From GP comes a collection of 11 tales showcasing the narrative talents of the Gallows authors. THE GALLOWS anthology is the perfect book for readers looking to sample what our talented storytellers have to offer. Includes “Pigs” by Erik Williams, “The Pit” by Kurt Newton, “China” by Gene O’Neill, “Jam” by Mark Allan Gunnells, “Craving Soul Food” by Sam W. Anderson, “Mirror World” by Liam Davies, “Rotting Love” by T.G. Arsenault, “Unknown Causes” by Frank Duffy, “He’s Just a Baby” by Shane McKenzie, “Writer’s Block” by Chris Hedges, and “Children of Filth” by Brian Knight.

The Gallows: An Anthology of Dark Fiction

Literature & Fiction

McKenzie, Shane

Knight, Brian

Newton, Kurt

Gunnells, Mark Allan

Williams, Erik

Arsenault, T.G.

Davies, Liam

Duffy, Frank

Anderson, Sam W.

O’Neill, Gene

Genre Fiction

Gallows Press

Some kids have it all—wealthy, loving parents, lots of friends, self-confidence. But not Mike Guthrie, a friendless, awkward boy who has recently been abandoned by his father. The only thing Mike’s not short of is creativity, spending most of his time in backyard making up games. The summer of 1983 begins on a promising note when new neighbors move in. In walks Paige, a sassy girl who takes an immediate shine to Mike. They become fast friends, and everything seems to be looking up for Mike. She shares his love for games and begins teaching him important lessons about friendship. A whole new world of hope, until… Mike and Paige discover a dead girl in the cemetery. And nothing will ever be the same again. The Summer of Winters is a terrifying and touching coming-of-age story in the tradition of James Newman’s Midnight Rain and Stephen King’s The Body. Mark Allan Gunnells (The Quarry, Asylum) takes us back to the familiar stomping grounds of his youth (Gaffney, South Carolina) in this, his most intimate and haunting tale to date, giving readers the greatest gift any writer can: a genuine slice of Americana shot through the unique lens of a gifted storyteller.

The Summer of Winters

Evil Jester Press

Haunted Place and Other Stories

Slashic Horror Press

The Refuge Collection is a collection of dark, supernatural and terrifying tales set in and around the mythical town of Refuge, where every house is different, and so are the people who live there. People seek Refuge for all sorts of reasons, sometimes without recalling why or how they arrived. Leaving is a different matter. The town is often described by those who live there as ‘Heaven to Some, Hell to Others.’ 
The Refuge Collection is also a collection of award-winning (and emerging) writers and artists who’ve come together from across the world to build our little town of Refuge. Each writer has added to the places, people and events that take place in Refuge, slowly building the mythology and adding to the slowly revealed plot. There are 6 volumes of 6 tales from Refuge, mostly intended to be short, stand-alones to enjoy by lamplight, sitting on a bench in a churchyard, or even on the late night commuter train. These are tales to make your hair stand on end, pump your blood a little faster, and hopefully fill your head with visions and dreams you’ll remember for a very long time. This is book 2, which contains Volumes 4-6, which consist of 18 stories in total. 
'We all need Refuge at some point in our lives, but some people need Refuge a little more.' 
*All profits will be donated to Sanctuary Australia Foundation and Refugee Action UK

The Refuge Collection...: Hell to Others!

Huntman, Gerry

Young, Marty

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

Davis, Matthew R.

Johnson, Gene

Campbell, Ramsey

POE, EDGAR ALLAN

Barker/Clive

Alfano, Lisa

Pitman, Jenna M.

Oz Horror Con

Is there any such thing as a harmless white lie? Silas thinks so when he lets the kids he meets on the Furman University campus think he is a fellow student. He figures he'll never see them again, and it feels good to be thought of as an "equal" to such intelligent and passionate young people. What could be the harm? Only Silas learns that even the smallest fib has a way of snowballing until it is an avalanche roaring down the mountain at you. He becomes entangled with the group, and things become even more complicated as he starts to Kris, a relationship at once true but built on the kernel of a lie. Silas doesn't want to hurt anyone in the group, especially Kris, but he also doesn't want to lose the first friends he has ever really had in his life. He has put himself in an impossible situation and will have to find a way out while minimizing the emotional damage, even though someone is bound to be hurt. In the end, Silas is left with a question whose answer is not as easy as he used to think: is there any such thing as a harmless white lie?

