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Hunger by Joseph Bush Hunger by Joseph Bush Feb. 10, 2012 Free! 6704 words Read a sample
Psamathe is a girl with a dark secret is trekking towards a city of ancient, unknowable power. Can priest Felswen stop her before she makes a fatal mistake?
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Media-junkie, nipponophile, game designer, artist, and storyteller.
At a Window Facing West by Kim Antieau At a Window Facing West by Kim Antieau Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 4287 words Sample 20%
On a vacation in Mexico, Maggie has no patience for her fearful brother-in-law until one night when she witnesses something that changes her life forever. Now she is afraid, too. But will facing her fears be the beginning of her healing or the end of her life? (This story first appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.)
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Kim Antieau has had dozens of short stories and essays published, along with many novels, including Coyote Cowgirl, Church of the Old Mermaids, Ruby's Imagine, The Fish Wife, Her Frozen Wild, and The Jigsaw Woman. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest most of the time and in the Sonoran Desert some of the time, with her husband, writer Mario Milosevic.
Witch of the Bayou by Rana Kelly Witch of the Bayou by Rana Kelly Feb. 10, 2012 Free! 3281 words Read a sample
Amelia Rose Soileau is truly a ginger without a soul. A child brought up in New Orleans in a house of horror becomes a force of nature.
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Rana Kelly was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1977 but didn’t stay long. Her mother raised her in Tampa, FL and her father spent summers with her in Europe. As a child she grew up on the backs of horses, most of her best friends were of the hoof and paw persuasion. She spent her working years as a veterinary technician working in emergency medicine and regular practice with two years spent at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. She’s a published author of fiction and poetry and an amateur artist. She has founded a charity for the victims of domestic violence called Hamlet's Red Hands. She decided to start this charity after years of abuse from her now ex spouse. What she fights is more than well known to her. She is a survivor of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. She is a mother of two. She currently lives in Tucson, Arizona with her Persian Puck (Pucky Ducky) and her dog, Emily Brontë.
Pete, Drinker of Blood - Part 1 by Scott S. Phillips Pete, Drinker of Blood - Part 1 by Scott S. Phillips Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 8282 words Sample 25%
Reluctant vampire Pete Tyler is a blue-collar guy who stays out of trouble, dines on a specialized menu, and avoids the other vampires in Los Angeles. But Pete’s simple life goes haywire when he falls for a cute bartender at a seedy Sunset Strip dive — and when sinister vampire lord Carson Fitzgerald returns to Hollywood, all hell’s gonna break loose. Part 1 of an 8-part serial novel.
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Scott S. Phillips (who is not the guy who wrote THE ICE HARVEST, nor is he the drummer for Creed) has written in almost every capacity imaginable: films, TV, comic books and even dialogue for talking dolls. He's also the author of the novels SQUIRREL EYES and FRIDAY THE 13TH: CHURCH OF THE DIVINE PSYCHOPATH, and the short story collection TALES OF MISERY AND IMAGINATION. His film reviews have been collected in the aptly titled UNSAFE ON ANY SCREEN. With Robert E. Vardeman, Scott is co-editor of the anthology A CAREER GUIDE TO YOUR JOB IN HELL, and he has a story in that collection. Scott wrote the screenplay for the cult action flick DRIVE (recently named "The Best American Martial Arts Movie Ever Made" by Kung Fu Cinema), and wrote 12 episodes of the CW Network's KAMEN RIDER DRAGON KNIGHT. Perhaps most importantly, he once performed as stand-in for the legendary Lemmy in a Motorhead video.
Paths to Divinity by Joseph DiCristofano Paths to Divinity by Joseph DiCristofano Feb. 10, 2012 $2.99 52421 words Sample 20%
Paths to Divinity offers tales grotesque and wonderful from the mind of author Joseph DiCristofano. Open this tome, and savor a journey filled with horror, magic, fear, and hope.
