The Black Beacon Book of Horror features dark and disturbing tales from some of the most original and imaginative authors writing in the genre today. These tales of psychological, supernatural, folk, gothic, and cosmic horror will usher you into the darkest of realms and leave you there to fend for yourself. You'll lose your way in abandoned houses and hospitals, and be trapped on stormy beaches and along foggy country roads. There are haunted dolls, creepy-crawlies, malevolent spirits, creatures of legend, Lovecraftian terrors, and the demons within our own minds. But as varied as the settings and themes are, each tale has that one essential trait; the power to make you glance over your shoulder just to be sure the terror hasn't found a way to leave the page.

The Black Beacon Book of Horror (The Black Beacon Books of Horror)

Literature & Fiction

Belviso, Meg

Turnbull, David

Trost, Cameron

Harrison, Kev

Davis, Matthew R.

Schembri, David

Dawson, Sam

Chapman, Greg

Adams, C.C.

Broadbent, Elizabeth

Genre Fiction

Black Beacon Books

The Refuge Collection...: Hell to Others! (2)

Craddock, Brian

Huntman, Gerry

Things in the Well

Come closer. Take off your mask. No, wait… leave it on. I’d like to see who you’re pretending to be, or who you think you are. There’ll be time enough to find out who you really are later… much later. Like when you’ve seduced me to your bed, or lured me to my death, or… but wait! You’re not planning any of those things, are you? Why, you’re just frightened; hiding behind that rubber skin for fear of being mocked or hassled; or to blend in. Well now, let’s peek at who you really are, shall we? Oh… Oh, it’s you?! But I thought – *********** 22 short stories with one common theme; masks. This unique cover is a Clive Barker-designed Cenobite mask, painted by the editor Steve Dillon, who writes in his introduction "But why masks? I’ve always been a lover of masks and have collected them and worn them for as long as I can recall. One of my school paintings was a self-portrait which, having completed it and deemed it too ugly, I painted a clown-mask over the top of it. Whether or not that resonates with readers of this introduction, I think it’s safe to suggest we all use masks of one sort or another, both to protect us from ourselves, as well as to prevent our detection by others, or project a different image of who we are. We hide behind them, gain strength and courage from them, deflect judgement with their use so we can ‘fit in,’ and so on. "For this anthology, I hoped for memorable, dark, frightening stories. Tales of psychological or supernatural horror with a mask of some sort that was central to the story. I’d originally thought of theatrical masks, or clowns such as Jimmy Stewart’s character Buttons in ‘The Greatest Show on Earth.’ But, of course, masks can also be devised using cosmetic surgery, whether that’s to hide behind, or for transformation, beautification or gender-identification. Masks are also used extensively in roleplay, acting, disguise, and as part of a concealment by religious or traditional costume. Without offering any spoilers here, this anthology contains great examples of each of the above types of masks, and some I hadn’t even considered… enjoy! " CONTENTS: Sex, Death and Starshine by Clive Barker The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe Masques by Paul KaneThe Other Side by Ramsey Campbell The Transfer by Algernon Blackwood Face Mask by Amdi Silvestri Now I Don the Mask by Brian Asman The Divinity of Akobi by Brian Craddock Mouse by Chris Mason Mister Pocket Pants by Eric Dimbleby The Treatment Team by Fred McGavran A Pet is for Life by Geneve Flynn Plainfield by Jeff C. Stevenson L’Inconnue by Jenna M. Pitman All in the Family by Jennifer Loring and Mike Thorn Three Faces of Dr. Larson by Lisa Alfano Walk a Mile in Another Man’s Face by Mark Allan Gunnells The Bloody Rag by Matthew R. Davis The Curtain Rises by Rhoads Brazos The Dwellers Within by Stephen Herczeg Cousin Bag by Wile E. Young Till Death by Gene Johnson Plus! A sneak preview of Steve Dillon's forthcoming novel, "The Beard."

Behind the Mask - Tales from the Id (Things In The Well)

Kane, Paul

Loring, Jennifer

Gunnells, Mark Allan

Johnson, Gene

Campbell, Ramsey

POE, EDGAR ALLAN

Barker/Clive

Alfano, Lisa

Pitman, Jenna M.

Oz Horror Con

Holidays have always been a time for families and friendly gatherings, a time to enjoy the sun and surf and the delights that accompany them . . . . . . But all that is about to change . . . These thirteen tales of terror from thirteen superb masters of horror will challenge everything you thought you knew about having fun in the sun . . .

Terror at the Beach

Dunham, T. Fox

Court, David

Hart, Robert

Boswell, Delphine

Longshore, David

Marlowe, Florence Ann

McLean, T. M.

Breitenfeldt, Daniel

Nafpliotis, Nick

Short Stories & Anthologies

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

As long as people have drawn breath, they have pondered the divide between the world of the living and the realm of the dead. From the grief-stricken to the grotesque, the haunting to the humorous, stories about those who have crossed back through the veil between worlds have frightened, inspired, and awed humankind for countless centuries. Featuring poetry and short fiction from 29 Australian and New Zealand authors, this collection begs to ask the question: Is death truly the end?

