Dark Horror

The scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls. — Edgar Allan Poe Shadows Amongst the Threads is a haunting collection of gothic poetry that delves into the dark side of human nature. J.A. Santana masterfully crafts horror poems that explore our deepest fears and most primitive instincts, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of darkness and shadow. This compilation of dark poetry taps into the primal emotions hardwired into our psyche, surfacing when we face the unknown lurking in the shadows or confront the horrors standing before us. Each gothic poem serves as a mirror to the ...

For a witch trained as a demon hunter, werewolves, ghouls, and vampires are all in a day’s work. But Red has no memories of her past — not even her real name — and her cases keep inching her closer to the truth. She comes to LA to solve a murder. The trail leads to Kristoff. Handsome and dangerous, the vampire is more than her prime suspect. He might hold the key to her mysterious origins. As the death count grows, she sinks into a supernatural conspiracy as the city teeters on the brink of civil war. Red needs to keep her wits sharp. And her stake sharper. Or she'll die before she ...

I'm Dr. Rachel Williams a female doctor who works with the US Military. I offered the opportunity to learn more about aliens and I could not resist the temptation to learn more about them. Currently I find myself naked and bound by a futuristic metal spider. Open and helpless to the alien that is performing the most disgusting experiments on me. There is so much pain, but also an incredible amount of pleasure... when he allows it.

When Del Lareaux leaves the St. Augustine orphanage, she is desperate to build a normal life for herself and Jimmy, the mentally handicapped boy she spent years protecting. But when a hellish spirit is raised from the dark swamps of Louisiana, abominations of unimaginable horror begin to prey on the lost souls of New Orleans, and Del’s soul is the most coveted.

A dark presence has settled over the county of Bourdagne, in twelfth century France. Bizarre crop failures, mysterious disappearances, and reports of demons stalking the forest at night plague the land. A statue of Christ has transformed into the image of a demon. A prize mare has given birth to a fully grown mad dog. In the face of mounting evidence, the rulers of Bourdagne are forced to admit that the devil has come to their little county. In desperation, the countess, Emiline, sends a party to Florence to seek out a secretive mage named Demetrius who might be their only hope of ...

A smash-hit reality show is offering a lifetime of luxury to the one person living the world's worst life, and now everyone is out to prove just how bad they've got it. Want in? All you've got to do is accept ocular implants that let the whole world see life through your eyes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fortunately, there's still one person who hasn't lost faith in all humanity. The show's ever-smiling host is determined to wring some tiny bit of meaning out of this twisted competition and your unhappy existence.

A famous house on the eastern seaboard, Oaklyn Castle has become even more notorious now a celebrity power couple calls it home. With a burgeoning family, Arabella Jaqus and Boyd Palmer have decided to raise their natural and adopted children in Palladian surrounds far from the furor of filmmaking. When Jaison Winters is summoned to the mansion, he views it as the job of a lifetime: a chance to redeem his flailing writing career by penning an accurate, in-depth biography of Arabella’s dynasty – a firsthand glimpse into a private world previously off-limits until now. But what Jaison ...

She came seeking blessings. She found something already inside her—watching, waiting, waking. Karen leaves New York believing she’s prepared for India. She’s read the books. Taken the shots. Practiced the mantras. Her fiancé is Hindu, and she wants to honor his culture. A destination wedding in a sun-drenched Punjabi village seems like the perfect start. But the India that greets her is not the one from brochures and Bollywood dreams. It is humid, hungry, and humming with invisible eyes. From the moment she touches the soil, strange things begin to happen—dreams of temples that ...

Ignite Your Imagination with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts for gothic, dark romance, cosmic horror and paranormal storytelling! Unleash your inner storyteller with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts! Perfectly crafted for writers, enthusiasts, and dark fiction lovers alike, this book is your ultimate guide to conjuring up tales that will haunt your readers after the sun comes up. Dive into a treasure trove of eerie, twisted, strange and enchanting prompts designed to spark creativity and bring your most spine-chilling ideas to life. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting ...

They came. The ravagers of the universe. The scourge of star systems. The enemy of his race. They decimated all that he knew, slaughtering his colony like a herd of insects. Carrying their metal guns and tactical missiles, the marines butchered his siblings by the thousandfold. For that, they would pay. Krill is the last of his kind in a distant corner of the galaxy. Entrusted with the survival of his species, Krill carries with him an egg given to him by the Hive Mother herself. Her last, parting gift. What will it hatch into when it's born? A new hope for the rebirth of the Krath?

