POESSESSED! Two centuries ago, the master of Gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe, dreamed unforgettable dark visions of the macabre and tragic. Today, six of his most famous poems and stories are reimagined in modern settings steeped in despair. Len: 1965, secret, doomed love blossoms in a seaside Rhode Island college town. Usher Falls: With the world coming apart at the start of a deadly pandemic, a young woman travels to the remote country house of a childhood friend-a brooding manor perched atop waterfalls wherein even greater danger lurks. Dearest Berenice: A man tortured by his past and a shaky grip on reality weds and returns to the family estate unaware that the mysteries surrounding his birth are being exhumed by sinister forces. The Red Death Mask: With the Crimson Death burning across the globe, the self-appointed chosen ones barricade behind fortress walls believing themselves safe. Oblong: A reporter travels by train to interview a famous artist who once painted a portrait in his own blood-and might have delved even deeper for his latest masterpiece. The Conquering Worm: An actor dying of cancer sacrifices all for one final performance in a dilapidated Baltimore theater haunted by phantoms and prowled by a ravenous evil. A Dream Within a Dream: six tales draped in shadows and inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Dream on if you dare!

Tales of Speculative Fiction from this century's most creative and paranoid minds. If Secret Societies exist, ILLUMINATI AT MY DOOR offers an unrestricted view of their playbook while explaining their need to control every aspect of our lives... Short Stories inspired by Secret Society rumor and folklore.

**2021 SPLATTERPUNK AWARD NOMINATED** “This is a must-read for hardcore horror fans!" –Edward Lee, author of The Bighead Built to withstand any situation and endure whatever elements Mother Nature throws their way, Bludgeon Tools are built to last. Constructed for light weight swing ability, no job is too complicated and with a guaranteed splatter radius per pound, Bludgeon Tools is sure to put a wide grin on even the most sinister of faces. 13 authors put the tools to the test by placing them in various splatterpunk situations. The results are a toolbox full of grimy and gory tool stories guaranteed to leave a stain. ALL NEW STORIES BY: - Brian Keene - Matt Shaw - Wrath James White - Kristopher Triana - Gregory Norris - Christine Morgan - Dustin LaValley - Stephen Kozeniewski - Wile E. Young - Jonathan Butcher - Sam Richard - Vic Kerry - Anton Cancre

The thirteenth Tarot card is Death, and he is a symbol not of the end, but of transformation and rebirth. This is the genesis and root of Thirteen: Stories of Transformation. The twenty-eight authors of this collection are voices—new and old—who are not afraid to explore what comes next. Whether it be a life after death, a life without love, a life filled with hunger, or the life shared by a ghost. These are stories of the weird, the mythic, the fantastic, the futuristic, the supernatural, and the horrific. The ghosts of the past have been eaten by the children of the future: this endless cycle of birth, death, and renewal is the magic of thirteen. Do not fear change. Embrace it. Let Thirteen be the handbook for the new you. With stories from: Liz Argall M. David Blake Richard Bowes George Cotronis Amanda C. Davis Julie C. Day Jetse de Vries Jennifer Giesbrecht Daryl Gregory Rik Hoskin Rebecca Kuder Claude Lalumière Marc Levinthal Grá Linnaea Alex Dally MacFarlane Juli Mallett Lyn McConchie Fiona Moore Gregory L. Norris Adrienne J. Odasso Cat Rambo Andrew Penn Romine David Tallerman Tais Teng Richard Thomas Fran Wilde A. C. Wise Christie Yant

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.

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

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

POESSESSED! Two centuries ago, the master of Gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe, dreamed unforgettable dark visions of the macabre and tragic. Today, six of his most famous poems and stories are reimagined in modern settings steeped in despair. Len: 1965, secret, doomed love blossoms in a seaside Rhode Island college town. Usher Falls: With the world coming apart at the start of a deadly pandemic, a young woman travels to the remote country house of a childhood friend-a brooding manor perched atop waterfalls wherein even greater danger lurks. Dearest Berenice: A man tortured by his past and a shaky grip on reality weds and returns to the family estate unaware that the mysteries surrounding his birth are being exhumed by sinister forces. The Red Death Mask: With the Crimson Death burning across the globe, the self-appointed chosen ones barricade behind fortress walls believing themselves safe. Oblong: A reporter travels by train to interview a famous artist who once painted a portrait in his own blood-and might have delved even deeper for his latest masterpiece. The Conquering Worm: An actor dying of cancer sacrifices all for one final performance in a dilapidated Baltimore theater haunted by phantoms and prowled by a ravenous evil. A Dream Within a Dream: six tales draped in shadows and inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Dream on if you dare!

Gothic Gay Romance Stories A collection of superbly written stories on gothic gay themes.

Tattoos are personal and the act of tattooing is deeply intimate. This collection revels in all manner of ink. From the first-time jitters of Company Ink, to the promise of ritual submission in Commitment, to galaxy-spanning adventure in The Voron-Kali Emperor's New Clothes, INKED will have you squirming in your seat Venomous Ink - Sometimes lust gets deep under your skin. Uncovering Heather - Opposites do so much more than attract. Her Midnight Roses - The ultimate Dom looks to get what he deserves. Embody - Some magic markers are more permanent than others. Nine Lives - A top tattoo artist has never forgotten one particular customer. She yearns to uncover his strange secret. Edited by Anna Sky, INKED contains eight sexy and provocative stories from Gregory L. Norris, Victoria Blisse, Zak Jane Keir, Harley Easton, Livia Vitali, Alain Bell, Lilya Loring and Katya Harris.