NATIVITYBy Nikolas P. Robinson& Elizabeth J. McKee *** Grace loves nativity scenes. They’re the centerpiece of her annual Christmas displays. But for last couple of years, vandals have taken it upon themselves to demolish nativity set after nativity set, leaving Grace feeling increasingly defeated and sad. This year is going to be different. This time, … Continue reading
THE END By Kayleigh Dobbs *** From Black Shuck Books and Kayleigh Dobbs comes The End, the thirty-fifth in the Black Shuck SHADOWS series, a series of micro-collections featuring a selection of peculiar tales from the best in horror and speculative fiction. *** Review The End is a brilliant collection of short stories by Kayleigh … Continue reading
ZOMBIE SANTA CLAUS: Chainsaw Edition By Astrid Addams *** Zombie Santa Claus: Chainsaw Edition is the third instalment in the Zombie Santa Claus charity short story series. First, we had Zombie Santa Claus: Axe Murderer Edition, then came Zombie Santa Claus: Santa Jaws Edition. 2023 is the year of Zombie Santa Claus: Chainsaw Edition and … Continue reading
COLLECTED CHRISTMAS HORROR SHORTS III KJK Publishing *** Kennedy has brought a wealth of quality anthologies to the horror genre over the years. It’s no secret he has a taste for Christmas horror. This year he brings you another collection of dark Christmas tales from some of his favourite authors. Grab yourself some hot cocoa, … Continue reading
#DeadEndTours: St Ralph’s Hospital By Ashley Lister *** St Ralph’s Hospital has been closed for a while but, in its day, it was a magnet for evil. The worst aspects of society gathered in its corridors. Inexplicable deaths happened with disturbing regularity. Killers patrolled the wards. But that was a century ago. Now, for those … Continue reading
IMMORAL DILEMMAS By Thomas R. Clark *** Ghosts aren’t scary… people are. From two-time Splatterpunk Award nominated author Thomas R Clark Explore the extremes of the human condition through his carnographic lens. Contained within are ten tales, each dripping in viscera and questionable matter. Let this serve as your trigger warning. The trip of terror … Continue reading
THE VET By Candace Nola *** Pets are loyal, loving, supportive companions. They can be trained to help us, care for us, support us. Some humans do not deserve their pets. One animal doctor has decided to give them what they deserve. The Vet Is In. *** Review The Vet is a gruesome novella by … Continue reading
TRANSCENDENTAL MUTILATION By Ryan Harding A Depraved, Visceral, and Impactful Collection *** SIGILS INCISED, A COMMUNION WITH THE BLADE A trio of young people stranded on an uncharted island discover its sickening secrets. A man contracts a degenerative disease through a webcam encounter. An office worker follows the object of his affection into a mysterious … Continue reading
LOVE YOU TO DEATH By Terry Miller *** Ricky Peters and Mary Sloan are two people of little substance. They live for three things – sex, partying, and murder. On a vicious joyride of death and debauchery, they go wherever Ricky’s ’96 Mustang GT will take them. It’s not long before the bodies begin to … Continue reading
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