Dark Visions: A Collection of Modern Horror - Volume Two PDF Download

Author: John C. Foster
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255

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The journey into darkness continues in this, the second in the Dark Visions Modern Horror series and follow-up to the Bram Stoker Award® Nominated Dark Visions: A Collection of Modern Horror - Volume One. Dark Visions: A Collection of Modern Horror - Volume Two. takes you far deeper into the twisted psyche of man with 14 psychological tales of creeping dread that explore the evil the lives inside all of mankind. The stories in DARK VISIONS TWO offer an even darker, more insidious look into the concepts of life, death and how choices we make affect our eternal souls. FEATURING: - Mister White by John C. Foster - Dreaming in and Out by Carol Holland March - Moonlighting by Chad McKee - Wormhole by J. Daniel Stone - Remember Me by David Blixt - The First Years by David Siddall - The Elemenatals and I by C.M. Saunders - Release by Jane Brooks & Peter Whitley - Water, Some of it Deep by David Murphy - Acceptance by Kenneth Whitfield - Variations of Soullessness by A.A. Garrison - Chapelston by Rhesa Sealy - Last Call by JC Hemphill - City Song by Edward Morris & Trent Zelazny Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: Jonathan Maberry
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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ENTER DARKNESS IN THIS BRAM STOKER AWARD®-NOMINATED VOLUME OF HORROR. Just beyond the veil of perception is a darkened plane where ultimate evil resides. Dark Visions: A Collection of Modern Horror - Volume One is thirteen critically acclaimed tales of terror written by some of the most visionary authors writing genre fiction today. -- A boy comes face-to-face with evil in 'the most haunted town in America'... -- A series of gruesome murders are linked to religious fanaticism... -- Boyhood friends on an English estate battling malevolent forces of the occult... -- A down-on-his-luck author faces the most terrifying decision of his life... -- A mysterious tapestry in a historic hotel may be the doorway into darkness... -- A man with a deadly disease resorts to unthinkable options... -- And so much more. FEATURING: -- Mister Pockets: A Pine Deep Story by Jonathan Maberry -- Collage by Jay Caselberg -- The Weight of Paradise by Jeff Hemenway -- Three Minutes by Sarah L. Johnson -- Second Opinion by Ray Garton -- The Last Ice Cream Kiss by Jason S. Ridler -- Scrap by David A. Riley -- What Do You Need? by Milo James Fowler -- The Troll by Jonathan Balog -- Delicate Spaces by Brian Fatah Steele -- Raining Stones by Sean Logan -- Show Me by John F.D. Taff -- Thanatos Park by Charles Austin Muir Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: John C. Foster
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174

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The debut novel from the author of Rooster and The Isle. In the shadowy world of international espionage and governmental black ops, when a group of American spies go bad and inadvertently unleash an ancient malevolent force that feeds on the fears of mankind, a young family finds themselves in the crosshairs of a frantic supernatural mystery of global proportions with only one man to turn for their salvation. Combine the intricate, plot-driven stylings of suspense masters Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum, add a healthy dose of Clive Barker's dark and brooding occult horror themes, and you get a glimpse into the supernatural world of international espionage that the chilling new horror novel Mister White is about to reveal. John C. Foster's Mister White is a terrifying genre-busting suspense shocker it was meant to be and will, once and for all, answer the question you dare not ask: "Who is Mister White?" Praise for Mister White: "The most thrilling thing about Foster's sweeping thriller Mister White is how well it's written. If the idea is to put powerful words to paper, then Foster does it. And if the idea is to then use those words to pulley-up walls around a willing reader, trapping him or her in the world of Mister White, Foster does that, too." -- Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box "Mister White [is] a brilliant amalgamation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy-esque cat-and-mouse espionage thriller, over the top 80s implacable-force-of-nature slasher yarn, and reality-refracting supernatural-occultist creepfest." -- Shawn Macomber, Rue Morgue "Mister White is a potent and hypnotic brew that blends horror, espionage and mystery. Foster has written the kind of book that keeps the genre fresh and alive and will make fans cheer. Books like this are the reason I love horror fiction." -- Ray Garton, Grand Master of Horror Award-winner and Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Live Girls and Scissors "John C. Foster's Mister White is a lightning-paced, globetrotting mashup of espionage, adventure and truly disturbing occult horror. Fun and nasty in all the right places." -- Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of A Head Full of Ghosts Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the home of multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated volumes of horror. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: Anthony Rivera
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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There are some nightmares from which you can never wake. Dread: A Head Full of Bad Dreams, from the Bram Stoker Award-nominated editoral team of Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson, is Volume One in the Best of Grey Matter Press series. Selected by readers and horror fans, the twenty short stories contained within the pages of Dread include some of the darkest hallucinatory revelations from the minds of the most accomplished award-winning authors of our time. Travel dark passageways and experience the disturbing visions of twenty masters from the horror, fantasy, science fiction, thriller, transgressive and speculative fiction genres as they bare their souls and fill your head with a lifetime of bad dreams. Includes the work of Jonathan Maberry, Ray Garton, John F.D. Taff, William Meikle, Michael Laimo, JG Faherty, Bracken MacLeod, Tim Waggoner, Rose Blackthorn, Chad McKee, T. Fox Dunham, Edward Morris, Trent Zelazny, John C. Foster, Jonathan Balog, Jane Brooks, Peter Whitley, Martin Rose and John Everson. Praise for Dread: A Head Full of Bad Dreams "Reading Dread: A Head Full of Bad Dreams is my very first experience with the small publisher Grey Matter Press -- and let me tell you, I cannot wait to read more. Dread is a solid ode to nightmares that will keep you up -- and most importantly, keep you reading." -- Michelle "Izzy" Galgana, FANGORIA "If you consider yourself a discerning reader of horror fiction but have yet to sample the dark delights of Grey Matter Press then you are in for a treat. This collection should be filed under essential reading. Grey Matter Press are one of the leading lights within the dark fiction genre." -- Adrian Shotbolt, THE GRIM READER "This is sure to be a great addition to any horror-lover's collection." -- Natalya Lainhart, SCREAM SIRENS Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the home of multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated volumes of horror. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: Chad Stroup
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207

