Anthologies

The dead have risen. God help the living. It's too late to run. The zombies are everywhere. They stalk through urban jungles and across the carefully manicured lawns of suburbia, shudder to unlife on the bloodiest battlefields of the Civil War and in the deepest unnels of far-flung interstellar mining colonies. They lurk on your street, in your company's boardroom, in your own bedroom. And they hunger. The Book of All Flesh presents more than two dozen original tales of zombie horror, including works from such renowned chroniclers of fantastic terror as C. Dean Andersson, Ed Greenwood, Robert Vardeman, Scott Edelman, Robin D. Laws, and Matt Forbeck.

Introduction by Joseph Nassise Bentley Little tells of a trucker's obsessive search for his less-than-human father. Nuclear armageddon is only the beginning for the teenage reject crafted by Nick Mamatas. In Ramsey Campbell's tale, a journey to the woods of his youth reveals a man's dementia... and some sinister secrets. A sensory kaleidoscope of deadpan insanity, is presented by Bev Vincent, author of The Road to the Dark Tower. The terrible truth of a mother's choice is revealed through a dozen fragmented perspectives by Gary A. Braunbeck, author of In Silent Graves. Tom Piccirilli, author of The Midnight Road, spins a somber tale of one man's last desperate fight to redeem a squandered life. A reporter's sanity unravels after viewing a video never meant to be seen in a terrifying and topical novelette by Kealan Patrick Burke, author of The Hides. Scott Nicholson, author of The Home and The Manor, explores the tragedy of infant death and the fragility of a new mother's mind. Corpse Blossoms presents an array of specters and shadows, creatures and catastrophes, but the focus of each story is ultimately the human factor. The frailty, the ignorance, the conceit; these are the dread elements that shape our decisions and often doom us. Featuring original stories by: Ward Parker -- White Shrouds of Memory Kealan Patrick Burke -- Empathy Ramsey Campbell -- Skeleton Woods Lee Clark Zumpe -- The Chatterer in the Darkness Darren Speegle -- Hexerei Steve Vernon -- The Last Few Curls of Gut Rope Gary A. Braunbeck -- Need Steve Rasnic Tem -- Mysteries of the Colon Tom Piccirilli -- An Average Insanity, A Common Agony Larry Tritten -- Whatever Happened to Shangri-La? Eric Shapiro -- The Man in the Corner Michael Canfield -- Wednesday Marion Pitman -- Disposal of the Body Steve Wedel -- The God of Discord Athena Workman -- Victrola's Way to Pay Clifford Brooks -- Because Afterwards, They Pull the Shades Scott Nicholson -- The Weight of Silence Bev Vincent -- The Smell of Fear Brian Freeman -- Running Rain Patricia Russo -- Feed Them Bentley Little -- Finding Father Erin MacKay -- Windows Nick Mamatas -- All That's Left After the Big One Drops Michail Velichansky -- A Ragnarok Without Gods

Stories that cross genre-lines, astonish, titillate, and elicit a guilty snicker. If you've ever giggled at a funeral, laughed aloud during a solemn prayer service, or cracked up at any madly inappropriate moment, Exit Laughing is the anthology for you! Bizarrely side-splitting tales by some of today's most twisted authors! CONTENTS: * Time and Tide by d.g.k. goldberg & William Hicks * The Socket by Jeff Strand * Period of Respite by K. A. Corlett * The Chicken Crossed the Road by Steve Vernon * Vestiges of Blessed Rot by Steven L. Shrewsbury * Mrs. Mogiovi's Mojo Pizza by Jack Kincaid * Dumb Luck by Scott Nicholson * Grandma Saves the Day by Edward M. Turner * Confessions of a Porn Hack by Carl Hose * A Gambler, a Dog and the Demons by Dennis Latham * Undertaken by Randy Chandler * Letting Go by Kaye Sexton * Unwilling Bride of the Mummy by William Christopher * Accident Prone by Terry Bramlett * Green Eyes and Chili Dogs by Kevin Anderson * The Man Who Stole Tomorrow by Dan Foley * Since We Can Die but Once by Maurice G. Broaddus * Bags by Mark Zirbel * Sanctuary by Steve Redwood * All the Wonderful Toys by Matthew Johnson * Medium on the Rise by Devon Monk * The Ultimate Coincidence by Jetse de Vries * Toes by Nick Cato * Hell's Bells by Dayle Dermatis * Fatal Resonance by Charles M. Kovacs * Image in the Mirror by Ed Barton * Dead-Eyed Jacks by Robert N. Lee & John A. Burks, Jr. * On Becoming Immortal by William F. Nolan

