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"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." by James Pratt June 16, 2011 $0.99 4963 words Sample 30%
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." It sounds like the start of a bad joke but in a dark future overrun by unspeakable horror, an evil clown with an axe that tells him to kill things might be just what the doctor ordered.
"The Cantor and the Werewolf" PLUS Bonus: "Bones" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 09, 2011 $0.99 4610 words Sample 15%
Two short stories by Edgar short story winner G. Miki Hayden "The Cantor and the Werewolf" When the cantor learns the new rabbi is a werewolf, he pulls out all stops in clearing the congregation of such an unholy threat. Plus "Bones" Being the backgone on display in a New York City exhibit is just another hardship after a life of many such for Chinese peasant Yu Xuanqi.
#5 Shades of Gray- Night of the Twilight- The Chimera Strain by Kristie Lynn Higgins #5 Shades of Gray- Night of the Twilight- The Chimera Strain by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 19, 2011 $5.99 83766 words Sample 10%
One man's hatred... One terrible infection... In six days, on UnDay, a deadly contagion (the Chimera Strain) will be created in Anubis, the Jackal of Death. And he will have three goals; infect everyone at the Third Branch Office, bring the Sphinx Corporation to its knees, and usher forth the Twilight. Those who are infected become mindless zombies he controls and in turn those infected...
#6 Shades of Gray- Dawn of the Twilight- Outbreak by Kristie Lynn Higgins #6 Shades of Gray- Dawn of the Twilight- Outbreak by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 19, 2011 $5.99 84591 words Sample 10%
An unstoppable infection... An incurable plague... The Chimera Strain ran rabid through the Sphinx Corporation Third Branch Office. A few nighttime workers had survived the contagion. Could they escape before the building's auto lock down trapped them in with the zombies? An unstoppable army of undead... An incurable fear... One bite and one was infected. With time running out, could the...
#7 Shades of Gray- Day of the Twilight- Patient Zero by Kristie Lynn Higgins #7 Shades of Gray- Day of the Twilight- Patient Zero by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 20, 2011 $5.99 75515 words Sample 10%
Death around every corner... Hope a fleeting dream... Those who survived the initial Chimera Strain Outbreak make it to the Main Lobby. Hundreds infected... No cure... Anubis increases his army of undead and prepares to move on the forces on Level 370. Will anyone be able to stop him? Or is the world doomed to the Twilight?
#8 Shades of Gray- Land of the Twilight- Closing of Days by Kristie Lynn Higgins #8 Shades of Gray- Land of the Twilight- Closing of Days by Kristie Lynn Higgins Jan. 02, 2012 $5.99 94293 words Sample 10%
The end is near... Hope has been crushed... Nothing can turn back the hands of time, and Anubis moves to invade Noir. Twilight has broke... The Closing of Days nears...
'Put your back into it!' - The Phantom of Toerning Mill (Interludes) by David Elvar 'Put your back into it!' - The Phantom of Toerning Mill (Interludes) by David Elvar Dec. 17, 2009 $0.99 6648 words Sample 50%
‘It is a curse we have lived with, this past century and more, sir,’ he said. ‘That post holds down the ghost of one Peter Christian Holm, one-time administrator of the mill here and the surrounding farms.’ ‘Holds down the ghost!’ I repeated, aghast. ‘But how? And why?’ ‘Let me tell you the story, sir. Let me take you back into our past...’ (YA - 16+)
'Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky by David Niall Wilson 'Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky by David Niall Wilson Jan. 04, 2011 $0.99 15110 words Sample 20%
In this novelette, Leon flies a crop-duster-and drinks, and so he figures he'd better find a place outside of town to take off and land. He stumbles across an abandoned government airfield deep in the Great Dismal Swamp. He also discovers a lot of barrels filled with something - and being the paranoid type - eventually he starts to worry. His disposal method causes all hell to break loose!
... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox ... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 2575 words Sample 40%
Story set in Eastern Tennessee. Carefully researched for accuracy. A young man leaves to fight the Civil War on Oct.31,1861, but comes upon a town fated to relive that date in 1812.
