Gregory L. Norris

James S. Austin

Carl Barker

Jessamy Corob Cook

Liz Crossland

E. M. Crossland

Victor Hyde

Steve Keteltas

T. S. Kummelman

Charie D. La Marr

Zoë McAuley

Adrean Messmar

Brett Parker

Richard Tasonmart

Carmen Tudor

Cultures throughout the world have folktales that carry warnings hidden within. They illustrate what could happen if we surrender to our brutish nature. The first accounts can be found in the oral traditions of a people, passed from generation to generation, before pen touched paper. One of the most notable collections to be later recorded is Kinder- und Hausmarchen, translating to 'Children's and Household Tales', published by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in 1812. The impact this project has had on all parts of our lives, and throughout the world, is nearly incomprehensible. It's a Grimm Life is a tribute to these resounding folktales from the past, placing them in a modern setting. Each story is germinated from a Grimm seed, embracing the darker side of humanity and the world that we know to exist in the shadows, just out of sight.

It's a Grimm Life

POESSESSED! Two centuries ago, the master of Gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe, dreamed unforgettable dark visions of the macabre and tragic. Today, six of his most famous poems and stories are reimagined in modern settings steeped in despair. Len: 1965, secret, doomed love blossoms in a seaside Rhode Island college town. Usher Falls: With the world coming apart at the start of a deadly pandemic, a young woman travels to the remote country house of a childhood friend-a brooding manor perched atop waterfalls wherein even greater danger lurks. Dearest Berenice: A man tortured by his past and a shaky grip on reality weds and returns to the family estate unaware that the mysteries surrounding his birth are being exhumed by sinister forces. The Red Death Mask: With the Crimson Death burning across the globe, the self-appointed chosen ones barricade behind fortress walls believing themselves safe. Oblong: A reporter travels by train to interview a famous artist who once painted a portrait in his own blood-and might have delved even deeper for his latest masterpiece. The Conquering Worm: An actor dying of cancer sacrifices all for one final performance in a dilapidated Baltimore theater haunted by phantoms and prowled by a ravenous evil. A Dream Within a Dream: six tales draped in shadows and inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Dream on if you dare!

A Dream Within A Dream: 6 Modern Gothic Tales Based Upon The Best of Edgar Allan Poe

Stephen Graham Jones

Martin Rose

JG Faherty

Paul Michael Anderson

Karen Runge

Jay Caselberg

Hank Schwaeble

John C. Foster

Brian Fatah Steele

Simon Dewar

Rhoads Brazos

Jane Brooks

Aaron Polson

John FD Taff

Matthew Pegg

Immerse yourself in the unnerving world of the paranormal with these tales of horror curated by Bram Stoker Award-nominated Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson, editors of the #1 Amazon bestseller Peel Back the Skin and the critically acclaimed Dark Visions series. It’s here in Death’s Realm where the spirits of the dead and monstrosities that should never exist torment the souls of the living they’ve left behind in sixteen disquieting tales of the supernatural from horror's modern masters. From dangerous specters summoned from beyond the veil with treacherous intent on all of humankind, to a young boy with dangerous special powers that seem directed from beyond the grave, Death's Realm delves into the abnormal, the ghostly and the infernal. It's only here that a grieving son's demon can beckon him to a secluded cemetery plot in the dead of night, where a preternatural murder-for-hire has extreme supernatural repercussions, and when the revenant of a dead mother seeks vengeance on her dying daughter. And there is so much more. With horror fiction from two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author and World Fantasy Award nominee Hank Schwaeble; the award-winning, Bram Stoker Award-nominated and Shirley Jackson Award-finalist Stephen Graham Jones; the Bram Stoker Award and Thriller nominated JG Faherty; editor-in-chief of the highly respected Jamais Vu magazine Paul Michael Anderson; critically-acclaimed authors Jay Caselberg and John F.D. Taff; emerging masters of modern horror Aaron Polson, Gregory L. Norris and Martin Rose; co-authors known for their extremely disturbing horror fiction, Simon Dewar and Karen Runge; critic favorites Brian Fatah Steele, John C. Foster and Jane Brooks; the twisted, Lovecraft-influenced Rhoads Brazos; and recognized authors of literary fiction Jay O'Shea and Matthew Pegg. Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher. Rip open the veil to Death's Realm and let the wrong ones in.

