Under the Shanghai Tunnels and Other Weird Tales by Lee Widener

Under the Shanghai Tunnels and Other Weird Tales by Lee Widener is a dark and imaginative collection of strange tales inspired by Pacific Northwest history and folklore.

Blending history with eerie imagination, this collection explores the mysterious legends surrounding Portland’s infamous Shanghai Tunnels and other unsettling tales.  It mixes Lovecraftian cosmic horror, bizarro humor, and dark fairy-tale elements, frequently drawing on Portland, Oregon lore and pulp-style monsters.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A mix of history, folklore, and speculative storytelling
Creepy, offbeat tales rooted in real urban legends
Perfect for fans of regional ghost stories
Compact stories ideal for dipping in and out
🌟 Perfect For
Readers of supernatural short fiction
Fans of Pacific Northwest history and urban legends
Readers who enjoy eerie, Twilight Zone–style tales
Gift shoppers looking for quirky, regional reads
 
In Under the Shanghai Tunnels and Other Weird Tales, Lee Widener draws inspiration from the shadowy history of Portland’s underground passageways—once rumored to be used for “shanghaiing” unsuspecting sailors. From there, the collection expands into a series of strange, atmospheric stories that blur the line between documented past and imaginative speculation. Whether grounded in local lore or pure invention, each tale carries a sense of unease and curiosity. Compact yet evocative, this collection offers readers a glimpse into a world where history’s darker corners give rise to haunting possibilities.