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Suburban Cowboys by Natalie Potts Suburban Cowboys by Natalie Potts Aug. 05, 2011 Free! 2261 words Read a sample
Richard doesn't appreciate the new blood in 'the club', so when one starts to out-score the founding members it is time to teach him what it really means to be a member. This short story was originally published in Midnight Echo in 2008
The Darkest Hour by Douglas Jeffreys The Darkest Hour by Douglas Jeffreys Aug. 31, 2011 Free! 34761 words Read a sample
The time: Now. The place: Western Pennsylvania When a terrorist organization engineers a new virus that turns people into monsters, one man must overcome his grief of personal loss and his obsession with revenge and leave his misanthropic life behind to risk his life and possibly his humanity to save the re-emerging civilization without becoming worse than the monsters he hunts.
Carnival Convalescence by John A. Holten Carnival Convalescence by John A. Holten Sep. 15, 2011 Free! 8758 words Read a sample
Jayne, a young nurse on night duty at a hospital for the criminally insane, awakens from a nightmare about a burning carnival and a little girl dressed in pink. The nightmare is somehow connected to a patient named Melanie, committed many years before for her role in causing a fire at a local carnival.
Dead Witches by Alexander Hope Dead Witches by Alexander Hope Sep. 16, 2011 Free! 50380 words Read a sample
Three brothers: a Sheriff, a Butcher, and a pedophile Priest, control a small desert town infested with maniacal witches. Breathtaking Verna, the Butcher's wife, and Sheriff's lover, is slaughtered. Luke, the Butcher, is accused. John, the Sheriff, attempts to prove his brothers innocence and to discover who is filling the town, of Glenrock, with dead witches.
Monster by William Young Monster by William Young Sep. 29, 2011 Free! 64485 words Read a sample
Nick Case has been pursued by a hulking, Sasquatch-like monster his whole life - in a recurring series of nightmares. But a chance encounter with a retired concert violinist reveals that the nightmares might be something more than just bad dreams, and that he might be the monster he's been running from.
This is a lie by Peter Bailey This is a lie by Peter Bailey Oct. 10, 2011 Free! 19873 words Read a sample
When Mark lost his job, he also lost his mind, and he descends into a fantasy world of H.P.Lovecraft and Nazi aliens at the North pole. The shadows on the walls tell him that everything is false, and you can change reality just as easily as opening a door. Of course, this is all the product of a broken mind. Things like this do not really exist, do they?
Chaos Read #2 by Brian Williams Chaos Read #2 by Brian Williams Oct. 28, 2011 You set the price! 6190 words
IN THE PAST: When life is taken from the world in an act of savagery it effects all those connected to the crime. Starting in this issue is Part One of a Four Part story that lets you into the lives of a family effected by knowing someone they love has taken the life from so many others. This family thinks they have come to grips with the answer the world have given them.
Public Enemy by Hope Sullivan McMickle Public Enemy by Hope Sullivan McMickle Oct. 29, 2011 Free! 12545 words Read a sample
Take a bloody, creepy, fast-paced ride with Clyde Parker and Bonnie Krause as they sweep like a black virus across the country on a week-long crime spree. Clyde's stopping only for gas, beer, the occasional robbery - and to let Bonnie feast upon the living.
The Dark Road Ahead by Vanessa Booke The Dark Road Ahead by Vanessa Booke Nov. 06, 2011 Free! 959 words Read a sample
On the crossroads between life and death a stranger offers a second chance, but second chances come with a steep price. (A short story)
Blood Red by Patty Jansen Blood Red by Patty Jansen Nov. 16, 2011 Free! 7931 words Read a sample
Two horror short stories set in Australia. 'Quarantine' follows Rob the photocopier mechanic to a job in a small town surrounded by misty rainforest. 'Clouds of Fancy' deals with a town's struggle with drought, and an innovative solution that produces some very strange results.
The Impaler by Drac Von Stoller The Impaler by Drac Von Stoller Dec. 16, 2011 Free! 673 words Read a sample
During the reign of King Drac Von Stoller in the 14th century, war was brewing between the Dracs and the Berclays. Even though the Dracs and the Berclays fought against each other, both kings knew that one of them would ultimately die in the end. The Drac’s were barbaric men who would rob, torture, and finalize things by impaling every living thing in the village.
