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Redeem Code Here by Christine Sutton Redeem Code Here by Christine Sutton May 19, 2012 $0.99 2519 words Sample 15%
Joseph logs on to a web site that seems to have an unnatural grip on him. Find out the secret....
King Of The Dead (Dead Heroes Chronicles Series) by J. A. Valentine King Of The Dead (Dead Heroes Chronicles Series) by J. A. Valentine May 19, 2012 $2.99 14564 words Sample 25%
The world has gone to hell, or better said hell has come to this world. The dead started rising, and feeding on the living. Zombies run rampant on the streets. There is no government, no laws. Most people had their lives destroyed by these creatures, but not me.
Dead Tropics by Sue Edgerley Dead Tropics by Sue Edgerley May 19, 2012 $7.99 80030 words Sample 10%
Lori Nelson has always seen herself as ordinary, just doing the best she can to juggle family and work. But the most dangerous creature in nature is the mother whose offspring is threatened… When miners release an ancient virus Lori is at ground zero of the battle for survival. With the help of a laconic ex-soldier, can Lori find the strength to fight the spreading threat and save her family?
The Soul of the HobNailed Boot by John Duncklee2 The Soul of the HobNailed Boot by John Duncklee2 May 19, 2012 $0.99 13232 words Sample 10%
Harry Kennedy stakes out a home for himself on The Lonesome Buzzard, his mining claim in the mountains near Bandino. For 23 years, he scraped a living out of the old mine. Then he finally decides to retire, and accepts a monthly check from Social Security. Now some 'guvment yahoos' are telling him he has to leave to make way for a campground. "Well," Harry decides. "We'll just see about that!"
The Path to Darkness Volume One: Three Tales of the Macabre by R.M. Putnam The Path to Darkness Volume One: Three Tales of the Macabre by R.M. Putnam May 18, 2012 $0.99 17690 words Sample 20%
Path to Darkness: Three Tales of the Macabre Tales to read on a rainy day… when the sky is dark and a downpour crashes against the earth. You will shiver in fear to read about, serial killers, apparitions and the mysteries of the astral plane.
Transparent Evil by Tiffany Kaufman Transparent Evil by Tiffany Kaufman May 18, 2012 $0.99 24795 words Sample 10%
A private island on Lake Huron is home to a now empty mansion. When it is invaded by marauding monsters that are only visible through a camera lens, the security guards one the island have only one choice: to fight. Can they survive through the night? Will their camera batteries determine their fate? Can a Segway be used as a tactical assault vehicle? Find out in this engaging dark comedy.
Day 13 Biohazard Edition (Sample) by john williams Day 13 Biohazard Edition (Sample) by john williams May 18, 2012 $0.99 1580 words Sample 20%
Synopsis i never would have expoercted an attack on this scale. this is no ordinary virus it takes many forms of infection. first there is the walkers and then there is death then resurrection. your wondering what would you do in 13 days to survive ?
Stone Cold (A Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella) by Cathryn Grant Stone Cold (A Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella) by Cathryn Grant May 18, 2012 $3.99 34950 words Sample 20%
In the fourth novella of this series, Madison Keith visits her best friend on the Oregon coast. While staying in an unusual stone house, she meets two disturbing women who harbor a shocking secret. As Madison seeks to uncover the reasons for their cruel and aggressive behavior, she has a supernatural encounter, and stumbles across the body of someone who has been dead for some time.
Unsaved: The Small Hours, Book One by Raven McAllister Unsaved: The Small Hours, Book One by Raven McAllister May 18, 2012 $3.95 35176 words Sample 20%
Emille Hashter, wrought with tragedy, is desperate to evade her torturous past. Pastor James Cass, twisted by self-conflict, is mercilessly relentless in his hunt for a greater truth. When their paths cross, they may find out that their fates are intertwined and inescapable--and that you get the god you deserve. The Small Hours are ticking. The End Sky is falling.
The Night Strangler by Dallas Releford The Night Strangler by Dallas Releford May 18, 2012 $1.99 119728 words Sample 20%
Cecil Pardon, a brutal serial killer who has slaughtered over forty beautiful women, isn't afraid of anything, especially death until he encounters the ghosts of all his victims. As they haunt him day and night, insisting that he confess to the police where their bodies are buried, Pardon is terrified of the women. A much bigger challenge is coming as the police close in on him.