Aegri Somnia is a Latin phrase, one that slides like silk off your tongue. It means, literally, "A sick man's dream." When you present a theme such as "aegri somnia" to a group of twisted horror writers, well, you should expect disturbing results. Read this book, and you'll have twelve names to listen for while spying the police scanner. You'll find yourself wanting to buy more locks for the windows, for the doors. If there are twelve people like this hiding in the masses, then there's got to be more...Contains fiction from Scott Nicholson, Cherie Priest, Christopher Rowe, Steven Savile, Lavie Tidhar, Jennifer Pelland, Eugie Foster, Nancy Fulda, Mari Adkins, Angeline Hawkes, Rhonda Eudaly, and Bryn Sparks.

For twenty years this award-winning compilation has been the nonpareil benchmark against which all other annual fantasy and horror collections are judged. Directed first by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling and for the past four years by Datlow and Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant, it consistently presents the strangest, the funniest, the darkest, the sharpest, the most original—in short, the best fantasy and horror. The current collection, marking a score of years, offers more than forty stories and poems from almost as many sources. Summations of the field by the editors are complemented by articles by Edward Bryant, Charles de Lint, and Jeff VanderMeer, highlighting the best of the fantastic in, respectively, media, music, and comics, as well as honorable mentions—notable works that didn’t quite make the cut, but are nonetheless worthy of attention. The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror: Twentieth Annual Collection is a cornucopia of fantastic delights, an unparalleled resource and indispensable reference that captures the unique excitement and beauty of the fantastic in all its gloriously diverse forms, from the lightest fantasy to the darkest horror.

Book by Mike Oliveri Burke, Harry Shannon, Tim Waggoner, Scott Nicholson, Thomas F. Monteleone

Winner of the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in an Anthology... Something unspeakable is coming out of the closet... From the ghosts of dead lovers and malevolent queer faeries to devious doppelgangers and twisted psychopaths, an eclectic lineup of award-winning writers from the horror and GLBT literary communities come together in this groundbreaking collection of queer horror stories. These tales will surprise with their universally resonant themes while exploring the deeper aspects of the closet experience - coming out, staying in, and being haunted by. Join Lee Thomas , Sarah Langan , Jameson Currier , Rick R. Reed , Scott Nicholson , Kealan Patrick Burke and others as they throw open their literary closet doors with 23 chilling tales. Be prepared as these master dark scribes reveal what lurks in those shadowy corners at the back of our closets. And the horrors found there promise to be unspeakable.

The third and final installment of the Legends of the Mountain State series is already being called the most amazing of the ghostly trilogy. Michael Knost again takes the reins as chief editor and coordinator. Here you will find 13 final chapters bone-chilling ghost tales and treacherous legends to delight the reader. Stories are penned by many of the preeminent writers in the business. Writers include: Elizabeth Massie Michael West Scott Nicholson John R. Little Brian J. Hatcher Kelli Dunlap Matt Venne Douglas F. Warrick Steve Vernon Fran Friel Matthew Warner Mark Justice J.G. Faherty

Appalachian Winter Hauntings includes eleven bone-chilling accounts-penned by many of the preeminent storytellers in the business-that are appropriate to the Appalachian region and relative to the heart of the holiday season. This anthology, edited by Michael Knost and Mark Justice, is designed for cozying up close to a blazing fireplace on the coldest of winter nights. Contributors include: Ronald Kelly, Brian J. Hatcher, Patricia Hughes, Steve Vernon, S. Clayton Rhodes, Steve Rasnic Tem, Sara J. Larson, Scott Nicholson, J.G. Faherty. EmmaLee Pallai, and Elizabeth Massie. The texture is gritty and the stories are moving. Think Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" turned up a notch with a ghostly Appalachian backdrop. So, pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, wrap your favorite blanket around you, and brace yourself for ghostly stories and weird encounters that take place in the shadows of snowy hilltops or along icy mountain trails. Family friendly.