Why Can't You Leave Well Enough Alone? by Jesse Daggett Why Can't You Leave Well Enough Alone? by Jesse Daggett Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 3720 words Read a sample
Two weeks before Christmas, a little girl was kidnapped, and Penny Bohrer believes the hosts of the holiday dinner are keeping the girl captive in their home. What happens when Penny confronts the Alexander's of her suspicions? Can she save the girl's life?
De vloek van de Almoeder by Patrick Brannigan De vloek van de Almoeder by Patrick Brannigan Jan. 06, 2012 Free! 1727 words Read a sample
Een man verliest alles wat hij liefheeft: zijn bruid, zijn eer en zijn krijgsmakkers. Zal hij zijn vrouw terugvinden en in triomf terugkeren naar zijn dorp? Of is hij weinig beter dan het monster dat hem van alles beroofde?
Turn Around Where Possible by Martin Pond Turn Around Where Possible by Martin Pond Jan. 11, 2012 Free! 3584 words Read a sample
A young couple get off the beaten track in search of a bite to eat, and find a horrific meal...
What are Little Zombies Made of? (Cities of the Dead) by William Young What are Little Zombies Made of? (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Dec. 21, 2011 Free! 3967 words Read a sample
Trace spent the first year of the zombie apocalypse just figuring out how to stay alive. He's spending the second year trying to figure out what keeps zombies alive. This is the tenth story in the series and the final release for year 2011. Come back mid-January 2012 for more stories in the Cities of the Dead zombie apocalypse anthology.
Adam (Vampire Morsels) by Joleene Naylor Adam (Vampire Morsels) by Joleene Naylor Feb. 09, 2011 Free! 3735 words Read a sample
Short Story. The first in a collection called Vampire Morsels about different vampires from the Amaranthine universe. The year is 1952 and Adam has just signed up to join the army. His girlfriend has his life mapped out, complete with wedding, house and children, but their futures change one rainy night. You can also find Adam in Legacy of Ghosts by Joleene Naylor.
The Paranormal Investigator by Macy Reynolds The Paranormal Investigator by Macy Reynolds Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 812 words Read a sample
A paranormal investigator finds his horrible fate in his career.
Shadows of my mind by Kristina Jackson Shadows of my mind by Kristina Jackson May 21, 2011 Free! 3032 words Read a sample
A ghostly tale of what happened when caught out in the Sea Fog on the cliffs of Wales, alone.
Playground by Graham Murray Playground by Graham Murray June 05, 2011 Free! 1255 words Read a sample
Sometimes we meet friends in the strangest of places . . .
The Happy-Unhappy Bridegroom: a ghost story by Benjamin Parsons The Happy-Unhappy Bridegroom: a ghost story by Benjamin Parsons Nov. 05, 2011 Free! 4634 words Read a sample
Brandon Stewart can't be happy without his beautiful new bride Lucille - but she can't be happy unless she's making him miserable. For a couple so enslaved by the cruel tyranny of their own love, is death itself strong enough to part them?
Denning Swamp - A Ghost Story by John Gaffield Denning Swamp - A Ghost Story by John Gaffield Nov. 22, 2011 Free! 2815 words Read a sample
Strange sounds emanating from the swamp startled Jack during the night. Alone in the house, he wondered what was outside. Would he determine what was tormenting him before it was too late?
My Run in With a Ghost by Beth Connolly My Run in With a Ghost by Beth Connolly Dec. 10, 2011 Free! 1708 words Sample 20%
She never expected to find anything other than a fortune in her fortune cookie least of all directions. But to where? She doesn't know but she's curious. What's that saying? That curiousity killed the cat? well looks like this cats lined up for the killing. Will she take the bait or not?
Horreur de Yakshini by Ratan Lal Basu Horreur de Yakshini by Ratan Lal Basu Dec. 12, 2011 Free! 7039 words Read a sample
Un journaliste amateur d'antiquités a acheté une idole antique d'une yakshini voluptueuse et ignorant l'interdiction du vendeur vieilles il a dépouillé l'idole et l'horreur nue rencontré menant à sa ruine.
Aesir by T.A. Wardrope Aesir by T.A. Wardrope Jan. 03, 2012 Free! 4427 words Read a sample
A short story which concerns the death metal scene in Norway.
Let E.T. Ride by Dwayne Bearup Let E.T. Ride by Dwayne Bearup Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 462 words Read a sample
Alien rodeo riders....
Milgram by Kara Rochelle Milgram by Kara Rochelle Jan. 25, 2012 Free! 940 words Read a sample
The infamous psychology experiment takes a terrifying turn.
