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In a secluded mansion hidden away from the outside world, young Kosa lives under the strict and overpowering rule of her enigmatic mother. For Kosa, the rules set by Mother are the guiding principles of her life, shaping her beliefs and actions. She has been sheltered from the truth about the world beyond the confines of their home, conditioned to fear the darkness and malevolence that supposedly lurks outside.However, as Kosa grows older, she begins to question the reality she has been presented with. Doubts eat away at her, fueled by a deep-rooted curiosity and a burgeoning sense of independence.But Kosa possesses a mysterious and powerful ability that Mother desperately needs to sustain her own existence. Mother, a figure shrouded in shadows and secrets, will stop at nothing to ensure that Kosa's power remains potent and under her control. The sinister grasp that Mother has on Kosa becomes increasingly suffocating as she tightens her grip, isolating Kosa further from the truth that exists beyond their home. In this dark and captivating tale, Kosa's journey unravels the intricacies of control, the strength of one's convictions, and the true nature of the world beyond the shadows. The choices she makes will not only determine her fate but also influence the fate of those around her.

In the depths of a vast, foreboding cave, where silence whispers of unspeakable horrors, three friends embark on a treacherous journey to unravel the mysteries that lie within. HOLLOW is a gripping horror novel that will send shivers down your spine and keep you enthralled until the final, heart-pounding revelation.Driven by a desperate search for their missing friends, the trio ventures deep into the labyrinthine tunnels, unaware of the malevolent forces that await them. With each step, they unknowingly play into the hands of the spirits that dwell within the shadows, eager to manifest their darkest fears and subject them to unrelenting torment.As the friends become entangled in the never-ending maze, theñ. boundary between reality and nightmare blurs. Their quest for answers quickly transforms into a harrowing battle for survival, as they confront their own personal demons while fighting to escape the clutches of the m alicious spirits. HOLLOW is an atmospheric tale that delves into the realms of human resilience, the complexity of friendship and family, and the insidious power of fear. As the friends battle their own demons and navigate the treacherous depths of the cave, the pulse-pounding suspense will leave you breathless, and the lingering questions will haunt you long after you turn the final page.

Three years ago, Ellie Brower's daughter went missing somewhere in the heart of Virginia. Today, Ellie receives a mysterious text message that leads her to believe her daughter might still be alive. She follows this rabbit hole to the coastal town of Lacuna's Point. But there's something wrong with this place. The town's only constable is zero help and downright hostile. There's a beloved mayor who presides over town affairs, but no one has ever seen his face. Meanwhile, an enormous clock tower holds something sinister behind its cyclopean eye of time. As Ellie unravels the mystery of her missing daughter, the town begins to change. Its geography. Its spirit. Slowly, this homely paradise transforms into a nightmarish dreamworld. And not just the town; the people themselves are slowly evolving into something...else.

SICK! STORIES FROM THE GOOP TROOP is a collection by the most gag-inducing authors around: Lor Gislason, Shelley Lavigne, and Eric Raglin. Their stories feature fluid-swapping, cannibalism, bug-eating, bodily disintegration, and more. Steel your stomach and prepare to get SICK!

When Conrad and his wife set out to meet their friends for a simple weekend retreat, all they wanted was an easy weekend full of catching up and drinking. But when the group discovers a map that shows them the location of a hidden waterfall, hidden in the heart of an uncharted valley, they can't help but jump at the opportunity to rediscover it.What they don't expect is to find an abandoned ghost town. Hidden away from the world with an evil secret.Now Conrad and his group must do whatever they can to stay alive as they are hunted by an entity that feeds off the horrors that occur in the valley. A horror they are doomed to repeat for eternity.

