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The Cyclist by Jonathan Wood The Cyclist by Jonathan Wood May 20, 2012 Free! 5853 words Read a sample
An Englishman lives in Sweden, struggling to get by working as a cleaner in a country where he doesn't fit in. Late one night, whilst cycling home, his journey becomes a terrifying ordeal.
The Man Beneath the Thorns by Sabrina McCrae The Man Beneath the Thorns by Sabrina McCrae May 20, 2012 $4.99 28813 words Sample 30%
After her mentally disabled son suffers an untimely death, an obsessive mother resorts to drastic measures to be with him once again.
Dead Last Vol. 1 Part 4 by Marc Quaranta Dead Last Vol. 1 Part 4 by Marc Quaranta May 20, 2012 Free! 10404 words Read a sample
After an airborne outbreak that wipes out over half of the world's population, a small group of survivors take shelter at a local TV station outside of Indianapolis. As time goes on, the group no longer believes that help is on the way. With a lack of leadership, the group begins questioning what to do and who to trust. Volume 1 consists of 10 parts.
The Wraith by Lori R. Lopez The Wraith by Lori R. Lopez May 20, 2012 $0.99 5162 words Sample 20%
A woman becomes intrigued by a brooding figure in one of her poems. She thinks she sees him everywhere she goes, an elusive presence. Is she going mad or is he really stalking her? Find out the twisted truth in an eerie tale that begins and ends with the haunting verse from which the phantom emerged.
Some Thing by Lori R. Lopez Some Thing by Lori R. Lopez May 20, 2012 $0.99 4871 words Sample 20%
A tongue-in-cheek tale about a man who drank the water, another man and his bazooka, and a lady with a loaded gun. Brought together in a showdown between paranoia and reality, three once-ordinary lives will never be the same. This horror fable is based on an actual environmental hazard along the Mexican border and the potential for disaster.
Short Story Press Presents Inside Melting House by Short Story Press Short Story Press Presents Inside Melting House by Short Story Press May 20, 2012 $0.99 7183 words Sample 10%
Short Story Press Presents Inside Melting House by Matthew Kilpatrick. “Inside Melting House” is a creepy and suspenseful story that will draw into its mystery. It introduces you to sympathetic characters over two generations that, even in the short space of the story, you come to sympathize with and understand.
Schlock! Webzine Vol2 Issue 28 by Gavin Chappell Schlock! Webzine Vol2 Issue 28 by Gavin Chappell May 20, 2012 Free! 25439 words Read a sample
This week, in The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, Carter reencounters the old slant-eyed merchant he saw so long before in the taverns of Dylath-Leen. We have another brush with horror in Bryan Carrigan’s The Graveyard Shift; the return of C Priest Brumley’s The Stolen Other; the end of Zak Dawson’s Dominion, and the horrific conclusion to Gregory Bryant's Attack of the Cactus People!
The Color of Ash by Kameko Murakami The Color of Ash by Kameko Murakami May 19, 2012 Free! 7466 words Read a sample
Beth has the Midas touch, only instead of gold, everything she touches turns to ruin. Stone crumbles between her fingers. Buildings collapse as she brushes past. The earth burns away beneath her feet. And the people she loves… what happens to them is worse than anything they could imagine. Before, she was just another face in the crowd. Now she is the destroyer of worlds.
The Basement by Chad P. Brown The Basement by Chad P. Brown May 19, 2012 Free! 2896 words Read a sample
From the author of THE JACK-IN-THE-BOX comes a short story about confronting your own ghosts while inside a haunted house.
Event Horizon: Zombie War by catt dahman Event Horizon: Zombie War by catt dahman May 19, 2012 $2.99 56590 words Sample 5%
A group of well-armed people now crawl from the rubble to find more survivors and find a safe place to rebuild civilization, while fighting the zeds, raiders, and their own fears. Radiation and the walking dead pale in horror as an army unites to wipe out the rest of humanity.
Snipe Hunting and other stories by catt dahman Snipe Hunting and other stories by catt dahman May 19, 2012 $0.99 3364 words Sample 20%
Vampires, aliens, zombies, and demonic crickets...oh my!
