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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.
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+
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.
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.
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.
Creatures of the Damned by Misty Harvey Creatures of the Damned by Misty Harvey Feb. 07, 2012 $6.99 67427 words Sample 20%
Lynx harbors a much darker side, a side that continually calls for the fulfillment of death. Betrayed by those that should have loved him unconditionally, he has grown distant and cold to the world that surrounds him. Giving into the beast within has always been an easy feat. It’s learning the delicate balance between his sides that is the constant battle.
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 heighten security hospital for the mentally insane. Here are some of the pages of that journal.
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.
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
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.
The Black Cat by Drac Von Stoller The Black Cat by Drac Von Stoller Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 988 words Sample 20%
"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."
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.
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.
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?
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.
The Paranormal Investigator by Macy Reynolds The Paranormal Investigator by Macy Reynolds Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 812 words Read a sample
A paranormal investigator finds his horrible fate in his career.
Urban Horror : City Slicker Short Horror Story by richard GK stark Urban Horror : City Slicker Short Horror Story by richard GK stark Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 4790 words Sample 20%
This is the first in a series of short Horror Stories by author Richard GK Stark, and as such is meant as a teaser. The first Four Short Stories is scheduled for release in April 2012. Each story features contemporary characters in everyday situations given a horrific twist - so the next time you find yourself in this situation... Here a PR Exec upsets a gypsy on the subway, invoking her curses.
The Singapore Werewolf by Thomas Mackay King The Singapore Werewolf by Thomas Mackay King Feb. 06, 2012 $3.99 46005 words Sample 20%
Jacky Wu is a laid back happy go lucky guy, he is also a slightly timid young man. While on a week of National Service training in Australia Jacky is bitten by a feral dog. The incident takes place at The Pinnacles a weird Limestone formation dating back millions of years, under a full moon. Jacky's life soon begins to change.
Haunted House-Real Ghost Story by Arul Das Haunted House-Real Ghost Story by Arul Das Feb. 06, 2012 $5.49 12146 words Sample 20%
This story is about a large house.It stands in a quit street on a quit town.For as long as we can remember no living person has entered this house.Due to the growing of the town,things have changed and the story begins
Innsmouth Magazine: Issue 9 by Paula R. Stiles Innsmouth Magazine: Issue 9 by Paula R. Stiles Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 20082 words Sample 20%
February 2012 issue of Innsmouth Magazine. Contains six stories by Peter Rawlik and others.
The Butcher by Drac Von Stoller The Butcher by Drac Von Stoller Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 2547 words Sample 20%
Johnny Walker had the life a beautiful wife and two beautiful children until hard times came down on their once prosperous farm. Johnny took one sip of whiskey and his families life was turned upside down by lies, cheating and empty promises. Three strikes you're out Johnny and that's when Johnny's meat cleaver came into action as his wife brought men from the bar back to the farm for seduction.
The Nerve by CC Geddes The Nerve by CC Geddes Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 4617 words Sample 20%
Once it's inside, you'll do anything to get it out.
Beginnings: Book I (The Plague) by Danielle Blanchard Benson Beginnings: Book I (The Plague) by Danielle Blanchard Benson Feb. 05, 2012 $4.49 91298 words Sample 10%
Join a group of survivors from Europe and the Americas as they search for a way to patch their lives back together while dealing with personal issues from their former lives which continue to haunt them.
The Golden Parachute by Paul D. Dail The Golden Parachute by Paul D. Dail Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 5907 words Sample 10%
Jarom Myers thinks that the only reason he is protesting in Manhattan’s financial district is because of a girl, but when a masked spectre shows up on Wall Street, Jarom will discover his real purpose in being there.
Morpheus Tales: The Best Weird Fiction Volume 1 by Adam Bradley Morpheus Tales: The Best Weird Fiction Volume 1 by Adam Bradley Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 57104 words Sample 20%
For the first time collected together in one volume, the best weird fiction from Morpheus Tales, the UK's most controversial weird fiction magazine! Only the very best weird fiction has been hand-picked from the Morpheus Tales archives to create this first collected volume of the magazine Christopher Fowler calls "edgy and dark".
Werewolf Rut by Kali Lowe Werewolf Rut by Kali Lowe Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 5784 words Sample 25%
Aaron does not much like being a werewolf. Keeping a low profile is a bit difficult, and it's very important to keep control at all times. But, of course, there is one thing that will make any canine crazy, and that's a female in heat. When Aaron starts feeling the need to rut, will he be able to overcome his animal urges?
