Twisted Horror

While we collectively fear wild animals and muggers, most contemporary plagues come in the guise of unavoidable corporate logos and unforgettable commercial jingles. This new and most modern form of disease presents symptoms that include unhealthy obsessions, unwise compulsions and preprogrammed responses, all accompanied by an irrepressible tune that inevitably drives a rational mind to the very brink of lunacy. Visualize anything except the latest fad slogan while engrossing yourself in a moment of hysteric interest, and then pause to think. Of dreamscape dominions wrought from the felt ...

Boogeymen, banshees, werewolves and vampires; all figments of horror drawn upon parchments of fable, each the scrawl of individual phobias revisited by trembling quills dipped into inkwells of collective nightmare. Despite vaguely amusing caricatures, these monstrous legends probably developed from grisly human origins. Indeed, we confront our violent primitives in every new atrocity, and each murder teaches a simple lesson that humankind consistently resists. Consequently, we forever lack viable means for exorcising so-called ‘inner demons’. Even now, your secret devil whispers into ...

Peddlers and snake oil, pimps and pornography, lunatics and paranoia… each pair travels the same darkened alleyways to service identical shadow-bound gates. We receive them by the backdoor, thank you, and always well into the evening. These are private matters undertaken and clearly marked by clandestine hush and furtive sidelong glance. Sometimes concealed in the open but more often hidden in a fog of disinformation, our every secret contains a kernel of truth wrapped within a burlap of proficient lies. Patience and due diligence may unwrap the enigma to decipher a hidden message, but ...

You've been misled. Lewis Carroll didn't reveal the whole story... Alice never left Wonderland. She's trapped. She's angry. And she wants revenge. The truth is not what you were led to believe. It wasn't all "just a dream." It's a nightmare. A nightmare she can't escape, where formerly pleasant characters throw her unhappy unbirthday parties to torment her, while others like to make her cry so they can lick her tears. But one day after years of this unpleasantness, she loses her heart. Literally. Well, technically somebody steals it. And she has to get it back. By any means necessary. And ...

Ana Portmann, desperate to escape the pain of a failed marriage, buys a new home to start over. But she is unaware of the sinister history tied to the property. Rumors swirl about the land’s dark past—tragedies have followed previous owners, and local folklore speaks of Binda, a young girl brutally murdered there nearly two centuries ago. Some believe her vengeful spirit lingers, bound to the land and bent on revenge. For Ana, who has a history of schizophrenia, the move is meant to be a fresh start. But as strange occurrences begin to plague her life, her mental health deteriorates ...

Ryan Steel, his world recently upended by an earth-shattering secret, now faces yet another potential revelation surrounding the Steel family mystery. He no longer fully trusts his siblings or the woman he loves. He's alone - alone and terrified and immersed in a conundrum that becomes more twisted each day. Ruby Lee loves Ryan and desperately wants to help him. She'll do whatever she must to see him through this troubling time, but her own shrouded past still haunts her, and she's determined to put an end to both of their mysteries once and for all.

Halloween meets Fight Club in this unflinching man vs. himself slasher thriller... Disturbing, voyeuristic, and creepy for the sake of being creepy, Parasomniac, is a twisted and cerebral tongue-in-cheek genre read that you won’t soon forget... Miles Hogan enjoys a peaceful existence as a docile cleaning and maintenance professional. Unfortunately, his gentle personality makes him a target for bullies in his day-to-day life. Despite the mistreatment and constant mocking, he keeps his head down and his mind on work. All the while, he can’t find any relief at home either. Suffering from a...

Beneath the dew-covered fields of Ireland’s sunniest county lies Cloisters, an ancient seminary built from the ruins of a cursed abbey. Here, eighteen-year-old Fergal Kane arrives to train as a priest. But the hallowed halls of this former monastery, scarred by the blood of slain monks and defiled by other nefarious activities, harbor secrets that whisper in the shadows. As autumn’s icy grip tightens, Fergal’s faith is shaken by a chilling presence in the seminary’s out-of-bounds annex. There, amidst echoes of debauchery and betrayal, he encounters Deirdre—a beguiling beauty with ...

Weird Tales: Strange Stories from Egypt Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Strange Stories from Egypt," a collection of horror short stories that transcends clichés. Immerse yourself in authentic Egypt, where legends come to life, and the line between reality and fantasy blurs. The networks are buzzing: "A collection that takes us on a journey and gives us chills!" – Évasions Littéraires. "A captivating, magical, and chilling short story collection." – Lire Imaginaire. "A fantastically horrific short story collection, brilliantly written." – Books Feed Me More. "A collection ...