...Beware the Jabberwock, My Son by JC Andrijeski ...Beware the Jabberwock, My Son by JC Andrijeski Oct. 13, 2010 $0.99 15970 words Sample 20%
A squad of soldiers takes a ride out to the middle of nowhere, thinking they’re being punished for posting pictures of the Lieutenant’s old lady. But in an empty stretch of desert lives a cave where they stumble across a man whose presence they can’t explain...who speaks in riddles and seems to know them. Before they can figure out what he wants, they're already marked men.
13 Blackouts by Steve Peterson 13 Blackouts by Steve Peterson April 07, 2011 $0.99 21275 words Sample 20%
A troubled young musician has his mind taken over by a sinister alien intelligence that traveled to Earth via radio waves, then in-between blackouts he fights to reclaim control of his life and thwart the alien's plans. When E.T. arrives, it won't be in a spaceship, but via digital download.
13 Broken Nightlights by Barry Napier 13 Broken Nightlights by Barry Napier Sep. 28, 2011 Free! 45030 words Read a sample
13 Broken Nightlights is a collection of thirteen short stories by Barry Napier, all published in print or online publications over the past four years. The stories included in the collection walk the fragile line between horror and supernatural fiction, often merging the two voids as one.
13 Drops of Blood by James Roy Daley 13 Drops of Blood by James Roy Daley Dec. 17, 2010 $4.99 51369 words Sample 20%
13 Drops Of Blood is the first collection from one of the more exciting new voices in horror, James Roy Daley. A man of many disciplines (novelist, editor, musician), this book features tales which run the gamut of style and subject; in other words, the stories are as eclectic as their author. What does not waver throughout the collection is Daley's undeniable craftsmanship as a storyteller.
13 Echoes by T. A. Bradley 13 Echoes by T. A. Bradley Oct. 06, 2011 $0.99 50859 words Sample 20%
13 short stories of the strange that will take you into a world where only the echoes of reality exist, by the author of "Lucifer's Pommel"
13 Horror Stories by John McDonnell 13 Horror Stories by John McDonnell Sep. 21, 2010 $2.99 8451 words Sample 10%
If you like bone-chilling horror, this book is for you. It's horror that makes you think, horror with a surprise ending, horror that keeps you up at night. These are tales of revenge, of betrayal, of the power of love (or is it hate?) to overcome even Time and Space. Short and not-so-sweet, these stories will stick with you long after you finish reading them.
13 Scary Stories by John McDonnell 13 Scary Stories by John McDonnell April 08, 2011 $2.99 11805 words Sample 20%
The second e-book in the popular series of horror fiction by John McDonnell, "13 Scary Stories" will give you a chill, and a chuckle too! These are short, scary stories that depend on twists and surprises, and a heavy dose of psychology. There are trolls, vampires, man-eating tigers and jealous lovers. They're scary stories, but there's a helping of humor in them also.
13 Short Sharp Tales of Horror by Carole Gill 13 Short Sharp Tales of Horror by Carole Gill Dec. 08, 2011 $0.99 10271 words Sample 10%
13 Short stories (under 1000 words)of horror.
13: Tales of Dark Fiction by Adam Bradley 13: Tales of Dark Fiction by Adam Bradley Dec. 03, 2011 $4.99 52317 words Sample 20%
Morpheus Tales, the UK's most controversial horror, sf and fantasy magazine, proudly presents its first original dark fiction anthology: 13. Original fiction by Eric S Brown, Joseph D’Lacey, Gary Fry, Andrew Hook, Shaun Jeffrey, Matt Leyshon, Gary McMahon, Andy Remic, Stanley Riiks, Tommy B. Smith, Alan Spencer, Fred Venturini, and William R.D. Wood. 13 dark fiction stories.
13A by Josh Covington 13A by Josh Covington Dec. 06, 2009 $1.00 4126 words Sample 25%
At 8:41 on a Tuesday morning, Gerald sets out to steal his neighbor’s newspaper. He ends up becoming caught in the strangest day of his life. Could zombies really be lurking just outside his apartment door? Or are they the delusions of a crazy old woman?
