Shivers in the Dark is a chilling collection of horror stories that taps into the primal fears and supernatural undercurrents embedded in cultural, psychological, and mythological depths. 
The anthology opens with W.J. Manares� ""Burnt Umber"", where a demonic chocolatier, Beelzebub masquerading as Mr. Marco Warren, ensnares the souls of innocent townsfolk through his enchanted, soul-devouring confections.
 Alyssum E. Sinclair�s ""My House in Las Pi�as"" explores personal trauma and spiritual horror in a semi-autobiographical narrative. 
Shailendra Karki�s ""The Haunted Shadows of Laagan"" shifts the focus to Kathmandu, where young Rohan is haunted by ghosts representing his inner fears�confrontation, self-doubt, and rage. 
The story climaxes in a communal act of courage as Rohan and his friends face a greater collective fear, BhayankarKhycha, symbolizing societal anxiety. It�s a rare horror tale that ends with empowerment rather than defeat. 
Maekawa Kirin�s ""Behind You"" and ""Daily Rations"" depict dystopian realities where light becomes a lethal taboo, and survival twists morality beyond recognition. 
Author John Drudge had written a story from Canada. 
In ""Daily Rations,"" Kirin returns with a post-apocalyptic survival story that lures readers into a grotesque twist. A protagonist searching for food discovers a couple offering suspicious hospitality. 
An essay on Black magic by Debajyoti Gupta which deals with the present practice of black magic in the village called Mayong, a village in Assam, India, is known as the ""Black Magic Capital"" due to its long history of magical practices and folklore. 
Finally, ShernazWadia�s""Ominous Craving"" traverses the darkest corners of obsession and desperation. Together, these stories explore the horror of what lies within and beyond�the spectral, the psychological, and the societal. Shivers in the Dark is not just an anthology of ghost stories�it is a mirror reflecting our deepest anxieties and the lengths we go to confront or escape them.