The Watch by Tyner Gillies The Watch by Tyner Gillies May 18, 2012 $4.99 84720 words Sample 10%
Something is happening in Resolution Cove. Violent crime, committed by sane, reasonable people is on the rise. There is no discernible connection between the crimes except for insane ramblings of ‘eyes in the dark.’ “First class…riveting…I made the mistake of opening it and I didn't get a lick of work done until I'd finished it.” –Jack Whyte, Internationally Best Selling Author.
The Fourth Horseman (Lost DMB Files #43) by David Mark Brown The Fourth Horseman (Lost DMB Files #43) by David Mark Brown May 18, 2012 $0.99 7643 words Sample 30%
"A provocative moral tale as much about embracing life as meeting Death." The buzz of phasing in and out of temporal existence and lopping off heads only lasts so long. Afterwards Death seeks the solace of an airstream trailer and a batch of the best tequila the world's ever known. But nothing fills the emptiness. When annihilation is your sole purpose how can you find substance for your soul?
Ashes: A Collection of Dark Poetry by Donna Burgess Ashes: A Collection of Dark Poetry by Donna Burgess May 18, 2012 $2.99 20525 words Sample 10%
Do you like things that go bump in the night? Are you drawn to the strange and unusual? Do you find beauty in the grotesque? This collection of over 100 poems examines the darkest recesses of human (and non-human) nature. Many of these pieces have previously appeared in some of the better-known horror or science fiction publications over the last couple of decades, including Weird Tales.
Last Hope, Book One: Onslaught by Drew Brown Last Hope, Book One: Onslaught by Drew Brown May 18, 2012 $3.99 80444 words Sample 20%
A dense, other-worldly fog descends from the sky, plunging the streets of London into darkness. Then, the innumerable-dead return to life, the walking corpses hungry for living flesh - and getting stronger. To a small group of survivors, staying alive seems an impossible task. Mere survival will not be enough: the zombies are simply the beginning, and the real supernatural terror is still to come.
A Touch of Fear: 5 Light Horror Stories for the Faint of Heart by Rebecca M. Senese A Touch of Fear: 5 Light Horror Stories for the Faint of Heart by Rebecca M. Senese May 18, 2012 $4.99 20778 words Sample 35%
For those who like their horror light, here are 5 tales to give just a chill. Discover a new recipe, find a wayward husband, dig up an extra appendage, learn a new craft, and find the perfect pet. These stories bring a shiver as they leave you with a smile. Includes: "How to Cook Husbands," "Wolf's Bane," "Leg Me Call You Sweetheart," "Living with the Dead," and "Puppy Love."
Shadow Child by Joseph A. Citro Shadow Child by Joseph A. Citro May 18, 2012 $3.99 96365 words Sample 20%
Eric Nolan is a man already too familiar with death. His brother's long-ago disappearance, the loss of his parents, and his wife's recent demise in an auto accident have left him near the edge physically and emotionally. In desperation he returns to his boyhood haunt, the family farm in rural Antrim, Vermont, now occupied by his cousin, Pamela, her husband, Clint, & Luke, their four-year-old son.
The Magic Wagon by Joe R. Lansdale The Magic Wagon by Joe R. Lansdale May 18, 2012 $2.99 44561 words Sample 20%
When the Magic Wagon comes to town, folks get a genuine medicine show that includes a wrestling ape, fancy shooting, and a peek at the petrified body of Wild Bill Hickok himself. They also get bottles of a whiskey-laced elixir to drown their aches and pains. Old Albert drives the wagon, a rawboned youngster named Buster Fogg does the odd jobs, and "champion" trick shooter Billy Bob Daniels.
When Animals Attack: A Collection of Animal Urban Legends by Jeffrey Fisher When Animals Attack: A Collection of Animal Urban Legends by Jeffrey Fisher May 18, 2012 $0.99 3060 words Sample 20%
Enjoy this collection of urban legends that focus on horrific, and bizarre, animal attacks.
A Vampire's Story - The first 30 days sober by Mark Tuschel A Vampire's Story - The first 30 days sober by Mark Tuschel May 17, 2012 $6.99 19510 words Sample 20%
Vince Versoul has a drinking problem; he's drinking too much booze and not enough human blood! Vince is a vampire that turns to AA for help.There he finds more help, and more victims than he ever expected.
