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Music of the Gods by Richard Schiver Music of the Gods by Richard Schiver Feb. 25, 2012 3662 words Read a sample
So often we don't realize what we have until we've lost it.
The Short Straw by Don Katnik The Short Straw by Don Katnik Feb. 25, 2012 850 words Read a sample
Peek behind the mask of American suburbia in this FLASH fiction story of a troubled neighborhood. Warning: if you love "pocket" dogs, this story may not be for you!
Devotion by Antony Bennett Devotion by Antony Bennett Feb. 25, 2012 2238 words Read a sample
He had escaped the crash without serious injury. A fading bruise on his forehead and a lingering black eye were the only outward signs that anything had happened to him. But Geoff has been affected in ways that don't show, and his story of what happened couldn't possibly be the truth - could it?
Dead Man's Luck by Em Castaneda Dead Man's Luck by Em Castaneda Feb. 25, 2012 5138 words Read a sample
Louise recently became a widow. She and her son, Joe, spend the day clearing away her husband's things. The man she loved had a shocking secret and she just discovered it.
You'll catch your death by Adam Patterson You'll catch your death by Adam Patterson Feb. 25, 2012 8484 words Read a sample
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Old Josh Bishop is about to tell you his ghost story - a story of betrayal, death and revenge that has gripped his small village since 1946.
The Bad Ones by Em Castaneda The Bad Ones by Em Castaneda Feb. 24, 2012 7196 words Read a sample
Dave hasn't been the same since he met Mr. Elroy and participated in a paranormal experiment. Now, Jan must take her husband's place in order to save his life and trust the very man that drove him mad. She must face The Bad Ones to save Dave from the madness that has taken hold of him and keep her sanity while doing it.
The Dog Lady by Melody Hewson The Dog Lady by Melody Hewson Feb. 24, 2012 4322 words Read a sample
Everyone knows that a dog is man's (and woman's) best friend, but brothers Jake and Hank find out the hard way that they can also be their worst enemies.
The Method by D. H. Davis The Method by D. H. Davis Feb. 23, 2012 1566 words Read a sample
For Jake, acting will never be quite the same again, as his 'Method Acting' takes a turn towards the supernatural.
Biters by Matthew Stephens Biters by Matthew Stephens Feb. 23, 2012 3408 words Read a sample
WARNING: contains strong violence and sexual situations. When a strange insect bites Dave, it turns him into a cannablistic animal and he attacks his friends, and also carries the virus with him to school where an all out madness breaks loose.
The Third Anniversary by Shaun Whittington The Third Anniversary by Shaun Whittington Feb. 23, 2012 8541 words Read a sample
In this horrific, yet emotional story, it tells us about a tortured soul. Everywhere is a reminder and there's no escape for, Billy Jones. It's been nearly three years since the school killings, and Billy Jones is still haunted by what happened.
The Well by Anthony Schultz The Well by Anthony Schultz Feb. 23, 2012 2339 words Read a sample
A short-story depicting two childhood friends and their startling discovery of something that ought not be there.
The Hitch by JK Bradley The Hitch by JK Bradley Feb. 23, 2012 892 words Read a sample
Little Billy Fromlin learns the horrid truth about the Tooth Fairy.
Crack in the Glass by Jonathan Carter Crack in the Glass by Jonathan Carter Feb. 23, 2012 3428 words Read a sample
A short horror story. Gina Sanders thought she would be proudly representing Gamma Beta on the popular ghost hunting-reality game show Graveyard Shift and net herself a comfy little nest egg for her segue from college to the real world. It should have been a piece of cake — it wasn't.
My Expiration Date by Nemonica Bars My Expiration Date by Nemonica Bars Feb. 21, 2012 2640 words Read a sample
"A world of slaughter, pain and fright Another life we take tonight A whole new world of blood and fear Watch as we coax another tear..."
Enter The Clowns by J. D. Carter Enter The Clowns by J. D. Carter Feb. 21, 2012 2942 words Read a sample
After the death of her parents, Myra goes searching in the attic for boxes of ceramic clowns that belonged to her mother. When she gets them home, she finds out that they have a secret. A dark secret that Myra could never have imagined, even in her worst nightmares.
Zombpunk: STEM by Christopher Blankley Zombpunk: STEM by Christopher Blankley Feb. 21, 2012 57897 words Read a sample
When the world finally runs out of food, will the living envy the (un)dead?
The Road by Kristin Morton The Road by Kristin Morton Feb. 20, 2012 3678 words Read a sample
What happens when you leave the life you know for an unknown adventure? What's going to happen? Is everything going to be as fun as you might think?
The Road Warriors by William Young The Road Warriors by William Young Feb. 20, 2012 5333 words Read a sample
As the Australian city of Perth falls to the zombies, Duncan, Katrina and Gannon make their way out in search of a sanctuary. But the abandoned towns they pass through on the way foreshadow a different end to their journey. This is the 15th story in the series.
