A disgraced detective on his deadliest case. A burnout junkie on the run from a hungry mob. An aging punk whose dreams may spell doom for his bohemian neighbors. Life doesn't get any easier in a high tech future for low lives on society's fringe. Especially when real monsters hide in the shadows of every wrong turn.Urban Legends of the Future: A collection of six short stories set at the end of the 21st century. Follow an art student turned burnout, a washed up detective on the cold case desk, a dead money heiress with a head for chems, a servant clone that'll do anything to escape her career, an aging punk trapped in the past, and a drug pumped hacker trekking across the blasted out wastes of New America. But even these disparate souls on the edge of the night aren't prepared for what's lurking in the shadows of every wrong turn.Step into the world of the Lilim, where monsters of legend stalk human prey in a race for their own survival. Urban Legends of the Future contains six short stories as an introduction to the weird world where folklore gets future shock.

When a startling discovery reveals that Sarah's self-cutting problem is much worse than imagined, things unravel quickly in this chilling novelette.After years of therapy, promising New York City attorney Sarah Evans thought she had everything under control. But when a startling discovery reveals that her self-cutting problem is much worse than imagined, things unravel quickly as she struggles to reconcile her past with something even more fundamental—her grip on reality.

From Joyce Carol Oates, an exquisite, psychologically complex thriller about opposing forces within the mind of one ambitious writer and the delicate line between genius and madness. Andrew J. Rush has achieved the kind of critical and commercial success most authors only dream about: He has a top agent and publisher in New York, and his twenty-eight mystery novels have sold millions of copies. Only Stephen King, one of the few mystery writers whose fame exceeds his own, is capable of inspiring a twinge of envy in Rush. But Rush is hiding a dark secret. Under the pseudonym "Jack of Spades," he pens another string of novels—noir thrillers that are violent, lurid, masochistic. These are novels that the upstanding Rush wouldn't be caught reading, let alone writing. When his daughter comes across a Jack of Spades novel he has carelessly left out, she picks it up and begins to ask questions. Meanwhile, Rush receives a court summons in the mail explaining that a local woman has accused him of plagiarizing her own self-published fiction. Before long, Rush's reputation, career, and family life all come under threat—and in his mind he begins to hear the taunting voice of the Jack of Spades.

Before the events of Blake Crouch’s horror novels DESERT PLACES and LOCKED DOORS... Before the events of Jack Kilborn's and Blake Crouch's #1 Amazon Kindle bestseller SERIAL... The year is 1995, and a young girl with psychopathic tendencies named Lucy (the sweetheart from SERIAL) has run away from home to a mystery convention to see her favorite author in the world: Andrew Z. Thomas. But Lucy has problems, and not just the psychopathic kind…to start with, the hotel won’t rent a room to a 15-year-old girl. So she does a bad, bad thing, which only gets worse when a couple of horrifying killers, Orson Thomas, and his protégé, Luther Kite, catch her trying to cover up a nasty mess. BAD GIRL is a thriller novella that brings all of Crouch’s most terrifying villains to the same hotel. A prequel to SERIAL, which has been downloaded more than 200,000 times, BAD GIRL is not for the faint of heart. Let the reader beware. BAD GIRL also contains a bonus interview with Blake, plus excerpts from all four of his novels. *Note: BAD GIRL is fully contained in SERIAL UNCUT. BAD GIRL + TRUCK STOP + SERIAL = SERIAL UNCUT. About the Author: BLAKE CROUCH was born near the piedmont town of Statesville, North Carolina in 1978. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 2000 with degrees in English and Creative Writing. Blake is the author of four novels and numerous short stories. He lives with his family in southwest Colorado, where he is at work on a new book. Praise for Blake Crouch’s ABANDON: ABANDON would make an excellent movie, switching back and forth between the plain-but-sturdy homes, saloon and church in 1893 and the same structures rotting to dust in 2009...a clever dual story. CHARLOTTE OBSERVER ABANDON [is] two separate works of past and present seamlessly melded together into a single novel that demands to be read in one sitting, so you can better appreciate the beauty of Crouch’s storytelling…[O]ne of those books that almost instantly puts you in the mind of a classic. BOOKREPORTER Haunting, fast-paced, and thoroughly engrossing... ABANDON is one of the most original tales of ghosts, greed and gold I've come across. Crouch aligns both eras so perfectly, it's as if the characters are occupying the same breath within the space/time continuum. ABANDON will be one of the most talked-about books of the summer. THE MADISON COUNTY HERALD Ambitious…the palpable suspense just keeps building, and many thriller fans—especially those who like a touch of horror—will lose sleep to find out how it all ends. BOOKLIST ABANDON is terrific…a great storyteller hitting his stride. LEE CHILD

