Ton Ton, 1000 Mile Stare, Synchronicity, Monster's End, La Musa, Ragnarok, Dog Eat Dog, A Tale of Two Harlems, I Want to Believe, Deep Red. From the visionary mind of Steph Pantoja, comes an eclectic collection of short stories in the genres of drama, comedy, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.
 
Ton Ton
A Dominican drug lord, Castro, orchestrates a high-stakes betrayal during a cocaine deal with a dangerous Haitian partner. What should have been a clean escape quickly unravels when something goes wrong in the aftermath, forcing him and his crew into the wilderness to recover what’s theirs. As night falls, fear and tension rise, and it becomes clear they are not alone—and not dealing with anything ordinary. The deeper they go, the more their plan spirals into a nightmare they can’t control.
 
1000 Mile Stare
A young man, Lawrence, heads to Marine Corps boot camp seeking to escape a troubled past and start over. During the journey, he meets other recruits, each carrying their own motivations and baggage. As they arrive, the tone shifts from uncertainty to intensity, hinting at the challenges ahead. The story focuses on the moment just before transformation—when everything familiar is about to be stripped away.
 
Synchronicity
A team of advanced operatives travels through time on a mission to stop a mysterious figure from altering key moments in history. Disguised within the past, they monitor a pivotal event that could have massive consequences for the future. When their target appears, the situation quickly escalates into a confrontation that threatens the stability of the timeline. The story builds tension around whether history is something that must be protected—or something that can be changed.
 
Monster’s End
A group of survivors navigating a world overrun by the undead encounters something that doesn’t behave like a typical zombie. As they investigate, strange details begin to emerge—wounds that heal, movements that feel calculated, and a presence that suggests something far more dangerous. The discovery forces them to question everything they thought they understood about the outbreak. The story builds tension around the idea that not all monsters follow the same rules—and some may be far worse than the rest.
 
La Musa
An elderly Mexican woman recounts her life story to a young hitchhiker revealing a past shaped by love, regret, and hidden choices. She describes her secret relationship with a Black writer who saw her as his muse, set against a backdrop where racial tensions quietly influenced how their love could exist. While maintaining her role as wife and mother, she lived a double life sustained by stolen moments and emotional intensity. The story reflects on memory, identity, and the cost of a love that challenged both personal and societal boundaries.
 
Ragnarok
In a modern world where humanity’s fading belief has weakened the old gods, a mysterious force known as Ragnarok begins hunting and killing deities across multiple pantheons. Thor awakens to his true identity and learns that even the remaining gods fear the prophecy of their inevitable end. Guided by Prometheus, he refuses to accept destiny and searches for others who still have the power to fight back. In the end, the last seven Gods of War must unite, preparing for a final battle to stop Ragnarok.
 
Dog Eat Dog
In a gritty, crime-ridden city, a street-level predator moves through the night, preying on the vulnerable under the guise of something ordinary. The environment is tense and transactional, where survival often depends on reading danger before it strikes. As encounters unfold, it becomes clear that not everyone hunting is human—and not everyone being hunted is innocent. The story builds on the idea that in a world ruled by instinct and deception, it’s truly “dog eat dog.”
 
A Tale of Two Harlems
Pharoah Reyes emerges as a calculating figure at the center of a bold plan to unite the crime families of Black Harlem and Spanish Harlem under one vision. Through strategy, diplomacy, and quiet intimidation, he works to bridge cultural divides and consolidate power across the city. As his influence grows, so does the risk, drawing the attention of both rivals and law enforcement. The story builds around whether his ambition to unify Harlem will create an empire—or ignite its downfall.
 
I Want to Believe
An obsessive conspiracy theorist named Tom lives in isolation, convinced that multiple alien races are secretly interacting with humanity and shaping world events. When an FBI agent arrives to investigate him, Tom passionately explains his theories about different extraterrestrial factions and their conflicting agendas. His claims sound increasingly elaborate yet eerily structured, forcing the agent to listen more closely than expected. The story builds tension around whether Tom is delusional—or dangerously close to the truth.
 
Deep Red
A couple on the run—Stefano and Stefanie—meet at a remote desert gas station, trying to escape their past and start a new life together. Their relationship carries visible racial tension, drawing suspicion and hostility from a local sheriff who quickly escalates the situation. As the encounter unfolds, the standoff becomes more dangerous, revealing how prejudice and power collide in isolated spaces. Beneath the surface, the story hints that there is something far more dangerous about the couple than anyone realizes.