The Death Panel: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness features 13 stories from authors of crime, suspense, and horror. Sadistic serial killers, German war criminals, cops and zombies, the mob and monsters, detectives and were-creatures, all rolled up into one roller coaster ride of an anthology. Ultra violent, hardboiled, with an unhealthy dose of the macabre, The Death Panel is a no-holds-barred, in-your-face hard ride to hell. EDITORIAL REVIEWS HORROR WORLD "...if you’re looking for something a little different to read in your horror fiction, a book with stories that are edgy and cool as all hell, then pick up The Death Panel, and then be prepared to be blown away by some of the best genre short story fiction written in the last few years. Yes, this book is that good." BOOKGASM "With sharp writing and a crisp design to match, the anthology makes a strong case for 2009's best. It's only Comet Press' third release, but already, the small-press label has distinguished itself as a reliable name brand. Pick it up, if you've got the balls." MONSTER LIBRARIAN "If you are a horror fan who wants to expand your horizons, I highly recommend picking up The Death Panel." TABLE OF CONTENTS Lipstick Swastika by Randy Chandler Blood Sacrifices & The Catatonic Kid byTom Piccirilli What Makes an Angel Cry by Kelly M. Hudson The Neighbor by Brandon Ford The Name Game by Scott Nicholson Fly by Night by Tim Curran Detail by Fred Venturini Parental Guidance by Simon Wood Rindelstein's Monsters by David Tallerman The Hooker in the Backseat by Erik Williams The Mouth by John Everson Nine Cops Killed For A Goldfish Cracker by David James Keaton Board The House Up by Zach Sherwood

Cemetery Dance Publications is proud to announce the sixth entry in this award-nominated and best-selling anthology series! Shivers VI weighs in at 410 pages and contains more than 110,000 words from today's most popular authors of horror and suspense including Stephen King, Peter Straub, Al Sarrantonio, Jay Bonansinga, Lisa Tuttle, David B. Silva, Melanie Tem, Brian Hodge, Brian Keene, Alan Peter Ryan, Blake Crouch and Jack Kilborn, Bev Vincent, Brian James Freeman, Norman Prentiss, and many others.Two of the longest pieces are a long lost novella -- "The Crate" by Stephen King, which has never been in one of his collections and hasn't been in print in more than three decades -- and "A Special Place: The Heart of A Dark Matter" by Peter Straub, a novella that is "creepy to the core" and "shines a terrible light on the backstory of Straub's acclaimed A Dark Matter" according to the coveted Starred Review from Publishers Weekly.Featuring original dark fiction with a handful of rare reprints, Shivers VI is available only from Cemetery Dance Publications.

It's safe to say that every trip changes us in some way. We learn something as we travel. And the relationship between the distance traveled and the magnitude of the revelation need not be direct. A walk to the grocery store or up a long flight of steps can change us just as much as a visit to a foreign country. What matters is that we do change. It's one of the basic signs of life. Sentient creatures move. Cancer cells grow. Things fall apart.Which brings us to the title of this anthology: Commutability ."Commute" and "ability." But also: Mutability. Prone to or capable of change.The stories in this anthology cut across genre lines and introduce readers to a variety of experiences: Goats being used as shark bait. Skydiving. Stealing a boat during a zombie apocalypse. A farm where women--not cows--produce the milk. An awkward young man's fantasy encounter with the B-actress of his dreams. And the book features work by many of today's best authors including Ed Gorman, Sandra Scofield, Thomas F. Monteleone, Faye Moskowitz, Scott Nicholson, Eric Goodman, Norman Prentiss, Darrin Doyle, Kelcey Parker, Lisa Williams Kline, Yelizaveta P. Renfro, and many, many more.  --Editor

A collection of illustrated horror stories in the tradition of "Tales from the Crypt," "Creepy," and "Eerie" comics, featuring some of the best writers of modern horror. Stories by Brian Keene (The Last Zombie, Devil Slayer), Stephen Susco (Grudge), Jonathan Maberry (Black Panther, Marvel Zombies), William Harms (Impaler), J.T. Cummins (4 Below), and more. Art by Shane Kirshenblatt, Kewber (Dirt), Chad Blevins, Sergio Castro (Dreamboat), Derlis Santacruz (Murdermouth), and more. Edited by Scott Nicholson (Dirt, The Red Church, Speed Dating with the Dead). Assistant editor Stephen James Price (Pages of Promises). Other contributors include Lavie Tidhar, Alex De-Gruchy, Luis Barrera, Nenad Vujadinovic, Italo Ahumada, Aleksandar Sotirovski, J.T. Cummins, Earl Geier, Damjan Stanich, Andre Siregar, Kevin Thomas, Aric Mitchell, Daniel Chan, Michael David Thomas, Lee Davis, and Hunter Boyette. Print trade paperback collects the three digital issues plus a bonus 12-page story by Jack Kilborn/ J.A. Konrath and Frankie B. Washington. B&W interior and bonus pin-up art. 108 pages. Learn more about the project at http://www.hauntedcomputer.com.