Operation: Blackheart by Jonathan Brett Operation: Blackheart by Jonathan Brett Feb. 20, 2012 80177 words Read a sample
During World War II, a group of GIs go behind enemy lines to find a secret Nazi weapon, but what they find was more than anyone could handle, and not created by the Nazis.
The Fear Masters (The Zombie Ray From Outer Space) by D.A. Madigan The Fear Masters (The Zombie Ray From Outer Space) by D.A. Madigan Feb. 20, 2012 40519 words Read a sample
WHEN THERE'S NO MORE ROOM IN THE 21st CENTURY'S TOXIC WASTE DUMPS... THE DEAD WILL WALK In the late 21st Century, the Global Union has mostly united mankind and brought lasting peace to the surface of the Earth... until the dead start rising from their graves to attack the living. "...a visual, energetic style..." - John DeChancie, bestselling author of CASTLE PERILOUS and SKYRIGGER
Powerlines by Nipaporn Baldwin Powerlines by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 19, 2012 1813 words Read a sample
He is running from something, something unfounded He knows he did it, the police are approaching They would be on his trail soon He couldn't let them touch him
The Nobleman: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Nobleman: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Feb. 18, 2012 3934 words Read a sample
Darren spends his last days in a nursing home, remembering a promise more than eighty years before that will mean his death.
The Country House: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Country House: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Feb. 18, 2012 7629 words Read a sample
Gabe has writer's block and needs a break, so he goes to a country house where everything may not be what it seems.
The Sensitive by Antony Bennett The Sensitive by Antony Bennett Feb. 18, 2012 1997 words Read a sample
The derelict house holds a secret that has been waiting countless years to be discovered, and one unsuspecting boy holds the key which will unleash the fear.
Entkommen! by Mathias Sorg Entkommen! by Mathias Sorg Feb. 17, 2012 3824 words Read a sample
Nackt und mit von einer unbekannten Droge vernebelten Sinnen stürmt Tim durch den haitianischen Dschungel. Grausame Erinnerungen kehren zurück. Erinnerungen an ein Voodoo Ritual, in das er und seine Reisegefährten hineingelockt wurden. Sie mussten sterben, doch er war entkommen. Er hat nur eine Chance zu überleben: Er muss das dominikanische Dorf Pepilo Salcedo erreichen! Wird er es schaffen?!
The Hotel: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner The Hotel: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 17, 2012 2952 words Read a sample
A short story about an Architect goes into an old hotel to look at renovating it and finds more than he was expecting about his grandparents....
A Selection Of Spirit: Teacher's Pet by Brian Williams A Selection Of Spirit: Teacher's Pet by Brian Williams Feb. 17, 2012 5839 words Read a sample
A free pilot television script that is the beginning of a story of friendship, redemption, and the sorrowful truth that sometimes no matter how hard we try we can not make up for the choices we have made in the past.
La leyenda de Avernoiz by Braulio Vidal La leyenda de Avernoiz by Braulio Vidal Feb. 16, 2012 13652 words Read a sample
El coronel Jacobo López encuentra documentación oculta acerca de un misterioso hecho acaecido en 1938, e inicia una investigación que le llevará a un pasado más distante de lo que esperaba.
Wolves Abound: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Wolves Abound: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 16, 2012 11228 words Read a sample
What happens when werewolves go looking for answers?
Free Five by Paul D. Dail Free Five by Paul D. Dail Feb. 16, 2012 7431 words Read a sample
Five Flash Fiction horror pieces, all under 1000 words. Each piece also includes a brief afterword from the author with a bit of background on where he got the idea for the story. A little insight into the life and mind of a horror writer.
Are you ready for tonight by Are you ready for tonight by IsshaqElameen Feb. 15, 2012 1826 words Read a sample
Kevin finds himself lost in school at night, the power's cut, everyone should have been there ready for the party but it's empty, his friend disappeared and... there's blood.
What lies behind my door. by mariam zaki What lies behind my door. by mariam zaki Feb. 14, 2012 811 words Read a sample
A quick read. Mystery , horror. Natalie has moved to a brand new house , what she dosent know is that someone else might be living in that house too.
My Sweet Valentine by Dairenna VonRavenstone My Sweet Valentine by Dairenna VonRavenstone Feb. 14, 2012 15042 words Read a sample
Amber awaits her husband's return before her favorite holiday of the year. The only thing stopping the sweet reunion is an old high school fiend who plans to make this Valentine's Day one to remember.
Death Wears A Black Basque by Ray Daley Death Wears A Black Basque by Ray Daley Feb. 14, 2012 884 words Read a sample
A desperate man on the run from a shadowy past is caught by the one thing he feared above everything else. When faced with his fate will he go quietly?
Beneath The Surface by T.J Dipple Beneath The Surface by T.J Dipple Feb. 14, 2012 2156 words Read a sample
Some children love the water. Others hate it. This is a short horror story that explains why.
Felis Dirus by Berkeley Hunt Felis Dirus by Berkeley Hunt Feb. 13, 2012 4266 words Read a sample
Felis Dirus is a trio of dark tales distilled from urban madness and scraped from the underbelly of suburban America. From the Lovecraftian “Mother of Crawly Things” to the chilling title story, Berkeley Hunt’s debut collection of short fiction signals the arrival of a bold new talent.