On the heels of a perfect vacation, and marriage to the guy she thought to be the man of her dreams, Naomi finds herself in the middle of a zombie outbreak. It is the beginning of the end. And what may be her last normal day, a day that was nearly perfect in every way, ends with chaos and a nightmarish journey home.Love is a powerful thing, not just between lovers, but also between friends. The desire for vengeance can be even stronger. Draco is about to experience this first hand. When duty compels him to avenge the death of his best friend, it becomes his primary obsession. How will this obsession affect his relationship with his new wife? Will it end well for Draco and Julia, or will they be ripped apart by Draco’s desire for vengeance? About 4700 words.

He awoke hungry. Meals walked above him. He came to the surface to hunt. He waited until he found the perfect meal.He awoke hungry. Meals walked above him. He came to the surface to hunt. He waited until he found the perfect meal.What were the strange noises that jostled him out of his sleep?Did the people above know the danger?What is he?

A free collection of four spooky tales by bestselling horror authors Brian Keene, Jonathan Maberry, Scott Nicholson, and Bryan Smith. 15,000 words, part of the Spooky Stacks signed book giveaway for Halloween. Available for a limited time only.A free collection of four spooky tales by bestselling horror authors Brian Keene, Jonathan Maberry, Scott Nicholson, and Bryan Smith. 15,000 words, part of the Spooky Stacks signed book giveaway for Halloween. Available for a limited time only.Contains "Fast Zombies Suck,' "Pizza Face," "A Farewell to Arms," and "Cooked."Between them, the authors have sold over two million books.

Question: What does the werewolf wear to the Halloween Costume Party? Answer: Anything he wants!Find out what the werewolf wears on Halloween in this YA paranormal story, perfect reading for any time of year!Ava Hart’s life is ordinary, just like it is for most seventeen year old girls. She goes to school, studies hard and has everyday boyfriend troubles, that is, until one night in November. Ava’s mum is killed by a drunk driver. Ava’s world is turned upside down over night. Everything she held dear is taken from her. She believes she has no one to turn to. However, her fears that she is now all alone in this world are short-lived, when her estranged father makes an unexpected appearance at her mum's funeral .He turns up and announces that he wants to make amends for the past. His first act is to offer her a new home in Harrogate. And so, at the age of seventeen, Ava leaves the security of the life she knew with her mum to begin a new and more privileged life with a family she never knew existed. After a tough beginning in Harrogate, Ava, slowly finds the strength, with help from new friends and family, to re-build her life. But before she has time to fully recover from her recent trauma, her heart falls into the hands of a stranger, albeit one who has already had a hand in shaping her past.

This dark fantasy short story takes place in a dystopian world in the near future, full of pain, suffering and demonic influence. Entering this nearly destroyed world is dangerous, since the reader is much more than a neutral observer. And beware: This story does not end once you are finished reading it.The demon’s grip tightens around the paladin’s throat. His weapon shatters on the ground, filling the otherwise completely empty cathedral with the sound of final defeat. He uses his last breath to demand an explanation for all that has happened.“Your name... Tell me… your name!” The demon laughs. “Now that your death is imminent I might as well tell you this secret! And maybe even something else! For I am sure that you will tell no living soul.” He then grins, snaps the paladin’s neck and throws his lifeless body on the ground, where it slides for a few moments before coming to an eternal halt. The demon slowly turns his head and it is only now that you realize that he was talking to you all along. ”You thought I could not see you? Just because you are not of this world. You must be new. Easy prey. Let me tell you a secret. All demons can see you. And all can hurt you. You cannot escape our gaze. You cannot escape our grasp. And if you are eager to learn my name as well...” He comes even closer until his eyes are directly in front of yours and you can feel his warm breath on your cheeks. He leans forward and slowly whispers into your ear, “My... name... is…”

