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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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Writing Update: What’s Coming Next

Posted on 10/16/2025 by Jared Ray Conger

It’s been a long stretch of blood, ghosts, and late-night edits. But, it’s almost ready to walk on its own legs. Keep an eye out here soon for a chance to grab a paperback copy. Continue reading →

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Discover New Freebies on My Patreon!

Posted on 12/15/2024 by Jared Ray Conger

Hey friends! I’ve just uploaded some exciting new content to my Patreon, and I can’t wait for you to check it out! Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you: 2 Horror Poems: Short Story:Whispers: A tale where shadows and … Continue reading →

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