A journal of dark literary fiction and a Bram Stoker Award Nominee. Shroud Magazine offers intelligent and dark speculative fiction as well as original art, film, music reviews, and articles that illuminate the thin veil between reality and fantasy. In addition to our quarterly Journal, we are thrilled to present our catalog of anthologies, novellas and novels to discerning readers across the world. In this issue, regular columns include: Derek M. Fox’s The Art of Fear; Michael Knost’s “ProgKNOSTications” with Michael West; Scott Christian Carr’s “Someone Oughta Sell Tickets …!” Brian Keene’s “Seminal Screams.” Thrilling Fiction including: C. G. Bauer’s “ZOMBIE CHIMPS FROM MARS;” Eric Red’s “LITTLE NASTIES;” Brian James Freeman’s “THE PLAGUE OF SADNESS;” J. F. Gonzalez’s “CHRISTIAN WOMAN;” “DOWN THE PIKE,” by Stacey Longo; “BEAUTIFUL THINGS” by Anton Cancre; “SIDE RETIRED” by Craig D. B. Patton “DON’T LET THE BEDBUGS BITE” by Michael West; and “STRAY” by Ben Eads. Cover art by DrFranken. Original woodcut spot illustrations by Danny Evarts. Managing Editor: Tim Deal.

Shroud 11: The Quarterly Journal of Dark Fiction and Art

Literature & Fiction

West, Michael

Knost, Michael

Red, Eric

Gonzalez, J.F.

Freeman, Brian James

Carr, Scott Christian

Keene, Brian

Bauer, C. G.

Eads, Ben

Patton, Craig D.B.

Genre Fiction

Shroud Publishing, LLC

It's been twenty years since the group of friends known as the Lightning Five visited their hunting cabin together. Twenty years spent living in the shadow of something they did in high school, an event that forever defined them in the minds of everyone in their small town.  Now they're returning to the cabin to reminisce about old times and forget their troubles, but mother nature has other plans in mind. Before too long supplies will be running low and the Lightning Five will have to make some hard choices... like who gets to live and who has to die.

Blue November Storms

Lonely Road Books

"The tone and building dread reminds me of classic Stephen King. Great velocity and impact, and super creepy. Don't go in the basement!" -- Stewart O'Nan, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Country and A Prayer for the Dying  When Henry was a child, something terrible happened in the woods behind his home, something so shocking he could only express his terror by drawing pictures of what he had witnessed. Eventually, Henry's mind blocked out the bad memories, but he continued to draw, often at night by the light of the moon.  Twenty years later, Henry makes his living by painting his disturbing works of art. He loves his wife and his son, and life couldn't be better... except there's something not quite right about the old stone farmhouse his family now calls home. There's something strange living in the cramped cellar, in the maze of pipes that feed the ancient steam boiler.  A winter storm is brewing, and soon Henry will learn the true nature of the monster waiting for him down in the darkness. He will battle this demon and, in the process, he may discover what really happened when he was a child -- and why, in times of trouble, he thinks: I paint against the darkness.  But will Henry learn the truth in time to avoid the terrible fate awaiting him... or will the thing in the cellar get him and his family first?  Written as both a meditation on the art of creation and as an examination of the secret fears we all share, The Painted Darkness is a terrifying look at the true cost we pay when we run from our grief -- and what happens when we're finally forced to confront the monsters we know all too well. Reviews and Praise: "Fast-paced, satisfying horror... a compelling read thanks to skillfully composed prose that builds tension and evokes emotional response." -- Publishers Weekly "Brian James Freeman's evocative tale about the dark corners of an artist's imagination is elegant and haunting." -- David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of The Shimmer "Spooky stuff!" -- Richard Matheson, New York Times bestselling author of What Dreams May Come and I Am Legend "The Painted Darkness is a dark, terrifying, and deeply moving gem of a novella.  Brian James Freeman managed to both scare me and move me to tears." -- Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Keepsake "The tone and building dread reminds me of classic Stephen King. Great velocity and impact, and super creepy. Don't go in the basement!" -- Stewart O'Nan, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Country and A Prayer for the Dying "Wonderfully reminiscent of the quiet horror of Charles L. Grant, The Painted Darkness takes readers on a gently chilly walk through the forest of fears both conscious and subconscious. With Straubian lyricism, Brian James Freeman evokes not only the irrational terrors of childhood, but addresses the roots of creativity and the vital importance of art. A very impressive achievement." -- Bentley Little, author of The House and His Father's Son "The Painted Darkness delves into territory that fascinates so many of us -- the fine lines between beauty and horror, faith and fear, art and the unconscious. Both a wonderful allegory and a gripping read, Brian James Freeman has written a taut, memorable tale." -- Michael Koryta, award-winning author of So Cold the River, The Cypress House, and The Ridge

