Psychological Twists

A plague of immortality. An encounter with an urban legend. A drive that never ends. In The Creeps, you'll experience these frights and more! Erik Handy, the author of The Mummy Kills The Brides and Macabre, brings you 37 stories that continue the genre-bending short fiction legacies of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King.

Two men. One dark secret. A mystery buried for two decades. John Mason thought he’d left the past behind—until an old friend drags him back into a deadly game. As long-buried memories resurface, so do dangerous questions: What really happened to Julie Sanderson, the girl who vanished all those years ago? And why does Jim, once a mentor, now seem determined to pin the past on him? To protect those he loves, John must confront the truth. But in a world where trust is shattered and loyalties are tested, how far will he go before he loses everything? A gripping psychological thriller about ...

They were best friends—until one ended up dead. Emma Brown and her friend set out for a night of fun. Only one came back. Now, Major Crimes Division Inspectors William Gagnon and Scarlett Gauthier are on the hunt for a killer—someone capable of brutal violence, beating and strangling a young woman with their bare hands and a leather belt. Everyone assumes it had to be a man. But what if it wasn’t? As the investigation unfolds, a disturbing truth emerges: the line between friendship and betrayal, guilt and innocence, is thinner than anyone imagined. And once you cross it, there’s no ...

After ten years of blissful marriage, learning of her husband’s infidelity, Erin’s world is ripped apart leaving her devastated. When a misdirected birthday gift forces her to confront her husband’s affair, her life, marriage and career unravel. Spiralling on a whirlwind of hurt, under intense pressure from her agent to rewrite her rejected latest novel, and with only her faithful dog for companionship, Erin seeks sanctuary and solace on an idyllic tidal island on the West Coast of Scotland.

One stolen baby. Two desperate strangers. One night of terror. When Nina almost dies during a disastrous blind date, her life is saved by a waitress called Angel. But later that evening, Nina is surprised by a knock on the door. It’s Angel - and she’s pointing a gun at her. Minutes later, Angel’s younger brother, Lucas, turns up, covered in blood, shielding a stolen newborn baby in his arms. Nina is about to endure the longest night of her life - a night that will be filled with terror and lead her to take risks she would never have believed herself capable of....

Blood Spurts Without pain, there can be no pleasure. Behind the closed doors of academia, a secret society stirs—where blood is both ritual and release, and desire is etched in flesh. When university staff member Mary, war-hardened ex-Marine Mike, and enigmatic student Amy form an unlikely and dangerous bond, their shared lust for pain and pleasure draws others into their twisted web. But what begins as consensual exploration spirals into chaos when a night of indulgence ends with a body—and a roomful of suspects. As lies unravel and hidden motives come to light, the Blood Spurts are ...

What are the chances of meeting your double? Impossible, Jess used to say, until the day she met hers on a train. But although they looked like identical twins, their lives couldn’t be more different. Jess has no money, no job and few prospects; her double has a fabulous life and everything that anyone could possibly wish for. Jess is envious of her double but reasons that it’s just the way life is; that’s the way of the world and there’s nothing she can do to change it. Her boyfriend, Mac, has other ideas.

They need a virgin sacrifice... Sara Alexander isn't one for the college party scene; she's serious about her studies and saving herself for marriage. But everything changes when she meets Chad. His easy charm makes her question the values she's always held dear. Despite his bad boy reputation and her best friend's advice, she finds herself drawn to him. Indeed, they do homework together. They watch movies together, go dancing together, and spend nearly all of their free time together. She just might be falling in love with him. Caught up in the thrill of a new relationship, Sara fails to ...

In this intriguing and action-packed paranormal mystery, a young woman is forced into marriage to save her dysfunctional family and their opulent estate. When Suzanna Dirkston learns that her father, a wealthy shipping tycoon, is dead, she knows it was no accident. Forced to return to the family estate, Suzanna is quick to sense the air of mystery and intrigue that hangs over the house and its inhabitants. Her shock grows when she learns that her father, true to form, is still trying to manipulate her even from the grave. His will stipulates that she must marry a man he has chosen. If she ...

From the outside, my life appears normal, boring even – but in that way you treasure when you once had nothing. These days, I have a loving new husband, a polite and intelligent teenage son. Everything seems perfect, but beneath the surface, I feel afraid. My son, the child I’ve sacrificed everything for, is scaring me. When he looks at me, his gaze is dark and calculating. In public he’s as sweet as always, but the things he says to me at home make my neck prickle with fear. I'm a mother – I've learned to trust my instincts, and right now, they're screaming that something is very wrong.