An anthology of short stories, novel extracts and a complete novelette from infinity plus and friends: Eric Brown, John Grant, Anna Tambour, Keith Brooke, Garry Kilworth, Iain Rowan, Kaitlin Queen, Linda Nagata, Scott Nicholson, Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Steven Savile (edited by Keith Brooke) From high-tech science fiction, through action-packed thriller to wacky satire, there's something for everyone in infinities, the first of a series of anthologies offering you the chance to sample authors' work at no cost. Praise for the infinity plus online fiction showcase: "looks great. And it's good to find quality fiction on the web" (Ellen Datlow) "one of the Internet's most valuable resources for intelligent science fiction of high literary quality" (Gardner Dozois) "the best place for genre fiction on the web" (SFX) "first-rate" (Locus Online)

Eighteen Tales of the Zombie Apocalypse... Featuring stories by Joe McKinney, Carole Gill, Eric S. Brown, W.D. Gagliani, Todd Sprague, Armand Rosamilia, JD Gillam, Scott M. Goriscak, Lawrence R. Dagstine, Kevin L. Jones, P. David Puffinburger, Zach brunner, Scott Nicholson, Ian DG Sandusky, Chantal Boudreau, Mark Tufo, Jeremiah Coe, Ian Woodhead and Zombie Poetry from Rich Orth!

From classic horror and pure suspense to Twilight-Zone-style dark fantasy, WHAT FEARS BECOME relentlessly explores our basic fears and leaves you with twisted endings that will make your skin crawl… This spine-tingling, international anthology contains contributions from the critically acclaimed online horror magazine, The Horror Zine, and features bestselling authors such as Bentley Little, Graham Masterton, Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Elizabeth Massie, Ronald Malfi, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Melanie Tem, Scott Nicholson, Piers Anthony, Conrad Williams, and many more. Edited by Jeani Rector of The Horror Zine and featuring a foreword by award-winning, bestselling author Simon Clark, it also contains deliciously dark delights from morbidly creative writers, poets and artists who have not yet made it big--but will very soon. Come and discover…WHAT FEARS BECOME Table of Contents Foreword by Simon Clark: A Small Matter of Life and DeathFictionBAST by Christian A. LarsenDOGLEG by Bentley LittleA BAD STRETCH OF ROAD by Dean H. Wild THE HOUSE AT THE END OF SMITH STREET by Stephen M. DareGNAW by Lala DronaREFLECTION OF EVIL by Graham MastertonWANDERING DANIEL by Jagjiwan SohalNEXT TIME YOU'LL KNOW ME by Ramsey Campbell3 AM by James MarlowLOSING JUDY by Andy MeeFISH NIGHT by Joe R. LansdaleMETHODS OF DIVORCE by Philip RobertsAND BABY, YOU CAN SLEEP WHILE I DRIVE by Elizabeth MassieCHUPACABRA by Ronald MalfiTHE ORPHANS OF LETHE by Rachel ColesBONFIRE NIGHT by Chris CastleTHE PRODUCT by Bruce MemblattOUIJA by Cheryl Kaye TardifFRY DAY by Melanie TemTHE CHAMBER by David LandrumCHRISTENING by Scott NicholsonLOST THINGS by Piers AnthonyA NEW DAY by Larry GreenRED KING by Jessica HandlyYOU SAID ALWAYS AND FOREVER by Richard HillUBIRR by Conrad WilliamsBONES IN THE MEADOW by Tim JeffreysADELLE'S NIGHT by David K. GinnBONES FOR A PILLOW by Alexandra SeidelMALL WALKERS by Chris ReedWHAT THE BLIND MAN SAW by C. Dennis MoorePoetryEmon AnthousisDennis BagwellJohn T. CarneyTeresa Ann FrazeeJohn GreyChristopher HivnerJean JonesRon KoppelbergerAlec B. KowalczykJoe R. LansdaleEverett MadridJuan PerezNathan RowarkStephanie SmithPaul SoharPeter SteeleAnna TaborskaScott H. UrbanThe ArtistsThomas Bossert Ricardo Di Ceglia Kalynn Kallweit Daniel Kirk Joseph Patrick McFarlane Felicia Olin Tatomir Pitariu Elizabeth Prasse April A. Taylor Editor's CornerHORRORSCOPE by Jeani RectorTHE HOUSE ON HENLEY WAY by Jeani Rector

