Dark Survival Fiction

To escape Blake Sutton's army at the end of the enthralling The Well's End, Mia and her friends jump into the newly gurgling fountain of youth and swim to its very bottom. When they resurface, an astounding world awaits them - an entire underground civilization of humans, the Keepers of the Well. But instead of finding a safe haven, Mia and her gang are quickly embroiled in a dangerous, high-stakes battle royale.

It was just another day on the farm for Sue and Jared; another day of chores, arguments, and trying to figure out how to keep the farm. Then the zombie apocalypse happened. Now they’re having to fight off former neighbors, stock up on food and ammo, while trying to stay alive. But surviving the zombie apocalypse isn’t easy when there’s only two of you and you don’t agree on anything. To get the supplies they need Sue and Jared will need to venture into town, somehow evade the zombies and get everything need so they can be prepared for the inevitable onslaught when the zombie hordes ...

In the chilling shadow of Cleveland’s skyline, a near-future apocalypse has transformed the once-bustling city into a frozen wasteland. Rising waters from an unforgiving climate have reshaped the world, and the harsh winters of this new era are relentless. Amidst this desolate backdrop, Katy, a once-revered doctor, emerges as an unlikely beacon of hope. Katy’s world is overturned when a ferocious storm wrecks her boat, propelling her into the heart of a city she had long forsaken. Here, amidst the icy ruins, the horrors she encounters surpass the darkest recesses of the imagination. The...

Head down, mouth shut - this is Askari’s new mantra. A pall still hangs over the Baratok community from the rarohan attack only a few months before, and all Askari wants is to stay out of trouble and help her grieving community heal. Until a stranger rides into camp. He offers her a chance to obtain something rare and valuable - monster blood with healing properties that could help prevent more of her people from dying. But when the mission goes wrong, she becomes the target of a relentless monster that won’t stop pursuing her until she and everyone around her are dead.

A captivating dystopian thriller short story, Crimson Snow will hold you hostage until you finish every last word. If you like Jennifer McMahon, Melinda Leigh, and Emily St. John Mandell, you’ll love Crimson Snow. "A gripping ride into frozen insanity." ~New York Times Bestselling Author Andra Watkins How far could you go to survive? Whom could you sacrifice? Green Valley was once known for its fertile farming, picturesque mountains, and abundant wildlife. Now snow and ice cover all but the tallest homes. The only sounds are Maverick's boots clumping through the snowdrifts and the frigid ...

"Tense, Thought-Provoking, Terrifying" The city is dead. Almost. Liz and Pat may be the last couple in the ruins of Seattle. Survival is only half the battle. Trusting is harder still. There is precious little room for love in a dead city, a dead world. For not quite everyone died. Better if they had. Armed bands stalk the streets. In the shadows worse enemies prowl, horrible enemies. At the center of this bleak urban waste lies a makeshift fort. It is the refuge of Liz Walker and Pat O’Shea. They are the last living couple in the shell of what was once Seattle. Here on these dead streets...

Clouds Before Rain is the exciting prequel to The Best Dark Rain. This gripping novella sets the stage for an epic post-apocalyptic adventure. The world is dying a swift death, and the city of Seattle is dying along with it. Panicked citizens flee the wave of death, only to die on the clogged highways. Those unable to flee remain trapped in the city. A handful of survivors remain amongst the deadly ruins. The feeble threads of society unravel as armed bands begin roaming the empty streets. Not quite everyone died. Better if they had. Armed bands are not the only perils. In the shadows worse...

Caught between the past and the grave, the truth is her only way out. Betrayed by another’s deceit, Jane Cornaro lost everything. Escaping with her life meant disappearing into the shadows and starting over. Now living in London’s Dalston neighborhood, she works as a barista, her days dependent on obscurity. Every move she makes is calculated, every decision shaped by the need to stay hidden. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and one stormy night, Jane’s carefully constructed life shatters. A man from her past steps into the café, his arrival as inevitable as the English rain. ...

One survivor. One killer. One full moon at a time. Jenifer Walker is the only known survivor of the 29 Day Killer, a ritualistic murderer who strikes every full moon. For years, she’s been haunted by what happened—and determined to stop it from happening again. Now, she’s not just a victim. She’s the hunter. As the lunar cycle begins again and new victims are discovered, Jenifer pushes past police red tape and into a deadly game of cat and mouse. But how far is she willing to go for justice—or revenge? 29 is a chilling psychological thriller with a fierce female lead, combining ...

Amidst the haunting ruins of San Francisco, the final chapter of the Forsaken Trilogy unfolds, plunging readers into a world where survival teeters on the brink of a water war. On the edge of the Pacific, where the city’s skeletal remains cast long shadows over the turbulent sea, the colony of Erehwon clings to life. Dia, a survivor hardened by the relentless struggle of a world unmade, finds herself at the heart of a brewing storm. The once tranquil settlement of Erehwon, a beacon of hope amid desolation, faces its gravest threat yet: a local war over the last dregs of Earth’s most ...