Their Revenge by scorpio stories Their Revenge by scorpio stories Oct. 24, 2009 Free! 1401 words Read a sample
Kayla gets what she deserves.
Aus Dem Dunkel Der Nacht 1 - Kreaturen by Gunter Arentzen Aus Dem Dunkel Der Nacht 1 - Kreaturen by Gunter Arentzen Feb. 07, 2010 Free! 8481 words Read a sample
Alice Wood verdiente ihren Lebensunterhalt schon mit vielen; unter anderem mit Drogenhandel. Plötzlich jedoch erhält sie die Chance, auf der Seite des Gesetzes zu agieren; als Agentin der United Nations International Preternatural Investigations - UNIPIT. Schon ihr erster Fall führt sie in die Welt des Paranormalen, besucht sie doch einen Kongress der Vampire in New York City ...
Vampire Apocalypse: A World Torn Asunder (Book 1) by Derek Gunn Vampire Apocalypse: A World Torn Asunder (Book 1) by Derek Gunn March 14, 2010 Free! 79984 words Read a sample
The war is over and the vampires have won. In the midst of chaos, a small band of rebels lead a terrified existence, but their survival is threatened by the Vampire’s new scanning procedures. An ordinary man must team with a small group of professional vampire assassins to make a final stand for humanity’s survival.
The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath Reslept by Holly Philippa Lovecraft The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath Reslept by Holly Philippa Lovecraft Aug. 11, 2010 Free! 42730 words Read a sample
A Randy Carter story. Randy Carter and old and now very strange friend Richelle Pickman undergo a phantasmagoric odyssey into the realm of nightstallions and the Elder Ones. In a battle between ghasts and nightgaunts, can anyone but the Creeping Chaos emerge the victor? A Gender Switch Adventure.
Henry the Headhunter by Steven Thomas Henry the Headhunter by Steven Thomas Aug. 16, 2010 You set the price! 1059 words Sample 31%
There are monsters all around us, Can you tell the difference?
Toward The 20th Ghost (Teaser Stories) by A. Kale Toward The 20th Ghost (Teaser Stories) by A. Kale Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 3100 words Read a sample
Presenting to you 20 stories/ghosts that defy categorization. Paying tribute to everyone from Ray Bradbury to Richard Laymon to Stephen King to William Peter Blatty, but with a style all his own, A. Kale's Toward The 20th Ghost, combines the author's love of storytelling and his passion for the macabre to create something truly unique.
A Prison Tale (A Short Story) by Scott Gibbs A Prison Tale (A Short Story) by Scott Gibbs Oct. 10, 2010 Free! 5104 words Read a sample
Your life as you know it is over - life in prison for a crime of passion. You just want to get on with it and forget the past, but when the prison has other ideas are you ready? Or will you scream?
Paradise Lost: Tales of the Dead Tropics by Sue Edgerley Paradise Lost: Tales of the Dead Tropics by Sue Edgerley Oct. 19, 2010 Free! 16280 words Read a sample
An ancient virus is accidentally unleashed on a sleepy unsuspecting town. As the virus rapidly spreads through the town, killing the residents and resurrecting them as bloodthirsty zombies, Lori, a nurse, fights to stay alive and protect her family. What readers have said so far: "...it got me in from the start!Plenty of action!" Dean
Monsters Are Real by Troy Dennison Monsters Are Real by Troy Dennison Dec. 06, 2010 Free! 1107 words Read a sample
Children believe that monsters are real; the vampire, the werewolf, the thing under the bed. Horrible creatures that only exist in our heads. As we grow up we forget. And sometimes there are real monsters that wear a benign face and a friendly smile - monsters do exist.
Anasazi by J.R. Leckman Anasazi by J.R. Leckman Dec. 10, 2010 Free! 5457 words Read a sample
One day, during a visit to Mesa Verde National Park, Pam discovers an intact pot buried under the dirt of Mummy Lake. Taking it home, she soon finds herself constantly obsessed over its possible contents, until her curiosity finally reaches the breaking point.
The Dead Rule the Day by Rebecca Carter The Dead Rule the Day by Rebecca Carter Feb. 13, 2011 Free! 3445 words Read a sample
First person account of an unusual turn in events after the dead come back to life.
