The Call is Part of Legends Short Story Anthology

On Undawnted's YouTube Channel in August 2026...

 

 UNDAWNTED · A SHORT STORY

THE CALL

by DL Mullan

Some things aren't what they seem.

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THE STORY

Rebecca Blackwood finally has what she's worked for: a home of her own. Then the phone starts ringing in the middle of the night...  

At first it's silence. Then breathing. Then a voice that knows exactly where she's sleeping, what guest is in her home, what she's going to do. Rebecca does everything right — she calls investigators of the paranormal, she checks the locks, she stays calm. 

  

“The caller is already inside the house.” 

 

Broken Things, weird short story anthology. 

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BUILT ON A LEGEND YOU ALREADY FEAR

The Call is a slow-burn re-imagining of one of horror's most enduring urban legends — “the babysitter and the man upstairs” — retold around a first-time homeowner instead of a teenager on a job. The recognition is instant. 

The ending isn't...

What would you do?

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WHERE TO FIND IT

Legends: Monsters that go Bump in the Night 

is now available for pre-order: 

https://books2read.com/LegendsMonsters

 

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About DL Mullan 

DL Mullan holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology. 

The creative spirit inspired Undawnted's DL Mullan to combine her love of literary, performing, visual, and media arts into its own variant expression. With a consummate background in music (competitive orchestra, band, concert choir, musical theater, and solo talent performances), Ms. Mullan produces cinematic and hauntingly expressive songs that pair well with her stories. As an award-winning poet, the lyrics she creates immerses the reader in the emotions, characters, and motifs of each individual book. With the addition of her digital (book covers and merchandise) and media forte (trailers, films, and music videos), her audience receives an innovative arts experience. Altogether, she is an independent publisher (Sonoran Dawn Studios), merchandiser (Sonoran Dawn Merch), and record label owner (Sonoran Dawn Music). DL Mullan also writes a syndicated column about technology and the creative industry, Undawntech.

Currently, she has embarked on writing her multi-book Legacy Universe, Supernatural Superhero Series.

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Summer Time Seasonal Reads for 2023

When summer rolls around, we are ready to sit by the pool with an iced tea.
A book is worth all the rays of the sun.
Summer is about finding time for yourself, to relax.
The days are longer. The nights are warm.
Summer is the fantasy season of our lives.

Out by the water, what to do? Read with your sunglasses on, of course!

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Here is Undawnted's Summer Time fiction story recommendations:

 
Novelettes
Saint in the Big Easy
What happens when you discover the only person who can save you is you?   

Saint in Communion
Communion is more than a destination: it's a Saint's only refuge. 

Saint in the Devil You Know 
When clergy and demons work for the same team, it's always the devil you know.  

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Short Stories 
The Story of Excalibur
Where did the sword come from? 

Lyrical Prose

The Jonah Collector -New Release Coming Soon! 
Don't be the weakest link.

...and the collection grows every year! 

Catch a fantastic ride this Summer Time with Undawnted. 

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A writer at heart, Undawnted's own creative spark, DL Mullan, began writing short stories and poetry before adolescence. Over the years, Ms. Mullan has showcased her literary talents by self-publishing several collections of her poetry. She also writes novels, designs apparel, and creates digital art. Ms. Mullan‘s creative writing is available in digital and print collections, from academia to commercial anthologies. As an independent publisher, she produces her own book cover designs as well as maintains her own websites. She is an award-winning digital artist and poet.

Currently, she has embarked on writing her multi-book Legacy Universe, Supernatural Superhero Series.

With her education and experience in writing, DL Mullan shares her knowledge via her newsletters. If you too want to become a Fearless Phile, then subscribe to one of her newsletters on Substack.

Her innovative style teaches writers how to reach their creative potential, and write more effectively.

Learn. Grow. Master… with Undawnted.

 

 

Planning Undawnted's 2022 Calendar: What Do You Want to See More Of?

Plan, to plan, planning... sounds like an excuse for colored pens and an array of stickers.

And, you would be correct. 

2022 is going to be high energy for Undawnted. More writing, publishing, and publications. Nothing says dedication like exhaustion. 

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Undawnted has: 

• Social media interactions
• Original, award-level poetry 
• Designer apparel
• Authentic storytelling
• Book and Movie Reviews
• Fine Art print productions
• Seasonal Reads
• Events & Parties
• Blog Tour & other Bookings
  
• Special Engagements
• Writer's Workshops 
• an Upcoming Newsletter

So there is much that can be cataloged onto a calendar. 

Undawnted likes all that is happening in our little corner of the internet, but what makes Undawnted stand out from the crowd? 

What would you like to see? 

A psychotic painting elephant? Done! 

 

Have a great and wonderful day!

 

Mean People Make the Best Stories

I have a difficult life.

Disabled because of a terrible illness, that is pretty difficult, but every where I turn someone wants to take advantage of it. The world is sad. People are mean. 

That is how society has turned these last several decades. I take mean people and I see character potential. I can mesh several of these meanies together and create a truly horrible bad guy. Of course, you need a hero or heroine to block their evil intentions. That is how storytelling can be.

You can take the good and the bad of life and create something wonderful. 

It is not easy being green, I mean: me! Ha, ha, ha. Even though I face challenges every which way but loose, I can keep my sense of humor. In the end, the mean people will never have a good life. 

And, I intend to have a fantastic one!

Have a great and wonderful day!!!

Alibis and Other Misnomers

I didn't do it!

Who knows for sure? Do you have an alibi? I sure don't unless you count sleeping a room full of cats. I bet the judge would not allow their testimony in court, now would s/he?

I was thinking of a scene for one of my novels and how I would react to a certain situation. Would I be hurt? Defensive? Offensive? How many four letter words would I use in that moment?

Okay, lots... but what would my character do?

When writing from a character's point of view sometimes it is difficult to cut yourself loose from that moment with them. You have created your own little alibi. I was with my character at the time. 

But isn't that the fun of writing?

Have a great and wonderful day!