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The fulfillment of your every desire… That's the enticing yet dangerous promise of Sweet Candy, the new designer drug making the rounds through the community of club kids, neo-Nazis, drag queens, prostitutes and punks who populate the mean streets of Sweetville. With its chewable hearts and candied lips threatening to forever transform the delicate social balance and the very lives of each and every member of the city's underground, Sweet Candy is poised to ignite the tenuous powder keg that is life, love and lust in Sweetville. But could the enigmatic back-alley surgeon Julius Kast and his partnership with a peculiar cult be the spark that lights the fuse once and for all? And how will their actions affect the life of a young woman named Trixie who is seeking salvation through transformation? Take a remarkable journey that's equal parts irreverent social commentary, revisionist dystopia, dark fantasy and horrifying reality when you travel to the unforgettable world of Sweetville's counterculture where a host of sometimes dangerous, often deviant and always dark secrets are waiting to be revealed. Such secrets refuse to be confined to Sweetville. But instead will come home with you. Changing everything. Forever… Praise for Secrets of the Weird: "Secrets of the Weird is a harrowing walk through a landscape populated by modern horrors and lit only by failing neon, where the only saving graces are whatever bravery we can summon up from within and whatever kindness we can muster toward our fellow outcasts, and Chad Stroup is the best possible guide a reader could ask for." -- Jeremy P. Bushnell, author of The Insides and The Weirdness "I found Secrets of the Weird to be an engaging and fascinating read. It is a highly unusual, admirably creative foray into a deeply, deeply disturbing world of fiction which nonetheless resonates with modern reality." -- Hal Bodner, author of The Trouble with Hairy and Bite Club! "Insane in the most amazingly sublime hallucinogenic way. Every word, every setting, every character is a garishly intelligent choice. This is the most bizarre but incredible mash up of New Jack City, Blade Runner and Game of Thrones. In an era of non-binary gender and fluid sexuality this is a relevant and timely tale." -- Tracy Lee Palmer, Signal Horizon Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the home of multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated volumes of horror. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: Stephen Graham Jones
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293

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Immerse yourself in the unnerving world of the paranormal with these tales of horror curated by Bram Stoker Award-nominated Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson, editors of the #1 Amazon bestseller Peel Back the Skin and the critically acclaimed Dark Visions series. It’s here in Death’s Realm where the spirits of the dead and monstrosities that should never exist torment the souls of the living they’ve left behind in sixteen disquieting tales of the supernatural from horror's modern masters. From dangerous specters summoned from beyond the veil with treacherous intent on all of humankind, to a young boy with dangerous special powers that seem directed from beyond the grave, Death's Realm delves into the abnormal, the ghostly and the infernal. It's only here that a grieving son's demon can beckon him to a secluded cemetery plot in the dead of night, where a preternatural murder-for-hire has extreme supernatural repercussions, and when the revenant of a dead mother seeks vengeance on her dying daughter. And there is so much more. With horror fiction from two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author and World Fantasy Award nominee Hank Schwaeble; the award-winning, Bram Stoker Award-nominated and Shirley Jackson Award-finalist Stephen Graham Jones; the Bram Stoker Award and Thriller nominated JG Faherty; editor-in-chief of the highly respected Jamais Vu magazine Paul Michael Anderson; critically-acclaimed authors Jay Caselberg and John F.D. Taff; emerging masters of modern horror Aaron Polson, Gregory L. Norris and Martin Rose; co-authors known for their extremely disturbing horror fiction, Simon Dewar and Karen Runge; critic favorites Brian Fatah Steele, John C. Foster and Jane Brooks; the twisted, Lovecraft-influenced Rhoads Brazos; and recognized authors of literary fiction Jay O'Shea and Matthew Pegg. Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher. Rip open the veil to Death's Realm and let the wrong ones in.

