From the dark corners of award-winning horror writer Rob Smales's twisted mind come thirteen tales of murder, terror, ghosts, and ghouls. A boy learns how to be a man in a post-apocalyptic world . . . An old man teaches his grandson to do the right thing, with terrifying results . . . A plane crash leaves a damaged man doing whatever he must to survive . . . This collection of the scary and sublime will burrow into the most disturbed part of your soul, leaving you wondering: what was that noise in the other room? Perhaps it was nothing. Or perhaps it was an echo of darkness. "The writing of Rob Smales hits you like a whip cracking against a spine. Your flesh tears with each whack, yet you keep asking for more, and no matter how bloody and painful the night becomes, you pray it never ends." ~ Max Booth III, author of HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY KIDNAP STRANGERS "Reading Rob Smales' collection ECHOES OF DARKNESS is a lot like munching on barbeque potato chips—once you've dived into the first story, it's almost impossible not to keep reading until the end. Smales has a refreshing, clean prose style that is accessible and engaging. In particular, I recommend this book to readers who are new to the genre as Smales comes up with some nifty and clever riffs on some traditional horror tropes." ~ Bram Stoker Award nominee Hal Bodner, author of THE TROUBLE WITH HAIRY and BITE CLUB

Echoes of Darkness

Literature & Fiction

Smales, Rob

Literary

Books & Boos Press

"We think a monster can at least be killed; it's flesh and blood. Therefore it can die. If it doesn't die, it will always be there—lurking in our shadows."
Dangers Untold isn't your normal horror anthology; not a vampire, zombie or werewolf to be found. Filled with unusual monsters and unexpected terror, Dangers Untold is a series of seventeen short stories from horror industry professionals who have a different take on what makes for good horror. From a legend come true to hidden artifacts in the ice to a child's playmate, these tales will creep in through the cracks when you aren't looking to linger in your mind long after you have closed the book. Keep the lights on because you're about to read Dangers Untold.
Featuring stories by Gary Braunbeck, Erik Scott de Bie, Jason V Brock, Lillian Cohen-Moore, Nathan Crowder, and Ryan Macklin.
Haunted by Erik Scott de Bie Absolution of the Fallen Star by Nathan Crowder House of Decay by T. Fox Dunham Black Box by Jason V Brock Innards by Erik Gustafson The Beacon by Ryan Macklin The Madness by Joseph Mulak The Visit by Adrienne Dellwo A Monstrous Touch by Marty Young Mutes by Rob Smales Nuckelavee by David Price Stone Heart, Vinyl Floors by Jeff Parish Peepers by Scott M. Goriscak The Dybbuk Wife by Lily Cohen-Moore The Oracle Bone by BE Scully The Lake by Melissa Stevens The Man With a Canvas Bag by Gary Braunbeck

Dangers Untold

PRICE, DAVID

Goriscak, Scott M.

Braunbeck, Gary

Mulak, Joseph

Dellwo, Adrienne

Young, Marty

Parish, Jeff

Cohen-Moore, Lily

Scully, BE

Genre Fiction

Alliteration Ink

A wildly adventurous collection of stories and verse that cross the thresholds of genre. Here you'll find epic battles as the forces of order combat alien extremism in space; the confrontation between Norse Gods and the almighty Cthulhu; and otherworldly invaders causing havoc by controlling the elements. But there's much more. In these 29 well-crafted pieces of prose, verse, and artwork, there are more subtle moments: cozy mysteries, time travel, apparitions on lonely highways, isolation, and moments of nail-biting suspense. Over 300 pages of exciting and startling fiction, verse, and art. Written and compiled from the authors, artists, and poets that have been guests at the Anthology Conference (AnthoCon) in historical Portsmouth, NH, DISTANT DYING EMBER represents a colorful and intense journey into the psyches of a talented group of people from all over the world. Full Table of Contents: FOMORIAN, by Ogmios; KNOCK AT THE DOOR, by Jacob Haddon; OZARK, by Scott Christian Carr; THREE LITTLE WORDS, by Michele Mixell; RASPBERRY SUMMER, by Diana Catt THE MILLER'S TASK, by Jonathan Dubey NORTHERN LIGHTS, by Rob Smales; THE ROAD HOME, by Sheldon Higdon; BATTLE OF WILLS, by Tracie Orsi; THE ELEVATION OF OLIVER BLACK, by Errick Nunnally; SPACE STATION OVER THE NORTH ATLANTIC, by Esther M. Leiper– Estabrooks; THE SUN STRUCK, by Gregory L. Norris; RUSH, by Andrew Wolter; CROSSBACK, by Barry Lee Dejasu; ONE SHOE, by Laura J. Hickman; DARK HIGHWAYS, by Dan Foley; A CHORUS OF PLASTIC SONGS, by Scott T. Goudsward; TSUNAMI, by T.T. Zuma; A TALE OF CHIVALRY, by Ogmios; FUND-RAISER, by Thom Erb; THE LOOMING TREES, by Penny Fey; skin&amp; hair teeth&amp; bones, by Kristi Petersen Schoonover; how you killed me, by doungjai gam; INVIDIA, by Marianne Halbert; DEAD THUNDER, by D.B Poirier; ENCROACHMENT, by Craig D.B. Patton; DOLLY, DO I HAVE A SOUL? by Philip C. Perron; REDEMPTION, by Timothy P. Flynn; GOT YOUR BACK, by John McIlveen.