"A failed ritual annihilates modern life." Manhattan, NY: The E-Train slams into James Bixby, a strapping young artist on the rise, after a life-saving rescue attempt goes awry. Belfast, Ireland: A bullet severs Olivia Young's spinal cord while she defends a doctor colleague--the second bullet pierces her heart. Then they awaken--unharmed. "Selected" and thrust into a deadly ritual, James' and Olivia's lives--along with the lives of five others--will decide humanity's fate: surrender to the old Gods' rule or live on in blissful ignorance. Follow their frantic struggle as Magnus--a secret ...

In the past, a once thriving world fell into darkness. Hundreds of years later those survivors cobbled together civil townships upon the backs of child slaves. Dallas was placed into the care of the ranch – a place for orphans to be rented as chattel, to be used by farms and mines, often at the expense of kindness and patience. In this world there is little hope for a life of willful determination and self-imposed destiny. But, there are some who by strength of will break their bonds and flee from the ranch. They are pursued by their guards and fall headlong into a coming war. Standing ...

Pirates, beasts, and battles! With his brother’s life at stake, the fearless Black Knight is catapulted into a rescue mission that leads him and his crew into the heart of the dark seas and the terrifying beasts within. Not only will he have to survive these monsters, but he must also face an enemy he thought he’d never see again.

Four women. Four decades of friendship. Four twisted relationships. Roxanne – the popular beauty whose encounter with Ted Bundy seals her fate when he murders the young women who are her sorority sisters. Her guilt turns her into a bully with dark and mysterious motives as she seeks revenge. Jackie – the peacemaker who settles for a revenge marriage instead of sweet love when she marries the bully from college surprising everyone when her dark enemy turns into her lover. It takes her decades to realize the truth about her marriage and complicated friendship with Roxanne. Charlene – ...

Dan is not sure he'll survive the boring field trip to a remote heritage farm. How could a place with no running water, telephone or electricity be anything but dull? The farmer knows nothing about farming and seems angry about having to conduct the tour. And what's with his tattoo? The teacher requests a private word with the farmer and then mysteriously disappears. Dan decides to investigate and uncovers a deadly plan. But will he be able to get help in time to save his teacher and the rest of his class?

Shay has followed Xander and joined his mysterious scientific cult at their remote Scottish compound. She's desperately searching for Callie, who went missing before the start of the epidemic that kills 95 percent of cases and leaves a tiny number of survivors with astonishing new powers. Can Shay uncover the truth about the origins of the epidemic, find Callie and perhaps even rekindle her relationship with Kai? Or will Xander's grand plans destroy them all for ever?

An Untold Tale of the Zombie Apocalypse Call Center Ben used to be a micro-manager at the Zombie Apocalypse Call Center. Now he’s the micro-manager of a militia that recently lost their base and are trying to survive the hordes of zombies. When Ben finds the perfect base, it seems like the answer to everyone’s prayers. Until Ben discovers there are super zombies nearby. Now he has to find a way to eradicate the super zombies, while keeping the militia alive. And he might have a solution… But it involves partnering up with Garret, the military officer that betrayed and abandoned Ben. ...

They thought the past was buried. They thought the Watchers’ game was over. They were wrong. Mike, the hardened ex-Royal Marine, and Sarah, the sharp survivor, find themselves entangled in a deadly web where old betrayals resurface and no one can be trusted — not even the allies they once called friends. The Watchers’ Council has revealed its true hand, and the trap is already closing. As the lines between predator and prey blur, Mike and Sarah must face not only the shadowy forces hunting them but the darkness they’ve both carried inside since that first, fateful night — the ...

Ramon was a young man with secrets, and a talent for violence. Born into Spanish nobility, his full given name was Ramon Banu Lasso de la Vega, and as a boy, he dreamed of a life of purpose and acceptance. He dreamed of a peaceful life of family and belonging. It was a dream that would never be fulfilled. The Edge of Nobility is a gritty historical novel that will carry you away to the landscapes of France and Spain in the early 1900s, as Europe became embroiled in World War 1. It was a time when two breeds of men emerged. One that came forward to serve their fellow countrymen as a patriot ...

VANISHED A gripping, chilling, and emotionally-charged thriller that dives into the darkest corners of power, corruption, and sacrifice. Mark, a devoted father and widower, sets out on what should have been a simple vacation with his two children, Liam and Sophie. But their peaceful trip quickly spirals into a nightmare when Sophie is suddenly kidnapped—snatched by forces far more sinister than he could ever imagine. As Mark searches desperately for his daughter, he uncovers a horrifying truth: Sophie isn’t the only child missing. Hidden behind the façade of wealth and influence lies a...