Bestselling Thriller Author | Award-Winning Screenwriter | Emotional Thriller Storyteller | Outdoor Adventurer

SCOTT WELLS

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Scott Wells

Bestselling Author of Suspense & Horror

Acclaimed for his emotionally gripping thrillers and chilling YA horror, Scott Wells blurs the line between truth and the terrifying unknown. From Marked by the Ouija to his award-winning screenplay Phantom Ranch, his stories explore what lies beneath the surface—where fear, transformation, and truth collide.

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The canyon keeps secrets.

Some are buried in it.

For true crime addicts and thriller lovers alike, Phantom Ranch plunges readers into a dark, twisted mystery where the canyon keeps its secrets, and some were never meant to be found.

Inspired by true events.

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What If the Dead Could Speak…

Would You Listen?

What if one childhood game opened a door that never truly closed? Marked by the Ouija is a chilling supernatural thriller inspired by actual events, where an experiment with a psychic board unleashes something far darker than teenage curiosity. As fear turns to obsession and the line between the living and the dead begins to blur, one question remains: was it just a game, or an invitation?

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What they say…

  • "Phantom Ranch is a hauntingly vivid exploration of familial bonds tested by life’s most dire circumstances. Wells crafts a tale that is both a thrilling survival adventure and a poignant story of reconciliation.”

    - David Tarrington-Hodgson

    Universal Studios Home Video Entertainment Technical Pre-Production VP

  • "In Phantom Ranch, the Grand Canyon is not just a setting but a catalyst for human drama, pushing the characters to their limits. Wells’ portrayal of suspense against this monumental backdrop is nothing short of brilliant."

    -Gina Powers Hendry

    Screenwriter & Director

  • "Phantom Ranch is an adrenaline-fueled ride that explores the shadows of human nature. Wells delivers a powerful narrative that’s both thrilling and emotionally resonant, making this book impossible to put down."

    - Kirstin Wilder

    Former Managing Editor of Variety Magazine

  • “Scott Wells proves himself a master of the thriller genre with Phantom Ranch. It’s a deep dive into fear, family, and the possibility of redemption even under the most extreme conditions."

    - Bourke Floyd

    Actor

  • “This book is a powerhouse of thrill and emotion. Scott Wells transforms a real-life encounter into a chilling narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of forgiveness and survival.”

    - Ken Lewis

    Adventure Racer, Mountaineer

events

  • Horror Book Fright Fest 2025

    Friday, October 17, 2025

    5pm - 7pm

    LOCATION: Patchouli Joe's

    221 W Hickory St.Denton, TX

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  • Horror Book Fest 2025

    Saturday, October 18, 2025

    2pm - 7pm

    Location: Hop & Sting Brewery

    906 Jean Street, Grapevine, TX

    Hosted by: Talking Animal Books

    103 W Worth St, Grapevine, TX

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  • The Dock Bookshop

    Saturday, October 25, 2026

    5:30pm-7:30pm

    Location: The Dock Bookshop
    6637 Meadowbrook Dr
    Fort Worth, TX 76112

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Do you have a spine-chilling Ouija board story?

Submit your experience for a chance to be featured in Scott Wells’ upcoming paranormal anthology and short film adaptation, currently in development for top film festivals.

For decades, the Ouija board has delivered messages from beyond—and sometimes, things far worse. Whether your experience was terrifying, transformational, or simply unexplainable—we want to hear it.

Selected stories may be credited and featured in Scott’s future work.

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