Coming Up Short 2

By Charles Welch

A young boy invites friends to spend the night, only to be warned that the tragedies of the past must not be allowed to repeat themselves.

A man burdened by sin returns to his remote cabin in the woods to confront his demons, only to come face to face with his dead wife.

An antique store appears without warning, offering the finest relics of yesterday. Its proprietor is devoted to meeting the personal needs of his customers, but every item comes with a price. Some troubles, once dismissed, do not stay gone-and some return far worse than before.

Coming Up Short 2 is a collection of eight macabre short stories by the award-winning author of the Within the Fog series. Blending psychological tension with supernatural horror, these tales explore guilt, consequence, and the unseen forces that linger just beyond our understanding.

Readers are warned: these stories are unsettling, relentless, and designed to linger long after the final page. In this world, reality is fragile, the shadows are watching, and something is always waiting.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSYJTSZY
• ISBN13: 9798295546433
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Charles Welch Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"