Curtis, a young college student, is dragged to his first gay club by his best friend Jimmy for a night of dancing, drinking, and sex...at least until the dead start to rise and attack the club. Trapped inside the Asylum are a small band of survivors, including a drag queen, a male stripper, a Vietnam vet bartender, a pretentious gay couple, and an unstable DJ. Will this motley crew survive the hungry undead rattling the sealed-off doors? Will they survive each other? Will they survive their own personal demons? Asylum recalls George Romero's classic Night of the Living Dead-except with more gore and a more current social message. This new edition contains the new sequel short story "Lunatics Running the Asylum.
The Double Down series continues with two stories that explore the very different realities of Karen Richard's life. The common prologue springboards two talented authors into alternate realities - two stories, two authors, one book. In John R. Little's Secrets, Karen Richardson can occasionally stop time. She is free to move around while others are frozen in time. She finds the hidden truths of those around her, including her new friend, Bobby Jersey, who may not be all that he seems. At first it seemed fun, powerful, exhilarating, but in the end Karen's power may cost her everything she's ever cared about. In Mark Allan Gunnells' Outcast, Karen Richardson is a college freshman dealing with a non-existent social life, a difficult roommate...and the power of telekinesis. As her powers grow, Karen begins to lose control. Her new friend Bobby Jersey offers his assistance. But is he somebody that Karen can trust, or will her abilities destroy everything and everyone she knows and loves.
The stories you have in this book show a wide range. Some are very short, almost vignettes, some longer. Some are supernatural and some are based in our reality. Some have surprises while others lead us through an expected series of events. No matter what the differences among them, though, they all have one thing in common: the wonderfully fresh narrative voice that Gunnells gives us... I envy people who have not yet read Mark Allan Gunnells, for they have a real treat ahead of them, and this book is the perfect place to start. -From the introduction by John R. Little
Patrick and Clare wake up trapped in a basement, a thin wall separating their cells. Their captor is mysteriously absent, which at first seems like a blessing. As more time passes with no food or water, they begin to realize a clock is ticking for their survival. Combining their intelligence and determination, the two begin plotting an escape from their shared prison. Overcoming each obstacle only presents another obstacle standing in the way of their freedom. It will take all of their ingenuity and strength to find their way out of this mess. They know their captor is still out there, and it is only a matter of time before he returns. BEFORE HE WAKES is a fast-paced and tense thriller that ratchets up the suspense and tension before the thrilling conclusion.
Volumes 4-6 of The Refuge Collection. 18 tales of dark, supernatural and psychological thrillers, terrifying tales of murder, kidnap, mythical creatures and political intrigue. All set in the mysterious town of Refuge, often described as "Heaven to Some, Hell to Others.
Dive into the deep end of the lake with 19 tales of terror, selected by Monique Snyman. Tales from the Lake Vol. 3 features ghosts, monsters, assassins, alternate dimensions, creatures from the deepest depths and the darkest parts of the universe. Join "Maybelle" by Mere Joyce in a world where books become real enough to cause both pleasure and pain. Avoid the sounds of "The Cruel" by Harper Hull, lest you want to come to a terrifying end. Travel across the world to see what terrors lurk in an abandoned hospital with "Hush" by Sergio Pereira. This non-themed horror anthology is filled with suspenseful stories, terrifying thrillers, tragic tales, mystifying mysteries, and memorable adventures that will leave you wanting more. Let these modern urban legends prickle your imagination, share it around a campfire, and revel in the magic of Crystal Lake's exceptional authors. The Owl Builder by D. Morgan Ballmer Tragedy Park by Chris Pearce Enclosures by Sumiko Saulson Woe Violent Water by Lily Childs The Cruel by Harper Hull Red Scream with Little Smile by Paul Edmonds Maybelle by Meredith Cleversey writing as Mere Joyce Rodent in the Red Room by Matt Hayward The Deeper I Go The Deeper I Fear by Natalie Carroll The Pigmalion Pigs by Mark Allan Gunnells Chemical Oasis by Tommy B. Smith Hush by Sergio Pereira The Reaper's Fire by Kenneth W. Cain Effigy by Kate Jonez Scents of Fear by Steve Jenner The Bet by Amy Grech A Hand from the Depths by Dave-Brendon de Burgh The Monster of Biscayne Bay by Roxanne Dent The Song at the Edge of the Unfinished Road by Patrick Bates Foreword by the editor, Monique Snyman. Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing.
Steve is a hunter... With his trusty shovel, 3-prong garden rake, and hand trowels, he stalks rivers, creek beds, and dumps in search of antique bottles. It should be a relaxing and safe hobby. But some things aren't meant to be dug up. When Steve exhumes a murderer's cache of trophies in a remote location, he soon find himself in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Now Steve is the hunted... This special promotional chapbook features a brand-new story by Mark Allan Gunnells, as well as the bonus story "The Barter System" and a preview of his novel SEQUEL.
From the author of Flowers in a Dumpster comes a new collection of stories to terrify you, to move you, to make you think. In the title novella, readers are introduced to a future where all literature has been lost, but a group of government agents are on the hunt for the mythological Book Haven, a vast secret library.
I had just turned fourteen years old the night my best friends and I decided to kill Mr. Martinsen. He was my friend. My mentor. I would even go so far as to say I loved him, as I looked up to Mr. Martinsen the same way I had looked up to my maternal grandfather, who died from a heart attack when I was ten. He was the best teacher I ever had. I will never forget him, or the knowledge he imparted to me, as long as I live. But on that summer evening just several weeks before I began my freshman year of high school, he gave my friends and me no choice. Things had gone too far. We had put it off for too long. We knew Mr. Martinsen had to die.
You may have been warned to beware the things that go bump in the night...but do not let this lull you into a false sense of security during the daylight hours. In this collection, you will find that many horrors await you even in the glaring illumination of the sun. A would-be hero who makes a tragedy even worseA young mother whose thirst for attention leads her to commit an unspeakable actA grieving widower who tries to hold on to his lost loveA jealous ex who seeks revenge in an unusual wayThese and many other characters you'll encounter within these pages, and they will teach you the lesson that THE DAYLIGHT WILL NOT SAVE YOU...
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