Each story is unique in its horror but all should be read with the lights on and the shadows kept at bay, because some stories tend to stay with you even after the book is closed.From established authors, to people putting pen to paper for the first time.Books of Horror presents its inaugural Community Anthology.

    Brownstone books 19 - 22 (The BBQ years)(including Road Trip: BBQ and a Brawl, BBQ Delivered with Attitude, BBQ With a Side of No Apologies, BBQ and STFU)Road Trip: BBQ and a Brawl:Barbecue is life. Everything else is just details...AGAIN!Things are going a little too well for Brownstone as he sticks around the house, and Shay is getting agitated. Can a bounty hunter be happy when he has nothing to do?James goes on a road trip expecting to just eat some barbeque. Unfortunately, trouble is waiting when he arrives. The bounty hunter likes to keep things simple, but those who are working to beat up the Oriceran BBQ pitmaster's new place didn't account for him arriving.Will those attacking give up? Is stupid contagious?Instead of a simple BBQ road trip, now he is embroiled in helping a fellow BBQ lover he followed on TV as he helps bring the BROWNSTONE BEAT DOWN.BBQ Delivered with Attitude:Can't a man just enjoy a bit of BBQ without getting into a fight?Apparently not.One day, James comes home and finds his pregnant wife with drawn gun, a ready knife, and an unknown assailant in their living room. The problem is, the person in the living room is hoping the Granite Ghost will help her retrieve some valuable cargo that has gotten...lost.Now, James has to decide if he will allow an annoying female to persuade him to go on another road trip. Even if the road trip takes him to Texas, a state known for its brisket.Will those who want the artifacts find out he is involved?Fortunately, there are a lot of BBQ places between Los Angeles and Texas. It just so happens Brownstone gets a chance to stop at a few.BBQ With a Side of No Apologies:It’s hard to live a quiet life when you’ve left a trail of beatdowns and men in walls, but sometimes that’s the only way to achieve peace.James isn’t happy when the head of a Mafia family comes into his restaurant and demands his help. The reputation of James Brownstone is supposed to keep peace in the L.A. underworld, but a few new arrivals didn’t get the memo.Sometimes you don’t preserve the peace by preparing for war. You go straight to war.All James’ local trouble might be annoying, but there’s a shining light in the distance: a respected filmmaker wants to film a barbecue documentary with James at the center.A documentary BBQ road trip up the West Coast is just what James needs to relax, but the filmmaker seems more interested in capturing him beating down magical criminals than his thoughts on brisket.At the same time, dark forces from beyond Earth are on the move, and they don’t care about barbecue.James thought he had settled certain problems at the Battle of L.A., but sometimes a personal demonstration is necessary for someone to learn their lesson.BBQ and STFU:There is one thing you do not do… go after Brownstone’s family.Powerful entities on Oriceran listen to prophecy and fear a threat to their home world.That isn’t the only threat they should worry about.Whispy Doom is forever trying to get James to upgrade, perhaps for the last time?What will happen when beings who believe themselves to be invincible do the unthinkable?Now, there are Brownstones on two worlds, and one young son growing up.And amongst it all, you have Shay Brownstone as well. There

    3 Magical Mysteries.No-nonsense chef Nora Ashcroft has cooked up quite the extravagant lifestyle from scratch. When a shadowy figure runs her car off the road late one night, her best-laid plans come crashing down the instant she dies.But death isn't the end for her, and when she wakes up in a town full of supernatural creatures, it's time to reinvent herself. To top off the whole heap of strange, Nora learns that she, too, has magical powers, and as she explores them, trouble has a way of finding her, generally in the form of restless spirits.Join Nora (and her snarky canine familiar, Grim) as she solves mysteries, enjoys greasy late-night eats, and tries to resist the charm of Eastwind's favorite witch, Tanner Culpepper. Ready, Set, Dead contains the first three books of the Eastwind Witches paranormal cozy mystery series that will have you laughing and staying up way past your bedtime. If you love snarky female sleuths, lighthearted humor, and scrumptious loves interests, you will adore Nova Nelson's magical witch cozies.Box set contains: Crossing Over Easy, Death Metal, and Third Knock the Charm. This series is best read in order.

    

    And a loving couple’s home renovations awaken a sinister presence. Your journey into terror has begun…Scare Street is proud to present the best in bone-chilling supernatural horror. This volume contains two macabre morsels for your reading pleasure. Each tale transports you on a terrifying journey beyond the veil of death, and into the shadowy world that lies beyond.But as you embark on your trip to the other side, remember not to linger too long. Because once evil traps you in its icy grasp, it may never let go.And your stay might become a bit more permanent than you expected…

    Until now, those stories have been unpublished and unavailable for others to read but - due to popular demand - he has compiled them in this collection. Included within this collection: Some Drabbles To Get You Started Under The Safe House (novella) Room To Breathe (novella) The First Cuddle (short story) Santa’s Secret (short story) Smoking Kills (short story) Needles (short story) Cold (short story) Sleeping Dogs (short story) Ugly (short story) About the author: Matt Shaw is the published author, and film director, of over 200 stories including his infamous black cover range of extreme horrors. In those titles he is known for pushing boundaries and has been nominated for multiple awards within the "splatterpunk" genre but do not be fooled - Shaw isn't only capable of writing the extremes. His dark psychological horrors are known for getting under the skin of the readers, causing both sleepless nights and restless dreams... PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR “There is a ferocity about Matt Shaw's writing that is both welcome and also necessary when it comes to horror.” - Shaun Hutson, author of "Slugs" Categories for "UNDER THE SAFE HOUSE & OTHER STORIES" - Horror - Psychological Fiction - Depression - Grief - Bullying - Suspense horror