The Witch's Brew: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander The Witch's Brew: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 $0.99 2770 words Sample 20%
It was a hopeless love affair and William knew it; but he couldn't stop his heart. With that thought in mind, William sets out for the witch’s cabin. He has saved his money, and now he has enough for the magic potion that will make Annabelle Carson love him forever. Find out what happens to William in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up.
A Head For Ned: Midnight Ghosts Book #3 by Jeannie Meekins A Head For Ned: Midnight Ghosts Book #3 by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 $0.99 3546 words Sample 20%
Simon was looking out his bedroom window. A full moon was just clearing the horizon. Huge and glowing in the night sky, it lit up the ground. It cast long, dark shadows of houses, trees and lamp posts into the night. Simon smiled. Another cemetery tour would be on. He wanted to go back and see Lisa and Jack. Strange that he only ever saw them on such nights. And in the cemetery!
A Seat at the Theatre: Midnight Ghosts Book #2 by Jeannie Meekins A Seat at the Theatre: Midnight Ghosts Book #2 by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 $0.99 3588 words Sample 20%
Simon sat at his desk in his room, doing homework. A tapping on the window distracted him. He looked up and saw Lisa and Jack. Simon went to the window and opened it. “What are you doing here?” he asked. Lisa ignored his question. “Do you want to come with us? We’re going to the cemetery.” Are there such things as ghosts? And what will Simon find in the cemetery at night?
A Ghost at Midnight: A Scary Ghost Story by Jeannie Meekins A Ghost at Midnight: A Scary Ghost Story by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 $0.99 4211 words Sample 20%
“Are you ready for our trip tonight?” Simon’s mom asked. “Mom, it’s a cemetery.” “I know. Isn’t it exciting?” Mom’s face lit up. “Lots of famous people are there.” “But only dead people live in a cemetery,” said Simon. “Now, Simon. You know there’s no such thing as ghosts,” said Mom. “Just think how much fun it will be." Find out what happens to Simon in this creepy cemetery tale.
The Lost Souls by Erica Morrison The Lost Souls by Erica Morrison May 17, 2012 $2.99 9422 words Sample 10%
Lost Souls is the story of a 13 year old boy named Coby in the summer before his freshman year. The summer starts out like any other, he hangs out at the lake and spends time with his two best friends, but when new neighbors move in across the street Coby makes a friend that will change his life forever.
FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 $0.99 1768 words Sample 20%
Mayday! Mayday! We had just finished a bombing run and we were lost. The fog was as thick as pea soup, and our instrument panel had been damaged by enemy gunfire. Would anyone come to our rescue? Suddenly the radio crackled to life and I heard a voice. But where would it lead us? Read this short, but creepy tale to find out. Ages 9 and up.
Captain Albacore: A 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander Captain Albacore: A 15-Minute Ghost Story by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 $0.99 3100 words Sample 20%
Who was the mysterious pilot hanging around the flight room. What did he want? No one really knew. Then one day Captain Albacore collapsed. As a fellow pilot, someone was duty bound to visit him in the hospital and I drew the short straw. But I wasn’t prepared for the request he made of me, or how that request would turn out. Read this short, but creepy tale to find out who Captain Albacore is.
Shadow Walker,The First Encounter by tony alonzi Shadow Walker,The First Encounter by tony alonzi May 17, 2012 $0.99 9988 words Sample 30%
Samantha, Michael and Wilson enter each others’ lives with a macabre twist. They are drawn together by an otherworldly figure whose shadow is cast across the path to their future. This first short story trilogy introduces the cast and casts its spell on the reader. Come with me now to the Epoch Coffee shop in Austin, Texas, and meet the characters whose lives will never be the same.
The Fist of God by M.E. Brines The Fist of God by M.E. Brines May 17, 2012 $2.99 90325 words Sample 20%
It’s 1940 and the fires of war have set Europe ablaze, but America remains blissfully neutral. To please his parents, skeptical Stuart Mackenzie studies to become a reverend. But when his idealistic brother's plane is shot down, he abandons his studies to seek bloodthirsty revenge. Can a confirmed skeptic defeat a coven of Nazi sorcerers on their home ground?
