We are born fearing the dark, or at least, what lives in the dark, the things with teeth and fangs and blood on their breath. And now, darkness is falling--in the city; in the country; around the globe; in the universe. It's the end of the Mayan Long Count. It's the zombie apocalypse. It's an extinction event. It's … well, does it really matter what it is? It's … over. And what will be left when all is lost? Will there be love? A feeling of déjà vu? A sense of relief? An overriding instinct for survival in the face of an indifferent Fate? What lessons have we learned? What legacy will we leave behind when night falls forever? Is anyone listening? Is anyone watching? Will there be anyone, or anything, left to bear witness when the last light fails? Dark Valentine Press presents Nightfalls: Notes from the end of the world, a charity anthology in which twenty-nine writers from three different countries present their unique visions of the end of the world in half a dozen genres. These short stories run the gamut from hilarious to heart-breaking, with stops at all the emotions in between.

Nightfalls: Notes from the end of the world

Literature & Fiction

Goffman, Barb

Abbott, Patricia

Leverone, Allan

George, Kaye

Tomlinson, Katherine

Callaway, Jimmy

Bury, Col

Keir, Alex

May, Peter Mark

Dabnor, christian

Short Stories & Anthologies

Dark Valentine Press

Thirteen stories devoted to crime at Halloween. Sometimes the holiday is the impetus, other times it merely provides a stage on which crime comes to fruition. In this collection, you will discover that not all detectives or criminals are human. You will find tragedy in Detroit and comedy at a costume party. A murder play where one of the actors isn’t an actor. Incest alongside taxidermy. And the reason for the season. Join Gloria Alden, Harriette Sackler, Lance Zarimba, and ten other talented authors as they take you on a journey into… All Hallows’ Evil.

All Hallows' Evil

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Zarimba, Lance

Tyrer, D.J.

Purdy, Jason

Alden, Gloria

Patterson, Marilyn Pierce

Sackler, Harriette

Farwell, Erin

Greene, Devon

Mystery

Mystery & Horror, LLC

What do a bullied girl, a Christmas Town elf, a sheriff, and the biblical Job have in common? They're a few of the characters who take center stage in these stories of revenge, comeuppance, and the search for justice. Author Barb Goffman has been shortlisted seven times for national mystery awards (the Anthony, the Macavity, and the Agatha). This collection of fifteen short stories gathers all of her nominated tales, plus five new ones. Be prepared for stories ranging from dark to humorous, and crimes including adultery, theft, and, of course, murder. "In short: terrific. Barb Goffman is the master of the twist—she fools me every time! This collection is like a fabulous box of chocolates—each one different, each one special, each one a wonderful treat." --Hank Phillippi Ryan, Award-winning author

Don't Get Mad, Get Even: 15 Tales of Revenge and More

Wildside Press

Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies

The first Black Cat Mystery Magazine of 2021 presents 7 compelling original tales, plus a classic reprint by Donald Barr Chidsey. Included are: 
TRIP UP ON HIGH STREET, by John Hegenberger 
ST. KILLIAN’S CHOICE, by M.A. Monnin 
YOU LOSE, WE FIND, by Jon Matthew Farber 
THE BIG PICTURE, by John M. Floyd 
AN ARTIST IN THE HAREM, by Elizabeth Zelvin 
PLANTED IN MIDAIR, by D.V. Bennett 
AN INCONVENIENT SLEUTH, by Barb Goffman 
"Just Another Bum," by Donald Barr Chidsey

Black Cat Mystery Magazine #8

Floyd, John M.

Chidsey, Donald Barr

Zelvin, Elizabeth

Hegenberger, John

Farber, Jon Matthew

Monnin, M.A.

Bennet, D.V.

The 10th issue of Black Cat Mystery Magazine features another great lineup of original crime and mystery fiction, plus one classic reprint. Here are:\nORIGINAL STORIES: THE LAST GASP, by H.K. Slade SPOOK, by Emilio DeGrazia OUT OF A FOG, by Barb Goffman EL PESCADOR ZURDO, by Tom Larsen A BLUE UMBRELLA SKY, by R.S. Morgan DEATH WILL GIVE YOU A REASON, by Elizabeth Zelvin THE MANNEQUIN GRAVEYARD, by Gregory L. Norris SAVING THE INDIANA DAE, by Vicki Weisfeld THE CONTROL TOWER, by Janice Law SLOW DOWN, by Steve Liskow BURNIN BUTT, TEXAS, by Mark Troy 
CLASSIC REPRINT AFFAIR OF LAMSON’S COOK, by Charles Felton

Black Cat Mystery Magazine #10

Liskow, Steve

Law, Janice

Troy, Mark

Slade, H.K.