Birth by Krystell Lake Birth by Krystell Lake Feb. 05, 2012 $9.99 122397 words Sample 20%
Birth is the story of a family related by human and vampire blood. It is the battle between two brothers who die together as humans and are reborn bloodthirsty vampires. William embraces this monstrous affliction as a gift. John chooses to use this curse to preserve his humanity. John and William are the personification of good verses evil.
To Di(n)e For: A (Speculative) Horror Story by Rebecca M. Senese To Di(n)e For: A (Speculative) Horror Story by Rebecca M. Senese Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 6436 words Sample 35%
Meredith accompanies her husband to the Mystery Meal Restaurant, “where the dinner is murder” so Meredith reads from the marquee. To impress an important client, they dine with clone-grown constructs of killers. It’s the latest in fine dining entertainment and it may end up being the last dinner of their lives. “To Di(n)e For” is 6,000 words.
Apocalypse x 7: Offbeat Doomsday Stories by Michael Canfield Apocalypse x 7: Offbeat Doomsday Stories by Michael Canfield Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 22364 words Sample 20%
Seven startling versions of the world ending - one for every day of the week: Hour of the Snowflake, Wednesday, Think of a Pink Ship, Facts About Gel, The Crossing, A Flavor of Quark, & Junk Silver.
The Agoraphobics: Shortwave by Izzy Winchester The Agoraphobics: Shortwave by Izzy Winchester Feb. 05, 2012 $1.00 2162 words Sample 45%
Where do monsters move? In small places. Samuel Merchant has been trapped in his own body for years, a victim of a car accident that robbed him of movement and speech, but not of thought. His sanity and hope is dwindling when he finally establishes communication...of a sort. Here is the Thing Inside You, a story of unexpected friendship.
Dark Side: Seven Repulsive Stories by Stefanie N Snider Dark Side: Seven Repulsive Stories by Stefanie N Snider Feb. 04, 2012 $4.50 15202 words Sample 15%
7 tales of murder, corruption, desperation, gore and guts. Previously published tales collected here for one low price! Featuring the stories Dump Room, Boogeyman, Screee, Mr Buster's Bodies, Overtime, Better Fat Than Dead, and What's Inside. What you don't know can kill you...
If Only by Lisa Schuch If Only by Lisa Schuch Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 2882 words Sample 15%
This is the story of Holly. She finds out how disobeying her parents will lead her down a dark path.
Het indigo van de dood by Patrick Brannigan Het indigo van de dood by Patrick Brannigan Feb. 04, 2012 $1.49 9703 words Sample 20%
In een havenkroeg in Santo Domingo ontmoet kaperkapitein Pier Dijkshoorn een wonderbaarlijke vrouw. Een vrouw die hem vervloekt met het indigo van de dood. Een voodoo-priester belooft hem te genezen, op voorwaarde dat Pier een afgodsbeeld vindt. Zal Pier er in slagen aan het indigo te ontkomen? En welke demonische macht schuilt er in het afgodsbeeld?
The Light Upstairs: A Short Story by J.M. Sloderbeck The Light Upstairs: A Short Story by J.M. Sloderbeck Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 2953 words Sample 30%
There's a light burning in the loft above the old garage. It's a place that little boys aren't ever allowed to go, but the older Eddie forces his little brother to go with him. What they witness there is a harrowing tale about the dark nature of promises made and kept, and the truth behind a terrible family secret. This is that story -- the story about The Light Upstairs.
Odrodzony - Polish Horror by Anna Wodczak-Kalinska Odrodzony - Polish Horror by Anna Wodczak-Kalinska Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 8476 words Sample 8%
Horror SF. Władywostok, ok. 2000 r. Wskutek tragicznego wypadku samochodowego, w którym ginie dziecko, młode małżeństwo wyprowadza się do małej miejscowości. Wszystko zaczyna się układać do momentu, w którym duch mordercy sprzed lat zamienia ich życie w piekło.
The Thing Down the Road by T.L. Smith The Thing Down the Road by T.L. Smith Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 17905 words Sample 15%
Beware of road-side freak shows! You never know what you’ll discover, or do, on the other side of the glass. You might go too far to ever return home.
Her Deadly Habbits by Robin Renee Ray Her Deadly Habbits by Robin Renee Ray Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 7547 words Sample 5%
Three Short fabulous horror stories
Snowbound and More Tales by Marius Renos Dicomites Snowbound and More Tales by Marius Renos Dicomites Feb. 04, 2012 $1.99 13717 words Sample 10%
Snowbound and More Tales. Supernatural entities, witches and bloodthirsty creatures. The second collection of horror stories from Marius Renos Dicomites.
