Rami Ungar The Writer

I don’t know if I’ve ever been more excited for an anthology to be out over the short story I have in it. It’s a weird feeling, but still amazing. An anthology I am extremely proud to be in. And it is now available.

So, in case you didn’t hear, The Shadows That We Carry is an anthology organized in memory of my friend and colleague MG Mason, better known as Matt. Matt was a British horror author who also organized a huge weekly meetup on Twitter (which later moved to BlueSky) called #HorrorWritersChat. For many, #HorrorWritersChat was not just a lot of fun–you know, talking about horror, writing habits, coming up with creepy microfiction–but a community. It still is. We’re still doing it, every Wednesday on BlueSky.

Sadly, Matt is no longer with us. He died of pancreatic cancer in November 2025. And he was such a cheerleader for his fellow horror writers. So when it was announced by one of the #HorrorWritersChat regulars that an anthology in his memory was in the works, I wrote something with the hope that I could be part of that noble effort.

As you can guess, I have a story in the anthology. “The Static Man” follows a college coed who is being stalked by an entity that resembles a man made a TV static. My beta reader Louise Conway, who is also in the anthology, told me she thought it was very creepy, so I’m very excited to hear what the rest of my Followers of Fear think.

Did I mention that proceeds from the anthology will go to charity? No? Well, proceeds from sales of The Shadows That We Carry are going to charity. Specifically, to the MacMillan Cancer Support fund, a UK cancer charity that seeks to aid all people in Britain affected by cancer. It was Matt’s favorite charity, and I’m glad I’m able to contribute to helping it, even if only a little.

Anyway, I hope you decide to check out the anthology. I’ll include links below. If you do and you read it, I hope you leave a review online so we know what you thought. Also, tell all your horror-loving friends and family. The more people who know, the better. And if you really like “The Static Man,” then please let me know. Your feedback makes me want to write more and better stories!

That’s all for now, my Followers of Fear. I hope you enjoy the anthology when you get a copy (mine arrives this weekend). And until next time, good night and pleasant nightmares.