Haunted: An Anthology

SMITH, BARBARA

Moss, Chris

Phillips, TC

Read, Ashley

Zedda-Sampson, Louise

Pearson, Leanbh

Samuel, Nnadi

Andrews, Taine

Maxwell, Kate

lulu.com

In 1797 an extraordinary visionary died, leaving behind a grieving husband, a two-year-old daughter, and a newborn. The woman was Mary Wollstonecraft, her daughter Fanny Imlay, and her baby Mary Godwin, who, through many trials and tribulations, grew up to become the remarkable Mary Shelley, creator of one of the most important books in literature: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus. While many books have examined both women's lives, their remarkable similarities, their passions, joys, and their grief, A Vindication of Monsters: Essays on Mary Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft, delves deeper into the stories behind both women, their connections to historical events, society, their philosophies, and their political contributions to their time. These essays and memoirs explore Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley, and Shelley's circle of friends, including her husband, the capricious poet Percy Shelley; the libertine Romantic Lord Byron; the first modern vampire author John Polidori; and other contemporary creatives who continue to be inspired by both women today.

A Vindication of Monsters: Essays on Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley

Biographies & Memoirs

HOLDER, NANCY

Franks, Jason

Fitzpatrick, Claire

MURRAY, Lee

Sussex, Lucy

Klinger, Leslie S.

Cade, Octavia

Hood, Robert

Bissett, Carina

Morton, Lisa.

Karloff, Sara

Brittany, Michele

Prentice Jr, Donald

Bruder, Ciarán

Mejia, Piper

Ferguson, Anthony P

Stubbs, H K

Butlier, Grant

Arts & Literature

IFWG Publishing International

The Dark Matter of Natasha

Grey Matter Press

Screaming in the Night (Sinister Supernatural Stories)

Beware of the night, for it shows no mercy.Anxieties run rampant as the last sprinklings of light twinkle out on the inky horizon. The shadows dance their choreography in the damp, dusky air. Night is taking over, and it knows how to keep a dark and deadly secret, for it allows no witnesses. And that screaming you hear nearby? Watch out, because you might be next.The Sinister Supernatural Stories series brings you delicious horror that focuses on elements of the supernatural. Pull up a chair and dig in, but never after dark—everyone knows bad things always happen after dark.Contains stories by Nick Roberts, Matthew R. Davis, Alexandr Bond, Scott Harper, R.E. Sargent, Richard Clive, Renee M.P.T. Kray, Warren Benedetto, Daniel O’Connor, Steven Pajak, Curtis A. Bass, David Rider, Gary Robbe, and Scotty Milder.Foreword by William Malmborg.

Sargent, R.E.

Pajak, Steven

Rider, David

Kray, Renee M.P.T.

Press, Sinister Smile

Milder, Scotty

Harper, Scott

Roberts, Nick

Clive, Richard

Sinister Smile Press

Beware of the night, for it shows no mercy. 
Anxieties run rampant as the last sprinklings of light twinkle out on the inky horizon. The shadows dance their choreography in the damp, dusky air. Night is taking over, and it knows how to keep a dark and deadly secret, for it allows no witnesses. And that screaming you hear nearby? Watch out, because you might be next. 
The Sinister Supernatural Stories series brings you delicious horror that focuses on elements of the supernatural. Pull up a chair and dig in, but never after dark—everyone knows bad things always happen after dark. Contains stories by Nick Roberts, Matthew R. Davis, Alexandr Bond, Scott Harper, R.E. Sargent, Richard Clive, Renee M.P.T. Kray, Warren Benedetto, Daniel O’Connor, Steven Pajak, Curtis A. Bass, David Rider, Gary Robbe, and Scotty Milder.Foreword by William Malmborg.

Thirty-nine terrifying stories that will keep you up all night and make you want to call in sick to work!\nThis amazing collection contains all stories from Volumes 4-6 of If I Die Before I Wake: The Better Off Dead Series. Enjoy stories of nightmare monsters, the otherworldly and undead, and the dark deep.\nThe Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!\nContains stories by John S. Aissis, David A. Anthony, Brian Asman, Frank Beghin, Barry Charman, Richard Clive, Matthew R. Davis, Marco Etheridge, Kevin M. Folliard, Elana Gomel, Scott Harper, LP Hernandez, Henry Herz, Andrew Hughes, Constantine E. Kiousis, Renee M.P.T. Kray, Red Lagoe, Jeremy Megargee, Scotty Milder, S.R. Miller, G. Nicholas Miranda, Bridgett Nelson, Hannah O’Doom, Steven Pajak, David Rider, R.E. Sargent, Sandra Stephens, Kristal Stittle, Steven Streeter, and Mike Sullivan.

If I Die Before I Wake: Three Volume Collection - Volumes 4-6 (The Better Off Dead Series)

ASMAN, BRIAN

Charman, Barry

Aissis, John S.

Anthony, David A.

Beghin, Frank

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