Ghosts in the Machines

From award-winning author Keith J. Hoskins comes a chilling collection of supernatural tales that explore the haunted intersections of technology, memory, and the human soul. Inspired by The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, Stephen King, and Ray Bradbury, these stories take you to places where the strange is familiar—and the familiar is terrifying. In these pages, you’ll encounter: A hospice nurse stalked by a pale horse waiting for its final rider (The Pale Horse) A portrait artist who paints more than just your portrait—but only if you’re willing to pay the price (I Hear You Paint Portraits) A ghost detective who solves crimes for those who passed with unfinished business. (The Phantom Bullet) A teddy bear with a mind of its own (Teddy) A man who has lived a thousand lifetimes and has a past that is catching up to him (Beneath the Endless Sky) And many more tales of uncanny machines and restless souls Some ghosts haunt houses. Others haunt circuits, memories, or decisions that won’t let go. Some machines are broken. Others were never lifeless to begin with. Perfect for fans of slow-burn horror, twist endings, and speculative fiction with soul, Ghosts in the Machines delivers dread with elegance—and wonder with just the right amount of shadow. Plug in. Turn the page. Something is waiting.