1914: Golgotha by Howard Webster 1914: Golgotha by Howard Webster Dec. 19, 2011 $2.99 58820 words Sample 20%
1965. A widowed female publisher flies from New York to Sardinia to collect a long overdue manuscript by the notoriously reclusive novelist, Laurens Stevens. Arriving at the writer’s villa she discovers a broken man who claims to be haunted by the ghost of an American soldier from the Great War; a young man seeking redemption for past mistakes and wrongs through the author’s words.
20 Days in the Darkness: 20 Flash Fiction Stories by Joshua Scribner 20 Days in the Darkness: 20 Flash Fiction Stories by Joshua Scribner May 20, 2011 $0.99 11986 words
20 flash fiction stories intended to scare and disturb. Approach with caution.
20 Years After The Zombie Apocalypse by Lee Emerick 20 Years After The Zombie Apocalypse by Lee Emerick April 20, 2011 $2.99 33212 words Sample 15%
Harriette Madyson is the last woman alive. Twenty years ago her world came to an end when a zombie plague engulfed the population of Earth. Left with little to use and nowhere to hide Harri now finds herself stalked across the frozen desolate landscape of North America pursued by the former love of her life.
2:27 A.M. by Stephen James Price 2:27 A.M. by Stephen James Price Oct. 20, 2011 $2.99 55301 words Sample 20%
A multiple narrative about the intersecting lives of a grieving widower, a clan of witches and a charltan from the 1930s claiming to have the cure for cancer.
3 Powers: 3 Short Works by Joshua Scribner 3 Powers: 3 Short Works by Joshua Scribner May 06, 2011 $0.99 2935 words
Stories about people with strange abilities.
30 Minute Plan by Gerald Rice 30 Minute Plan by Gerald Rice Feb. 22, 2011 Free! 11337 words Read a sample
Near the dusk of the zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors find curious results after an experiment with the dead. One soldier amongst them vows to go to extremes to save his comrade, but finds that even the dead can change.
33 A.D. by David McAfee 33 A.D. by David McAfee March 20, 2010 $2.99 95016 words Sample 25%
The vampires of the era have long sought to gain a foothold into Israel, but the faith of the local Jewish population has held them in check for centuries. When one of their own betrays them to follow a strange young rabbi from Galilee, the elders of the vampire race dispatch Theron, a nine hundred year old assassin, to kill them both. The rabbi's name is Jesus. Killing him should be easy.
363: Reluctant Reaper by Edward O'Dell 363: Reluctant Reaper by Edward O'Dell May 05, 2011 $0.99 30120 words Sample 40%
Reaper 363 is on her final assignment. As she hovers over her soon-to-be final harvest, she reflects a bit on her time as a reaper. She's seen the very worst and the best in humanity. She has long come to the conclusion the job is not right for her; it is simply too stressful. The reaps are emotional enough. Toss in an overbearing boss, an archaic set of rules and a slow-moving bureaucracy, and...
3Pack- Gregory Paul Dail Collection (science fiction & horror short stories) by Gregory Paul Dail 3Pack- Gregory Paul Dail Collection (science fiction & horror short stories) by Gregory Paul Dail Jan. 11, 2011 $2.99 9098 words Sample 11%
Three short stories by Gregory Paul Dail. 1. Rescuing a UFO -Close Encounter of the 5th Kind (science fiction action adventure) 2. Prankin' Bigfoot (humor science fiction adventure Sasquatch) 3. Hidden Falls On Blackberry Mountain (horror suspence thriller)
4Pack Horror Collection #1 (horror paranormal ghost story) by Various 4Pack Horror Collection #1 (horror paranormal ghost story) by Various Jan. 16, 2011 $3.99 12486 words Sample 8%
4 horror short stories- 1. Death's a Bitch and Then You Haunt (horror ghost story paranormal)-Laurie Notch 2. The Terrible Twos (supernatural horror story)- Ravis Harnell 3.Into The Light (paranormal ghost story)- T.L. Demmons 4. On The Hill (horror ghost story)- Elmer Fralick Jr.
