Silver Lace & Golden Gates: An Anthology of Short Stories Across Love, Loss, Horror & Heart
Not every gate leads to heaven…
Step through the gates, and you’ll never know what world you’ll land in.
From blood-spattered horror to heart-pounding romance, from twisted thrillers to absurdly delightful tales that make you snort-laugh in public, Silver Lace & Golden Gates is a genre-blending collection that refuses to play by the rules.
Penned during C.K. Smith’s academic years, these twenty stories reflect a writer honing their voice—sharpening it with every scream, swoon, and ridiculous twist. Whether you crave eerie small-town secrets, chaotic love affairs, or just a good story about a guy who maybe shouldn’t have opened that door… there’s something for every kind of reader behind these pages.
It’s raw. It’s playful. It’s dark and dreamy and ridiculous all at once.
And it’s 100% C.K. Smith.
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Reader Reviews
4 ratings
Melissa R.
loved this book different short stories some are creepy others are romantic makes you wonder about different lessons in your life you will laugh cry and being unsettled by certain ones that make you question everything in life
Michelle S.
Samara H.
This is a fantastic collection of short stories — perfect for those moments when you only have a few minutes to read. Each piece is quick, engaging, and easy to slip into, with most sitting around the 3–7 minute mark.
Despite their length, I genuinely enjoyed every single story. Each one felt complete, purposeful, and well crafted, offering something different while still tying together nicely as a collection.
A brilliant set of bite-sized reads that left a big impression. Highly recommended and an easy five stars.
Joy W.
This is an incredible collection of stories. Each of these stories will grab you and keep you interested and reading. Each of them are unique and will grab you in their own individual way. This is a must read collection you will not be disappointed.