Beyond the Wail: “The Diorama”

A play set turns life around for Martin Taper, but things take a turn for the worse when he neglects it and the lonely child obsessed with it. Sebastian Bendix is a Los Angeles-based writer and musician, as well as host of a popular midnight horror film series, Friday...

Beyond the Wail: “Go Gentle”

After the death of her boyfriend, a young musician uses her talents and a fabled violin to stop the fatal accidents at a dead man’s curve. Julie Barnson has been a professional storyteller in Utah for over ten years. Many authors call themselves storytellers, but in...

Beyond the Wail: “Dead Water”

A stalled truck, an abandoned graveyard, and a town not found on any map take two brothers on a detour they’ll never forget. Amanda is a Midwest girl who enjoys her food and wine. On any given day, and in no particular order, she is a friend, a sister, a mom, a...

BEYOND THE WAIL: “The Weeping Lady”

Eva Douglas must face her mother issues, past and present, when the disappearance of her sister forces a confrontation with a terrifying ghost. A. F. Stewart was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, and still calls it home. The youngest in a family of seven...

Beyond the Wail: “Cold Spot”

When a laptop is stolen from their computer security company, two high school buddies go to extremes to investigate. But, will they manage to return? Software engineer, video game developer, and father, Jay Barnson is a transplant to the state of Utah from the east...

Beyond the Wail: “The ‘Grim’ Reaper”

When a soul reaper loses the source of their power, they must either find the witch who stole it or a new purpose for living. L.K. McIntosh has been making up stories about the people around her since she learned how to talk. She eventually discovered cultural...