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Death Trap by Zia Black Death Trap by Zia Black Feb. 10, 2012 $3.99 37699 words Sample 20%
Assassinations: Abraham Lincoln, JFK, and Martin Luther King Jr. You're next. Wren's holiday ended in a train tunnel under the English Channel. Now the passengers are trapped 400 feet below sea level. A cloaked figure lurks outside, firing on sight, the third rail is live, and air is running low...Someone wants Wren dead, but why? She thinks she knows. She doesn't.
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As the daughter of Stephen King's biggest fan, it felt natural when Zahra 'Zia Black' Brown drifted to the darkness of horror, crime, science fiction, and thrillers. Since childhood, her stories have shown the world's twisted side. Against the predictable and mundane, she loves to be shocked and be shocking. People say it's all been done before. Zia disagrees, and she's ready to prove it. She currently resides in England with her parents. On most days, you'll find Zia lurking in the shadows of her mind, fighting to bring the darkness out...
Brother Mine - #2 in The Forgotten Shelters Series by Dee Phillips Brother Mine - #2 in The Forgotten Shelters Series by Dee Phillips Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 11862 words Sample 20%
2nd story in The Forgotten Shelters series. Whatever happened to those bomb shelters built in the 50's & 60's. Are they now just fruit cellars or wine cellars? Have they really been forgotten? Brother Mine tells the story of one possibility of how those old bomb shelters may now be used.
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An English Major at University, Denny (Dee) Phillips loves science fiction and enjoys coming up with new ideas in that genre. Her newest interest is in vampire books. Denny has made a career out of writing website content articles and has researched many different topics. As such, she also has many information books available.
The Good Time Girl by Wren Emerson The Good Time Girl by Wren Emerson Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 4813 words Sample 20%
John Logan owes Lore money. A LOT of money. She's been very accommodating of the special requests he makes when he visits her brothel, but now she expects a return on her investment. She offers him a deal. One little favor. If he agrees, he'll be in the clear. All he has to do is murder one wayward call girl. How hard can it be?
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Death Cheated Once, Death Cheated Twice? by Lawrence Frederick Death Cheated Once, Death Cheated Twice? by Lawrence Frederick Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 1163 words Sample 20%
Trigger Jones had a close call with Death. He thought he cheated Death. Then Death came calling again.
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The Devil's Advocates by C.D. Reimer The Devil's Advocates by C.D. Reimer Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 5677 words Sample 20%
John Wormwood, the veteran news reporter for The Silicon Silicon Valley Gazette, witnesses a satanic human sacrifice that opens the bronze doors of the Rodin's The Gates of Hell statue at Stanford University, he runs for his life with biggest news story of his career—except no one believes him.
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C.D. Reimer lives and works in Silicon Valley. His interests are ceramics, painting, tropical fish, and web programming. These keep him out of trouble when he’s not fixing broken users and consoling hurt computers. Currently working on his first novel, two short story collections, and various short stories. He had published 25+ short stories and appeared in a half dozen anthologies.
The Expensive Carpet by Shaun Whittington The Expensive Carpet by Shaun Whittington Feb. 10, 2012 Free! 2253 words Read a sample
How would you react if your partner did the ultimate betrayal? This unknown author tells his story.
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Born in England, now live in Glasgow, Scotland. I have a beautiful family and have been writing since 2003. I've had many short stories pressed by numerous companies, and have SEVEN unpublished novels sitting gathering dust. Time for them to be released I think, once I've released all my short stories. I mainly write dark tales with twists and despite some of the stuff you may have read. I am completely sane. Find me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1404265877&ref=tn_tnmn or email:deeandshaun@aol.com
Living With the Dead: A (Sweet) Zombie Story by Rebecca M. Senese Living With the Dead: A (Sweet) Zombie Story by Rebecca M. Senese Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 2953 words Sample 35%
Margie doesn’t understand why they have to take smelly grandma with them as the family packs for a night trip. After a tire on the van blows, Momma suggests camping for the night but they are awoken by shambling, groaning figures. Can Margie give these zombies a new purpose before they eat her family? “Living With the Dead” is 2500 words.
