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Where does reality end and the extraordinary begin? In this captivating collection of suspenseful magic realism, the ordinary world subtly shifts to reveal the profound depths of the human spirit. These stories illuminate women’s unyielding determination to reclaim lost connections, nurture fragile futures, and preserve what the world so easily discards. Alongside them, men wrestle with purpose, longing, and the ghosts of dreams slipping through their fingers. Beneath every narrative, a single haunting truth lingers: When life takes everything, what remains? Delving into themes of survival, identity, and redemption, this anthology captures the fragile yet unbreakable nature of human resilience. These are tales of shadows, secrets, and strange connections—stories that will linger in your mind long after the final page turns.

Journey Family Grief Identity Redemption Psychological Healing

Audiobook details

GenreMystery and Thriller

Length2 hrs 52 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJul 14, 2026

LanguageEnglish

3This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.ARE WE A THING?Second edition. 2025.Copyright © 2025 Andy Slade.Originally published as &quot;Our Shadows Never Die&quot; (2023)Written by Andy Slade.Also by Andy SladeBetrayal Is BeautifulOur Shadows Never Die

15Greed Doesn’t Count

4The Magic Parachute

16PART III: CONNECTIONS &amp; GRACE

5Games

17The Many Apologies of Orville Carmody

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6In The Act of Shooting

18Tony’s Last Grandma

7The Prophet of Lost Souls

19The Coat on the Chair

8PART I: SHADOWS FALLING

20Music for Simana