Gregory Bastianelli writes with a distinctive voice that delves into the darker, more unsettling corners of the human psyche. His narratives often explore themes of isolation and the unexpected places where terror can lurk. Bastianelli crafts stories that are both suspenseful and thought-provoking, drawing readers into worlds where the ordinary can quickly become extraordinary and frightening. His work invites contemplation on the nature of fear and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of the unknown.
Insurance investigator Oscar Basaran travels to Kidney Island to document the negative effects of shadow flicker from wind turbines on residents living near the windmills. As his investigation deepens, he discovers the turbines create a phenomena kept secret by a select group of people on the island who attempt to harness its dark power.
A group of motorists become stranded on a lonely stretch of highway during a Christmas Eve blizzard and fight for survival against an unnatural force in the storm. The gathered survivors realize a tenuous connection among them means it may not be a coincidence that they all ended up on this highway...
Set in a small New England town during the 1970 Halloween season, an aged magician seeks to recreate a fateful trick from his past. His attempt inadvertently unleashes a sinister evil, prompting four boys on the brink of adolescence and a reclusive horror writer to confront the impending horrors threatening their community. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the confrontation of past mistakes in a chilling atmosphere.