The Painted Darkness

Literary

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Halloween just got a whole lot darker... DARK HALLOWS: 10 Halloween Haunts is a wonderfully chilling collection of creepy tales that will have readers up late into the night--but only if they leave a light on! This new offering from Scarlet Galleon Publications and Editor Mark Parker, includes stories from industry luminaries and new voices alike: Brian James Freeman, Al Sarrantonio, Robert Morrish, Norman Partridge, Ronald Malfi, Aaron Dries, Adam Cesare, Mark Parker, and Lisa Morton. And features a never-before-published tale from Cemetery Dance founder and publisher, Richard Chizmar! Each story is beautifully accompanied by original artwork from Aaron Dries, making this a must-have for book lovers and collectors everywhere. It’s one frightful ride readers won’t want to miss. Exploring the chilling haunts of Dark Hallows, is to take a journey into the very heart of Halloween, where readers are reconnected with the best, and hopefully worst, the 'dark holiday' has to offer.

Dark Hallows: 10 Halloween Haunts

Chizmar, Richard

Cesare, Adam

Partridge, Norman

Sarrantonio, Al

Malfi, Ronald

Morrish, Robert

Morton, Lisa.

The Illustrated Stephen King Movie Trivia Book features more than 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of the movies, miniseries, and television episodes of the King of Horror, along with dozens of special illustration-based questions from Cemetery Dance favorite artist Glenn Chadbourne! This is an amazing publication you won't want to miss!Written by Brian James Freeman (co-author of The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book with Bev Vincent), Hans-Åke Lilja (founder of Lilja's Library, the premiere site for Stephen King news and related interviews, and author of Lilja's Library: The World of Stephen King), and Kevin Quigley (founder of Charnel House, one of the original Stephen King news websites and a source for thought provoking reviews of King's work), this amazing new trivia collection will also feature artwork by Glenn Chadbourne (the artist behind The Secretary of Dreams by Stephen King and The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book) and an afterword by special guest who knows all about King movies first-hand. The Illustrated Stephen King Movie Trivia Book includes material right up through this year and no Stephen King collection will be complete without it!

The Illustrated Stephen King Movie Trivia Book

Quigley, Kevin

Lilja, Hans-Åke

Reference

Cemetery Dance Pubns

This collection features five tales of horror by Brian James Freeman that deal with both real and supernatural terrors. It explores locations you would never think to look in because sometimes we find our darkest demons in the most unexpected places. These five stories showcase Freeman's dazzling virtuosity and imagination as his characters descend into the depths of madness. Find out why Richard Matheson has called his writing 'spooky stuff' and why Stewart O'Nan has said his stories have 'great velocity and impact.' There is darkness all around us, and Freeman isn't afraid to shine a light onto the things that scare us the most.

More Than Midnight

The Illustrated Stephen King Movie Trivia Book by Brian James Freeman, Hans-Åke Lilja, and Kevin Quigley features more than 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of the movies, miniseries, and television episodes based on ideas conjured from the imagination of the King of Horror, along with more than 50 special illustration-based questions from Cemetery Dance favorite artist Glenn Chadbourne! In addition, the book begins with a special introduction by Mick Garris, director of The Stand, The Shining, Riding the Bullet, Desperation, Bag of Bones, and many others. The Illustrated Stephen King Movie Trivia Book includes material right up through this year and no Stephen King collection will be complete without it!

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Little Boy Zombie lives on a big farm just outside of Romero Town with Mama Zombie, Papa Zombie, and Rex the Zombie Dog. 
 One day, while Mama Zombie and Papa Zombie are away, Boy Zombie is left in charge of the farm. But when he gets bored, he decides to play a prank on the citizens of Romero Town. He yells toward town, "Humans here, humans here!" And all of the zombies come shambling to the farm to help. 
 When they discover they've been tricked, Boy Zombie is warned by his elders: "Don't cry 'humans' when there are no humans!" 
 But will he learn his lesson in time? 
 The Zombie Who Cried Human is the first book in the "Friendly Little Monsters" series from Brian James Freeman and Glenn Chadbourne, who are blending classic fables with modern storytelling techniques to entertain children and adults of all ages.

The Zombie Who Cried Human (Friendly Little Monsters)

Children's Books

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

The Zombie Who Cried Human

Chadbourne, Glenn

Cemetery Dance Publications

Detours

BLATTY, William Peter

King, Owen

KOONTZ, DEAN

KING,STEPHEN

Morell, David

Straub,Peter

Barker/Clive

BRADBURY,RAY

Publications, Cemetery Dance

United States

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