Short Story Press Presents Lights, Camera, Horror! by Short Story Press Short Story Press Presents Lights, Camera, Horror! by Short Story Press May 17, 2012 $0.99 6881 words Sample 20%
Short Story Press Presents Lights, Camera, Horror! by Sade Andria Zabala. A group of film majors attempt to film a horror movie over spring break for their final project. Despite the horror theme, Carrie is not a believer in the supernatural. She and her classmates enlist the help of Jack's older brother, who is a famous Hollywood director.
Cities of the Dead: Stories from the Zombie Apocalypse by William Young Cities of the Dead: Stories from the Zombie Apocalypse by William Young May 17, 2012 $2.99 78982 words Sample 20%
The world of men is over. Or is it? Everybody is caught unawares when the zombie apocalypse breaks out, but each person reacts differently. Some run. Some fight. Some cower. Some survive. This is a collection of twenty stories, including the original 15 released on the internet from Oct. 2011 to March 2012, plus five brand-new stories to complete the tale. Re-edited, remastered.
The Hatching Season by Sebastian St. Anders The Hatching Season by Sebastian St. Anders May 17, 2012 $1.99 86040 words Sample 20%
Beneath the bright surface of Las Vegas, a darkness grows, savage, monstrous and ravenous. A rookie EPA investigator and a retired cop risk it all to stem a poisonous tide of murder and destruction hatching beneath Sin City.
Black Ice: collected stories by Anna Reith Black Ice: collected stories by Anna Reith May 17, 2012 $5.99 61486 words Sample 20%
Seven tales to intrigue, entice, and unnerve. Black Ice: collected stories is a compendium of dark fantasy, magic realism and horror that blurs the boundaries between myth and reality, imagination and nightmare.
Sunset High by Marla Braziel Sunset High by Marla Braziel May 16, 2012 $2.99 82192 words Sample 20%
Step into the hallway of Sunset High, a school where classes are held after dark and danger is closer than you think. An icy predator with a taste for blood has moved into the neighborhood. Who will be her next victim and will this victim be directly linked to her own fate?
Twitch and Die! (Lost DMB Files #26) by David Mark Brown Twitch and Die! (Lost DMB Files #26) by David Mark Brown May 16, 2012 $2.99 66587 words Sample 20%
The Company mining town of Thurber, Texas has fallen off the map. Some want to keep it that way. Others seek the truth. But its plague-infected residents have a mind of their own. It's up to Chancho Villarreal and his worst enemy to navigate a world of shifting allegiances while uncovering the truth about a plague and its infected who refuse to die quietly.
In Poe's Shadow by A. W. & Jennifer Gifford In Poe's Shadow by A. W. & Jennifer Gifford May 16, 2012 $2.99 44050 words Sample 5%
Dark Opus Press Presents: "In Poe's Shadow" a collection of short stories inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Edited by A. W. Gifford and Jennifer L. Gifford.
Last Night on Earth: Bitten by Dwayne McMillan Last Night on Earth: Bitten by Dwayne McMillan May 16, 2012 $0.99 10910 words Sample 20%
It’s the end of the world. The dead have risen up and seek only to devour those who were fortunate enough to survive. Chance Daniels is one of those few who survived. But he will soon find out that he’s different. Last Night on Earth is a novella series documenting Chance’s journey in this world full of the undead.
The Fury by John Farris The Fury by John Farris May 16, 2012 $3.99 120775 words Sample 20%
The Fury combines horror and science fiction with the conventions of the suspense-thriller genre. Gillian Bellaver is from one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the world. Robin Sandza's father, Peter, is one of the United States government's deadliest assassins. Their powers threaten all of humanity!
The Clock in the Attic by Brendan Gerad O'Brien The Clock in the Attic by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 16, 2012 $0.99 5863 words Sample 40%
Claire had never been in the attic in her life. She was just a baby, only a few months old, when her mother vanished off the face of the earth, and her father took her to Dublin to get aweay from the rumours and the wagging tongues. Yet the attic in her dream was so familiar ...
Wonder-Feed by Jackie Williams Wonder-Feed by Jackie Williams May 16, 2012 $0.99 8417 words Sample 20%
An experimental baby milk has an adverse effect on its users. They grow with a craving they cannot control. Daniel spent years bedridden, but with the help of his Mother he rises to face the Doctor that gave him so much pain.
Uncle Peter by Brendan Gerad O'Brien Uncle Peter by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 16, 2012 $0.99 9253 words Sample 40%
Suddenly it's night - black, empty night. I'm lying in my bed and outside the moon is shimmering through the ghostly trees. Everything is silent - a deep eerie silence. Then out of the silence ...