Author: William Meikle
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 355

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We don't know what the future might hold. Until now. Offering a collection of terrifying stories of science fiction and speculative fiction horrors, Ominous Realities is a dark thrill ride to explore what might be in store for mankind. This wicked journey isn't limited by time or gravity. It takes you on an exploration of futuristic and post-Apocalyptic worlds, to experience societies where dark corporations rule, where humanity must consider terrifying alternatives, and to the dangerous realities that may be in store, dragging you through horrifying speculative scenarios that pose dire consequences for the existence of mankind. FEATURING: "How to Make a Human" by Martin Rose A race of robots with the ability to resurrect humanity after the apocalypse has dire consequences. "Angie" by John F.D. Taff A divorced couple fights for survival after society collapses and realize the horror of true devotion. "On the Threshold" by William Meikle Two scientists aiming to prove we are not alone find the danger that exists beyond the threshold. "Doyoshota" by Ken Altabef Residents of a Nevada town are suffering the debilitating effects of a strange hum and believe it's a black ops program, others are convinced of far darker origins. "Third Offense" by Gregory L. Norris In an oppressive society where advertising is all-pervasive, a factory worker attempts to escape enslavement with horrifying results. "Matamorphosis" by J. Daniel Stone Siblings discover the unique bond has the ability to affect humanity in the darkest of ways. "We are Hale, We are Whole" by Eric Del Carlo Global climate change has reshaped the world, and multi-national corporations control every aspect of life. To what horrifying lengths will they go in the struggle to maintain profit? "Pure Blood and Evergreen" by Bracken MacLeod Victims of ethnic cleansing, two boys struggle for survival only to put the lives of everyone they know in danger. "John, Paul, Xavier, Ironside and George (But not Vincent)" by Hugh A.D. Spencer Under attack by mysterious biomechanical entities, one man spends his last days with an enigmatic client who may holds the fate of Earth in his hands. "And the Hunter, Home From the Hill" by Edward Morris Are superheroes real? It could be that the old man living down the street is hiding his own dark secrets. "Born Bad" by Jonathan Balog Raised by the church, Lucien harbors a frightening secret that may have dire circumstances for mankind. "The Last Bastion of Space" by Ewan C. Forbes Privatization has run amok and simple pleasures come at a premium. For one young couple the only option is to turn their minds over to insidious corporate control. "Every Soul is a Grimoire" by Allen Griffin A shadowy government official is responsible for a man with dangerous skill that blurs reality and opens the door to terrifying evil. "From the East" by Alice Goldfuss Driven by conviction, a scientist struggles to determine the cause of a global cataclysm and finds herself in a struggle for the existence of humanity. "Deciding Identity" by Paul Williams Faced with the collision of two worlds, the citizens of each are offered the choice to decide who will live or die. "The Last Elf" by T. Fox Dunham Having spent a lifetime chasing the enemies of Nazi Germany, a sociopathic concentration camp commanderfinds himself on the verge of his crowning achievement: ultimate extermination. Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: Jeff Hemenway
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214

