05/16/2026 Cover Reveal: WE TAKE THEM WHEN YOU'RE NOT LOOKING by Frank Duffy
Don't miss the new collection coming soon from Frank Duffy!
WE TAKE THEM WHEN YOU'RE NOT LOOKING is receiving rave reviews from early readers and contains a wide variety of stories sure to raise the hair on the back of your neck and have you keeping the lights on long into the night!
Wide Release on May 26, 2026
$4.99 eBook/ $17.99 paperback
Artwork by João Fernandes
EARLY PRAISE
"Frank Duffy's prolific output of horror fiction is created from a place of knowledge of the genre with which he writes. He knows what works, along with bringing to the table his invaluable wealth of experience. Duffy writes with great effectiveness in his own unique style and manner, often to the backdrop of authentic societal issues. Like the Italian neo-realism filmmakers of the mid-twentieth century, Duffy shines a much-needed light on these pertinent topics through the medium of entertaining horror fiction."-- Trevor Kennedy, editor Phantasmagoria Magazine and author of Bad Dreams and Reflections.
“Like prising open a creaking crypt door and slowly descending down wet mossy steps into the unknown, this collection of stories will chill you to your core. You’ll be taken on a trip to places where dark creatures dwell by your guide, the talented Frank Duffy.” - Blurb from Shaun McClure - host of the Retrospective Geek Podcast-
“As a relationship deteriorates in a gritty Thatcherian landscape, a tear in reality is noticed. The inevitable collateral damage of war permanently scars a psyche. The atavistic tribalism of human
nature feeds on ancient rituals and evil. These stories exist in the best tradition of Robert Aickman, Arthur Machen, and even John Cheever or Ray Carver. A dimension of horror co-existing with
everyday reality, of dashed hopes and good intentions, intrudes on normalcy and routine of dull lives. These terrors are a penalty for complacency and comfort, of accepting creeping failure to the
point of depending upon it. These tales are unsettling to say the least and darkly rewarding. Highly recommended.” - Blurb from author John McFarland, author of The Dark Walk Forward
"Frank Duffy’s We Take Them When You’re Not Looking is a raw, unflinching dive into the secret corners of our tangled relationships, where every hidden truth feels like it could hit you when you least expect it. His stories mix brutal honesty with a dark, wry humor that makes you wonder if the same messy beauty isn’t lurking behind your own carefully guarded smiles. If you’re ready to get a little uncomfortable with the way we connect, this book is a must-read that’ll leave you both shaken and strangely uplifted."-- Blair Erickson, director and writer of Banshee Chapter.
"With a mortician’s meticulousness, Frank Duffy’s latest collection, We Take Them When You’re Not Looking, examines the darker threads linking human (and inhuman) relationships. One can’t help but read the author with a suspicion that, of our sordid secrets, he possesses a peculiar prescience—an unsettling awareness of how our habits threaten to unsuture those delicate connections.” --Clint Smith, author of The Skeleton Melodies
After reading about stories that will 'chill you to your core' and 'raise the hair on the back of your neck,' as Shaun McClure puts it, I might need something to unwind! It sounds like a truly intense collection. For a lighter, fun mental break after such a read, I sometimes jump over to MeowdoKu Game Online for a few rounds before bed.
The 'Cover Reveal' is fantastic! João Fernandes did an incredible job with the artwork – it really sets the tone for the 'raw, unflinching dive' that Blair Erickson describes. It makes you think about how much goes into visualizing a story. I've been playing around with Zeva AI Image Generator lately for creative ideas, and it's amazing what it can come up with.
Frank Duffy prolific output, as Trevor Kennedy mentions, really stands out. I have excited to dive into a collection that sounds like it will keep me up reading long into the night! Sometimes after a long day, or when I know I will be sitting for extended reading sessions, I just like to have a little knee brace support on hand; it is just part of my routine.
The artwork by João Fernandes for the cover is absolutely fantastic and really captures that 'unsettling' vibe mentioned by Blair Erickson. It makes me wonder about the process of getting the final image just right for publishing! For anyone working with different image formats, especially if you're trying to get a quick preview or share, I sometimes use Heic to MP4 for quick conversions.
The blurbs are incredibly enticing, especially John McFarland's comparison to Aickman and Machen – that really sets a high bar! It sounds like Duffy masterfully blends everyday reality with horror. For authors who might need to convert their manuscript notes or promotional materials between formats, a tool like Markdown Converter For Free can be a lifesaver.