When the zombie apocalypse comes, it's not just those crusty old folks who will struggle against the undead, it's the young people. What happens when you come of age during the zombie apocalypse? Z: Zombie Stories has the answer to that question. Z: Zombie Stories gathers together some of the hottest zombie fiction of the last two decades, from authors including Kelly Link, Jonathan Maberry, and Catherynne M. Valente. These stories focus on those who will inherit a world overrun with the living dead: a young man who takes up the family business of dealing with the undead, a girl struggling with her abusive father...who has become a zombie, a poet who digs up the wrong grave, and a Viking maiden imprisoned with the living dead... Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.

Floods. Earthquakes. Tornados. Asteroids. Nature can be vicious. But when you combine natural disasters with the very un natural imaginations of the authors in this collection, you get terrors worse than anything Mother Nature has ever thrown at us, forays into nightmarish worlds that make a hurricane look like a light summer breeze. Join Scott Nicholson, William Meikle, Daniel Pyle, Robert J. Duperre, Danielle Bourdon, Keith Gouveia, Ruth Francisco, J.A. Titus, and Robin Morris for nine horrific tales that will leave you cringing, gasping, and so scared of the outdoors you’ll never want to leave your house again.

SPINE-CHILLING BODY HORROR FICTION Monstrous transplants. Appalling amputations. Bizarre implants. Nightmarish forms of body enhancements. Disturbing, perverse, often gut-wrenching stories--all between the covers of this anthology. Here are 20 tales by some of today's best horror, suspense, and science fiction writers. The stories are not for those who are faint of heart or squeamish, or who are easily offended by nasty language, bloody violence, and freakish body augmentations. You've been warned! Bootstrap--The Binds of Lasolastica -- Michael Bailey Idol -- Michael Laimo Unplugged -- Adrienne Jones Comfort -- Charles Colyott You With Me -- Christopher Nadeau The Shaping -- Scott Nicholson Something Borrowed -- J. Gregory Smith Equilibrium -- John Shirley Sawbones -- L.L. Soares Whirling Machine Man -- Aaron J. French Sex Object -- Graham Masterton The Sad, Not-So-Sad, Ballad of Goat-Head Jean, Ambivalent Devil Queen -- Michael Louis Calvillo Locks of Loathe -- Jezzy Wolfe By Hook -- Elliott Capon Creeping Death -- Armand Rosamilia Paraphilia -- Lisa Mannetti Independence Day -- P.I, Barrington Marvin's Angry Angel -- Jonathan Templar Change of Heart -- Rob M. Miller Hearing Mildred -- Weldon Burge REVIEWS "If director David Cronenberg edited an anthology, this would be that book." -- HORROR WORLD "Hardcore studies of shocking monstrosities that will enthrall and entice even the most hardened horror fan." -- FANGORIA "This anthology will not let you down!" -- TALES OF HORROR

From the pages of The Horror Zine-the critically acclaimed online horror magazine-comes A FEAST OF FRIGHTS FROM THE HORROR ZINE edited by Jeani Rector. Featuring dark fantasy, mystery, pure suspense and classic horror, this book from The Horror Zine is relentless in its approach to basic fears and has twisted, unexpected endings. Come and find out what terrifying things can creep out of The Horror Zine to make your skin crawl. A FEAST OF FRIGHTS FROM THE HORROR ZINE contains fiction from such renowned masters of the macabre as Simon Clark, Graham Masterton, Joe R. Lansdale, Scott Nicholson, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Joe McKinney, Susie Moloney, Tom Piccirilli, Ed Gorman, Trevor Denyer, and Jeff Strand. This book has amazing articles from John Gilmore, Deborah LeBlanc, Earl Hamner, Kasey Lansdale and Tim Lebbon, and a Foreword from horror great Ramsey Campbell. Here you will also find other deliciously dark delights from morbidly creative people who have not yet made the big time…but will soon. Each tale and poem, every article and artful rendering is a dark delicacy of its own, making this a true Feast of Frights!

