Discover the stories of C.M. Schlosser – where mystery meets the macabre, and fiction leaves a lasting mark.

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The Escalation is a harrowing psychological thriller that plunges readers into the heart of darkness hidden within a quiet rural town. A series of unexplained disappearances rattles the fragile peace, but what lies beneath is far worse than anyone suspects.

At the center of the nightmare is a creature more monster than man—calculating, emotionless, and methodical. With every move, it escalates its violence, always staying one step ahead. Opposing it is Daniel, the town’s weathered and emotionally scarred police chief, a man carrying the weight of personal loss and broken faith.

As the body count rises, Daniel must confront the evil stalking his community and battle the demons in his own mind. To stop the killer, he’ll have to descend into a place most men never return from—and not all monsters wear a face you can recognize.

Not every story gets written all at once. Some ideas burn quietly in the background—taking shape, growing stronger, waiting for the right moment to be told. Below are a few of the projects on my creative "Back Burner." Titles and themes may shift as the stories evolve, but their fire is very real.

Avalon’s Prophecy
The sequel to Avalon’s Legacy, this story follows Jack and Aliana’s daughter, Hope, as she faces a rising darkness that threatens to consume both Earth and Avalon. With ancient powers awakening and alliances strained, Hope must gather a band of unlikely allies and unlock the strength hidden deep within her heart—the last hope of two worlds rests in her hands.

Eryndra’s Gift
In a realm of fading magic and forgotten dragons, an orphaned girl named Eryndra discovers her bloodline holds the key to the world's salvation. But the gift she carries is coveted—and deadly. As kingdoms clash and ancient enemies stir, Eryndra must survive long enough to choose whether her gift will be a blessing... or a weapon.

The Prophet’s Vision
A doomsday cult. A world teetering on the edge. And one woman who escaped their grasp as a child. When her former best friend—the boy who once betrayed her—reappears, claiming he’s turned against the cult, she must decide if she can trust him in time to stop a prophecy soaked in fire, blood, and madness.