Once every year, in the city of Sunja, gladiators Baylus, Goll, and Halm meet in the arena known as Sunja’s Pit. Their battles are epic, but deadlier still are the shadowy forces that conspire against them outside the Pit. Only by applying their brutally honed survival instincts can these brave warriors hope to win their freedom and exact grisly revenge upon their enemies.

In April 2020, the world faced imminent lock-down, so a group of filmmakers started a virtual support group. Once a week, these diverse voices would assemble to do what they do best: tell each other stories. Campfire horror tales, emotional cosmic mysteries, and anything else that either made them take their minds off what was happening to the world, or help them understand it. HAUNTED REELS is the best of those stories.

Fresh out of jail and eager to start a new life, Chet Moran and his pregnant wife, Trish, leave town to begin again. But an ancient evil is looming, and what seems like a safe haven may not be all it appears. Snared and murdered by a vile, arcane horror, Chet quickly learns that pain and death are not unique to the living. Now the lives and very souls of his wife and unborn child are at stake. To save them, he must journey into the bowels of purgatory in search of a sacred key promised to restore the natural order of life and death.

In every shadow lies a secret. In every secret, a curse. Step into a world where ancient relics bleed power, forgotten rituals demand blood, and the cost of peace is always paid in silence. Echoes of the Cursed is a chilling collection of dark folklore and supernatural horror, weaving together tales of haunted legacies, forbidden magic, and the soul-shattering price of loyalty. From kingdoms that thrive on the sacrifice of their own guardians, to villages bound by rituals no one dares question, these stories plunge into the hidden truths beneath myth and memory. Each tale is a descent into ...

It’s just another ordinary day for Jen McDonald. Until she slams on her brakes and narrowly misses hitting a shrouded woman. Disorientated and stumbling from her car, she’s stunned to discover that the woman has disappeared. Unbeknownst to Jen, that event is the catalyst for many others in the small Australian town of Emerald Hills. In another part of town, a witch rises up determined to gain more power, influence, and wealth, setting into motion a series of catastrophic episodes. People vanish, only to be later found dead, animals are mutilated, children go missing, a strange group of ...

A sapphic vampire tale bleeding with desire and obsession, ecstasy and agony, a dangerous thirst for vengeance, and a forbidden, slow-burn, femme x femme love story with a shocking conclusion. I slay the beasts that stalk this city of decay, but don't be fooled. None of them are as monstrous as me. One hundred years of blood stains my tongue and the only two things that keep me going are my vows to my sisters and my dark angel, my Aya. I'll do anything to protect her from her demons, but who is going to protect her from me? DELIRIUM NOCTURNUM is a collection of 4 standalone volumes about a ...

¿Te atreves a dormir después de leer estas historias? Te reto a que lo intentes. Porque se pegarán a tu mente como si fueran de chicle. Aunque no lo quieras. Estas historias se inspiran en mis propios miedos. En todos aquellos temas que me han provocado tener pesadillas y malestar por las noches (y en el día). Esas palabras que se quedan grabadas tan dentro de ti, que puedes darle vueltas por días, semanas y meses. Y seguirán provocándote sensaciones de incomodidad cuando las piensas. Te hielan la sangre o te ponen la piel de gallina. Imaginar estar en el lugar de los protagonistas ...

“Don't say I didn't warn you - you won't want to stop reading until the story is over! The best of the series!” – Amazon reader A timeless fjord. A legendary dragon. An ancient cult known as the Smoke Breathers. At the edge of the world, people in the town of Lake Home are being burned alive. A nearby village and hamlet have also been put to the torch with all their occupants trapped inside. Calec and Serileen hunt the merchant who fled, and they are pulled into the dark events centered around the lake and its lost creature. They uncover conflicting beliefs about the people living in ...

A collection of twenty-eight horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to thrill you and chill you. The creepers include: JIMMY SAID IT WAS THE BOOGEYMAN: His mother and older brother have been brutally murdered, and Jimmy says the boogeyman did it. CREATURE FEATURE: Bruce agrees to have plastic surgery to become the star of a monster movie. VESPA: Kurt marries a beautiful woman who prefers to dress as a goth and live in a house suitable for the Munsters and The Addams Family. THE AMATEUR: A mild-mannered commuter suddenly has the overpowering desire to kill people and seeks help from a...

A demon called Damaris has escaped from hell and is now killing humans on earth. She is trying to pull Cadence Mage out of hiding, unaware he is trapped inside the three-headed dagger. While she waits, she gathers a small demon army getting ready for a battle. When Cadence’s soul is freed from the dagger, he learns his niece is in trouble, and she needs his help to free her from the dark dream world. The demon hunter will assemble his friends along with new ones to help battle Damaris and her demons, but the demon hunter underestimates her powers and realizes he has faced none like her. ...