What's that movement behind the curtain? Why are those seagulls coming so close? What’s that light in the sky? Is that mist on the water? How sharp is that knife? Do dragons dwell in deep space? These questions and more are answered in Dark Rooms, ten short stories of dark fiction, supernatural, suspense and psychological horror all bound together with a black sense of humour. Stories of sibling love... and hate, and the dangers of driving in the rain. Would you really want to be stranded on a deserted island? And some days, going to the circus isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Open ...

High-school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background. But ever since he got busted for spraying graffiti on the school, and spent the summer doing outdoor work to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldn't believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just happens to be Tyler's secret crush. And that sets off a string of events and changes that have Tyler questioning his place in the school, in his family, and in the world.

From the moment Andra hears about the mysterious illness spreading the globe, she knows it’s the end. Sheltering in place with her daughter, ex, and his new family, they watch in dread as the world begins to crumble around them, while rumors of survivors turning into monsters spread. When the dust finally settles, all Andra wants to do is keep her daughter safe as they build a new life for themselves. But a fresh horror awaits, and it’s going to take all of them working together to survive the new world they’re facing. And maybe not even then....

For fans of Karin Slaughter, Psychological Horror, and Suspense Thrillers Lynn is a normal girl who moved to Manhattan against her parent's wishes. They worried about how their daughter from a small town would handle a big city. When Lynns attacked, it puts her on a path with a Detective that she doesn't quite understand but one that may know more about what's happened as the case unravels. The Detective starts to see a pattern, something that's familiar to her from a past that she's dying to forget. Except, the past that she remembers belongs more in a horror movie than real ...

Katherine Black uses emotions and characters to manipulate your senses until they ache. This is a collection of fictional stories born of dark things living in the author’s head. It’s about the power of the human condition—and the weakness. A collection of intense stories written with passion and insight. Some are so tragic they can break a heart. Every piece in the book is tinged with human emotion—kindness, colour, darkness, or autumn tones. While some women are dipping in the supermarket freezers for frozen peas, Katherine wonders how a body would fit. Would you have to break ...

In this Black Mirror style series, each Witching Hour 60-minute read takes you on an edge-of-your-seat journey that can be read in a single sitting. In Outward, we follow the life of Robby Boulder, a teenage addict who is forced to attend a new-age, walk-in-the-woods-style rehab. After the death of his father the previous year, he found himself in the throes of addiction. Then, late one evening, he woke up to a figure in his room, shaking him awake. The man dragged him into his van with three other troubled teens, promising salvation for the price of one week in the woods. But, once Robby ...

Go Big or Go Dead: A Twisted Psychological Thriller Two girls. One killer. No way out. Bree and her girlfriend want more than love—they want infamy. And they’ve found the perfect monster to help them get it: their former high school biology teacher, now a seasoned serial killer. Oh, their hometown, St. Isidore, will never be the same. With a string of brutal murders, the girls orchestrate a media frenzy and set up the killer to take the fall—literally. He dies in a hail of bullets, and they bask in their moment of twisted glory. But monsters don’t stay dead. The killer’s brother ...

Folk who value their sanity and their lives would be wise not to visit Larson's Cove this summer. Death, danger, and intrigue have drifted into the small town of Meadowville, and the growing sense that something is amiss is almost palpable on the hot, still air. Larson's Cove isn't a popular spot with the locals, but it is home to Larson's Shed. The seafood restaurant on the bay's falling-down wharf was once somewhat of an icon in the area, but it has stood vacant for quite some time. However, circumstances have recently changed. Boyd Paine, an out-of-towner with a mysterious past, has ...

"Absolutely horrifying." - Customer Review In Five-Minute Frights, Dan DeLuise brings you ten tales that creep under your skin and linger for long after. Neighbors who haven’t left the house in years. Unwelcome visitors who rob you of sleep. Reflections that aren’t your own. By combining elements of American Folklore, '80s horror, and Creepypasta, DeLuise's Five-Minute Frights will leave you longing for a full night's sleep.

"Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!" VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th They went looking for a legend...what they found was a nightmare! If you like quick reads, this is the author for you! Steve Hudgins uses a screenplay/novel hybrid writing style that keeps the descriptive portions of the story brief, allowing the narrative to push forward at a lightning fast pace! GOATSUCKER There have been reports of a strange creature lurking in the woods. Many believe the beast to be the legendary, mythical monster known as El Chupacabra, Spanish for The GoatSucker. Capitalizing on ...

A perfect weekend read for fans of thrillers, horror, and psychological suspense. This collection of psychological horror novellas will keep you looking over your shoulder. Featuring the Amazon Best-Selling The Girl Who Reappeared, Outward, and There is Something in the Sky, along with bonus content. Customer Reviews: “DeLuise has created quite a horrific tragedy, and I can't wait to read the second installment.” “Thrilling, captivating. An amazing story.” “It was absolutely horrifying. Little by little the real story unravels.”