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Based in Toronto, Canada, I write horror, science fiction and mystery/crime, often all at once in the same story. Garnering an Honorable Mention in “The Year’s Best Science Fiction” and nominated for numerous Aurora Awards, my work has appeared in TransVersions, Deadbolt Magazine, On Spec, The Vampire’s Crypt, Storyteller, Reflection’s Edge, Future Syndicate and Into the Darkness, amongst others.
You're Next by Zia Black You're Next by Zia Black Feb. 10, 2012 $2.99 27437 words Sample 20%
Horror. Hair. Haggis. A 5 short story collection on death and deception from Europe to Africa. Haunting clocks, empowered victims, sneaky officers, sleep paralysis, and a convicted killer on her wedding night. Here are 5 short stories you will never forget.
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As the daughter of Stephen King's biggest fan, it felt natural when Zahra 'Zia Black' Brown drifted to the darkness of horror, crime, science fiction, and thrillers. Since childhood, her stories have shown the world's twisted side. Against the predictable and mundane, she loves to be shocked and be shocking. People say it's all been done before. Zia disagrees, and she's ready to prove it. She currently resides in England with her parents. On most days, you'll find Zia lurking in the shadows of her mind, fighting to bring the darkness out...
Beneath the Wings of Dragons by R.E. Volver Beneath the Wings of Dragons by R.E. Volver Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 1677 words Sample 20%
Two young boys are grabbed off the street by a pervert, but one of them seems to be more than he appears. What fate awaits to two youths? And if they survive, will their friendship? This is a short story of approximately 1,600 words.
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R.E. Volver writes in a little house out in the country. He has been known to confront ghosts, hunt vampires, and slay the occasional werewolf. Or maybe that was the beer talking.
Delightfully Twisted Tales: Love and Other Filthy Habits (Volume Five) by Nicky Drayden Delightfully Twisted Tales: Love and Other Filthy Habits (Volume Five) by Nicky Drayden Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 7814 words Sample 30%
A lonely zombie gets one last chance at romance, a mother's love comes in an unexpected form, a teacher holds onto hope for her pupils despite the ills that threaten their way of life, and a cruise director navigates treacherous temptations amidst the seas of time.
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Nicky Drayden is a Systems Analyst who dabbles in prose when she's not buried in code. She resides in Austin, Texas where being weird is highly encouraged, if not required. Her recent short story publications include Space and Time Magazine, Shimmer Magazine, and Daily Science Fiction. You can see more of her work at www.nickydrayden.com.
Possessions by Elizabeth (E.B.) Loan/ Elsie Love Possessions by Elizabeth (E.B.) Loan/ Elsie Love Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 5481 words Sample 20%
Holly Hendricks has lost her marbles; everybody says so. She needs to be locked away, for her own safety of course. Unfortunately Holly's hallucinations are all too real; and quite happy to have her right where they want her: trapped with no hope of escape.
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Elizabeth (E.B.) Loan was born and raised in the western suburbs, just outside great city of Chicago. A mother of five, Elizabeth recently ended her full time career to devote more time to her writing. She currently has three books in print (Her third book, "CONFESSIONS OF A PTA MAFIA MOM", was written under the pen name Elsie Love). When she isn't writing or vacuuming, Elizabeth travels as much as humanly possible and pretends to be a woman of great means. More information about Elizabeth & her work can be found at: www.elsielove.com or www.ebloan.com
Zombies in Afghanistan by Ross Payton Zombies in Afghanistan by Ross Payton Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 9309 words Sample 20%
The outbreak of the undead in Afghanistan in 2007 shortly after a skirmish between the U.S. Army and the Taliban caused an international outcry. A village with a secret became the latest battlefield in the War on Terror. No one could predict how that battle would transform the world.
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Other Stories by T. Fielding Other Stories by T. Fielding Feb. 09, 2012 Free! 6341 words Read a sample
The trip to the monastery has unforeseen consequences.
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T. W. Fielding ...