Unbecoming by Scott Crowder Unbecoming by Scott Crowder March 15, 2011 Free! 3081 words Read a sample
Who is the Meat in the basement? That's the question on police SWAT Lt. Boulder Johnson's mind. The basement is in his brother-in-law Harley Earle's house and the question is important; Harley's wife, Boulder's sister, was never found after the uprising that saw the dead awaken. They were known as Meats when they were preying on the living. Now that they're gone, who's the Meat in the basement?
Tell Tale Heart by Emmanuel Obi, Jr Tell Tale Heart by Emmanuel Obi, Jr April 06, 2011 Free! 1414 words Read a sample
WARNING: Strong violence Poe's grim and malevolent style was always amazing to me and a source of inspiration in a lot of my writing and artwork. One of my favorite short stories, The Tell-Tale Heart, is a perfect example of his mastery of story telling. Tell Tale Heart is a modern day version of this story. It is a look inside the mind of a young boy that viciously killed his little brother.
Two Fates by Ric Rodriguez Two Fates by Ric Rodriguez May 01, 2011 Free! 4852 words Read a sample
Rico owes more money than he can ever pay back -- to a homicidal loan shark. The night before he is to be killed for his debt, Rico goes to a fortune teller, who agrees that he has no future. But the fortune teller offers him a chance to escape his fate. Rico takes the offer, but learns that there are many ways to pay a debt . . .
A Right Stitch Up by Richard Kerr A Right Stitch Up by Richard Kerr May 09, 2011 Free! 2235 words Read a sample
Short, humourous alternative history of a famous horror story. Who is the real author?
Ritual of Fire by Jeff Woodward Ritual of Fire by Jeff Woodward May 27, 2011 Free! 2520 words Read a sample
A pulp-style short story about a demon-hunter trying to stop a human sacrifice. An ancient demon is trying to be summoned by a group of worshippers with the blood of innocents. An homage to Robert E Howard, H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith of early pulp fame.
Within the seams by Heather Kinsler Within the seams by Heather Kinsler June 09, 2011 Free! 1840 words Read a sample
Jerri Nicole Tyler is beyond confused. She is labeled crazy. She killed her mother, she has been in the insane asylum since she was 11 years old. on one night she tells her story nad anticipates the doctors coming to kill her? or is her reality altered??
Pierced by Frank Arciszewski Pierced by Frank Arciszewski June 16, 2011 Free! 16539 words Read a sample
Candy, a four hundred year old vampire gives her blood to six dying children hoping to save them without realizing the disastrous results when they turn 21. This book is a simplified screenplay without the technical format for everyone to enjoy.
Pierced 3 by Frank Arciszewski Pierced 3 by Frank Arciszewski June 21, 2011 Free! 16332 words Read a sample
Candy and her friends returns for another adventure. Ivan, a vampire that's been in hiding for over 300 years returns to cause havok and declare war on the good vampires. This book is a simplified screenplay without the technical format for everyone to enjoy.
Baltimore Stories: Volume One by Nik Korpon Baltimore Stories: Volume One by Nik Korpon July 12, 2011 Free! 11876 words Read a sample
A mini-collection of short stories by Nik Korpon, author of Stay God, Old Ghosts and By the Nails of the Warpriest. Some are noir, some are horror, all take place in Baltimore.
Grave Ties by James Bailey Grave Ties by James Bailey July 21, 2011 Free! 4188 words Read a sample
Lost, thirsty and sunburnt, Frank sees a petrol station in the distance, gleaming like an oasis. All Frank wishes to do is resupply and head back where he came from so he can find his brother and give him the proper death he deserves rather than leaving him a mindless creature roaming the countryside for new victims.
One Buck Horror: Volume One by Christopher Hawkins One Buck Horror: Volume One by Christopher Hawkins Aug. 01, 2011 Free! 10655 words Read a sample
One Buck Horror presents five chilling tales from five of today's most up-and-coming horror authors. Featuring stories by Ada Hoffmann, Julie Jansen, Mark Onspaugh, Mike Trier, and Elizabeth Twist.
Merchandise - A Short Story by Michael Wright Merchandise - A Short Story by Michael Wright Sep. 12, 2011 Free! 17819 words Read a sample
Jim Shoemaker comes upon an interesting new business venture of his neighbors, a never-ending yard sale. But there is more to this sale than meets the eye.
Out After Dark by Brandon Luffman Out After Dark by Brandon Luffman Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 2398 words Read a sample
A cat and mouse game played by those who stalk the night. Who is the hunter and who is prey? This 2,100 word short explores the classic vampire and hunter story from a different angle.