Weisfeld, Vicki

Morgan, R.S.

After a brief hiatus, Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine is back with a new issue and a new editor. Here are tales in mystery and detection in the classic manner, with a fine selection of new stories, features, and a classic Holmes reprint. Here are: 
BEAUTY AND THE BEYOTCH, by Barb Goffman 
THE CASE OF THE COLONEL’S SUICIDE, by Rafe McGregor 
THE HOLMES IMPERSONATOR AND THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS, by Janice Law 
THE BODY IN THE BACKYARD, by Peter DiChellis 
The Adventure of the Geek Interpreter, by Hal Charles 
CEREAL KILLING, by J.P. Seewald 
LAST WISH AND TESTAMENT, by V.P. Kava 
FROM GREEN TO RED, by Mike McHone 
FAILURE TO OBEY, by Rebecca K. Jones 
TRACE EVIDENCE, by Keith Brooke 
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 
Features by Darrell Schweitzer, Kim Newman, and Martha Hudson. Edited by Carla Kaessinger Coupe.

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #29

McGregor, Rafe

DiChellis, Peter

Charles, Hal

Seewald, J.P.

Kava, V.P.

McHone, Mike

Jones, Rebecca K.

Brooke, Keith

Mystery Most Diabolical

Hamilton, Victoria

Bracken, Michael

Maleeny, Tim

Breen, Susan

Meyer, Adam

Verburg, C.J.

The Killer Wore Cranberry anthology is back with an all-new set of flavorful stories, guaranteed to whet your appetite for both your favorite holiday fare and a tasty crime story. In this collection of humorous short mysteries, see what happens when sisters are pushed over the edge, dentists dine with crime bosses, 1950s private detectives deal with dames and sweet potatoes and a family has a bit of a problem with their future son-in-law. And that's just the tip of the turkey leg!   Join us at our table for ten great stories from returning Cranberry authors Big Jim Williams, Lesley A. Diehl, Earl Staggs, Barbara Metzger, Steve Shrott, Laird Long and Barb Goffman. We've brought along some new friends too: Sandra Murphy, Rob Chirico and Debra H. Goldstein. And, again this year, Lisa Wagner presents three recipes in-between the stories that are sure to have your guests killing for seconds!   At the head of our table is J. Alan Hartman, the Editor-in-Chief of Untreed Reads Publishing who has curated all four installments of The Killer Wore Cranberry plus the anthologies Year's End, The Untreed Detectives and Moon Shot.   So, turn off that football game. Tell Grandma you just don't have time for green bean casserole or gelatin mold. Let Uncle Bernie sleep off the tryptophan in the recliner. Then, find yourself a comfortable spot away from the carving knives and get ready to laugh, solve crimes and experience our fourth meal of pure mayhem!

The Killer Wore Cranberry: A Fourth Meal of Mayhem

Metzger, Barbara

Wagner, Lisa

Staggs, Earl

Murphy, Sandra

Long, Laird

Diehl, Lesley A.

Williams, Big Jim

Shrott, Steve

Humor & Satire

Untreed Reads Publishing, LLC

Sometimes, crime occurs with the sound of a drip of poison, or the whispering whistle of a knife moving through the air. And, sometimes, it happens with a “flash and bang.”The Short Mystery Fiction Society was formed in 1996 to promote the reading, writing and publication of short-form mystery and crime. This includes the yearly presentation of the Derringer Awards, which celebrate excellence in the writing of stories of up to 20,000 words in length.With over 1,600 members worldwide, SMFS represents a unique pool of authors. Now, the Short Mystery Fiction Society is pleased to present all-new stories for its first-ever anthology of stories in the short form—Flash and Bang.From Vikings to ancient Chinese judges, diners to pawn shops, and a variety of gumshoes and amateur sleuths, Flash and Bang not only represents a wide variety of tales, but also serves as a showcase for a sampling of the incredible talent in the SMFS ranks.Within these pages are contributions from Herschel Cozine, Bobbi A. Chukran, Su Kopil, P.A. De Voe, Laurie Stevens, Tim Wohlforth, Suzanne Berube Rorhus, Sandra Murphy, Julie Tollefson, O’Neil De Noux, John M. Floyd, JoAnne Lucas, Andrew MacRae, Judy Penz Sheluk, Albert Tucher, Earl Staggs, Barb Goffman, BV Lawson and Walter Soethoudt.

Flash and Bang: A Short Mystery Fiction Society Anthology

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