Maze of Dementia, and other stories by Evan Morris Maze of Dementia, and other stories by Evan Morris Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 28797 words Sample 20%
A collection of four horror short stories: gypsies, vampires, witches and werewolves. In these chilling tales, the past returns to haunt the present, a town is terrorized by a brutal creature, a man seeks out the true meaning of Halloween, and a ghoulish vampire devises a cunning plan to perpetuate her kind.
The Mark of the Beast by Kim Antieau The Mark of the Beast by Kim Antieau Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 5052 words Sample 20%
On his way to M. Garnier’s chateau, Jean-Jacques Rieux gets lost in the forest and is rescued by a mysterious woman who turns out to be Garnier’s much younger wife, Marie. Garnier claims she has the mark of the beast on her because her parents were killed by werewolves. As Rieux observes Garnier’s cruel treatment of his wife, he begins to wonder which one of them is the beast.
Judicar's Oath-The Whispering Flame by Soloman Stone Judicar's Oath-The Whispering Flame by Soloman Stone Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 9419 words Read a sample
A Young Boy is spared from a mysterious, sorcerous fire that claims his friends. In the aftermath of the Whispering Flame, he becomes a man who will one day change the shape of his world. ________________________________________ Written By JM Guillen Agented by Soloman Stone
The Visitor by Mark Gillespie The Visitor by Mark Gillespie Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 6165 words Read a sample
A short story about Aimee Hutton, a young woman who moves away from the city after the death of her ex-boyfriend, Max Downey. In an attempt to escape the past, Aimee flees to a small village in the country. However, on the first night in her new home it is the past itself, in a most unexpected form that comes to visit Aimee and show her the importance of settling life's unfinished business.
Hay 666 zombis por persona by Boris Dekker Hay 666 zombis por persona by Boris Dekker Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 8344 words Read a sample
El fin del mundo ha llegado. Los zombis se multiplican atacando a todo ser vivio. Para salvar la vida sólo puedes huir antes de que te alcancen.
The Green Man by Mike Bennett The Green Man by Mike Bennett Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 5379 words Read a sample
If you go down in the woods today, you're in for a big surprise - Alec Bingham is murdering his wife. He's got it all worked out, but there are some things in the woods that even the most careful planning can't anticipate.
Fight Club (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Fight Club (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 3770 words Read a sample
Garth and his friends had escaped to a vacation cabin in the woods after initially failing to halt the onslaught of the undead. They spent the winter honing their skills with swords and are eager to see if they can make a dent in the zombie apocalypse and maybe restart civilization. This is the fourteenth story in the series. A new story releases each week in the first months of 2012.
The Troll's Wife by Carrie Ann Maxwell The Troll's Wife by Carrie Ann Maxwell Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 1713 words
A hunting party discovers a small skeleton in a field, leading them onto a dark path to the truth. Loosely adapted from the works of Ryunosuke Akutagawa's "In a Grove" and "Kappa".
Lead Belly by David Donaghe Lead Belly by David Donaghe Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 9019 words Sample 20%
When Cheri dies from an overdose, Lead Belly is the pit of despair. His bros from the Road Dogs motorcycle club try to help, but when they leave he pulls out his 357 and starts playing Russian Roulette, but that's when Cave Man sowed up. With death only a trigger pull away, Cave Man jumps on his spirit bike and rides, because Biker Heaven can wait when one of the bros are in trouble.
Twelve Days in Hell by Patrick Walston Twelve Days in Hell by Patrick Walston Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 20347 words Read a sample
A plague hits America and turns most of the population into mindless zombies. A handful of survivors has to hide in a Buy-Right super center until help arrives or until the undead drop dead.
Succubus Summoning 101 by M.E. Hydra Succubus Summoning 101 by M.E. Hydra Feb. 02, 2012 $3.99 64476 words Sample 10%
Everyone at Wargsnouts College for Warlocks knows what a succubus is, and why warlocks summon them. Succubi are female sex daemons, famed for their mastery of the arts of pleasure. Eager to experience this pleasure first-hand, novice student Phil Rowling and his friend, Jake Pulman, take the Daemonica Malefique from the library and use it to summon a pair of succubi for a night of sexy fun. Aft
The Saber Tooth Whore by T. Fielding The Saber Tooth Whore by T. Fielding Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 2197 words Read a sample
Killing vampires isn't as easy as it used to be.