The Advantaged

Crossroad Press

Brad Storm doesn’t believe in ghosts, but moving into the house at 324 Abercorn just may change his mind.\nBest-selling author Bradley Storm finally has enough money to buy and restore his dream home. Despite 324 Abercorn's reputation as one of the most haunted houses in America, Bradley isn't worried. He doesn't believe in the supernatural. Then strange things begin to happen. Objects no longer where he left them. Phantom noises heard from empty rooms. Shadows glimpsed from the corner of his eye.\nIs his house truly haunted, or is there something more sinister happening on the property?\nWith the help of Bradley’s new boyfriend and a few friends who are just as intrigued with the seemingly inexplicable occurrences surrounding the infamous house, they set out to find the truth of what stalks the halls at 324 Abercorn.\nProudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.\nInterview with the author:\nWhat was the inspiration for this novel? 
Mark: The city of Savannah is my home-away-from-home, some place I visit at least once a year. It has the reputation of one of the most haunted cities in America, which intrigues me as a horror lover, but it is also stunningly beautiful. I love the old homes of the historic district, and one home in particular has always captured my attention and imagination. Grand but rundown, I began to fantasize that if I had enough money I'd love to restore it and live in it. Claims have been made it has been empty so long because of the supernatural occurrences that plague its halls, but I'm not necessarily a believer despite the subject matter I write about. Once my mind got on this track, the novel began to unfold in my mind and I only had to get it out on paper.\nWhat was the most enjoyable aspect of writing this novel? 
Mark: I've always wanted to do my own take on the haunted house novel. I find tales of spirits and apparitions chilling and fascinating, and I wanted to have a go at it. I had a great deal of fun taking familiar haunting tropes, exploring them while also twisting them to defy expectations. My favorite kind of ghost story has always been the ones that start off subtle - objects that mysteriously move around, lights that flicker on and off, doors that swing shut on their own. I think it's best when you start with more ambiguous stuff like that and then build from there. It was a blast for me.\nCan you tell us a little about your characters? 
I love the characters in this book. My main character, Brad, is someone who suffers a bit of imposture syndrome, a famous and wealthy author who hasn't yet come to terms with his good fortune. Over the course of the story, he grows in confidence and determination. His love interest, Bias, was a delightful character to write. Gregarious and cocksure in a way I've never been, he helps Brad come into his own. Writing the evolution of their relationship surprised and thrilled me. Harold, aka drag queen Titty-titty Gangbang, was sheer joy. Every line had me laughing, felt like I wasn't writing his dialogue but he was speaking through me. Neisha is the most mysterious character, but I love people like that who play their cards close to the chest, who seem wise beyond what they are willing to reveal.

324 Abercorn

Publishing, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Publishing

There are monsters in this world. And they used to be us. Now it's time to euthanize to survive in a hospice where Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. Euthanize to survive Post-infection Chicago. Christmas. Inside The Hospice, Emily and her fellow nurses do their rounds. Here, men and women live out their final days in comfort, segregated from society, and are then humanely terminated before fate turns them into marrow-craving monsters known as 'Smilers.' Outside these imposing walls, rabid protesters swarm with signs, caught up in the heat of their hatred. Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. But in a world where mortality means nothing, where guns are drawn in fear and nobody seems safe anymore - at what cost will this pursuit come? And through it all, the soon to be dead remain silent, ever smiling. Such is their curse. This emotional, political novel comes from two of horror's freshest voices, and puts a new spin on an eternal topic: the undead. In the spirit of George A Romero meets Jack Ketchum, Where the Dead Go to Die it is an unforgettable epilogue to the zombie genre, one that will leave you shaken and questioning right from wrong...even when it's the only right left. It won't be long before that snow-speckled ground will be salted by blood.

Where the Dead Go to Die

Dries, Aaron

An international anthology of dark erotic drabbles (100 words) and double drabbles (200 words). Includes the novella 'Dolls' by the UK's Ramsey Campbell and other 'extras' including a couple of longer stories and some inter-related drabbles, plus some dark erotic illustrations! Definitely adult themed, not suitable for children! With illustrations and other extras including an article 'On Sex and Horror' and includes 10 drabbles/doubles by Steve Dillon, ex-President of the Australian Horror Writers Association and series editor of the Things in the Well series of anthologies, as well as stories from other award-winning writers! Also includes a discussion article by S.T. Joshi. on Ramsey Campbell's 'Scared Stiff' collection.

Guilty Pleasures and Other Dark Delights (Things in the Well - Anthologies)

JOSHI, S.T.

Dillon, Steve

Murray, Lee

Herczeg, Stephen

Kennedy, Kevin J.

Chapman, Greg

Sheldon, Deborah

Osualdini, Noel

Humor & Satire

Independently published

Book 4 in KJK Publishing's The Horror Collection series is a Christmas edition.Bringing you festive treats and Yuletide chills: Mark Tufo, Amy Cross, Mark Allan Gunnells, Mark Cassell, Lex H. Jones, Chris Miller, Steven Stacy, James Matthew Byers & Kevin J. KennedyWe hope your Christmas is both wonderful and terrifying.

The Horror Collection: White Edition

Tufo, Mark

Miller, Chris

Cross, Amy

Cassell, Mark

Byers, James Matthew

Jones, Lex H.

Stacy, Steven

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