In 666 Words by Michael Grant In 666 Words by Michael Grant Feb. 09, 2012 $1.99 30192 words Sample 20%
It is the number that should invoke fear in all of us. Does it frighten you? Somewhere lurking within these 33 tales of flash-fiction true terror exists for those brave enough to read on.
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Check out all updates at www.latenighthorrors.com
The Graveyard by Caroline Doyle The Graveyard by Caroline Doyle Feb. 09, 2012 $1.99 1669 words Sample 20%
A short story about one young mans night in a cemetery.
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I am 49 years old and live in Merseyside, England. I am a new writer. What I write comes from a lifetimes experience. I write fiction as well as non fiction.
Slightly Impaired by P.R. Mason Slightly Impaired by P.R. Mason Feb. 09, 2012 Free! 967 words Read a sample
Who is she? Why is she in this old diner? She can't seem to remember the little things since the accident. *Slightly Impaired is a flash fiction short story.
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P.R Mason is an author of Young Adult Fantasy who also writes steamy romance as Patricia Mason. She escaped from the snowy midwest winters of her youth by moving in 2001 to a beautiful, historic city in Georgia to pursue her dream of being a novelist.
Case #357597 by Peter Davidson Case #357597 by Peter Davidson Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 3796 words Sample 30%
The contents of this transcript were discovered after clean-up operations began at the Westfield Psychiatric Hospital on 1st October 2009. Contained inside are field notes regarding the strange & abnormal progress of patient Jonathan Winterhall Gray, taken from the discovered journal of Dr Henry Renholm.
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I decided to give wriing fiction a try after many years of writing film & game reviews. I used to own & write for my own film review website, but the time constraints on trying to review the latest films whilst also keeping a full-time job going didn't work out. There is no particular genre that I aim to write for; anything is an option! With writing fiction stories on my own schedule, I love that I can take as long as I like to get it done.
The Midway Monster by Daniel Eness The Midway Monster by Daniel Eness Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 3703 words Sample 30%
When a small-town sports reporter decides to do a feature on a local pro football bad boy, he finds himself running in all the wrong circles. Of Hell. The Midway Monster is a short story of monstrous magic.
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Daniel Eness writes stories of strange adventure where the hero always wins, except those times when he dies spectacularly in an explosion. He lives in Iowa with his family of six, for whom he writes of the churning seascape of the soul, deep evil and the hope that has overcome them both. His work has appeared in Stupefying Stories, Ideomancer, Diagram and Brain Harvest Magazine, and, in 2012, Eortholic Press will release two novels, a novella and a collection of short adventures.
Country Justice by R.E. Volver Country Justice by R.E. Volver Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 3767 words Sample 20%
In this short story, a young woman dies in a car accident, but a knife is found in her chest. The killer is found on the scene and taken to a small-town jail cell to be questioned by the sheriff in the middle of the night. When the sheriff realizes this killer is no ordinary criminal, he takes action into his own hands, along with the help of his deputies and the dead woman's father.
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R.E. Volver writes in a little house out in the country. He has been known to confront ghosts, hunt vampires, and slay the occasional werewolf. Or maybe that was the beer talking.
Concerning Ashton Moore by Joseph Bush Concerning Ashton Moore by Joseph Bush Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 4713 words Read a sample
Something terrible happened to John Ward's best friend. He and the girl he likes saw it happen. The police and her parents want to know what happened, but can John give them the right answers?
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Media-junkie, nipponophile, game designer, artist, and storyteller.
A Paranormal Menagerie by M.L. Steger A Paranormal Menagerie by M.L. Steger Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 57318 words Sample 15%
This collection of paranormal horror stories are to frighten and delight the audience. Some contain elements of humor; others insights into what we fear. But if you like horror and humor mixed together, these stories should entertain and please the reader. The stories deal with magic, revenants, vampires, demons and other things that may go "bump" in the night.