Dan Wells won instant acclaim for his three-novel debut about the adventures of John Wayne Cleaver, a heroic young man who is a potential serial killer. All who read the trilogy were struck by the distinctive and believable voice Wells created for John. Now he returns with another innovative thriller told in a very different, equally unique voice. A voice that comes to us from the  realm of madness. Michael Shipman is paranoid schizophrenic; he suffers from hallucinations, delusions, and complex fantasies of persecution and horror. That’s bad enough. But what can he do if some of the monsters he sees turn out to be real? Who can you trust if you can't even trust yourself? The Hollow City is a mesmerizing journey into madness, where the greatest enemy of all is your own mind.

The paranormal... monsters... human nature...The tales contained in this anthology of short stories and poetry are written by a trio of authors who find their inspiration in darkness: that of night, of the human soul, and of the dangerous things that exist only in the imagination... or do they? Follow the path of darkness if you dare!Character author J. Timothy King's character-flash sampler contains the following 8 stories:* "Disorder," about a woman with an unusual addiction;* "A Comedian's Motive," and the experience of the stage;* "Too Much Information," when information overloads;* "Abigail White," a woman who denies herself for too long;* "An Indelible Design," in defense of wallowing;* "Just a Bite of Coffee and Ice Cream," and a good listener;* "Perhaps to Dream," or to lose them while pursuing them;* "Baby Boy," on growing old and stupid.

Here's a short story about a hill, some guys, some other guys, and some things that want to eat those guys. There's a bit of occult chanting, too, so you know this is definitely a Fantasy story.A Trio of Terror...This story collection features 3 short tales and bonus material: a free excerpt from the author's horror novel "Let's Play in the Garden." Approximately 34 pages.In this book you will find:Motherhood- a mother must deal with her demanding, relentless children who push her to the brink of insanity.Expecting- Autumn Brookshire is the outcast of the village, living alone in a hovel in the forest she is visited by a special man all in black. He bestows a gift on her so that Autumn will never be alone again.Melissa's Wagon- An expectant mother dreams of passing on her favorite childhood toy to her child that is until she's visited by a lonely ghost who has other plans for it. Bonus Material: 3 Chapters of Let's Play in the Garden--a horror novel. Visit the author at www.shadowtales.com

For James, the job was just a job, and an extremely boring one at that. Killing bugs was just another way to help the time pass more easily. It was nothing personal, just another part of the job. At least that was how it had always been before ... until the bugs started to take things a bit personally.For James, working as a security guard in a lonely shack out in the middle of nowhere was just a job. The boredom and tediousness was absolutely mind-numbing. But sleeping on the clock was not an option, and his options for keeping himself entertained were extremely limited. Killing bugs was just another way to help the time pass more easily. It was nothing personal, just another part of the job. At least that was how it had always been before ... until the bugs started to take things a bit personally.

Thirteen Capsules of Terror - Not to be Taken at Bedtime Here is a fantastic journey into a world of terror with thirteen of Bradbury's very best. A baby born with the irge to kill... the couple who leave for a honeymoon - in a cemetery... a husband and wife who have an unpleasant experience with some mummified Mexican corpses... the tombstone in the bedroom... a little boy who examines the macabre entrails of the man upstairs... A chilling collection that will linger long after you have finished reading it. The Small Assassin The Next in Line The Lake The Crowd Jack-in-the-Box The Man Upstairs The Cistern The Tombstone The Smiling People The Handler Let's Play 'Poison' The Night The Dead Man

Alexa's 13th birthday is coming up but this year something unexpected is going to happen. Alexa's father had died when she was born and all she knows was that a tree had fell on he's car when he was driving. But what she doesn't know is that he was cursed and on her 13th birthday the curse is passing on to her. On her birthday she is trying everything to stop the curse. Will she survive? Or not...Alexa's 13th birthday is coming up but this year something unexpected is going to happen. Alexa's father had died when she was born and all she knows was that a tree had fell on he's car when he was driving. But what she doesn't know is that he was cursed and on her 13th birthday the curse is passing on to her. On her birthday she is trying everything to stop the curse.Will she make it out surviving and saving her family? Or will the curse get the best of her....