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Phantom Friends & Forgotten Lessons

(2025)
A collection of stories by

 
 
Gentle chills and warm feelings with lessons on love, kindness, and wisdom.

This 30 flash fiction animal ghost story collection blends supernatural elements with meaningful life lessons and have the perfect blend of mystery, heart, and wisdom that readers of all ages can relate to.

Each story captures both the unique personality of different animals and the universal human experiences we all face. From a fox teaching honesty to a bat helping overcome prejudice, these ghostly companions offer such beautiful opportunities for growth and understanding with tales of love that transcends the boundary between life and death.

There's something truly magical about the idea that our animal companions might continue watching over us, offering guidance and comfort when we need it most.

May each ghostly encounter remind us that love, kindness, and wisdom can come from the most unexpected places while knowing that the love between humans and animals is so strong it can bridge even death itself.

These stories will ignite both gentle chills and warm feelings; the kind of tales that might make you look twice at shadows in the corner, but with hope rather than fear, wondering if perhaps a loving animal spirit is nearby.

The stories include:
Cooper
Midnight
The Owl
The Pony
The Canary
The Swan
The Raven
The Red Fox
The Dog in the Blizzard
The Rabbit
The Carousel
The Wolf
The Turtle
The Cow
The Messenger
The Mouse
The Goose
The Raccoon
The Deer
The Parrot
The Cat in the Library
The Bear
The Elephant
The Dolphin
Grandpa's Dog
The Hamster
The Horse in the Stable
The Peacock
The Gray Cat
The Bat



Genre: Inspirational

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