Little Red Flags: Stories of Cults, Cons, and Control

Description

Twenty-one tales of frightening fanaticism! Nobody joins a cult. They find a family, a movement, a sense of meaning. And nobody falls for a con. They trust a friend, a so-called expert, an opportunity. The warning signs are easy to brush aside…until it’s too late. Little Red Flags: Stories of Cults, Cons, and Control is a razor-edged collection of stories that explore how ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary danger. From manipulative lovers to deadly gurus, from a trail of small deceptions to life-shattering betrayals, these stories will pull you to the edge of trust and shove you over. Stay vigilant. The little red flags are waving.

Stories by:

Sam Brackett, Mia Dalia, Cat Delani, Alex Hoeft, Frances Hope, Jade Jiao, Nick Kolakowski, Andrew Kozma, Catlyn Ladd, Amanda Cecelia Lang, Jessica Levai, Chris McGrane, J. B. McLaurin, Christopher O’Halloran, Marisca Pichette, Michael A. Reed, L. P. Ring, Kaleigh Rodgerson, J. E. Rowney, Caleb Stephens, and Cory Swanson

Binding Type: Paperback
Contributors: Noelle W. Ihli,Steph Nelson (Editor)
Published: 02/17/2026
Publisher: Dark Matter Ink
ISBN: 9781958598542
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 0.56″ H x 8.50″ L x 5.50″ W

About the Author
Ihli, Noelle W.: – Noelle W. Ihli is the USA Today-bestselling author of eight thriller-suspense novels. She lives in Idaho with her husband, two sons, and two cats. When she’s not plotting her next thriller, she’s scaring herself with true-crime documentaries or going for a trail ride in the foothills (with her trusty pepper spray). Visit noellewihli.com to learn more.Nelson, Steph: – Steph Nelson is a thriller author who has also dabbled in horror suspense writing. Her first two publications were short stories published in Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology, and Mother: Tales of Love and Terror. Both anthologies were finalists for the Bram Stoker Award. Her debut thriller, The Final Scene, sold over 10,000 copies in the first two months. She’s a lifelong PNW girl who currently lives in Idaho. When she’s not working on her next story, she’s traveling, doing yoga, thrifting for vintage clothes, or devouring books. Visit stephnelsonauthor.com to learn more.