When reluctant sellout Alex and his family moved to Harlan Drive, they soon discover that their idyllic suburban house is not the safe haven it first seems. In fact, there's nothing safe about The House On Harlan at all...In this thrilling new novella from Mike Salt, author of The Valley and Damned to Hell, you are invited to step inside the House on Harlan - a house where the things that go bump in the night come out in force. A house that is hungry for blood. A house that will haunt you.A house with a little black door in the cellar...A door that opens both ways. And, as Alex is about to find out, the things that come through aren't all there is to fear in this house. No, the real danger is waiting for him on the other side..."Blood Rites Horror is proud to kick off the countdown to Halloween with a brand-new novella from Mike Salt. The House On Harlan is a thrilling masterpiece in horror that takes some truly unexpected and subgenre-hopping turns and develops an entirely new layer of Salt's growing literary universe. A family-centered story with tonnes of heart, even more blood, and a shocking new take on some of our favorite folklores, this is one you won't want to miss.

Rob has hit rock bottom. After losing his son five years ago, he's lost everything else too - his wife, his job, and his home. His days are now filled with nothing but the bottom of an alcohol bottle and self-loathing. But when he's offered a chance to see his son again, he'll do anything to take it.The catch? He has to damn an innocent life to eternity in hell.Rob must confront the darkest depths of his own soul and face unimaginable horrors to see his son one last time. As he descends deeper and deeper into the abyss, he discovers that the price for his reunion may be higher than he ever could have imagined.Damned to Hell is a heart-wrenching tale of grief, regret, and the lengths a person will go to see a loved one again.

THE SACRAMENT is a collection of tales that will take you to the depths of terror and despair. It delves into the unknown and the unseen, revealing a world where the higher power has gone awry, and all that's left is horror. Each story in this anthology is crafted by a diverse group of authors, each bringing their unique voice and perspective to the theme of religious horror.THE SACRAMENT is not for the faint of heart. It's a must-read for fans of religious horror and for those who want to explore the darker side of faith. This anthology will leave you questioning your beliefs and wondering what really lies beyond the veil of our understanding. So, if you're ready to face your fears and enter a world of darkness, then you must take the sacrament. Beware, for what you'll find within these pages is not for the weak-minded, it is a journey into the abyss.Included are stories from Michael R. Goodwin, Spencer Hamilton, Bret Laurie, Jake McCormac, Milan Koväevi¿, Elizabeth Sparrow, Christopher Robertson, Caitlin Marceau, Kay Hanifen, Catlyn Ladd, Amanda M. Blake, Drew Huff with a special introduction by Ross Jeffery and edited by Kelly Brocklehurst and Jamie Stewart.

FEMINA explores the horror of womanhood. Or, more accurately, the horror of gender norms and societal expectations on women. This collection features work that explore themes of identity, motherhood, sexuality, and isolation. A blend of Kristen Roupenian's "Cat Person And Other Stories" and Carmen Maria Machado's "Her Body And Other Parties: Stories", this collection is a blend of psychological, supernatural, and body horror. FEMINA looks at the horror of being a woman in a man's world.

To make, to break, to transform. These three lessons are at the heart of each of the stories in Nikki R. Leigh's Lessons in Demoralization. Framed loosely by the notion that we learn what to do, and especially what not to do by the stories told around us, this collection presents twenty-two horror stories that run the gamut of dark, emotional horror, and light-hearted, sometimes comedic horror.A woman's strength is put to the test to save her wife when an evil stranger uses her in a diabolical plot. A woman processes the grief of her long-dead brother through a monstrous encounter with her childhood stuffed animal. Learn the difficulties of cultivating a long-term relationship explored through caring for a carnivorous plant. See how Dr. Jekyll runs a syndicated children's science show by day, while concocting terrible experiments at night. Watch as weredogs living together in an apartment complex find their match in the neighborhood busybody. Witness twins test their bravery when faced with a void to another dimension that festers in their room.These are just some of the lessons that will be taught in this collection. Follow the narratives of diverse characters experiencing the worst days of their lives in Lessons in Demoralization.

A semi-alternate Victorian London where imagination runs wild and madness reigns supreme. Where the cobbled streets run red with the blood of the innocent, and unscrupulous fiends come out to play. Where the wicked stench coming off the old river pales in comparison to the foulness of the crimes that will forever haunt the annals of British history.Where the man you know as Jack The Ripper is the least of Whitechapel's worries.Inside these pages, you will find stories of fear, madness, suspense, and terror that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.Enjoy this blood-soaked debut collection from Jack Harding, author of React and Driving in the Dark, a British horror author set to leave his own bloody legacy on this haunted land...