Death's Realm

Ray Garton

Michael Laimo

Eric Del Carlo

Christine Morgan

James S. Dorr

Allen Griffin

J. Michael Major

AA Garrison

Jack Maddox

Michele Garber

Paul M. Collrin

Chad Stroup

Grey Matter Press

Almost forty years ago, a literary movement forever changed the landscape of the horror industry. Splatterlands: Reawakening the Splatterpunk Revolution is a collection of personal, intelligent and subversive horror with a point. This illustrated volume of dark fiction honors the truly revolutionary efforts of some of the most brilliant writers of all time with an all-new collection of visceral, disturbing and thought-provoking work from a diverse group of modern minds. Exploring concepts that include serial murder, betrayal, religious fanaticism, physical abuse, societal corruption, greed, mental instability, sexual assault and more, Splatterlands delivers on the promise of the original Splatterpunk movement with this collection of honest, intelligent, ground-breaking and hyper-intensive horror. FEATURING: "Heirloom" by Michael Laimo A daughter finds herself in competition with an antique rifle for her father's affection as her admiration for the weapon becomes unimaginable. "Violence for Fun and Profit" by Gregory L. Norris Following economic collapse, a man finds himself homeless and develops a new talent that open doors to vicious opportunities. "Empty" by A.A. Garrison Navigating the streets of a future city, a devoted wife stops at nothing to help her husband regain his religion as questionable gods require a dire payment. "Amputations in the Key of D" by Jack Maddox After a routine surgery changes his life, a washed-up rock star finds far more painful methods to discover one's true talent. "Housesitting" by Ray Garton While housesitting for her neighbors, a routine visit to feed the pets change a suburbanites world forever. "Dis" by Michele Garber Dr. Tony Weiss can't deal with his patients or his quadriplegic wife until a demon escapes from his nightmares and enters his waking world. "Dwellers" by Paul M. Collrin On a trip into the desert to evangelize to a drug-addicted cult, a would-be prophet opens the schism between Heaven and Hell and becomes a participant in battle over the nature of religion. "Party Guests" by Chad Stroup To most, Geoffrey seems like a normal young men, the life of the party. But on the inside, his mental condition takes a unforgettable horrifying turn. "The Viscera of Worship" by Allen Griffin Searching for his place in the world, one man takes steps down a path into true darkness to find his ultimate purpose. "The Defiled" by Christine Morgan On the run, a group of vicious thieves and rapists seek refuge within a community of swamp dwellers only to realize their safety is anything but certain. "The Artist" by James S. Dorr Vince is an artist drawn to the unusual: creating masterpieces from slabs of meat. And, after all, isn't art intended to be shared? "A Letter to My Ex" by J. Michael Major While on a trip to Paris, a divorced man finds himself penning a horrifying letter to his ex-wife that no parent wants to receive. "Devil Rides Shotgun" by Eric Del Carlo Joaquim Abito is desperate to solve the difficult case of grisly murders and he enlists help that comes with a huge price Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated publisher. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Reawakening the Splatterpunk Revolution

Splatterlands

A. A. Garrison

Splatterlands reawakens and reimagines the hyperintensive writing style and controversial themes indicative of the original Splatterpunk movement. Containing the work of some of the freshest voices of our modern time, it is an anthology of deeply intelligent short stories whose extreme themes and graphic depictions of violence and terror are intended to have a lasting effect for years to come. Splatterlands is a disturbing collection that is not for the weak of heart. It pushes the boundaries of horror while taking several giant leaps beyond senseless violence and simple gore for the sake of gore. Splatterlands is a collection of personal, subversive and intelligent horror that refuses to sugarcoat reality. Exploring themes that include serial murder, personal betrayal and revenge, religious fanaticism, physical and mental abuse, the fragility of the human mind, societal corruption, corporate greed, sexual assault and more, Splatterlands reaches into your soul with an icy, steel claw and twists. You will never look at the world the same way again.