"Dark Light" is the light that shines through when some of the finest writers in horror use the power of their dark words for a bright cause. That’s the case with this anthology—42 writers coming together to help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the good the organization does for families year round. Make no mistake, though. These are horror writers and the stories they’ve written are not pretty. Traditional and non-traditional horror, dark humor, ghosts, serial killers, alternate universes, magic, zombies, and other creatures of the night hide between these pages. Shadows move and dead fingers stroke unsuspecting flesh, razor sharp knives shimmer in the moonlight, and unknown things hide in closets and under the bed. The stories here are as varied as the writers themselves. If you’re a fan of horror, you will not be let down. Despite the horrific nature of these tales, however, their very existence in "Dark Light" stands as proof there will always be a light at the end of every tunnel. Features stories by horror legend Graham Masterton, Bram Stoker winner Joe McKinney, John Shirley, author of the "Crow" screenplay, Ray Garton, Wrath James White, William Todd Rose, Scott Nicholson, Tim Lebbon, Deborah LeBlanc, Tim Curran, Nancy Kilpatrick, Stephen Graham Jones, Angeline Hawkes, Christopher Fulbright, Jeffrey Thomas, Lisa Morton, and many more.

Darkness, our most primitive fear since shadows first stirred. Within the pages of this horror anthology you will be taken back into the past, down to the depths of the ocean and across the borderline between our world and the next. You will see snapshots from the lives of small children, old-time cockney gangsters and aimless stoners. You will journey into the darkest house on the darkest street, wander hospital basements, and take a flight in the comfort of first class. You will meet Mr Stix. The Dark is coming! Call your friends. No one should wander through the dark alone. This short story collection includes: Kevin Lucia Jeremy C. Shipp Jasper Bark William Meikle Ray Cluley Scott Nicholson Gary McMahon G. N. Braun Carole Johnstone Armand Rosamilia Daniel I. Russell Joe Mynhardt Tracie McBride Stephen Bacon Benedict J. Jones Blaze McRob John Claude Smith Tonia Brown Mark West Robert W. Walker Are you scared of the dark? You should be. Proudly brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing – Tales from the Darkest Depths For the Night is Dark eBook categories: Horror anthology Haunted houses and ghosts Disturbing psychological horror Urban Suspense Short stories Dark Fantasy Horror Psychological thriller Paranormal suspense Unexplained Mysteries Paranormal US Horror Fiction Thriller short stories Suspense Horror

Shivers VII contains more than 100,000 words of chilling fiction from more than two dozen of today’s most popular authors of horror and suspense including Stephen King, Clive Barker, Graham Masterton, Ed Gorman, Bill Pronzini, Lisa Tuttle, Kaaron Warren, Del James, Lisa Morton, Roberta Lannes, Scott Nicholson, Bev Vincent, Brian James Freeman, Norman Prentiss, and many others. Of special note to collectors: “Weeds” by Stephen King was originally published in Cavalier in May 1976 and in Nugget in April 1979, but has not been reprinted since and has never appeared in any of his collections. “The Departed” by Clive Barker was originally published as “Hermione and the Moon” in The New York Times on October 30, 1992. Featuring original dark fiction with a handful of rare reprints, Shivers VII is available only from Cemetery Dance Publications.