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I was born in San Jose, California and have been writing my whole life. It started with poetry in elementary school, then in junior high and high school creative writing. I remember writing about my favorite eraser - sticking pins in it to give it arms and legs, and drawing a face on it, and calling it "Eraserman", the super hero of the writing world. My love for writing grew to include not only humor but ghost stories as well. I have always had a love for horror/ghost stories. I have particularly always loved short stories since I can usually finish them in one sitting. My favorite short stories are "The Papal Magician" by Greg Allen and "He Cometh and He Passeth by" by H.R. Wakefield. Though I do have many others. I enjoy the paranormal detective Carnacki created by William Hope Hodgson, and of course, anything by M.R. James is a big enjoyment for me. Though I do have episodes where I haven't written anything for months, I always come back to writing. Anything can give me an idea - strange looking vegetables at the grocery store. (They must be from another planet and are going to take over the world.) Or a phrase someone says. Maybe even a strange look someone makes. (Again, it may have something to do with vegetables.) I have worked in customer service, technical writing, word processing, and currently staff secretary.
Five Tales, Too by R.E. Volver Five Tales, Too by R.E. Volver Feb. 08, 2012 $2.99 21656 words Sample 20%
Five more tales of horror ... Mercy Dead Cherokee Joe Neighbors Second Judas Country Justice
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R.E. Volver writes in a little house out in the country. He has been known to confront ghosts, hunt vampires, and slay the occasional werewolf. Or maybe that was the beer talking.
Second Judas by R.E. Volver Second Judas by R.E. Volver Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 5800 words Sample 20%
What if Jesus returned to claim you as one of His disciples, and you found out you were to play the modern role of Judas? And would killing Him end the looming apocalypse? These are questions a young college student has to ask himself, because he's made a new friend named Paul and the questions are lingering. This short story is not for the timid nor those offended by religious explorations
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R.E. Volver writes in a little house out in the country. He has been known to confront ghosts, hunt vampires, and slay the occasional werewolf. Or maybe that was the beer talking.
Oaktown (Ten Stories) by Adam Riser Oaktown (Ten Stories) by Adam Riser Feb. 08, 2012 $3.99 23803 words Sample 20%
Oaktown, the strangest town in America. Two children: one an impressionable young boy with a good heart and another the reincarnation of some great, historical evil. One of them will die. A psychiatrist with a new found knowledge about Oaktown and its deep, dark secrets. What will he do with this knowledge? And who or what will take an interest in him? These and eight other tales of terror...
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Justice by Shaun Whittington Justice by Shaun Whittington Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 1591 words Read a sample
A short story of a man who tastes freedom, but the freedom eventually becomes sour.
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Born in England, now live in Glasgow, Scotland. I have a beautiful family and have been writing since 2003. I've had many short stories pressed by numerous companies, and have SEVEN unpublished novels sitting gathering dust. Time for them to be released I think, once I've released all my short stories. I mainly write dark tales with twists and despite some of the stuff you may have read. I am completely sane. Find me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1404265877&ref=tn_tnmn or email:deeandshaun@aol.com
Well-Suited Sentry - A Short Story by Lane Diamond Well-Suited Sentry - A Short Story by Lane Diamond Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 2799 words Read a sample
This prison sentry is unlike any other. You don't want to cross him. Better that you should remain in your cell, follow the rules, and never get on his bad side. Transgression comes at far too high a price.
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Lane Diamond is the pen name for David Lane. He grew up in Algonquin, Illinois, where he graduated from Harry D. Jacobs High School in 1978. After a short college stint, he served in the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein AB, Germany, 1980-1982, and at Lowry AFB, Denver, CO, 1982-1983. For more, please visit his website and blog.
Valerie, A Story of a Vamp by Dee Phillips Valerie, A Story of a Vamp by Dee Phillips Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 1530 words Read a sample
Valerie is a young girl who has to lure men into back alleys to be the victims of three blood-thirsty vampires. This short story is one of her experiences. Valerie's tale continues in "Into the Blackest Night", a full vampire romance novel.
