Shadows: A Collection Of Short Stories

About the Book

SHADOWS: A Collection of Short Stories delivers 15 spooky, mysterious, and thrilling tales written by young author Anay Prasad. Designed for readers who enjoy fear without gore, this collection blends suspense, mystery, imagination, and the perfect amount of darkness for ages 10 and up. Each story pulls you into a new world: strange forests, haunted paths, unsettling creatures, abandoned places, and cosmic mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
Written with the curiosity of a science-loving teen and the creativity of a rising storyteller, these stories are short, fast, and full of twists that keep readers turning pages late into the night. Whether you enjoy creepy surprises, supernatural encounters, eerie atmospheres, or imaginative horror, this book offers a fresh voice in the genre and a chance to experience fear from a different perspective — through the mind of a young creator who knows how to keep readers hooked.
Perfect for fans of short horror, school libraries, young readers just entering the genre, and anyone who loves a quick scare, SHADOWS is a must-read for teens who enjoy suspenseful storytelling with unexpected endings. Dive into a world where shadows come alive, mysteries deepen, and every page invites you to explore what hides in the dark.

About the Author 

Meet Anay Prasad — a 13-year-old writer with a fearless imagination and a curiosity that stretches farther than the stars. While many people wonder “what’s out there?” Anay is already busy writing stories that explore the dark, the mysterious, and the wonderfully strange corners of the universe.
Anay loves science — especially planets, galaxies, and ideas about how humans might live beyond Earth one day. He dreams of becoming a scientist who helps transform other planets into new homes for humankind. Until that future arrives, he builds those worlds inside his stories, where anything can happen and danger is always lurking in the shadows.
When he’s not inventing monsters or twisting plotlines, Anay is mastering Minecraft PvP battles, swimming with the focus of an athlete, improving his guitar skills, and devouring eBooks that spark new creative ideas. Every hobby gives him more fuel for his writing — whether it’s courage, strategy, rhythm, or imagination.
What makes Anay’s stories special is the blend of real science + eerie imagination. His characters face unknown mysteries, his worlds feel alive, and his plots challenge you to turn the page even when your heart is racing.
This book marks only the beginning of his adventure as an author. With every new story, Anay plans to go bigger, braver, and bolder — heading into deeper space, darker forests, and stranger nightmares.
If you’re reading this… thank you for joining him on his journey. You are now part of a growing community of readers who enjoy thrills, surprises, and the excitement of the unknown.
So tighten your courage. Turn the page.
The adventure has just begun.