Tales To Distress Part 1 - The Big Bad Wolf by Ray Daley Tales To Distress Part 1 - The Big Bad Wolf by Ray Daley Feb. 13, 2012 2583 words Read a sample
In a land ravaged by the zombie apocalypse, how will three little pigs cope in their newly built homes? Are they ready for all the evils that this world has to offer?
Trucker by Joseph Bush Trucker by Joseph Bush Feb. 12, 2012 2141 words Read a sample
Being the most successful serial killer in New England is not as easy as it sounds. Really. It takes a lot of lying, cheating, and stealing. It also requires way more honesty than you'd imagine. I'm not going to tell you my secrets, because my publisher would probably get sued for publishing a how-to on murder. He doesn't deserve it. Me on the other hand, I'm a whole different kettle of fish.
Anti-Supernatural Assault Team- Book 0- Fresh Blood by Michael Keyth Anti-Supernatural Assault Team- Book 0- Fresh Blood by Michael Keyth Feb. 12, 2012 38812 words Read a sample
A.S.A.T. (Anti-Supernatural Assault Team) is a special group created by a billionaire Arthur West. They consist of 6 best people, Arthur could find. Their main aim is to find 5 pieces of the Seal of Solomon, so they can stop the demon that is responsible for the end of the world in 2012. Book 0 tells the story of each member and how they became involved in ASAT.
The Dark Ones by April Rice The Dark Ones by April Rice Feb. 11, 2012 2467 words Read a sample
Living in Los Angeles is a great city to live in, it's consider the "City of Angels." Well, to most people it is, but for a somewhat young vampire couple, Hellion and Kali, it's a breeding ground for them, getting all the young blood they want. One day that all changes when they meet a young little girl who tells them where their family came from. Is this little girl a vampire or something else?
System Test 2231 by Joseph Bush System Test 2231 by Joseph Bush Feb. 11, 2012 929 words Read a sample
A shocking revelation befalls a pair of scientists working a research project. A science fiction-horror short story in the vein of the Cthulu Mythos.
Eyestalk by Joseph Bush Eyestalk by Joseph Bush Feb. 11, 2012 3526 words Read a sample
Langdon Altwood is an appraiser of fine architecture. But is Blackden Castle and its lone inhabitant really a place he wants to be stuck during a snowstorm?
Drowning in Problems by B. Franklin Drowning in Problems by B. Franklin Feb. 11, 2012 2200 words Read a sample
The struggle of life in a new house seems too much to take for the wife of this married couple. Join her on her short journey to realize why her husband hasn't been the same and what startling ending befalls her.
Salvation by Mike Bennett Salvation by Mike Bennett Feb. 11, 2012 10367 words Read a sample
Geoffrey Leech burns in the fires of Hell. When he makes a deal with the Devil, Geoffrey sees more than a chance to ease his suffering - he sees a chance to save his soul. Will the Devil get his due, or can Geoffrey escape the horrors of Hell to find his own salvation?
MindEater 2: Struggle For Escape by David Cleinman MindEater 2: Struggle For Escape by David Cleinman Feb. 11, 2012 6062 words Sample 25%
As Ned Turner, AKA Svitas continues his campaign to consume minds and souls, his victims begin to fight back, from inside his mind. As Svitas becomes ever more powerful, hope of escape seems to dim. Can anyone stop him? Can anyone escape from him?
A Merciless Folly by Wynema Taylor A Merciless Folly by Wynema Taylor Feb. 11, 2012 7806 words Read a sample
Janie is married, life for her is good, but then everything changes and her world is shattered. In this novella, Janie’s world is tragically changed. Her mental state crumbles as she spirals out of control and out of touch with reality.
Hunger by Joseph Bush Hunger by Joseph Bush Feb. 10, 2012 6704 words Read a sample
Psamathe is a girl with a dark secret is trekking towards a city of ancient, unknowable power. Can priest Felswen stop her before she makes a fatal mistake?
Witch of the Bayou by Rana Kelly Witch of the Bayou by Rana Kelly Feb. 10, 2012 3281 words Read a sample
Amelia Rose Soileau is truly a ginger without a soul. A child brought up in New Orleans in a house of horror becomes a force of nature.
Slightly Impaired by P.R. Mason Slightly Impaired by P.R. Mason Feb. 09, 2012 967 words Read a sample
Who is she? Why is she in this old diner? She can't seem to remember the little things since the accident. *Slightly Impaired is a flash fiction short story.
Within the Walls of Westfield - A Diary of Madness by Peter Davidson Within the Walls of Westfield - A Diary of Madness by Peter Davidson Feb. 09, 2012 3796 words Read a sample
The contents of this transcript were discovered after clean-up operations began at the Westfield Psychiatric Hospital on 1st October 2009. Contained inside are field notes regarding the strange & abnormal progress of patient Jonathan Winterhall Gray, taken from the discovered journal of Dr Henry Renholm.