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07/27/2025

Story: "To the Grave"
Book: "Darkness Descends: A Collection of Spine Chilling Tales"
Author: "The Nightmare Author" Oscar Trejo Jr.
Published: 2020

Full "To the Grave" Chapter 1 Excerpt:

"To the Grave" Chapter 1:

There was a fierce storm raging tonight, all was silent throughout this old manor, but I felt myself calm and collected. I am Frederick, keeper of this hauntingly beautiful manor. I found myself in a situation that I regretted but it fell upon me through no fault of my own.

I found myself pacing back and forth in my study, trying to make sense of my situation. After a few moments of brainstorming, I finally realized that I had to do what I most dreaded, the very thought, sent a chill down my spine.

Nevertheless, I was already prepared just in case this situation left me with no other option than this one. I had the perfect way to handle it.I ran a hand through my slick black hair and proceeded out of my study and into the hallway, visions of dread and nervousness began to dance in my mind as I walked through the dark hallway.I abruptly stopped in my tracks as I came across our bedroom door. I felt my pulse and heart racing as that moment arrived. I slowly made my way towards the door and slowly turned the k**b.

As I entered the room, I saw her, lying there in bed, peacefully sleeping. It felt like an evil spirit had suddenly washed over me as I approached her bedside.

I cautiously grabbed a pillow and placed it over her face. I viciously began to apply pressure as she awoke from the disturbance and began struggling. As I continued to force her end, a sudden tear slowly slipped as images of precious moments raged within my mind.

She had been my only true love, I had pampered her and treated her very well. I couldn’t imagine life without her but unfortunately, rumors began to circulate of her affairs that I couldn’t afford to ignore anymore. I couldn’t afford to be laughed at while being an important member of society. Inside, my soul was broken, and the pain was immeasurable.

As her struggles began to calm and her breathing began to slow, I knew her time was almost up, and that painful realization hit hard. After a few more minutes, all signs of life in her came to a halt as I slowly let go of the pillow and backed away. I stood in silence as I stared at what I had done. I slowly walked back to her lifeless, warm body and removed the pillow from her face.

An overwhelming wave of emotion ran through me as I slowly kissed my wife’s lips and held her hand.

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"Fantasy stories will always be popular, as there are always readers who are willing to escape, freely, to the worlds th...
07/25/2025

"Fantasy stories will always be popular, as there are always readers who are willing to escape, freely, to the worlds that the authors create, and spend time with the characters we give life to."

Darkness Descends : A Collection of Spine Chilling Tales"Vengeful corpses, curses, demons and Souls all inhabit this bri...
07/25/2025

Darkness Descends : A Collection of Spine Chilling Tales

"Vengeful corpses, curses, demons and Souls all inhabit this brilliant collection of haunting tales. With each gripping tale of horror comes a lesson in trust, greed and the consequences of personal actions. As nightmares appear, witness the terrors of the mind torment the guilty and hidden dangers strike the unsuspecting. In a world where madness and evil dwells, a scream of despair and anguish awaits behind every corner. For those who dare to tread where darkness dwells, six frightening, spine-chilling tales of dreadful terror awaits, each with their own unique dilemmas and morbid nightmares."

Short Stories Include: 1. Alone Through the Woods 2. The Ghost of Apartment 247 3. Beyond the Cemetery Gates 4. To the Grave 5. Curse of the Ranclid Mummy 6. Darkness Descends

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Darkness Descends: Jr. Oscar Trejo: 9781794869080: Paperback: Horror - General

"Twisted Dreams"As that midnight hour slowly passes; A nightmare behind closed doors emerges.Deep within the mysteries o...
07/24/2025

"Twisted Dreams"

As that midnight hour slowly passes;
A nightmare behind closed doors emerges.
Deep within the mysteries of the mind;
Twisted dreams of another world slowly appear.