Paul Williams

Edward Morris

William Meikle

Bracken MacLeod

T. Fox Dunham

Jonathan Balog

Ken Altabef

J. Daniel Stone

Hugh AD Spencer

Ewan C. Forbes

Alice Goldfuss

We don't know what the future might hold. Until now. Offering a collection of terrifying stories of science fiction and speculative fiction horrors, Ominous Realities is a dark thrill ride to explore what might be in store for mankind. This wicked journey isn't limited by time or gravity. It takes you on an exploration of futuristic and post-Apocalyptic worlds, to experience societies where dark corporations rule, where humanity must consider terrifying alternatives, and to the dangerous realities that may be in store, dragging you through horrifying speculative scenarios that pose dire consequences for the existence of mankind. FEATURING: "How to Make a Human" by Martin Rose A race of robots with the ability to resurrect humanity after the apocalypse has dire consequences. "Angie" by John F.D. Taff A divorced couple fights for survival after society collapses and realize the horror of true devotion. "On the Threshold" by William Meikle Two scientists aiming to prove we are not alone find the danger that exists beyond the threshold. "Doyoshota" by Ken Altabef Residents of a Nevada town are suffering the debilitating effects of a strange hum and believe it's a black ops program, others are convinced of far darker origins. "Third Offense" by Gregory L. Norris In an oppressive society where advertising is all-pervasive, a factory worker attempts to escape enslavement with horrifying results. "Matamorphosis" by J. Daniel Stone Siblings discover the unique bond has the ability to affect humanity in the darkest of ways. "We are Hale, We are Whole" by Eric Del Carlo Global climate change has reshaped the world, and multi-national corporations control every aspect of life. To what horrifying lengths will they go in the struggle to maintain profit? "Pure Blood and Evergreen" by Bracken MacLeod Victims of ethnic cleansing, two boys struggle for survival only to put the lives of everyone they know in danger. "John, Paul, Xavier, Ironside and George (But not Vincent)" by Hugh A.D. Spencer Under attack by mysterious biomechanical entities, one man spends his last days with an enigmatic client who may holds the fate of Earth in his hands. "And the Hunter, Home From the Hill" by Edward Morris Are superheroes real? It could be that the old man living down the street is hiding his own dark secrets. "Born Bad" by Jonathan Balog Raised by the church, Lucien harbors a frightening secret that may have dire circumstances for mankind. "The Last Bastion of Space" by Ewan C. Forbes Privatization has run amok and simple pleasures come at a premium. For one young couple the only option is to turn their minds over to insidious corporate control. "Every Soul is a Grimoire" by Allen Griffin A shadowy government official is responsible for a man with dangerous skill that blurs reality and opens the door to terrifying evil. "From the East" by Alice Goldfuss Driven by conviction, a scientist struggles to determine the cause of a global cataclysm and finds herself in a struggle for the existence of humanity. "Deciding Identity" by Paul Williams Faced with the collision of two worlds, the citizens of each are offered the choice to decide who will live or die. "The Last Elf" by T. Fox Dunham Having spent a lifetime chasing the enemies of Nazi Germany, a sociopathic concentration camp commanderfinds himself on the verge of his crowning achievement: ultimate extermination. Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

The Anthology of Dark Speculative Horrors

Ominous Realities

E. F. Schraeder

Hollie Snider

Fifteen tales of dark attractions just waiting for the next wary soul to offer the price of admission. SHOOT the Freak - win a prize! HAVE your caricature drawn? The price is right! GAZE upon the wonders our Oddities tent conceals! TRY the Ferris Wheel - it's the ride of a lifetime! WATCH the big top's center ring fill with beasts beyond imagination SEE a reflection of your darkest desires! LIVE in a world where maniacal clowns rule the night! These are just some of the nightmares this carnival has to offer.

Carnival of the Damned

Eric Choi

Demetri Capetanopoulos

Mike Adamson

J. Woolston Carr

Jason J. McCuiston

Michael D. Winkle

Corrie Garrett

James J. C. Kelly

Allison Tebo

M. W. Kelly

Andrew Gudgel

Maya Chhabra

Alfred D. Byrd

Stephen R. Wilk

Nikoline Kaiser

150 years ago, we dived with him to the bottom of the ocean. Now Captain Nemo and his submarine sensation are back to entertain you again.Take a wild adventure through sixteen amazing short stories, all inspired by Jules Verne's enduring classic exploring the murky depths. What was behind the sightings of the mysterious vessel in Baltimore? What really happened in the aftermath of Nautilus' maelstrom misfortune? Will a courageous salvage mission dredge up disturbing secrets? With every story chosen for its tribute to the extraordinary adventures of the famed French master, you'll be whisked to 1870, across the globe, and even forward in time and space, as these historic seafaring exploits take unexpected twists and turns. With all sixteen creative tales ranging from alternative endings, freshly hooked monsters, and valiant forays into speculative storytelling, you'll soon be lost in new worlds that Verne himself would applaud. Will this daring plunge into perilous waters once again surface modern masterpieces of imagination? 20,000 Leagues Remembered is an astonishing homage to an incredibly robust original masterwork. If you like thought-provoking premises, inventive exploits, and adoring respect for the source material, then you'll love this whirlpool of wonders. Buy 20,000 Leagues Remembered to dive deep today!

20,000 Leagues Remembered

Gregory L. Norris

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