John Palisano

Unnatural Tales of the Jackalope

Theresa Braun

Calvin Demmer

Philip Kleaver

Wallace Boothill

Gary Buller

Leo X. Robertson

S.J. Budd

William Marchese

S.E. Casey

Mr. Deadman

Sylvia Mann

Christopher Powers

M.R. Tapia

From the time we are young, we fear the monster under the bed or in the closet, making it impossible to sleep without a nightlight. Then, we hear stories of Bigfoot, and maybe even the Mothman around campfires. When we are adults, we wonder if there might actually be supernatural creatures lurking in the shadows. Are these tall tales and urban legends only metaphors for what horrific things humanity is capable of-or do monsters exist? Go to some terrifying places with this cast of authors. You will be dragged into mystifying realities where demonic fairies hide, where devil monkeys lure carnival-goers to their demise, where Goatmen seek to destroy their prey, and where the goddess of death puts out a hit on victims of her choice. These shocking tales will have you biting your nails and locating that childhood nightlight. Because, in the end, we all know monsters do exist.

Deadman's Tome Monsters Exist

During the longest night of the century in Deer Springs, Colorado, the native creatures turn into the hunters, targeting a group of vacationers, and turning their winter vacation into a living hell. From Bram Stoker Award Winning Author comes his most suspenseful book to date! Praise for Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author JOHN PALISANO "Possessing a firm grasp of tradition but with his vision clearly focused on the future, John Palisano is exactly the type of writer horror needs right now: bold, brave, imaginative and unflinching." --Bentley LittlePraise for NERVES:"Inventive dark fantasy from a fresh talent. Action, horror, and high emotional stakes make this a winner."--Scott Nicholson, author of THE RED CHURCH"John Palisano's Nerves is a unique montage of fantasy and horror and a breath of fresh air in either genre. His characters are rich and memorable, the suspense never-ending, and the story has more twists and turns than a Louisiana bayou. This book won't be collecting dust on your nightstand!"--Deborah LeBlanc, author of THE WOLVEN "Think X-Men meets Lovecraft, and you have a taste of the action-packed bizarre and fascinating world that lives behind Nerves, and its dark tale of life-givers, death-bringers, and the balance that must be struck between them . . . and who will pay that price in that bargain." --John Everson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of SIREN "John Palisano continues his trend of engaging and visionary fiction. Nerves is dark fantasy at its most powerful, with broad, mature strokes of writing, and an insanely good cast of characters. Highly recommended." --Rio Youers, author of OLD MAN SCRATCH and WESTLAKE SOUL"Nerves is a pure work of genius. From the very first page, John Palisano lures you into a bizarre and twisted world of dark magic where anything is possible. Gripping and unrelenting Nerves will leave you on the edge of your seat." --Gabrielle Faust, Author of ETERNAL VIGILANCE and REVENGE Praise for GHOST HEART: "Get this book. Don't even bother reading my review, just drop everything and get yourself a copy. You won't regret it. I really can't recommend this book enough." --Cemetery Dance Online "John Palisano's Ghost Heart is a gritty, action-packed novel with strong characterization and some truly nasty vampires. Highly recommended!" --Tim Waggoner"Ghost Heart is a hauntingly beautiful, equally tragic and terrifying journey through your innermost fears and desires." --Kya AlianaPraise for DUST OF THE DEAD:"John Palisano crashes the zombie apocalypse genre into dystopian fiction at high speeds. Clever, brutal and highly entertaining." --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author "Dust of the Dead is one of the finest Hollywood horror novels you'll read and a truly impressive freshman effort. Grab this one, before the dust grabs hold!" --Cemetery Dance Online "Nobody tells a story the way John Palisano does, and there's never been a zombie book like Dust of the Dead. It's horrifying, blackly funny, rich in pathos, and thoroughly original." --Lisa Morton, Bram Stoker Award-winning author"Dust of the Dead is a pressure cooker of a thriller, a masterwork of world building, and a genuinely and refreshingly unique spin on the zombie genre." --Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author