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An English Major at University, Denny (Dee) Phillips loves science fiction and enjoys coming up with new ideas in that genre. Her newest interest is in vampire books. Denny has made a career out of writing website content articles and has researched many different topics. As such, she also has many information books available.
Cycles by Kim Antieau Cycles by Kim Antieau Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 2256 words Sample 20%
She won’t eat. Her mother and grandmother try to get her to eat something, but she refuses. If she doesn’t eat, maybe the thing growing inside of her will die. She is not her mother or her grandmother, despite appearances to the contrary. One way or another she will change her family’s cycles.
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Kim Antieau has had dozens of short stories and essays published, along with many novels, including Coyote Cowgirl, Church of the Old Mermaids, Ruby's Imagine, The Fish Wife, Her Frozen Wild, and The Jigsaw Woman. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest most of the time and in the Sonoran Desert some of the time, with her husband, writer Mario Milosevic.
The Barrens & Others by F. Paul Wilson The Barrens & Others by F. Paul Wilson Feb. 08, 2012 $2.99 124365 words Sample 20%
"F. Paul Wilson is among the finest storytellers of our time." (Rocky Mountain News) A first-rate collection of first-rate tales, ranging from Lovecraftian to Western supernatural, with many mysterious combination in between, The Barrens and Others will be a treasure for Wilson's established fans and to those discovering Wilson for the first time.
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F. PAUL WILSON is the author of forty-plus books and numerous short stories spanning science fiction, horror, adventure, medical thrillers, and virtually everything between. His novels regularly appear on the New York Times Bestsellers List. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers of America, the Stoker Award, the Porgie Award, the Prometheus and Prometheus Hall of Fame Awards, the Pioneer Award from the RT Booklovers Convention, the Inkpot Award from ComiCon, and was voted Grand Master by the World Horror Convention. He is listed in the 50th anniversary edition of Who's Who in America. Millions of his books are in print in twenty-four languages. He also has written for the stage, screen, and interactive media. His latest thrillers, Ground Zero and Fatal Error, star his urban mercenary, Repairman Jack. Jack: Secret Histories kicked off a young-adult trilogy starring a teenage Jack. Paul resides at the Jersey Shore and can be found on the Web at www.repairmanjack.com.
The Strange Tale of the Blood Stone by H Jason Schulz The Strange Tale of the Blood Stone by H Jason Schulz Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 2687 words Read a sample
A short story from a friend who had a most unusual night at work.
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H.Jason Schulz has written several short stories and essays and in 2010 published his first novel. The book is titled Mebsuta and is the first of a science fiction trilogy. When H.Jason Schulz isn't writing, he works as a Systems Engineer. I've fixed the errors in many of the short stories. Thanks to so many of you who have read my stories. And a special thanks for those of you who have left reviews!
Day One: Zombie Outbreak by Christine Sutton Day One: Zombie Outbreak by Christine Sutton Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 7151 words Sample 20%
The staff of Burkin Logistics is trapped. On a sunny California day in July, something is wrong in the town of Stockton. A black cloud has taken over the sky in the form of an infectious disease that will turn the inhabitants of this coastal town into the walking dead. Read the story straight from those who are infected. Live the terror of slowly losing your mind, hungry for human flesh 7000+
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Christine lives in Central California with her husband of fifteen years. She is an author, reader, and custom cake artist.
Juice in a Cluster of Grapes by Daniel Eness Juice in a Cluster of Grapes by Daniel Eness Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 3224 words Sample 30%
When a monster stands in Death's kitchen, exactly what - or who - is on the menu? A criminal no longer able to fight death with his worn out fists turns to the only thing he has left: fading memories of good food. Juice in a Cluster of Grapes is an extremely strange short tale of Monstrous Magic.
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Daniel Eness writes stories of strange adventure where the hero always wins, except those times when he dies spectacularly in an explosion. He lives in Iowa with his family of six, for whom he writes of the churning seascape of the soul, deep evil and the hope that has overcome them both. His work has appeared in Stupefying Stories, Ideomancer, Diagram and Brain Harvest Magazine, and, in 2012, Eortholic Press will release two novels, a novella and a collection of short adventures.