    Featuring a foreword from Kyle M. Scott, Sinister Scribblings brings together a unique blend of stories, some of which have been previously published, others that are original pieces and only available within this collection. In this collection we meet a whole host of broken, deranged characters in a sequence of horrific circumstances, including a mother who is determined to seek vengeance upon the school thugs that are bullying her only daughter; a woman who’s lifestyle has spiralled out of control after finding her boyfriend in a more than compromising position; a man who once spent his life in the public eye, has fallen from the heights of stardom and is slowly rebuilding himself; a teenage boy, a daydreamer who enjoys chocolate eggs for breakfast, who finds himself unravelling a unique Easter gift; a cave dwelling creature who has a taste for young flesh; a mischievous young boy who finds himself upon the naughty list at Christmas; a man, who after recently losing his job, makes a compelling agreement with a strange figure in a bar; two twin sisters who battle it out in brutal style after a major misunderstanding; a group of friends on their friends stag night, who get more than they bargained for upon entering an abandoned hospital for a prank; a man who awakens in a terrifying situation, in a strange location following a party with his friends; a woman abandoned in her friend’s cabin at a picturesque lake during a thunder storm; a man who crashes his car whilst driving home and spotting the figure of woman in amongst the trees beside the road; a serial killer enduring complications whilst receiving the lethal injection. Featuring bonus stories from Stuart Keane, Andrew Lennon, Michelle Garza & Melissa Lason, C.M. Saunders, Daryl Duncan, Mark Nye and Dale Robertson. Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in these Sinister Scribblings.

     Bringing you festive treats and Yuletide chills: Mark Tufo, Amy Cross, Mark Allan Gunnells, Mark Cassell, Lex H. Jones, Chris Miller, Steven Stacy, James Matthew Byers & Kevin J. Kennedy We hope your Christmas is both wonderful and terrifying.

    But the "party" has just begun.Now, Chris and Riley face their demons as they fight to survive a hellish nightmare full of spoiled secrets, carnage, and vengeful spirits lost to the hotel dating back to the turn of the 20th century.Will they survive the night? Or will their souls be devoured by the most haunted building in Michigan?

    Their friends say he's obsessed with her. Maybe he is. He wants to give her the world. Counting on a lucrative promotion, he bought a multi-million dollar home in Silicon Valley for her. It's all good because Jenna adores him. He's a lucky guy.Jenna loves Devon, loves her job, and loves nice things.Now, the economy's gone south, the promotion is delayed, and Devon and Jenna are desperate to hide their sky-rocketing debt.When a childhood friend confronts them about the money they owe, jealousy and secrets erupt in violence.Buried By Debt - A Suburban Noir love story.

     Eve is an 18,000 word novella originally published as an ongoing story on Reddit's Writing Prompts forum by user /u/psycho_alpaca.

    When she meets Adam, a fellow sleuth and collector, they embark on their biggest adventure yet: the Whitson house. The house is a marvel, and its secrets are even stranger than Kendra imagined.Kendra stumbles upon the find of a lifetime. But she may have signed on for more than she bargained. There’s a darkness in the house that wasn’t there before, a pair of eyes in every corner, watching, waiting. And Adam isn’t at all who he claimed to be.

    Also included are stories of ghost animals, haunted houses, vengeful spirits, guardian angels and much, much more. Many of the stories you are about to read will warm your heart, while others will leave you in a cold sweat. Sit back and relax. Make sure you are locked in safe and sound as you settle in for a scary read. Oh, and if you hear a strange noise in the hallway, don't worry, it's probably just the house settling. Well, maybe not.

    Facing mountains of homework, that cute wizard, mean girl cliques, and mastering magic alone is nearly unbearable.Enter her new best friend, Izzy. Izzy has a past that could get someone killed.Too bad she can’t remember a thing.She's a teenager with no idea who she is or what the power is growing inside her.Becoming fast friends is a no brainer. Better to tackle the trials and tests awaiting them together.Especially when they involve dark magic, malevolent forces, and a lost dragon egg.Welcome to the School of Necessary Magic. Not since Hogwarts has learning been this magical…or dangerous. For the first time ever, you can get the entire Alison Brownstone School of Necessary Magic in one giant boxed set! All 8 books are included for one low price. Dark is Her NatureBright is Her SightWary is Her LoveStrong is Her HopeWicked is Her SmileStrange is Her LifeDetermined is Her PathEpic is Her Future

    There are no superficial scares here; these are stories that will make you think even as they keep you on the edge of your seat. From bloody horror to supernatural creatures to unsettling, all-too-possible realism, this collection has something for any reader looking for a thrill.Fans of TV’s The Walking Dead, True Blood, and American Horror Story will tear through tales by these talented authors:Stefan BachmannLeigh BardugoKendare BlakeA. G. HowardJay KristoffMarie LuJonathan MaberryDanielle PaigeCarrie RyanMegan ShepherdNova Ren SumaMcCormick TemplemanApril Genevieve TucholkeCat Winters