Sadie loves her daughter and will do anything to keep her safe. She can't tell her why they had to leave home so quickly - or why Robin's father won't be coming with them to London. She can't tell her why she hates being back in her dead mother's house, with its ivy-covered walls and its poisonous memories. And she can't tell her the truth about the school Robin's set to start at - a school that doesn't welcome newcomers. Sadie just wants to get their lives back on track.

Kelly Medina's son left for college a year ago and now she feels totally alone. So when she discovers that a single mother also called Kelly Medina has moved to her town, it's an unexpected reminder of the life she used to live. For days, Kelly can't stop thinking about the woman who shares her name, who has a baby son she can still hold and her whole life ahead of her. She can't help looking for her: at the grocery store, at the gym, on social media. When they happen to bump into each other outside a paediatrician's office, simple curiosity gets the better of them both.

Afraid to travel alone to a faraway country she knows little about, Sandy chooses to go there with someone she met online. But that turns out not to be such a good idea. When she goes missing while trekking in a remote mountain region, Patrick, her father, embarks on a frantic search. Then, just as he is about to learn what has happened to Sandy, his second daughter goes missing and he becomes caught in a race against time to find her before it’s too late. If you like page-turning action and fast-paced suspense, then you’ll love to read 'The Travel Mate'.

STRANGE TALES OF SUSPENSE! A Little League game on an Indian burial ground. A woman haunted by herself. A mysterious carpet stain. Cheerleaders in distress. In Demonica, you'll bear witness to these horrors and more! Erik Handy, the author of She Never Dies and Dead Pool, brings you 8 stories that continue the genre-bending short fiction legacies of Ray Bradbury and Stephen King.

Laura Nelson has it all - a successful career as a surgeon, five well-adjusted kids and a gorgeous, prominent husband Steve, a nightly news anchor at the Tampa TV News. Laura's seemingly perfect world shatters when she discovers that Steve is sharing much more than a news desk and a billboard with Kim, his sexy co-anchor. But Steve's torrid fling with his coworker is about to come to an abrupt end. Till death do us part...When Kim is murdered, Laura is left holding the smoking gun.

Seeing is believing! DCI Morgan was looking forward to returning to his old career in his beloved hometown. However, when he’s assigned to his first case, to question a young woman, Grace, who claims she has psychic abilities, he is more than a little sceptical! Grace claims to have seen the murder of a woman – Scarlett, the wife of a wealthy entrepreneur – six months ago. Her murder was supposedly solved, with the culprit in prison, and the case closed, but did it really happen the way the police were led to believe? As Grace embarks on a mission to discover the truth behind ...

From the bestselling author of The Social Affair and HER comes a darkly satiric psychological thriller that peels back the perfect façade of a utopian cult—where seduction is a weapon, power is a game, and loyalty comes at a deadly price. Vanessa Bolton is the picture-perfect suburban housewife—on the surface. She shops on Tuesdays, does Pilates on Thursdays, and attends church on Sundays. Her home is immaculate, and her role as a mother? Passable. But behind closed doors, in discreet hotel rooms across the city, Vanessa is someone else entirely—whoever you need her to be. As a "...

'Dounaeva packs a punch in this small package. Well done.' 'Isabel is great at making the most of a bad situation.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Bridezilla came to mind a time or two. But that ending was so intriguing.' It should be the happiest day of our lives. The soft tulle of my wedding dress dances against my legs, matching the rhythmic movement of my horse as I ride towards the quaint old church. Its stone walls are adorned with delicate vines, and vibrant stained glass windows cast a rainbow of colours on the ground below. I smile, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin, anticipation building...

When Louise Taylor is hit by a car as she cycles home in the rain following a fight with her boyfriend, she’s left hurt, frightened, and confused. And worse, something tells her it wasn’t an accident. Housebound in her cramped apartment while she recovers, flashbacks to her traumatic childhood begin to resurface. Desperate to keep busy and distract herself, she hires Edward - a friend of a friend - to repaint her shabby living room and, hopefully, keep the past at bay. When Edward arrives - quiet, considerate, and handsome - Lou instantly feels like they’ve met before.

ELIZA: A Twisted Tale of Desire, Deception, and Deadly Games Control isn’t just a game—it’s a weapon. Eliza Nightshade lives her life by one rule: never lose control. Beautiful, brilliant, and ruthless, she’s spent years perfecting her role as both predator and queen, navigating a shadowy world of power, lies, and pleasure. But when Jake Peterson, a hauntingly enigmatic figure, enters her world, the delicate balance Eliza has built begins to crumble. Jake is not like the others.