Nightmare by Annette Shelley Nightmare by Annette Shelley Feb. 07, 2012 $4.99 21510 words Sample 5%
On his way to an important business meeting in Chicago, Arte Shaw dies of unexplained circumstances on the flight. At his funeral, his wife, Anita, is approached by his long lost cousin, Penny, who shows her a photo of a supposedly cursed family ring.
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In Search of Flesh by JL McCale In Search of Flesh by JL McCale Feb. 07, 2012 $4.99 20788 words Sample 5%
Raya was brought from the darkness and given an almost human body. Alard has no body.
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Dark Horse Diaries: Part I: The Dark Horse by Bill Hollars Dark Horse Diaries: Part I: The Dark Horse by Bill Hollars Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 11470 words Sample 20%
Three university students went missing over 3 months ago. Investigators learned that they had been working on a school project together documenting history and folklore of old abandoned houses when they found the journals of Thomas Sage, a man convicted of 5 counts of murder and sentenced to life in a heightened security hospital for the mentally insane. Here are some of the pages of that journal.
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Poor Little Lucy by Shaun Whittington Poor Little Lucy by Shaun Whittington Feb. 07, 2012 Free! 1989 words Read a sample
A horrific tale that is seen through the eyes of a young child.
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Born in England, now live in Glasgow, Scotland. I have a beautiful family and have been writing since 2003. I've had many short stories pressed by numerous companies, and have SEVEN unpublished novels sitting gathering dust. Time for them to be released I think, once I've released all my short stories. I mainly write dark tales with twists and despite some of the stuff you may have read. I am completely sane. Find me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1404265877&ref=tn_tnmn or email:deeandshaun@aol.com
Sacrament by Rashaad Bell Sacrament by Rashaad Bell Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 9537 words Sample 5%
Something is stalking in the shadows and back alley ways of San Francisco, leaving dead bodies in its wake. Agent Jones has been at everyone, always just one step behind the killer, just one moment too late to stop the madness permanently and save some poor innocent girls life. That’s when she received the call. A mysterious benefactor with information that might put this monster behind bars
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I am currently hyper extending myself into the space between moments to do battle with carnivorous sound and cannibalistic electrons. Please leave a message at the beep.   …Oh and I write books too!  
Misery Hall by L. Chambers-Wright Misery Hall by L. Chambers-Wright Feb. 07, 2012 Free! 15980 words Read a sample
There's something inside the old Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital and Grace wants to know what it is. Recent threats to demolish the derelict historic building prompt her to break in and find answers. The answers only ensure she will never return home again.
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L. Chambers-Wright has been writing for years and has numerous publication credentials. An avid traditional horror fan, she loves reading and researching as much as writing. She is currently producing new material and always in the middle of a new project. She currently lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and loves the legend and lore of the region.
The Black Cat by Drac Von Stoller The Black Cat by Drac Von Stoller Feb. 07, 2012 Free! 988 words Read a sample
"What's come over me? I sit all alone in this dark desolate castle with no one to talk too. I find myself overcome with fear of leaving this dark place to see the outside world. I've been cooped up inside these castle walls for so many years. I can't remember what day it was let alone the year.My quiet lonely castle was about to come crashing down because of a Black Cat."Why? I don't understand."
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Drac Von Stoller's imagination and fascination for the Horror genre began when he was a little boy watching his favorite actors such as Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Bela Lugosi on his little black and white television alone in his dark room. Drac would watch these horror movies for hours and build model kits of his favorite characters like Dracula, the Wolfman, Frankenstein and even the Munster's car from his favorite television series. Then as time went on and nothing was left to the imagination in the new horror movies, Drac still loved watching the old movies he so loved as a little boy. Then as Drac became an adult he decided one day that he would write a short story in the horror genre and let some of his friends read it and see what they thought. Drac's first short story was titled "Death in the Wilderness," which would be considered flash fiction but this would be Drac's test to see if he was destined to be an author. Sure enough when people read "Death in the Wilderness" they loved it but couldn't understand why Drac didn't keep on with the story but Drac knew all along that if what they read was so good then Drac has succeeded. This gave Drac the confidence he needed to keep on writing more and more short stories. The rest is history Drac has now written 31 short stories in the course of a 2 year span. Drac doesn't want to write a story unless it moves him in a way that he would want to read his own work and say any horror or ghost fan would not be disappointed.