Anthology: Year Three: Distant Dying Ember

McIlveen, John

Norris, Gregory L.

Orsi, Tracie

Nunnally, Errick

Higdon, Sheldon

Leiper-Estabrooks, Esther M.

Dubey, Jonathan

Catt, Diana

Short Stories & Anthologies

Four Horsemen LLC

Three dead women with three very different tales to tell. BRANDO AND BAD CHOICES by Stacey Longo A vain woman learns firsthand if there’s an afterlife . . . and if one can find redemption, even in Hell. STEEL by Tony Tremblay A young woman leads a group of survivors in a dangerous, dystopian world. THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT by Rob Smales A mother-in-law explains how a holiday tradition got its decidedly spiritual start. “ . . . a creepy yet heartfelt collection of horror and suspense that is entirely worth reading. Five out of five blood-spattered stars.” ~ Jeanette Andromeda, horrormade.com "The ingredients in these three tales form a rich stew with a bit of something for everyone: an unexpectedly spirited Christmas, a taste of post-apocalyptic treachery, and a view of hell that'll make you careful what you wish for. Eat hearty!" ~ Melissa Crandall, author of WEATHERCOCK and DARLING WENDY AND OTHER STORIES If you liked DIFFERENT SEASONS, you'll love TRIPLICITY: THE TERROR PROJECT, VOL. 1.

Triplicity (The Terror Project) (Volume 1)

Tremblay, Tony

Longo, Stacey

Carnival Of Strange Things (Creepiest Show On Earth)

Delude, Rita

Crandall, Amy

Acerbo, Lisa

Swanson, Luke

Schoen, Sara

Liz Botts, Erin Lee

Roach, D.A.

Samie Sands, Aaron White

Limitless Publishing, LLC

A collection of three tales by Barlow Adams, Rob Smales, and Ezekiel Kincaid.

Grave Markers, Volume Six

Adams, Barlow

Kincaid, Ezekiel

Grinning Skull Press

HE ONLY WANTED SOME FRIENDS He pestered them day after day to be considered one of the guys, but they didn't want anything to do with him. They ignored and made fun of him, ditching him at every opportunity, but Tommy wouldn't take the hint. So, they came up with a plan to drive him away. IT WAS ONLY A HARMLESS PRANK In order to be accepted, Tommy would have to pass an initiation and face his worst fear. They were certain he'd chicken out and finally leave them alone. Astonishingly, he accepted the challenge. That's when it all went wrong. IF ONLY THEY HADN'T LEFT HIM The ambulances wouldn't have come. The police wouldn't be asking so many questions. And maybe Tommy wouldn't still be following them.

Friends in High Places

Bloodshot Books

Welcome to the eleventh book in the Strangely Funny series! It's been a crazy decade, and we're still full of questions.Which causes more bureaucratic headaches-a Grim Reaper gone rogue, or the Apocalypse?Which cryptozoological content is most successful in the online market?How persistent is a dead wife?How many ways can a high fantasy story break the fourth wall?These and many other odd questions will be answered by our fourteen talented authors, including DJ Tyrer, Rosalind Barden, and Rob Smales.

Strangely Funny X

Humor & Entertainment

Bernard, David

Hughes, Andrew

Lupton, Robert Allen

Barden, Rosalind

Mierisch, Jen

Barnstrom, Pete

Bowden, Maureen

Edelen, Leanne

Bullard, Chris

Humor

Mystery and Horror, LLC

Think beer, snuff, and double-ought buckshot are what make rednecks tough? Suburban soccer moms and soy latte-sipping men have no clue what these blue-collar men and women have to put up with on a daily basis. From chupacabras chewing the cable lines during the big game to zombie infestations boiling out from beneath that derelict double-wide on the other side of the trailer park, the heroes of It Came From the Trailer Park II have their work cut out for them! Hold their beer, Romero and Hitchcock. You ain't seen nothin' yet! With stories by Jonathan Maberry, Arlan Andrews Sr., Philip K. Booker, Benjamin Tyler Smith, John M. Floyd, Michael J. Allen, Jenny Wren, Rob Smales, Mel Todd, Jerry Harwood, Christopher Woods, William Joseph Roberts, and Guest Editorial by the Lord of Hate, Larry Corriea. So, pull on your boots, grab the whiskey, and don't forget the shotgun. You're in for a wild ride of backwoods madmen, hidden horrors, and explosive hijinks no amount of moonshine will help you forget.

It Came From the Trailer Park: Volume 2

MABERRY, JONATHAN

Allen, Michael J.

Correia, Larry

Roberts, William Joseph

Floyd, John M.

Wren, Jenny

Smith, Benjamin Tyler

Booker, Philip K.

Andrews Sr., Arlan

United States

Three Ravens Publishing

Carol of the Bells

Bad Ideas Press

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