Monsters Beware - A Bubba the Monster Hunter Collection by John Hartness Monsters Beware - A Bubba the Monster Hunter Collection by John Hartness May 19, 2012 $2.99 34683 words Sample 20%
"Cross Larry the Cable Guy with The Dresden Files, and you have Bubba the Monster Hunter" "Reminds be a bit of Ash from Army of Darkness" "Hartness spins another tale of redneck mayhem full of his usual sarcastic humor." He's big, he's bad and he's here to save the day. From the author of The Black Knight Chronicles comes a new series of supernatural comedy!
On The Air With Mike Gypsy And Sacheana Crow by Samie Foster On The Air With Mike Gypsy And Sacheana Crow by Samie Foster May 19, 2012 $0.99 6037 words Sample 50%
The day started just as normal as any other for both Mike and Sacheana. The two start the day at their daily job as hosts of the radio show on the air. Things become strange when callers start asking about strange lights and monsters in the sky. Baffled by what they are hearing, the hosts piece together what's going on, as they have no idea of what they are about to confront right outside the door
The Mountain by William Ollie The Mountain by William Ollie May 19, 2012 $2.99 71896 words Sample 20%
They thought it would be cool to go up into the mountain, narly to steal a few christmas trees. Now they're running for their lives, racing the devil to get back to the safety of their homes.
Redeem Code Here by Christine Sutton Redeem Code Here by Christine Sutton May 19, 2012 $0.99 2519 words Sample 15%
Joseph logs on to a web site that seems to have an unnatural grip on him. Find out the secret....
King Of The Dead (Dead Heroes Chronicles Series) by J. A. Valentine King Of The Dead (Dead Heroes Chronicles Series) by J. A. Valentine May 19, 2012 $2.99 14564 words Sample 25%
The world has gone to hell, or better said hell has come to this world. The dead started rising, and feeding on the living. Zombies run rampant on the streets. There is no government, no laws. Most people had their lives destroyed by these creatures, but not me.
Dead Tropics by Sue Edgerley Dead Tropics by Sue Edgerley May 19, 2012 $7.99 80030 words Sample 10%
Lori Nelson has always seen herself as ordinary, just doing the best she can to juggle family and work. But the most dangerous creature in nature is the mother whose offspring is threatened… When miners release an ancient virus Lori is at ground zero of the battle for survival. With the help of a laconic ex-soldier, can Lori find the strength to fight the spreading threat and save her family?
The Soul of the HobNailed Boot by John Duncklee2 The Soul of the HobNailed Boot by John Duncklee2 May 19, 2012 $0.99 13232 words Sample 10%
Harry Kennedy stakes out a home for himself on The Lonesome Buzzard, his mining claim in the mountains near Bandino. For 23 years, he scraped a living out of the old mine. Then he finally decides to retire, and accepts a monthly check from Social Security. Now some 'guvment yahoos' are telling him he has to leave to make way for a campground. "Well," Harry decides. "We'll just see about that!"
The Path to Darkness Volume One: Three Tales of the Macabre by R.M. Putnam The Path to Darkness Volume One: Three Tales of the Macabre by R.M. Putnam May 18, 2012 $0.99 17690 words Sample 20%
Path to Darkness: Three Tales of the Macabre Tales to read on a rainy day… when the sky is dark and a downpour crashes against the earth. You will shiver in fear to read about, serial killers, apparitions and the mysteries of the astral plane.
Transparent Evil by Tiffany Kaufman Transparent Evil by Tiffany Kaufman May 18, 2012 $0.99 24795 words Sample 10%
A private island on Lake Huron is home to a now empty mansion. When it is invaded by marauding monsters that are only visible through a camera lens, the security guards one the island have only one choice: to fight. Can they survive through the night? Will their camera batteries determine their fate? Can a Segway be used as a tactical assault vehicle? Find out in this engaging dark comedy.
Day 13 Biohazard Edition (Sample) by john williams Day 13 Biohazard Edition (Sample) by john williams May 18, 2012 $0.99 1580 words Sample 20%
Synopsis i never would have expoercted an attack on this scale. this is no ordinary virus it takes many forms of infection. first there is the walkers and then there is death then resurrection. your wondering what would you do in 13 days to survive ?