Beach BodiesDarkLit Press is back with another anthology of beach horror by authors from around the world.A family's vacation is cut short when the dead begin to rise. A strange hotel will do anything to keep its guests from leaving. A series of murders leads a local reporter on the hunt for a werewolf. A distraught man discovers he's on a vacation from hell. Friends on vacation come face to face with an ancient curse.Beach vacations are meant for relaxing and unwinding away from the drudgery of normal life. The sparkling sun, shimmering on cresting waves. A light breeze as you sit with toes in the sand, a cold drink in one hand. Utopia on an island. But what happens when that paradise suddenly becomes a purgatory of pain?What will you do when the beaches fill with bodies and the waters run red with blood? When creatures crawl the coastline and the jungle teems with terror. How will you survive when a tropical respite becomes an arena of peril?Beach Bodies features sixteen terrifying tales of beach vacation horror. For even more scares, check out the companion anthology Slice of Paradise out now from DarkLit Press.This anthology includes stories by Scott Cole, Jay Alexander, Kelly Brocklehurst, Damien Casey, Leeroy Cross James, Max Christmas, Ronaldo Katwaroo, Nicholas A. Battaglia, Fox Claret Hill, Nat Whiston, Chelsea Paravel, Wendy Dalrymple, John Durgin, Jena Brown, Danielle Ramaekers, and Julie Sevens.

SLICE OF PARADISEAn unknown danger lurks beneath the sand at a secluded beach. A couple encounters a deadly creature during their nighttime dive. A father fights to save his daughter from a harrowing nightmare. A newlywed's honeymoon is interrupted by the apocalypse. A maid discovers a shocking secret at the exclusive resort she works for.Beach vacations are meant for relaxing and unwinding away from the drudgery of normal life. The sparkling sun, shimmering on cresting waves. A light breeze as you sit with toes in the sand, a cold drink in one hand. Utopia on an island. But what happens when that paradise suddenly becomes a purgatory of pain?What will you do when the beaches fill with bodies and the waters run red with blood? When creatures crawl the coastline and the jungle teems with terror. How will you survive when a tropical respite becomes an arena of peril?Slice of Paradise is an all-original anthology featuring fifteen shocking stories of beach vacation horror. For even more scares, check out the companion anthology Beach Bodies out now from DarkLit Press.This anthology includes stories by Craig Wallwork, Philip Fracassi, Scott J Moses, Mark Towse, Spencer Hamilton, Aiden Merchant, Drew Starling, Ashlei Johnson, Rowan Hill, Simon J. Plant, Alyson Hasson, Sheri White, Denver Grenell, Kay Hanifen, and Nick Kolakowski.

INSIDE OUT is an over-the-top tribute to the goopy, grimy and gross horror of the 1980s. After a mysterious infection spreads through the world, people and animals start melting into horrific monsters. This wild debut novella follows everyday people dealing with the new chaotic reality, from school children to scummy landlords to mad scientists. Featuring illustrations from horror artists such as Enuch Duncan, Matt Pierce, and SJ Miller, with cover art by Eduardo Valdés-Hevia.Barf bag not included.

It's been fifteen years since Noose Holcomb perpetrated the Buzzard's Edge Train Robbery of 1872, leaving Rory Daggett an orphan. Settled in with a new family and a second chance at life, Rory never quite sheds the thirst for revenge. When one of the gang members returns to Buzzard's Edge, Rory's life is violently upended once more. Capturing the rogue spurs on a furious chain of events that pits Rory against each member of Noose's gang, every one more twisted and terrifying than the last, in order to work his way to their leader. With the help of a fellow orphan whose life Noose turned upside down and the town's sheriff, Rory will stop at nothing to be the man who ends Noose's reign of terror, but can he do it without becoming the man he seeks to kill?