Anthology I - The Other Side by Hamidah Gul Anthology I - The Other Side by Hamidah Gul May 16, 2012 $2.99 21533 words Sample 20%
A collection of stories about things that go bump in the night. Stories about the end of the world, what happens when your wishes come true, and when your emotions become your darkest enemy.
Nathan, the Buttercups are Blooming by Linda Swift Nathan, the Buttercups are Blooming by Linda Swift May 16, 2012 $0.99 9906 words Sample 15%
Short Story Speculative Fiction ~ Nathan Bradford is a prosperous man who always provided well for his wife Esther and their eight children. Now blind with glaucoma, he listens with helpless fury as his beloved wife lies dying while his children respond in their individual ways to the evolving crisis they all feel helpless to prevent. Will Nathan change the seemingly inevitable course of events?
A Few Pieces by O'Neil De Noux A Few Pieces by O'Neil De Noux May 15, 2012 $0.99 4644 words Sample 10%
Homicide Detective Harry Roberts had seen a lot of bodies but nothing like the dismembered woman lying just outside a cemetery in the middle of the night.
Eye of the Storm by Morgan Eckstein Eye of the Storm by Morgan Eckstein May 15, 2012 $0.99 2331 words Sample 30%
When someone warns you not to steal something, you might want to listen. The mysterious man tried to warn Henry Patrick “Puppy” Thompson that he did not want to steal the laptop. But Puppy did not listen. Now, he is going insane. And he is not the only one in danger. Eye of the Storm is also available in the collection, Shakespeare’s Monkey.
Motherhood by Ana Star Motherhood by Ana Star May 15, 2012 $1.99 4829 words Sample 20%
After her husband left for work, Sarah is haunted by strange voices telling her to kill her five-months-old baby girl named Laura. The voices tell her that Laura is a demon but is that true? Strange paranormal things happen to Sarah, that slowly starts to convince her that maybe the voices are right.
The Weeping One by Amber Gordon The Weeping One by Amber Gordon May 15, 2012 $5.00 4329 words Sample 10%
This is a retelling of the folktale La Llorona. in this version one horrible evening a desperate mother murders a child so that her dead daughter may cross over to the other side.
Powerful Spirits by Scott Roche Powerful Spirits by Scott Roche May 15, 2012 $0.99 6221 words Sample 40%
Dr. Emil Lazarus, town drunk and physician to the unserved Chinese in 1906 San Francisco, is able to see and speak to the town's deceased population. Long time companion and ghostly philosopher Chin Lao brings him dire news of a creature that is consuming the local spirits and may eventually jeopardize the living. Defeating it may require Doc to join his only friends prematurely.
Blood and Black Roses: A Dark Bouquet of Vampires, Romance and Horror by Sophia DiGregorio Blood and Black Roses: A Dark Bouquet of Vampires, Romance and Horror by Sophia DiGregorio May 15, 2012 $5.99 51605 words Sample 5%
An arrangement of six intriguing stories of blood and romantic horror. Blood and Money: The Vampire and the Robber; Blood on the Stage: The Vampire and the Stalking Victim; Blood and Linen: The Vampire and the Runaway Wife; Blood and Black Lace: The Vampire and the Call Girl; Blood and Stilettos: The Diary of a Vampire Stripper; Blood and Cashmere: The Vampire and the Rich Girl
Incubus Tales #1: Jillian by C.S. Dusk Incubus Tales #1: Jillian by C.S. Dusk May 15, 2012 $1.39 15048 words Sample 20%
Jillian, 27 years old, blond and blue-eyed, wakes up in the room where she spent her awkward teens and into a memory she has loathed and cherished for her entire life. She will encounter her forbidden crush once again, and be destroyed by him again, but this time it's different. This time she's a woman, not a girl. There is a price for her fantasy to come true, however. A heavy one.
En for meget by Henrik Kamstrup-Nielsen En for meget by Henrik Kamstrup-Nielsen May 15, 2012 $0.99 12155 words Sample 35%
En regnfuld fredag aften på en bar. En aften hvor jeg befandt mig i uventet behageligt selskab, selvom jeg prøvede at undgå det. En aften hvor der ikke var plads til en for meget.