As the sweat falls across a pounding heart;
Dancing swarms of decayed beings quickly approaches.
Through tunnels of hanging nooses and human remains;
A terrified soul rapidly sprints through twisted dreams.

As the chanting hordes of wickedness emanates;
The shrieks of pain are ominously heard.
Through the many twisted dreams of torture;
A horrified soul starts to weep with fear.

As the light of a new day breaks through;
A nightmare behind closed doors fades away.
As a pounding heart quickly awakens;
The many twisted dreams hauntingly subside.

Poem: Twisted Dreams
Book: The Spellbound Heart: A Collection of Enchanted Poetry
Published: 2011
Author: 'The Nightmare Author' Oscar Trejo Jr

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Voices, chants and magical enchantments fill the pages of this wonderful collection of poetry. Step through the many forests of magical illusions as the voice of another slowly overwhelm the minds of those who dare. Spellbound by evil, these many souls silently cry for help. Take a look into the ...

"Ghost of the Lighthouse Cove"As the waves crash against the cliff’s edge;A spirit of a lonesome female quietly lurks.Th...
07/23/2025

"Ghost of the Lighthouse Cove"

As the waves crash against the cliff’s edge;
A spirit of a lonesome female quietly lurks.
Through the moonlit skies and rainy weather;
A cry of anguish is heard all around.

Through the misty fog of dark illusions;
A phantom ship ominously appears in the distance.
As her shouts of joy rings through the winds of time;
A sudden surge from within her soul turns icy.

As lightning strikes within the fog;
A feeling of helplessness engulfs this female spirit.
Through the pouring rain of sin;
A phantom ship quickly sinks to its watery grave.

As the daylight breaks in the early hours of morning;
A helpless female spirit fades away into the darkness.
As the presence of life walks about a secluded lighthouse;
A forgotten memory quietly rests in the annals of time.

Poem: Ghost of the Lighthouse Cove
Book: Remember Me Tomorrow: A Collection of Forgotten Poetry
Published: 2012-First edition, 2020-Second edition

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"Darkness Descends: A Collection of Spine Chilling Tales" "Vengeful corpses, curses, demons and Souls all inhabit this b...
07/11/2025

"Darkness Descends: A Collection of Spine Chilling Tales"

"Vengeful corpses, curses, demons and Souls all inhabit this brilliant collection of haunting tales. With each gripping tale of horror comes a lesson in trust, greed and the consequences of personal actions. As nightmares appear, witness the terrors of the mind torment the guilty and hidden dangers strike the unsuspecting. In a world where madness and evil dwells, a scream of despair and anguish awaits behind every corner. For those who dare to tread where darkness dwells, six frightening, spine-chilling tales of dreadful terror awaits, each with their own unique dilemmas and morbid nightmares.

Short Stories Include:
1. Alone Through the Woods
2. The Ghost of Apartment 247
3. Beyond the Cemetery Gates
4. To the Grave
5. Curse of the Ranclid Mummy
6. Darkness Descends

https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Descends-Collection-Spine-Chilling/dp/1794869085

-Published date: March 24, 2020

Vengeful corpses, curses, demons and Souls all inhabit this brilliant collection of haunting tales. With each gripping tale of horror comes a lesson in trust, greed and the consequences of personal actions. As nightmares appear, witness the terrors of the mind torment the guilty and hidden danger...

Oscar Trejo Jr is an American Published Author from Texas, with numerous published books of poetry and short horror stor...
02/22/2025

Oscar Trejo Jr is an American Published Author from Texas, with numerous published books of poetry and short horror stories and anthologies. He is often regarded as 'The Nightmare Author' for his unique writing style and creative imagination.
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“Coldness From the Grave” is the 9th literary work from Published Author, Oscar Trejo Jr, to be released in March 2025. A follow up to 2020’s “Darkness Descends”,
“Coldness From the grave” features 6 Spine chilling tales that revolve around the supernatural, the macabre and elements of psychological Horror.
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