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The end of everything is here. But which apocalypse will be the worst? Find out in Equilibrium Overturned from Bram Stoker Award-nominated editors of acclaimed indie horror anthologies Peel Back the Skin and Dark Visions, Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson. From alien civilizations bent on human destruction, to demonic incursions from beyond the event horizon, to the dangerous malevolence that lives within us all, Equilibrium Overturned drags you into the heart of darkness to explore brutal personal and worldwide apocalypses and the lives wavering on the brink. Survive destroyed worlds and brutal dystopian societies. Experience a prison of the future and the whitewashing of a horrifying past that threatens our very existence. From preventable transgressions, unavoidable doomsdays and personal calamities both near and far, Equilibrium Overturned offers a glimpse into what life may be like at the end of all things. Featuring: "The Final Testimony of Molly Ryder" by Jeff Hemenway - In the future prisoners serve sentences in drug-induced comas. An investigator journeys into the mind of a killer to reveal terrifying repercussions for humanity. "Amnion" by John Everson - A scientist developing a fountain of youth stops at nothing to test his theories with dire consequences for his life and those around him. "Martial Law" by JG Faherty - The United States is in chaos as mysterious invaders turning the streets in a small town into rivers of blood. "Through the Ghostlands" by Rose Blackthorn - Survivors of a global calamity scavange a dead world while pursued by a menacing force that threatens their survival. "The Collected Sylvia, Volume 1 to 1388" by Geoffrey W. Cole - A routine scouting mission to an alien world maroons a couple unwilling to give up hope against terrifying odds. "Perfect Soldiers" by S.G. Larner - An evil that feeds on the hatred and fear of humankind has the armies of Earth resorting to unspeakable measures to fight the planet's last war. "Wombie" by Martin Slag - A small-town veterinarian caring for a sick animal inadvertently uncovers an unimaginable worldwide conspiracy. "No-Man's Land" by Roger Jackson - A regiment of English soldiers battling the Nazi war machine are exposed to an iunimaginable horror. "The Alamo Incident" by Sean Eads - A man investigating the murders of soldiers stationed at the legendary outpost shines a new light into the darkness of Manifest Destiny. "The Butcher of Gad Street" by Stephen T. Vessels - A man with a mysterious purpose sparks a citywide cataclysm, revealing the horrifying nature of mankind. "Queen of Thermodynamic Equilibrium" by Josh Vogt - A revolutionary believing Death is a cleansing force takes her quest to the wreckage of a derelict intergalactic battleship where she aims to breathe new life into old death. "Compartmental" by Jay Caselberg - Human memories bleed unleashes one man's personal apocalypse. "This is Not a Horror Story" by Tim Waggoner - In a surveillance state run amok, a young woman is horrified to learn how much her government knows about her. "Sunrise" by Tony Knighton - Battling oppression, a healthcare nightmare, black market criminals and environmental collapse, a father faces insurmountable odds to save his dying son as the world collapses. Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher, is proud to present the third installment in one of the best supernatural thriller series ever imagined. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: Ray Garton
Publisher: Grey Matter Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241

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Almost forty years ago, a literary movement forever changed the landscape of the horror industry. Splatterlands: Reawakening the Splatterpunk Revolution is a collection of personal, intelligent and subversive horror with a point. This illustrated volume of dark fiction honors the truly revolutionary efforts of some of the most brilliant writers of all time with an all-new collection of visceral, disturbing and thought-provoking work from a diverse group of modern minds. Exploring concepts that include serial murder, betrayal, religious fanaticism, physical abuse, societal corruption, greed, mental instability, sexual assault and more, Splatterlands delivers on the promise of the original Splatterpunk movement with this collection of honest, intelligent, ground-breaking and hyper-intensive horror. FEATURING: "Heirloom" by Michael Laimo A daughter finds herself in competition with an antique rifle for her father's affection as her admiration for the weapon becomes unimaginable. "Violence for Fun and Profit" by Gregory L. Norris Following economic collapse, a man finds himself homeless and develops a new talent that open doors to vicious opportunities. "Empty" by A.A. Garrison Navigating the streets of a future city, a devoted wife stops at nothing to help her husband regain his religion as questionable gods require a dire payment. "Amputations in the Key of D" by Jack Maddox After a routine surgery changes his life, a washed-up rock star finds far more painful methods to discover one's true talent. "Housesitting" by Ray Garton While housesitting for her neighbors, a routine visit to feed the pets change a suburbanites world forever. "Dis" by Michele Garber Dr. Tony Weiss can't deal with his patients or his quadriplegic wife until a demon escapes from his nightmares and enters his waking world. "Dwellers" by Paul M. Collrin On a trip into the desert to evangelize to a drug-addicted cult, a would-be prophet opens the schism between Heaven and Hell and becomes a participant in battle over the nature of religion. "Party Guests" by Chad Stroup To most, Geoffrey seems like a normal young men, the life of the party. But on the inside, his mental condition takes a unforgettable horrifying turn. "The Viscera of Worship" by Allen Griffin Searching for his place in the world, one man takes steps down a path into true darkness to find his ultimate purpose. "The Defiled" by Christine Morgan On the run, a group of vicious thieves and rapists seek refuge within a community of swamp dwellers only to realize their safety is anything but certain. "The Artist" by James S. Dorr Vince is an artist drawn to the unusual: creating masterpieces from slabs of meat. And, after all, isn't art intended to be shared? "A Letter to My Ex" by J. Michael Major While on a trip to Paris, a divorced man finds himself penning a horrifying letter to his ex-wife that no parent wants to receive. "Devil Rides Shotgun" by Eric Del Carlo Joaquim Abito is desperate to solve the difficult case of grisly murders and he enlists help that comes with a huge price Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated publisher. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 9780575045859
Category : Horror tales, American
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Collection of seven new horror stories by Stephen King, Dan Simmons and George R R Martin.