Fear casts a long shadow, and shadows take many shapes… From award-winning editor, Jeani Rector, who brought you the terrifying anthology, WHAT FEARS BECOME, comes a wicked brew of spine-tingling fiction. Featuring never before published works from best-selling authors such as Bentley Little, Yvonne Navarro, Scott Nicholson, Melanie Tem, Elizabeth Massie, Earl Hamner, Simon Clark, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Ronald Malfi, Lisa Morton, Jeff Bennington, JG Faherty and many others, this chilling collection of works also includes a foreword from Joe R. Lansdale. From classic horror and exciting suspense to Twilight Zone-type speculative fiction with twisted endings, SHADOW MASTERS: An Anthology from The Horror Zine delves into the darkest corners of our nightmares and delivers the shivers. Table of Contents FOREWORD by Joe R. Lansdale THE THING THAT WAS NOT THERE by James Marlow RED VELVET by Shaun Meeks THE END OF THE TRAIL by Bentley Little SAME SEX VAMPIRE WEDDING by Garrett Rowlan THE CHURCH by Matthew Wilson HOLODOMOR GIRL by Yvonne Navarro THE HUNG PREACHER by Scott Nicholson THE UNKNOWN by Chris Castle DON’T FEED THE DOG by Rick McQuiston THE CLASSMATE by Melanie Tem ABANDONED by Bruce Memblatt WET BIRDS by Elizabeth Massie FEARFUL SYMMETRY by Devon Carey “COME DOWN TO THE STORE, MINERVA!” by Earl Hamner THE PEOPLE EATERS by Christian A. Larsen 101 DAMNATIONS by Carl Barker THE TIN HOUSE by Simon Clark THE CELLAR by Tim Jeffreys PIG by Michael Thomas-Knight DREAM HOUSE by Cheryl Kaye Tardif THE LAST MEMORY by Dominick Nole THE WOOD WITCH by Jonathan Chapman THE HOUSEWARMING by Ronald Malfi I AM THE FEEDER by Christopher Hivner RED INK by Lisa Morton SASSAFRAS by John T. Biggs TOMMY BOY by JM Cozzoli WILLARD JUNCTION by Christopher Nadeau SUKA: THE WHITE WOLF by Jeff Bennington SEEING THE LIGHT by William C. Rasmussen THEM OL’ NEGRO BLUES by JG Faherty HAPPY CTHULHU TO YOU by Lance Zarimba THE GREMLIN by David W. Landrum FLAME OF FREEDOM by Aaron J. French Editor’s Corner REANIMATED by Jeani Rector THE FAMOUS FILM STAR by Jeani Rector FOUNDLINGS by Dean H. Wild

Crystal Lake Publishing (Tales from the Darkest Depths) proudly presents this Bram Stoker Award-nominated non-fiction anthology, Horror 101: The Way Forward. Horror 101: The Way Forward – a comprehensive overview of the Horror fiction genre and career opportunities available to established and aspiring authors. Ever wanted to be a writer? Make money online? Perhaps you’ve already realized that dream and you’re looking to expand your repertoire. Writing comic books sounds nice, right? Or how about screenplays? Covering aspects such as movies, comics, short stories, ghost-writing, audiobooks, editing, publishing, self-publishing, blogging, writer’s block, YA horror, dark poetry, networking, collaborations, eBooks, podcasts, conventions, formatting, web serials, artwork, social media, agents, and career advice from seasoned professionals and up-and-coming talents, Horror 101 is just what you need to kick your career into high gear . Horror 101, although written by horror authors, is a must read for any person interested in becoming a writer , be it writing for a hobby or a career. Horror 101 is not your average On Writing guide. Horror 101 focuses on the career of an author. It covers not only insights into the horror genre, but the people who successfully make a living from it. Horror 101: The Way Forward is perfect for people who: are starting their writing careers are planning on infiltrating a different field in horror writing are looking to pay more bills with their art are trying to establish a name brand are looking to get published are looking for motivation and/or inspiration Here are just a few of the great articles and essays you can expect: Making Contact by Jack Ketchum What is Horror by Graham Masterton Avoiding What’s Been Done to Death by Ramsey Campbell What a Short Story Editor Does by Ellen Datlow Bitten by the Horror Bug by Edward Lee 12 Tips on Making a Career of It by Steve Rasnic Tem Screamplays! Writing the Horror Film by Lisa Morton Balancing Art and Commerce by Taylor Grant From Prose to Scripts by Shane McKenzie Writing About Films and for Film by Paul Kane Screenplay Writing by Dean M. Drinkel Audiobooks by Chet Williamson Ghost-writing by Thomas Smith Self-Publishing: Making Your Own Dreams by Iain Rob Wright The Pros and Cons of Collaborations by Michael McCarty A beginner’s guide to setting up and running a website by Michael Wilson Poetry and Horror by Blaze McRob So you want to write comic books… by C.E.L. Welsh Writing the Series by Armand Rosamilia Running a Web serial by Tonia Brown The 7 Signs that make Agents and Editors say, "Yes!" by Anonymous Filthy Habits – Writing and Routine by Jasper Bark Ten Short Story Endings to Avoid by William Meikle Editing and Proofreading by Diane Parkin Editing Your Own Work by Jasper Bark Writing Exercises by Ben Eads The Year After Publication… by Rena Mason Networking at Conventions by Lucy A. Snyder You Better (Net)Work by Tim Waggoner Friendship, Writing, and the Internet by Weston Ochse Writer’s Block by Mark West Horror 101 categories: Horror Anthologies Science Fiction and Fantasy Authorship Writing tips Screenplays