4Pack Horror Collection #3 (horror peter pan jack the ripper sea monster zombie ghost story) by Various 4Pack Horror Collection #3 (horror peter pan jack the ripper sea monster zombie ghost story) by Various Jan. 18, 2011 $3.99 17251 words Sample 8%
4 horror short stories- 1. Demons In London (horror thriller peter pan jack the ripper)-Nicholas DeMeo 2. Pooper Scooper- An Urban Ghost Story (horror paranormal dogs)-Laurie Notch 3. Hungry (zombie horror)- Traci Behringer 4. Behemoth (sea monster serpent horror paranormal)- Kristie Lynn Higgins
5 Scary Urban Legends: Supernatural Killers by Jeffrey Fisher 5 Scary Urban Legends: Supernatural Killers by Jeffrey Fisher June 01, 2011 $0.99 1260 words
Enjoy these 5 Urban Legends about those that have returned from their graves, with vengeance on their mind.
5 Stories That Bite - A Collection of Vampire Tales by James Pratt 5 Stories That Bite - A Collection of Vampire Tales by James Pratt July 21, 2011 $2.50 19029 words Sample 20%
This collection of vampire-themed short stories includes "Horton Hits a Ho", "What's New, Rudy Rue?", "Incident at the 24-7", "He Never Liked Mirrors", and "When Horton Met Dracula". Caution: This collection DOES NOT include any stories about angst-ridden vampires that sparkle in sunlight and pretend to be high school students so they can woo teen-age girls.
6 - Portrait of a 21st Century Snuff Fighter by G. Wells Taylor 6 - Portrait of a 21st Century Snuff Fighter by G. Wells Taylor Nov. 21, 2009 $3.99 127293 words Sample 20%
Is he the explosive and dangerous result of illegal genetic experiments gone terribly wrong or a Darwinian throwback spawned by global warming, pollution and radioactivity? You ask him! Join the world’s most violent man on a raunchy voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the blood-soaked Snuff Fighting rings of Argentina.
61 A.D. by David McAfee 61 A.D. by David McAfee Aug. 14, 2011 $2.99 71211 words Sample 25%
Britannia, 61 A.D. For ten years, Taras has lived in the young city of Londinium, feeding off the city’s underbelly. But now Theron, his old enemy, has come looking for revenge, and Taras’ nights of living in relative peace are about to end. Set against the backdrop of the Iceni uprising in Roman-era Britannia, 61 A.D. continues the story of Taras, Theron, and Ramah.
6:02 by Mark A. Clements 6:02 by Mark A. Clements May 11, 2011 $1.99 81745 words Sample 20%
Isabelle didn’t mean to kill her daughter. Yet Annette seems to be coming back, moment by moment, hour by hour, pledging revenge. Is the terror arising from Isabelle’s house, her relationships, the depths of her own guilt—or from somewhere far worse? First ebook edition of a 1989 paperback original.
7 Ways to Steal a Person: 7 Short Works by Joshua Scribner 7 Ways to Steal a Person: 7 Short Works by Joshua Scribner Sep. 10, 2011 $0.99 8556 words Sample 10%
7 stories about different kinds of abduction.
A Beast with four Heads: Book 2 of the Prairie Wolf Trilogy by Joshua Scribner A Beast with four Heads: Book 2 of the Prairie Wolf Trilogy by Joshua Scribner March 10, 2011 $1.99 41142 words Sample 15%
Years later, Jonnie, Seth and Mikey are grown up. All three are very successful in what they do. But the entity that stalks them has also evolved. To destroy them it will build a monster.
A Beckoning of Shadows by John Grover A Beckoning of Shadows by John Grover Jan. 10, 2011 $0.99 52671 words Sample 20%
“Take caution if you decide to read further and delight in the shadows John Grover has beckoned be sure to bring a flashlight and… crucifix just in case. You'll need them.” --Jason Brannon author of The Cage and Winds of Change John Grover weaves 16 tales of darkness and the supernatural in his solo collection “A Beckoning of Shadows.”
A Bitter Disappointment by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne A Bitter Disappointment by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne Oct. 16, 2010 $0.99 10838 words Sample 7%
After the death of their wealthy employer, a middle aged nurse and a chauffeur go on a gruesome search for the deceased man's treasure.