Stone Cold (A Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella) by Cathryn Grant Stone Cold (A Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella) by Cathryn Grant May 18, 2012 $3.99 34950 words Sample 20%
In the fourth novella of this series, Madison Keith visits her best friend on the Oregon coast. While staying in an unusual stone house, she meets two disturbing women who harbor a shocking secret. As Madison seeks to uncover the reasons for their cruel and aggressive behavior, she has a supernatural encounter, and stumbles across the body of someone who has been dead for some time.
Unsaved: The Small Hours, Book One by Raven McAllister Unsaved: The Small Hours, Book One by Raven McAllister May 18, 2012 $3.95 35176 words Sample 20%
Emille Hashter, wrought with tragedy, is desperate to evade her torturous past. Pastor James Cass, twisted by self-conflict, is mercilessly relentless in his hunt for a greater truth. When their paths cross, they may find out that their fates are intertwined and inescapable--and that you get the god you deserve. The Small Hours are ticking. The End Sky is falling.
The Night Strangler by Dallas Releford The Night Strangler by Dallas Releford May 18, 2012 $1.99 119728 words Sample 20%
Cecil Pardon, a brutal serial killer who has slaughtered over forty beautiful women, isn't afraid of anything, especially death until he encounters the ghosts of all his victims. As they haunt him day and night, insisting that he confess to the police where their bodies are buried, Pardon is terrified of the women. A much bigger challenge is coming as the police close in on him.
The Watch by Tyner Gillies The Watch by Tyner Gillies May 18, 2012 $4.99 84720 words Sample 10%
Something is happening in Resolution Cove. Violent crime, committed by sane, reasonable people is on the rise. There is no discernible connection between the crimes except for insane ramblings of ‘eyes in the dark.’ “First class…riveting…I made the mistake of opening it and I didn't get a lick of work done until I'd finished it.” –Jack Whyte, Internationally Best Selling Author.
The Fourth Horseman (Lost DMB Files #43) by David Mark Brown The Fourth Horseman (Lost DMB Files #43) by David Mark Brown May 18, 2012 $0.99 7643 words Sample 30%
"A provocative moral tale as much about embracing life as meeting Death." The buzz of phasing in and out of temporal existence and lopping off heads only lasts so long. Afterwards Death seeks the solace of an airstream trailer and a batch of the best tequila the world's ever known. But nothing fills the emptiness. When annihilation is your sole purpose how can you find substance for your soul?
Ashes: A Collection of Dark Poetry by Donna Burgess Ashes: A Collection of Dark Poetry by Donna Burgess May 18, 2012 $2.99 20525 words Sample 10%
Do you like things that go bump in the night? Are you drawn to the strange and unusual? Do you find beauty in the grotesque? This collection of over 100 poems examines the darkest recesses of human (and non-human) nature. Many of these pieces have previously appeared in some of the better-known horror or science fiction publications over the last couple of decades, including Weird Tales.
Last Hope, Book One: Onslaught by Drew Brown Last Hope, Book One: Onslaught by Drew Brown May 18, 2012 $3.99 80444 words Sample 20%
A dense, other-worldly fog descends from the sky, plunging the streets of London into darkness. Then, the innumerable-dead return to life, the walking corpses hungry for living flesh - and getting stronger. To a small group of survivors, staying alive seems an impossible task. Mere survival will not be enough: the zombies are simply the beginning, and the real supernatural terror is still to come.
A Touch of Fear: 5 Light Horror Stories for the Faint of Heart by Rebecca M. Senese A Touch of Fear: 5 Light Horror Stories for the Faint of Heart by Rebecca M. Senese May 18, 2012 $4.99 20778 words Sample 35%
For those who like their horror light, here are 5 tales to give just a chill. Discover a new recipe, find a wayward husband, dig up an extra appendage, learn a new craft, and find the perfect pet. These stories bring a shiver as they leave you with a smile. Includes: "How to Cook Husbands," "Wolf's Bane," "Leg Me Call You Sweetheart," "Living with the Dead," and "Puppy Love."
Shadow Child by Joseph A. Citro Shadow Child by Joseph A. Citro May 18, 2012 $3.99 96365 words Sample 20%
Eric Nolan is a man already too familiar with death. His brother's long-ago disappearance, the loss of his parents, and his wife's recent demise in an auto accident have left him near the edge physically and emotionally. In desperation he returns to his boyhood haunt, the family farm in rural Antrim, Vermont, now occupied by his cousin, Pamela, her husband, Clint, & Luke, their four-year-old son.
