I Was a Lid

Elizabeth is convinced she's led a quiet and simple life. But when her husband dies suddenly, and a boy in a battered black jacket begins to appear, pieces of her past start to puzzle themselves together again. If asked, Elizabeth would tell you she has no secrets. But sometimes secrets are hidden under the tightest of lids.This book is ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burning psychological horror that intertwines personal secrets with haunting revelations, appealing to those drawn to introspective narratives and eerie suspense.

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Elizabeth is convinced she's led a quiet and simple life. But when her husband dies suddenly, and a boy in a battered black jacket begins to appear, pieces of her past start to puzzle themselves together again. If asked, Elizabeth would tell you she has no secrets. But sometimes secrets are hidden under the tightest of lids.

About the Author

Benjamin Brindise is a writer of fiction and spoken word living and working in Buffalo, NY. He is the flash fiction editor for the literary magazine Variety Pack, whose selections were included in Best Microfiction 2021 & 2023. He is also a teaching artist who has worked with organizations such as the Just Buffalo Literary Center and Eat Off Art. Find more of his work on his website.

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