Scratches so soft, so small, they barely hurt when they're cutting through the skin. Scratches so shallow, they're but a whisper in the night. But rest assured you'll know they're there; you'll remember them always. They'll shine in the dark; they'll resonate when they fade from sight. Because the scratches we wear on our hearts, they burn forever... Domenic Marinelli returns to the realm of fiction for the first time since ACROSS A DARK RIVER IN PALERMO (2021), and delivers quite an impact with several mind-bending and entertaining stories. Horror, mystery, comedy, and even non-genre pieces, this collection delivers tales that'll leave you with a feeling of trepidation yet wanting to delve further still. Like a roller coaster, this anthology will have you feeling all over the place and wondering which way is up. From a vampire tale set in the early eighties, to a story that touches on the mysterious and always controversial Mandela Effect, to tales that question the modern take on cancel culture and even faith. These stories are like soft scratches; they'll stay with you forever. And if you let them, they'll have you questioning the reality we're forced to accept.