A Boy and his Blog - Days 1 - 14 by Matt Jarbo A Boy and his Blog - Days 1 - 14 by Matt Jarbo Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 2821 words Read a sample
The Zombie Apocalypse has come. When his father is bitten and killed by the undead, teenager Nick Paskus takes it upon himself to protect his sick Mother and do all that he can to keep them alive. Armed with only his wits and his notebook, each day is a fight for survival as Nick watches the world crumble around him. This is the first 14 days of Nick's Journey
A Brief Moment of Lucidity by John Vault A Brief Moment of Lucidity by John Vault April 11, 2011 $1.99 5565 words Sample 30%
How do you know when you're dreaming? Can you look around yourself now and be absolutely certain that you're awake? You can? Well, meet Daniel Norris. He's just as certain as you are... A brief moment of lucidity is the fifth of Uncle John's Bedtime Tales by John Vault. Reader discretion is advised.
A CANDLE IN HER HANDS by Iqra Tariq A CANDLE IN HER HANDS by Iqra Tariq April 26, 2011 Free! 977 words Read a sample
A short story of a dead girl as she endeavors to save others from the same fate as hers.
A Captive to the Island of Naked Women by Tom Raimbault A Captive to the Island of Naked Women by Tom Raimbault Feb. 04, 2010 $0.99 5634 words Sample 50%
To discover an unheard of population of beautiful, naked women who reside in an elaborate city, off some remote island, should be a man's ultimate dream. But this society of naked women had never seen a man before. And their mysterious Book of Laws spoke of the day such a creature would arrive.
A Chat Before Dinner by Michael Kingswood A Chat Before Dinner by Michael Kingswood Aug. 06, 2011 $0.99 2643 words Sample 30%
A record of a Zombie’s rant about the trials and tribulations of his life as a dis-respected member of the Undead. His rant centers around humans’ inherent racism, and he attempts to cajole his human listener into understanding his point of view. Darkly humorous and snarky, this story paints a new picture of a Zombie’s life. This is a short story, 2600 words (10 printed pages) in length.
A Christmas Contract by H K Hillman A Christmas Contract by H K Hillman Dec. 25, 2011 Free! 3125 words Read a sample
When Christianity swept Europe it overwhelmed the older religions. But did those old gods die, or have they been planning revenge? Have they, perhaps, already set that revenge in motion?
A Christmas to Remember: A Zombie Story by Kevin Millikin A Christmas to Remember: A Zombie Story by Kevin Millikin Dec. 15, 2011 $0.99 5270 words Sample 20%
Christmas has always been a time of magic. A time for family, friends and loved ones but for children the world over - it’s a time for presents. On this Christmas Eve, Santa is carrying a lot more then a sack of goodies. He’s bringing a zombie apocalypse of Yule time proportions. Now it's up to young Betty-Lou to save both Christmas and the world before it's too late.
A Church Possessed by Jeremy Powell A Church Possessed by Jeremy Powell Feb. 12, 2011 $0.99 2785 words Sample 10%
In this short story, a pastor is forced by his board to address the rumors that his church is haunted. Unable to prove or disprove these rumors, the pastor resorts to hiring a ghost-hunter.
A Cold And Dark Christmas by Jeffrey Hollar A Cold And Dark Christmas by Jeffrey Hollar Dec. 13, 2011 $0.99 8597 words Sample 10%
It is a collection of many of my most dark and disturbing holiday-themed short fiction works. Cobble in some additional content that is merely dark, disturbing and chilling in general and you have my first published tome!
A Cold Wind in July by Craig Shaw Gardner A Cold Wind in July by Craig Shaw Gardner Oct. 01, 2011 $4.99 74115 words
Craig Shaw Gardner has had a long, distinguished career as a fantasy novelist. Every now and then he turns his attention to horror. His appearances are infrequent, but done with great effect. His jewel-like short stories examine relationships through the lens of horror. At last here is a collection guaranteed to give you chills, even on the beach.
A Cold, Cold Death For Thomas Baylor by A.R. Wise A Cold, Cold Death For Thomas Baylor by A.R. Wise Dec. 13, 2011 Free! 2351 words Read a sample
Thomas Baylor has left his wife and child. He heads out into the nearby woods on a frigid winter night as a shortcut to the nearest hotel. Legend tells of a lake within these woods that hides a dark, dark secret, but Thomas is convinced it's just a childish campfire tale. But is it really?