The Rocking Horse
by S. N. SHORT
Every antique has a story. Some are dying to be heard.
Stacie has always had a weakness for things with a past. But some things should be left there.
When she wins a vintage wooden rocking horse at an online estate auction, she sees nothing sinister in its chipped paint and weathered frame. To Stacie, it’s simply another forgotten treasure waiting to be restored and the perfect gift for a friend’s young daughter. Then the animals start reacting to it.
Strange sounds creep through empty rooms. Shadows move where no one is standing. And the longer the rocking horse remains, the harder it becomes to ignore the unsettling feeling that Stacie didn’t bring it home alone. Something came with it. Something that has been waiting a very long time.
Searching for answers, Stacie uncovers the story of a rural family in the late 1950s, a childhood scarred by violence and secrecy, and a tragedy that left more behind than anyone could have imagined. At the centre of it all is the same wooden rocking horse, an innocent childhood treasure that somehow survived. But some things survive for a reason.
As unexplained disturbances turn increasingly violent and those closest to Stacie are drawn into the nightmare, the line between the past and present begins to disappear. To stop what she has unwittingly unleashed, Stacie must uncover what happened all those years ago before whatever has awakened becomes impossible to contain.
Because it isn’t the rocking horse she should fear. It’s what’s still riding it.
“Coming soon.”
“Coming soon.”
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“Coming soon.”
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Genre: Horror, Supernatural
Release Date: Fall 2027
Format: Paperback, Ebook & Audiobook
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About The Author
S.N. Short, an author with a penchant for weaving nasty revenge tales, has been quietly honing her craft for years, subjecting friends and fellow horror enthusiasts to her earlier novellas. Obsessed with horror from a young age, S.N. Short recalls sneaking out of bed with her twin sister to watch late-night movies on their parent's old B&W TV and devouring scary books from the school library. Always on the hunt for innovative ways to dispatch her characters, she aims to surprise and genuinely captivate readers. Beyond her writing, she embraces diverse interests, from motorcycles and HorrorCons to Tattoo Fests and water-related adventures. As she juggles a full-time job, S.N. Short invites readers to join her on a journey where characters' motives will be loved, hated, or perhaps even understood.
