Beneath Our Painted Smiles
Inside This Anthology
We all wear masks to contain our inner monsters and hide the dark parts of ourselves from the world. Masks keep us safe. They keep us from being seen. But they also obscure our vision and prevent us from clearly seeing the world and the people around us.
We may feel like we’re all alone beneath our masks, but we’re not. Inside this anthology, you’ll meet others who also wear masks to hide their own dark demons: A girl hiding from shadows in a post-apocalyptic city. A man denying the reality of a nightmare-fueled encounter. A superhero finally admitting he has no superpowers. School friends crossing paths with an ancient, abandoned scarecrow. A sister willing to kill to protect her brother’s identity. A casino owner taking advantage of a gambler’s cherished memories.
But what would happen if we tore off our masks and exposed our true selves to the world? Step inside and find out.
“What a collection! There are short stories that can be read on a five-minute break, and longer stories that require a comfy chair. Also, I like Morgan’s short introductions to each story. They’re like taking a peek behind the curtain. People always ask authors, Where do you get your ideas? Well, here’s some insights!”
— TJ Knight, award winning author, Writers of the Future