Happy Saturday! Half way through the year and today I have three amazing reviews for three amazing books for three amazing authors. Enjoy. WE ARE HERE TO HURT EACH OTHER by Paula D. Ashe "I think, maybe, being alive is the stupidest thing any of us will ever do. To keep at it, like somehow things will right themselves." I have not one clue where to start with this one. Twelve mind bending stories that take you to a really weird place in your brain. All twelve are beautiful in

Juneteenth is a time for celebration and of reflection for those of African American heritage; the direct descendants of enslaved Africans in America, the last of whom were not freed until June 19, 1865. A large concentration of still enslaved people was in Galveston, Texas and news of the Civil War being over did not officially reach them until June 19, 1865, over two years since the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. The enslavers knew, they just refused to obey th

Are you ready to go back to Wonderland? M Ennenbach and Uncomfortably Dark Horror present OPERATION LOOKING GLASS in Book Two of the Wonderland Books. Synopsis: Once again, Alice has found herself in Wonderland and absolutely nothing is exactly as it seems. This time, she will find her answers as she tries to escape Looking Glass Keep. RELEASING JUNE 23, 2026, ON AMAZON AND EVERYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD! PRE-ORDER HERE: Operation Looking Glass: Wonderland Book Two (The Wonderland

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Matt is not only a fabulous author, he is also one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. I've always said the he writes "wholesome horror". Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Matt Forgit. I’m an indie horror novelist based in Boston, MA. I am a lifelong horror fan and reader. Among the many things I love are my better ha

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. It's Pride Month so let's talk about The Bad Things We Did by Chris Archeske For a debut collection, the stories were out of this world good! There wasn't a bad story in the bunch, and they were all different. The Bad Things We Did was haunting and sad. I wasn't sure where it was going at first, but then the story returned to the past and a tragic accident. Part body horror, part supernatur

Exploring The Labyrinth In this series, I will be reading every Brian Keene fiction book that has been published (and is still available in print) and then producing an essay on it. With the exception of Girl On The Glider, these essays will be based upon a first read of the books concerned. The article will assume you’ve read the book, and you should expect MASSIVE spoilers. I hope you enjoy my voyage of discovery. THE RISING: DELIVERANCE Essay 28 And so we return to the ser

If it's the Birds, We're in Trouble by L. Marie Wood If you’re a fan of true crime mysteries, puzzles, or playing armchair detective, this is the book for you! L. Marie Wood gives us a tale for today’s times, told solely through bits of memos, emails, text messages, internet chat forums and more. It is up to the reader to decide what exactly happened and who or what was to blame! There is no narrative, nothing to fill in the blanks for you. It is solely pieces of written mate

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Chance led me to meeting Brandon and since then he's become a great friend. His smile and laugh are infectious and his books and movies are out of this world good. Tell us a little about yourself. Hello! I'm a writer, filmmaker, and actor who is inspired by 80s horror, folklore, fantasy, cryptozoology, mythology, metal, and noise rock. I grew u

Today, we have another guest review from local Pittsburgh author, Kerry E.B. Black! Check out her thoughts on her most recent read below! I just added this one to my TBR. You should too! WILLIAM by Mason Coile Is it a Faustian deal?’ readers may wonder, when reading Mason Coile’s novella William, yet from page one all the way to its conclusion, dread gathers. The material is timely, the fear universal. Can a creation surpass its creator? In this, an agoraphobic genius creat

Happy Saturday! What do today’s Uncomfortably Dark reviews have in common? The three authors are incredibly talented and amazing people. And all three of their books are an easy five stars. Without a doubt. Enjoy! THE DEAD HEART by Lucas Milliron "Dead men didn't argue. They never complained about their shortcomings or apologized for cumming too quickly. They never spilled seed or forgot to pull out or try their bullshit machismo banter. The dead played best, the silent, subm

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Tell us a little about yourself. Hi! I’m Taylor Z. Adams (she/they) and I’m a horror author. I’m a proud transgender woman and lesbian, living with two of my partners and a small army of cats in Toledo, OH. Besides being crazy about horror and all things spooky, I’m also deeply passionate about hardcore punk music and old PS1/N64 video games. H

IS THIS THE REAL LIFE? IS THIS JUST FANTASY? Sometimes, writing can be a risky business. Readers can respond to your work in ways you never imagined. At worst, you could be publicly shamed, at the least, you get a review that leaves you scratching your head. My latest novel, Harmed and Dangerous, from Crystal Lake Publishing recently received the kind of attention that left many people bamboozled. It started a few months ago, when a woman called Jade Austen posted on s

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. It's Pride Month so let's talk about We're Here from Gloom House Press! "Even in fiction, we live our truths." If there was ever a tag line that perfectly described a book, this would be the one. A group of insanely talented LGBTQIA authors came together to create an anthology full of persecution, assault, revenge, love, hope and living your truth. It's very hard to pick a favorite. Here ar

THE 2ND ANNUAL SACRED CRYPT AWARDS CELEBRATING THE VOICES REDEFINING INDEPENDENT HORROR. The Sacred Crypt Awards is an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing excellence across the independent horror community. Created by Voices From the Mausoleum, the awards honor outstanding achievements in horror literature, film, and digital content creation while shining a spotlight on the creators who continue to shape the future of the genre. Now in its second year, the Sacred C

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. James has this positive energy about him. You can't help but feel at ease in his presence. He's always a joy to be around. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is James Carlson. I’m an author, editor, and publisher from Pennsylvania. Over the last twelve years, my partner and I have fostered and adopted several rescue animals, and that ende

The Home by Judith Sonnet THE HOME by Judith Sonnet is a delightfully twisted journey that combines small-town horror with cosmic horror in an almost perfect tale. A story that focuses on friends bound by tragedy, how grief and terror ties us, changes us, and can twist us into something else. But maybe it’s more than that too, maybe it forces us to take a look at who really are, who our friends are, how well do we know those that we would blindly follow into Dante’s Inferno w

Have you missed any recent reads from extreme horror author Brian Bowyer? Did you know we proudly have several of his titles in stock and ready for you? Brian is one of the most prolific authors in the indie horror community, writing mostly within the extreme horror subgenre. Grab a couple new reads today! STORYSLAVE by Brian Bowyer STORYSLAVE Three novelettes and a memoir from Splatterpunk Award-nominated and Godless Award-winning horror author Brian Bowyer. SCARLETT A seria

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Michael R Collins, or Mick, is a phenomenal author and human being. I immediately knew this was someone I wanted in my circle and he is such a wonderful person to be around. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Mick and I write under Michael R. Collins and Mick Collins. I’ve been publishing for about 12 years at this point. I’ve written

Today, we have another guest review from local Pittsburgh author, Kerry E.B. Black! Check out her thoughts on her most recent read below! I just added this one to my TBR. You should too! Curdle Creek by Yvonne Battle-Felton Set in an ambiguous past, the award-winning novel Curdle Creek by Yvonne Battle-Felton tells of a young widow in the Curdle Creek community. This all-black settlement has some unsettling traditions and celebrations that are meant to bring such literary

Happy Saturday! No intro for these three, let’s dive right in! THE DWELLING by Judith Sonnet "There was something about the house, as simple as it was, that told her to turn and walk away. Something in the way the air now smelled, the way the rain fell like hot grease from a pan, the way the hairs on her arms and the back of her neck stood upright, despite being slicked by the elements. It was electric. It was powerful. It was scary." *** "Monsters were everywhere, flitting i