whimsy: Ten Years, Ten Stories

By: R.J. Sullivan

Narrated by: Danielle Muething

Dark clouds overhead may stir up whimsical twists. Collected for the first time since their initial publications, Darkness with a Chance of Whimsy presents 10 tales from the imagination of R.J. Sullivan. Thrills and chills await you, but you may also get blindsided by the absurd. This volume includes a pair of stories featuring Rebecca Burton, the mysterious investigator of R.J.'s acclaimed paranormal thriller series. Among the 10 stories, you'll find:

• "The Assurance Salesman" shows five strangers more about themselves than they ever guessed.
• You don't want to venture into Daddy's basement in "Fade".
• Rebecca Burton tries to talk someone out of a bad idea in "Backstage Pass".
• A bullied police detective finally defeats his rival in "Able-Bodied".
• A desperate father finds the "Inner Strength" to save his young daughter, "Becky" Burton.
• A child seeds his aquarium with a most unusual "Starter Kit".
• A brilliant robotics engineer creates a "Robot Vampire".

©2020 R.J. Sullivan (P)2021 R.J. Sullivan

Nice quick reads

A collection of short stories that were well paced. The writing is good, and the narrator gives life to the characters. An easy and entertaining read. I would recommend.