The Magic Wagon by Joe R. Lansdale The Magic Wagon by Joe R. Lansdale May 18, 2012 $2.99 44566 words Sample 20%
When the Magic Wagon comes to town, folks get a genuine medicine show that includes a wrestling ape, fancy shooting, and a peek at the petrified body of Wild Bill Hickok himself. They also get bottles of a whiskey-laced elixir to drown their aches and pains. Old Albert drives the wagon, a rawboned youngster named Buster Fogg does the odd jobs, and "champion" trick shooter Billy Bob Daniels.
De Mortuis Viventibus by Chad P. Brown De Mortuis Viventibus by Chad P. Brown May 18, 2012 Free! 3427 words Read a sample
From the author of the JACK-IN-THE-BOX comes an epistolary short story set after the crushing defeat of three Roman legions in 9 CE by the Germanic tribes. It follows one soldier's attempt to escape from the horrors hidden deep within the Teutoburg Forest.
The Haunted Mirror by Drac Von Stoller The Haunted Mirror by Drac Von Stoller May 18, 2012 Free! 452 words Read a sample
Emilu Redding was the ugliest girl you ever laid eyes upon. She had matted hair and wore the same dress to school every day. She didn't have any friends and her classmates would pull clumps of hair from her head and sometimes stuff it in her mouth. Sometimes here classmates would spit on her and say things like, "I bet your momma is a dog.Emilu's luck was about to change at a heavy cost.
When Animals Attack: A Collection of Animal Urban Legends by Jeffrey Fisher When Animals Attack: A Collection of Animal Urban Legends by Jeffrey Fisher May 18, 2012 $0.99 3060 words Sample 20%
Enjoy this collection of urban legends that focus on horrific, and bizarre, animal attacks.
A Vampire's Story - The first 30 days sober by Mark Tuschel A Vampire's Story - The first 30 days sober by Mark Tuschel May 17, 2012 $6.99 19510 words Sample 20%
Vince Versoul has a drinking problem; he's drinking too much booze and not enough human blood! Vince is a vampire that turns to AA for help.There he finds more help, and more victims than he ever expected.
The Witch's Brew: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander The Witch's Brew: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 $0.99 2770 words Sample 20%
It was a hopeless love affair and William knew it; but he couldn't stop his heart. With that thought in mind, William sets out for the witch’s cabin. He has saved his money, and now he has enough for the magic potion that will make Annabelle Carson love him forever. Find out what happens to William in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up.
A Head For Ned: Midnight Ghosts Book #3 by Jeannie Meekins A Head For Ned: Midnight Ghosts Book #3 by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 $0.99 3546 words Sample 20%
Simon was looking out his bedroom window. A full moon was just clearing the horizon. Huge and glowing in the night sky, it lit up the ground. It cast long, dark shadows of houses, trees and lamp posts into the night. Simon smiled. Another cemetery tour would be on. He wanted to go back and see Lisa and Jack. Strange that he only ever saw them on such nights. And in the cemetery!
A Seat at the Theatre: Midnight Ghosts Book #2 by Jeannie Meekins A Seat at the Theatre: Midnight Ghosts Book #2 by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 $0.99 3588 words Sample 20%
Simon sat at his desk in his room, doing homework. A tapping on the window distracted him. He looked up and saw Lisa and Jack. Simon went to the window and opened it. “What are you doing here?” he asked. Lisa ignored his question. “Do you want to come with us? We’re going to the cemetery.” Are there such things as ghosts? And what will Simon find in the cemetery at night?
A Ghost at Midnight: A Scary Ghost Story by Jeannie Meekins A Ghost at Midnight: A Scary Ghost Story by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 $0.99 4211 words Sample 20%
“Are you ready for our trip tonight?” Simon’s mom asked. “Mom, it’s a cemetery.” “I know. Isn’t it exciting?” Mom’s face lit up. “Lots of famous people are there.” “But only dead people live in a cemetery,” said Simon. “Now, Simon. You know there’s no such thing as ghosts,” said Mom. “Just think how much fun it will be." Find out what happens to Simon in this creepy cemetery tale.
The Lost Souls by Erica Morrison The Lost Souls by Erica Morrison May 17, 2012 $2.99 9422 words Sample 10%
Lost Souls is the story of a 13 year old boy named Coby in the summer before his freshman year. The summer starts out like any other, he hangs out at the lake and spends time with his two best friends, but when new neighbors move in across the street Coby makes a friend that will change his life forever.
FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 $0.99 1768 words Sample 20%
Mayday! Mayday! We had just finished a bombing run and we were lost. The fog was as thick as pea soup, and our instrument panel had been damaged by enemy gunfire. Would anyone come to our rescue? Suddenly the radio crackled to life and I heard a voice. But where would it lead us? Read this short, but creepy tale to find out. Ages 9 and up.
Captain Albacore: A 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander Captain Albacore: A 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 $0.99 3100 words Sample 20%
Who was the mysterious pilot hanging around the flight room. What did he want? No one really knew. Then one day Captain Albacore collapsed. As a fellow pilot, someone was duty bound to visit him in the hospital and I drew the short straw. But I wasn’t prepared for the request he made of me, or how that request would turn out. Read this short, but creepy tale to find out who Captain Albacore is.
Shadow Walker,The First Encounter by tony alonzi Shadow Walker,The First Encounter by tony alonzi May 17, 2012 $0.99 9988 words Sample 30%
Samantha, Michael and Wilson enter each others’ lives with a macabre twist. They are drawn together by an otherworldly figure whose shadow is cast across the path to their future. This first short story trilogy introduces the cast and casts its spell on the reader. Come with me now to the Epoch Coffee shop in Austin, Texas, and meet the characters whose lives will never be the same.
The Fist of God by M.E. Brines The Fist of God by M.E. Brines May 17, 2012 $2.99 90325 words Sample 20%
It’s 1940 and the fires of war have set Europe ablaze, but America remains blissfully neutral. To please his parents, skeptical Stuart Mackenzie studies to become a reverend. But when his idealistic brother's plane is shot down, he abandons his studies to seek bloodthirsty revenge. Can a confirmed skeptic defeat a coven of Nazi sorcerers on their home ground?
Short Story Press Presents Lights, Camera, Horror! by Short Story Press Short Story Press Presents Lights, Camera, Horror! by Short Story Press May 17, 2012 $0.99 6881 words Sample 20%
Short Story Press Presents Lights, Camera, Horror! by Sade Andria Zabala. A group of film majors attempt to film a horror movie over spring break for their final project. Despite the horror theme, Carrie is not a believer in the supernatural. She and her classmates enlist the help of Jack's older brother, who is a famous Hollywood director.
Cities of the Dead: Stories from the Zombie Apocalypse by William Young Cities of the Dead: Stories from the Zombie Apocalypse by William Young May 17, 2012 $2.99 78982 words Sample 20%
The world of men is over. Or is it? Everybody is caught unawares when the zombie apocalypse breaks out, but each person reacts differently. Some run. Some fight. Some cower. Some survive. This is a collection of twenty stories, including the original 15 released on the internet from Oct. 2011 to March 2012, plus five brand-new stories to complete the tale. Re-edited, remastered.
The Hatching Season by Sebastian St. Anders The Hatching Season by Sebastian St. Anders May 17, 2012 $1.99 86040 words Sample 20%
Beneath the bright surface of Las Vegas, a darkness grows, savage, monstrous and ravenous. A rookie EPA investigator and a retired cop risk it all to stem a poisonous tide of murder and destruction hatching beneath Sin City.
Drop Dead Tavern by Chad P. Brown Drop Dead Tavern by Chad P. Brown May 17, 2012 Free! 3624 words Read a sample
From the author of THE JACK-IN-THE-BOX comes a short story about the decisions we must make when our loved ones become the horrors in a zombie apocalypse.
Black Ice: collected stories by Anna Reith Black Ice: collected stories by Anna Reith May 17, 2012 $5.99 61486 words Sample 20%
Seven tales to intrigue, entice, and unnerve. Black Ice: collected stories is a compendium of dark fantasy, magic realism and horror that blurs the boundaries between myth and reality, imagination and nightmare.
Sunset High by Marla Braziel Sunset High by Marla Braziel May 16, 2012 $2.99 82192 words Sample 20%
Step into the hallway of Sunset High, a school where classes are held after dark and danger is closer than you think. An icy predator with a taste for blood has moved into the neighborhood. Who will be her next victim and will this victim be directly linked to her own fate?