Horror · Thriller · Paranormal
C.L. Allen
Stories for the quietly haunted
Novelist and playwright drawn to the dark, the strange, and the quietly human — from supernatural horror to mystery, thriller, and wherever the next story leads.
a novel
The Mortician’s Friends
Daniel Foster has spent more than thirty years caring for the dead.
He knows how to close their eyes, hide the evidence of suffering, and return them to their families looking peaceful. The dead are patient. They make no demands. Daniel has always found them easier than the living.
Since losing his wife and young daughter, he has withdrawn into the aging funeral home beneath his apartment — his days measured by humming refrigeration units, leaking pipes, and the quiet work of preparing strangers for their final goodbyes. Then an elderly woman appears beside his table. Her body is still lying beneath his hands.
Soon, others begin to stay. A frightened young man waits on the stairs. An angry father carries the weight of everything he left unresolved. A woman tries endlessly to wash guilt from her hands. They never speak, yet each brings fragments of fear, tenderness, shame, and regret. For the first time in years, Daniel is no longer alone.
But as headaches, missing time, and strange changes in his perception worsen, he must question what he sees. Have the dead truly chosen him as their companion — or is his failing mind creating friends where none exist?
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a coloring book
The Haunted Savannah Coloring Book
Step into the shadows of America’s most haunted city.
Explore the eerie beauty, historic architecture, moss-draped squares, forgotten cemeteries, and lingering legends of Savannah, Georgia. Each illustration captures a different side of the city’s haunted character — from grand old mansions and weathered headstones to shadowed streets where the past never feels entirely gone.
Bring these atmospheric scenes to life with your own colors while discovering the strange, beautiful, and mysterious spirit of the city. Whether you’re a paranormal enthusiast, a Savannah local, a history lover, or simply someone who enjoys relaxing with detailed artwork, every building has a story and every shadow may hold a secret.
Perfect for quiet evenings, rainy afternoons, Halloween coloring, or a memorable Savannah gift.
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an interactive opera
Murder at the Opera
The Savannah Grand Opera House has been dark for years.
Tonight, its chandeliers blaze once more for a lavish gala reopening and the long-awaited return of The Widow’s Requiem. But before the final note can fade, the theatre’s formidable owner, Lenora Blackwell, is murdered in full view of the audience. The weapon was supposed to be a harmless stage prop. Every performer had a reason to despise her — and someone exchanged the blade.
In this one-hour interactive operatic murder mystery, five singers bring the suspects to life through sharp dialogue, dramatic confrontation, comedy, and familiar classical melodies set to original new lyrics. Audience members become witnesses: they examine clues hidden within the performance, question the suspects, and cast their ballots before the murderer is revealed.
With minimal scenery, a richly atmospheric Savannah setting, and a mystery the audience can genuinely solve, it blends the grandeur of opera with the intrigue of a traditional whodunit. Listen closely. Watch every hand. The truth may be hiding inside the song.
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