Cold Grey Stones by Tanith Lee Cold Grey Stones by Tanith Lee Feb. 07, 2012 $4.99 54762 words Sample 10%
A unique collection of eleven stories from Britain’s foremost Mistress of the Fantastic; all are previously uncollected, two have never appeared in print before and five stories are wholly original to this collection.
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Shattered Heights by jeff diego munoz Shattered Heights by jeff diego munoz Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 11840 words Sample 30%
there are short stories/poetry in this book, it took me months of hard work, but now i'm done.
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i'm only 22 years old and i'm a poet/novelist who wants to become a bestseller
The Dead Place by Kate Genet The Dead Place by Kate Genet Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 6347 words Sample 20%
During the summer holidays, Chris and her girlfriend Sophie are at a loose end. So when they spot an area of mysteriously dead forest on a Department of Conservation aerial photograph, it seems like an excellent idea to go exploring. But there’s something terribly wrong with this patch of woods. There’s no way you can get lost in just 300 acres of forest, is there?
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Hi, I'm a writer who loves novels with a bit of a twist, a bit of a fright, something shadowy and mysterious moving through the pages. I write short stories, novellas and novels which feature strong, interesting lesbian protagonists.Characters I hope you can like, admire, and wish you knew. Maybe they're even a bit like you. I'd love to hear from you, so be sure to catch up with me at my blog, and meanwhile - happy reading!
The Kill Riff by David J Schow The Kill Riff by David J Schow Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 121403 words Sample 20%
Lucas dreams it every night: the rockshow, flashy, ear-pounding, chaotic. The frothed-up mob that storms the stage. The death of his daughter Kristen, trampled in a sudden surge of tribal frenzy. In Lucas Ellington’s eyes, the audience is blameless. His child was murdered by the main event — Whip Hand, the ultimate party band.
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Attic Clowns: Volume Four by Jeremy Shipp Attic Clowns: Volume Four by Jeremy Shipp Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 13643 words Sample 20%
This creepy collection features the novella "The Ascension of Globcow the Foot Eater," and the twisted tale "The Hobo."
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Jeremy C. Shipp is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Cursed, Vacation, and Sheep and Wolves. His shorter tales have appeared or are forthcoming in over 60 publications, the likes of Cemetery Dance, ChiZine, Apex Magazine, Withersin, and Shroud Magazine. Jeremy enjoys living in Southern California in a moderately haunted Victorian farmhouse called Rose Cottage. He lives there with his wife, Lisa, a couple of pygmy tigers, and a legion of yard gnomes. The gnomes like him. The clowns living in his attic–not so much.
Attic Clowns: Volume Three by Jeremy Shipp Attic Clowns: Volume Three by Jeremy Shipp Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 10377 words Sample 20%
This creepy collection features three twisted tales by Bram Stoker Award nominee Jeremy C. Shipp. The stories include: Blister, Spider Clowns from Planet X, and Dust Bunnies.
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Jeremy C. Shipp is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Cursed, Vacation, and Sheep and Wolves. His shorter tales have appeared or are forthcoming in over 60 publications, the likes of Cemetery Dance, ChiZine, Apex Magazine, Withersin, and Shroud Magazine. Jeremy enjoys living in Southern California in a moderately haunted Victorian farmhouse called Rose Cottage. He lives there with his wife, Lisa, a couple of pygmy tigers, and a legion of yard gnomes. The gnomes like him. The clowns living in his attic–not so much.