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From the Dark Woods — A Halloween Flash Fiction Story (Tales to Terrify First Runner-Up, 2025)

Posted on 05/04/2026 by Jared Ray Conger

Last fall, I entered Tales to Terrify’s Halloween Micro Flash Contest with a 238-word piece called From the Dark Woods. It placed as first runner-up, and the podcast version aired October 31, 2025 — you can listen to it here. I’m posting … Continue reading →

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The Early History of Parley’s Hollow

Posted on 05/02/2026 by Jared Ray Conger

Before it was a dog park, Parley’s Hollow was a corridor of work, water, rumor, and survival. This is the story of the Ute trail it began as, the Golden Pass Road that cut through it, the brewer who built an inn into the hillside, and the woman a neighborhood eventually called Crazy Mary.
A four-part Salt Lake history series by Jared Ray Conger. Available for reprint and freelance commission. Continue reading →

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Mid Spring Writing Update

Posted on 04/30/2026 by Jared Ray Conger

A mid-spring writing update from horror author Jared Conger. New short story collection progress, submissions to literary magazines, and recent writing contests. Continue reading →

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Final Voyage of the Ada Mae

Posted on 02/03/2026 by Jared Ray Conger

He turned back, staggering toward the distant, impossible glow. The incline steepened beneath him, sand giving way to smooth rock. His legs faltered. His chest heaved. He broke into the chamber, the impossible chamber, and saw the reef hole above, a pale illuminated eye of staring down. Continue reading →

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Look for Before the Hunger: Blood, Salt, Dust at Marissa’s Bookstore and Gifts

Posted on 02/02/2026 by Jared Ray Conger

If you are out shopping around and have that need for books, go take a look at Marissa’s Books and Gifts in Salt Lake City Utah and while you’re there, grab a copy of my book, Before the Hunger: Blood, … Continue reading →

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Merch store is open!

Posted on 12/14/2025 by Jared Ray Conger

A couple of limited release t-shirts are available now as well as a hoodie and some stickers. On demand printing so that I don’t have to sit on a bunch of boxes at home but I will have some extra’s … Continue reading →

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