Night of 1,000 Beasts

Premee Mohamed

Tim Waggoner

Philip Fracassi

Gemma Files

Linda D. Addison

Mercedes M. Yardley

V. Castro

Lisa Morton

Hailey Piper

Carol Edwards

Paul Michael Anderson

Dan Coxon

Robert Beveridge

Corey Farrenkopf

Shannon Brady

Julia LaFond

Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito

Jonathan Louis Duckworth

Chad Stroup

Devan Barlow

Sofia Ajram

Elis Montgomery

Virginia Kathryn

L. B. Waltz

R. L. Clore

Maxwell I. Gold

Jangar Tokpa

A. J. Rocca

Playlist of the Damned

Music soothes the savage beast...or so they say. But in this tome of terror, music is more than just a placebo for the masses. It is the dark divination of witches, the motivation for revenge, and the power to change the mind, soul, and body of every creature unlucky enough to hear it. In it, you'll find possessed rock stars, killer radio stations, and concerts from the depths of hell. Over 300 pages of terrifying, bizarre stories about the hypnotic power of music and what happens when it gets into the wrong hands. Featuring: "Tears Like Rain," by Tim Waggoner, "The Brazen Bull," by Sofia Ajram, "Oil of Angels,' by Gemma Files, "This Loaded Gun of a Song Stuck in My Head," by Paul Michael Anderson, "Pack Up Your Sins and Go To The Devil," by Elis Montgomery, "Everybody Loves My Baby," by Mercedes M. Yardley, "Mixtape," by V. Castro, "The Lung of Orpheus," by Jonathan Louis Duckworth, "Pied Piper," by Carol Edwards, "I am He," by Premee Mohamed, "To The River," by Corey Farrenkopf, "The Prodigy," by Philip Fracassi, "Red, Black & Blue," by Linda D. Addison, "Instruments of Harm," by Julia LaFond, "Electric Muse," by Virginia Kathryn, "Ambient," by L.B. Waltz, "Vinyl Remains," by Chad Stroup, "Her Only Single," by Devan Barlow, "Goddess," by Lisa Morton, "I Will Not Scream," by John Palisano, "A Concert in Merzgau," by R.L. Clore, "Sing to the God of Slugs," by Maxwell I. Gold, "Song of the Guqin," by Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito, "The Men Who Play," by Jangar Tokpa, "Whalesong," by Shannon Brady, "Long Gone (Slight Return)," by Dan Coxon, "Slow Head Karaoke," by Robert Beveridge, "The Devil Went Down to the Subway," by A.J. Rocca, "Possession No. 239 in E Major, Op. 1," by Hailey Piper. Edited by Jess Landry and Willow Becker.

Lawrence Block

Jenny Bhatt

Hilary Davidson

Michael Scott Moore

JoAnn Chaney

Gar Anthony Haywood

Brian Asman

Shannon Hollinger

Vinnie Hansen

Nik Xandir Wolf

Lindsay Jamieson

David Zimmerle

Gary Grace

Ewan A. Dougall

The Dark Waves of Winter is a follow up to the critically acclaimed anthology, The Silver Waves of Summer (Kelp Books, 2021). In this installment, the beach again takes center stage in stories from some of the biggest names in literary and noir fiction. From Edgar and Shamus award winners, to a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, the sun-bleached noir in these pages features old school legends, alongside the brightest emerging writers in the game. Our contributors include Lawrence Block, Hilary Davidson, Gar Anthony Haywood, JoAnn Chaney, Michael Scott Moore, Jenny Bhat, Lindsay Jamieson, Brian Asman, Nik Xandir Wolf, David Zimmerle, Billy Minshall, John Palisano, Vinnie Hansen, Ewan A. Dougall, Shannon Hollinger, and Gary Grace.5/5 Stars from Indie Reader. "As each tale contains a compelling feature that makes it shine on its own, THE DARK WAVES OF WINTER is a first-rate anthology for literary short story fans with consistently excellent writing throughout."

The Dark Waves of Winter

Ramsey Campbell

"THE MOST DEFINITIVE GUIDE INTO THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF BEING A HORROR WRITER SINCE STEPHEN KING'S 'ON WRITING'..." We have assembled some of the very best in the business from whom you can learn so much about the craft of horror writing: Bram Stoker Award(c) winners, bestselling authors, a President of the Horror Writers' Association, and myriad contemporary horror authors of distinction. The Horror Writer covers how to connect with your market and carve out a sustainable niche in the independent horror genre, how to tackle the writer's ever-lurking nemesis of productivity, writing good horror stories with powerful, effective scenes, realistic, flowing dialogue and relatable characters without resorting to clichéd jump scares and well-worn gimmicks. Also covered is the delicate subject of handling rejection with good grace, and how to use those inevitable "not quite the right fit for us at this time" letters as an opportunity to hone your craft. Plus... perceptive interviews to provide an intimate peek into the psyche of the horror author and the challenges they work through to bring their nefarious ideas to the page. And, as if that - and so much more - was not enough, we have for your delectation Ramsey Campbell's beautifully insightful analysis of the tales of HP Lovecraft. Featuring: Ramsey Campbell, John Palisano, Chad Lutzke, Lisa Morton, Kenneth W. Cain, Kevin J. Kennedy, Monique Snyman, Scott Nicholson, Lucy A. Snyder, Richard Thomas, Gene O'Neill, Jess Landry, Luke Walker, Stephanie M. Wytovich, Marie O'Regan, Armand Rosamilia, Kevin Lucia, Ben Eads, Kelli Owen, Jasper Bark, and Bret McCormick. And interviews with: Steve Rasnic Tem, Stephen Graham Jones, David Owain Hughes, Tim Waggoner, and Mort Castle.

A Study of Craft and Identity in the Horror Genre

The Horror Writer

Jonathan Maberry

Jane Lindskold

Alessandro Manzetti

Scott Edelman

Ian Rogers

Jennifer Shelby

Eric Del Carlo

John Jos. Miller

Lauren C. Teffeau

David Amburgey

Mark Gallacher

 Sarena Ulibarri

Gustavo Bondoni	

Tyler Tork

Davide Mana

L. Deni Colter

Gordon Linzner

Austin Gragg

 John Linwood Grant

A haunted father who discovers a place where incomplete things—and people—are made whole. A mischievous satyr who hatches a plan to set loose chaos on a global scale. A workaholic witch in search of her kitty companion. Invasive technology to rewrite the human brain. Dragon slayers. Zombies. Time travelers. Ice skaters. These twenty short stories stretch across multiple universes and beyond death—and yet, they remain intimate, personal, emotional. They demonstrate the strength of the human spirit to find hope and seek a better tomorrow in even the darkest times. A selection of the best speculative fiction from DreamForge and Space & Time literary magazines, these are the stories we need today as we struggle through a pandemic, divisive politics, rampant misinformation, a belligerent defiance of facts and science, and new technologies that are already spiraling beyond our control. Read, my friends… and take hope. This short story anthology includes: Answered Prayers By Scott Edelman Pioneer By Mark Gallacher The Ghost of a Smile By John Jos. Miller The Spiral Ranch By Sarena Ulibarri An Infinite Number By David Amburgey Sing! & Remember By Lauren C. Teffeau A Sip of Pombé By Gustavo Bondoni Born from Memory By Jane Lindskold Tea with Gibbons By Tyler Tork The Weight of Mountains By L. Deni Colter Sapiens By Davide Mana The Dead Don’t Dream By Gordon Linzner Collecting Violet By Austin Gragg Humani By John Palisano Joy of Life By Alessandro Manzetti Artifact By Jonathan Maberry The Feline, the Witch, and the Universe By Jennifer Shelby Hands of a Toolmaker By Eric Del Carlo A Farewell to Worms By John Linwood Grant A Glass Darkly By Ian Rogers

Worlds of Light & Darkness

Kevin J. Anderson

Yvonne Navarro

David Wellington

Stephen Graham Jones

Chris Mason

F. Paul Wilson

Lee Murray

We all lose something... We lose many things during our time in this universe. From the moment we are born we start losing time, and loss becomes a part of our life from the beginning. We lose friends (both imaginary and real), loved ones, pets, and family. We gain stuff and lose stuff, from our socks to our money. We can lose our hope, sanity, passions, our mind, and perhaps even our soul! In the end when death finds us, we end up losing everything... Don't we? "Tales of the Lost'' takes a dark look at the things we lose and the ghosts we struggle with. Featuring haunting stories from critically acclaimed masters of horror F. Paul Wilson, Tim Waggoner, Lisa Morton, Yvonne Navarro, David Wellington, Lee Murray, Stephen Graham Jones, Jess Landry, John Palisano, Chris Mason, Paul Moore, Eric J. Guignard, Jeff Strand, Ben Monroe, Christina Sng, and Kevin J. Anderson. With an introduction by S.G. Browne and a specially commissioned cover by Francois Vaillancourt. Also featuring interior artwork from horror master Luke Spooner! "Eugene Johnson and Steve Dillon have curated a meditative literary journey into the land of the lost - both in the literal and metaphorical sense. From the toll of personal failures and the enduring scars of unprocessed grief to the ravages of time and all it takes in its merciless wake, the assemblage of writers gathered for this deeply affecting and chilling collection of tales brings with them their finest interpretations of what it means to lose - and how easy it is to become lost ourselves!" -Vince A. Liaguno, Bram Stoker Award(TM) -winning editor of Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows of the Closet

We All Lose Something!

Tales of the Lost Volume 1

Ray Garton

Edward M. Erdelac

Del Howison

Michael Paul Gonzalez

Jeff Seeman

Hal Bodner

Shane Bitterling

Janet Joyce Holden

Brad C. Hodson

Charles Austin Muir

Meghan Arcuri

Daniel P. Coughlin

Tim Chizmar

Ian Welke

R.B. Payne

Joseph Spencer

Psychotic killers, devious ghosts, alien monsters, howling storms, undead creatures, and other dark forces haunt the highways and the truckers who drive them in these 18 chilling tales! A ghostly voice on a trucker’s CB radio knows more about his life than it should… Two drivers find their cargo gives them inhuman appetites… A boy in a truck stop encounters a supernatural force that threatens to destroy the world… The hypnotic singing lulling a driver to sleep might not be coming from the tires… A fender-bender between a big rig and a four wheeler is not as accidental as it seems… The sinister cargo lurking in a rock and roll band’s fleet of trucks is unleashed at their final show... Hit the road with this anthology of trucking horror fiction!Contains the Bram Stoker Award winning story "Happy Joe's Rest Stop" by John Palisano.

A Trailer Full of Trucking Terrors

18 Wheels of Horror

John Palisano

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