METAMORPHOSIS by Ross Jeffery Did someone call for unhinged? Jeffery nails it in this disturbing tale of grief, revenge, and heartbreak. With a truly unique concept and powerful emotional trauma soaking every page, Metamorphosis is a must read. Get it on Amazon. THE SORROWS by Jonathan Janz Janz is a modern-day master of horror with the heart of a wordsmith from a bygone era. The Sorrows takes the reader to a place built by violence, steeped in darkness, and waiting to devour

PERRON MANOR by Lee Mountford Book 1 of the Haunted series What’s not to love about a haunted manor on a vast country estate? When two sisters inherit an old manor, life seems to be looking up for them both. Soon after their arrival, things start happening that make them question each other, their sanity, and the terrible secrets that lie within a hidden study full of disturbing items used in occult rituals. Will they survive long enough to confront the evil that threatens th

Six by Mark Cassell “Six” is exactly what you’d think. Six creepy short stories from the twisted mind of Mark Cassell. This will be a short review, and it is a short book, a quick read but it does not skimp on quality. The quality of these stories is top-notch and full of terror, and chills. “Skin” completely creeped me out as I read about Gloria’s discovery in the basement, in her frantic search for her husband, after hearing a scream rise up from below. In a marriage plague

SPIDERS ON A SHIP BY STACI LAYNE WILSON I just finished listening to this on Audible and let me start by saying this does not go how you think it might go. The title may imply something like a 'fun' horror story such as "Snakes on a Plane" or something along the lines of "Sharknado." I assure you that is not even close. First, the synopsis: When jealousy awakens ancient forces, a dream vacation becomes a floating nightmare. Christopher Webb, the Amazing Spider-Mage, brings h

A Lonely Broadcast By Kel Byron I listened to this on Audible and it was fantastic, with Multiple narrators, and a fully produced soundscape. This is a creature feature story, built around a perfect blend of survival horror meets small town horror. The story follows a young woman, Evelyn, as she begins a new job as a radio DJ back in her hometown of Pine Haven. The radio station itself is a rickety old fire watch tower, built fifty feet up and set at the edge of town, where t

THE SPITE HOUSE By Johnny Compton THE SPITE HOUSE is an incredible haunted house story with more hidden in its layers than one may expect at first glance. A house built out of spite, long ago, that still carries the stains of its past and haunts the town it looms over. Rumors abound, but in whispers, no one willing to risk the wrath of Eunice, the millionaire matriarch of the town. Eric is a quiet man with a secret, traveling town to town with his two daughters, seeking work

THE FACE OF PAIN By Tim Waggoner THE FACE OF PAIN is presented as a journey through one of the most creative and visceral representations of Hell that I’ve ever seen put on paper. Raw, all-consuming pain brought to life in this twisted world that centers on a hospital built on corruption and cruelty where pain is all they know, one where the doctors bring pain, thrive on it, delight in causing it. One woman, facing the unthinkable, becomes lost in this twisted hellscape, figh

Porcelain Lullaby by Blaine Daigle I went into this story almost blind, the only clue being the creepy doll on the cover. Who doesn’t love a creepy doll story? This turned out to be so much more than just a story with creepy dolls in it, although they are there, and are fully creepy. But this is also a story about family, about the tragedies that can tear us apart, about the grief and regret and anger that can keep us rooted in our past, forever haunted by it. This is a story

Wilson by Jack Finn Carnival horror has been one of my favorite tropes since I was a teen. There’s just something inherently creepy about a carnival or traveling circus. The mere concept of a collection of strangers, many picked up along the way, pitching a tent on the edges of town with the aim of peddling their wares, or showcasing their talents, feels absurd, especially nowadays. Just try pitching that idea to someone now and not have them look at you like you grew a seco

Strange Little Ghouls by Wendy Dalrymple From Florida Gothic horror author Wendy Dalrymple comes a collection of 13 terrifying tales centering the female experience. From doting mothers to twisted girl scouts, unsuspecting lovers and vengeful young women, Strange Little Ghouls explores the darkest parts of our hearts and minds. I listened to the Audible version of Strange Little Ghouls and I’m very glad that I did. It was exceptional, both in narration and in content. The s

The Wild Dark by Katherine Silva Katherine Silva has penned an incredible tale of love, loss, redemption, and the beyond in her story, THE WILD DARK. With a unique take on the afterlife, Silva brings the apocalypse to us in the form of long-dead spirits, hideous creatures intent on capturing lost souls, and purgatory on earth. Raw emotion blends well with intense fear and crushing revelations on every enthralling page. Silva is known for her intense blend of grief horror, hum

Today, I review THE DEAD CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND by James Kaine! About the book: AT THE EDGE OF THE CEMETERY RESTS A PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY. BUT NOT ALL SOULS THAT PLAY ARE AT REST. Nine-year-old Kylie Macklin defied the odds in conquering cancer. Now she wants nothing more than a fresh start at her new home in Huntsville. Soon, an enigmatic new friend introduces her to a playground unlike any other. Set next to Maple Hill Cemetery, the park is a sanctuary for the spirits o

The Tryst The Red Thread Saga Book One By L. Marie Wood The Tryst is not your typical love story, in fact, it is not typical in any way. It’s a love story that transcends all others. It’s what happens when the universe lines up, when fates collide, when three souls meet and merge and become one. It’s yearning made tangible, longing fulfilled, inhibitions turned to dust, and the knowledge that you have finally found what you’ve been missing your entire life. The Tryst is a lov

Dust Bowl Children By Wile E. Young and Emily Young Synopsis: Times are hard for folks and it’s even harder for siblings Calvin and Abigail Shepherd after the untimely death of their mother at the height of the Great Depression. With dust storms ravaging their home in Ross, Oklahoma, they wonder how they are going to make ends meet. Already ostracized due to being children of an unwed and unusual mother, suspicion only grows when strange happenings begin to plague the town. M

Thresher by Michael Cole Audiobook ‘Could be the bookish love child of Jaws and The Meg 2’ Thresher was a lot of fun to listen to and grew wilder by the minute. Small town horror by the sea. Boaters become prey for a grossly overgrown Thresher shark, which leads to wide-spread panic, multiple bodies being washed ashore (at least, the parts not eaten), and a mystery to be solved by local police offer Leanord Riker, an officer of some infamy in his own right, who feels like a

Eric Butler is one of indie horror's nicest authors and one of its best-kept secrets. His work is impeccable, well-written, gory in all the right places, action-packed, with rich characters, plenty of local lore, and enough blood to keep the most savage reader happy. Whether it's a short story, one of his collections, or a novel, Eric does horror well and he does creature features like he was born to do it. Today, we have two reviews for Eric, and I encourage everyone to chec

EMINENCE FRONT By Rebecca Rowland From the synopsis: A winter storm ravages a small community in New England, but the residents of one street are unprepared for what the snow brings: an ancient curse, an entity that knows both their sins and their regrets and will stop at nothing to consume what belongs to it. Review: When a winter storm arrives in a small town in New England, few are prepared for the aftermath, and fewer still will survive the raging horror hidden within. Re

The Terrifier Written by Tim Waggoner Edited by James Carlson. Published by Bloody Press (Part of the Bloody Disgusting network) If you are a fan of the Terrifier films, this book is for you! It reads exactly as it should, full of gore, terror, violence and depravity, along with a few well-placed chuckles. Tim did an excellent job keeping the feel, pace, and tension of the film intact while taking the reader on an unhinged rage fueled romp through town. It's a terrific piec

Synopsis: Margaret Willow has never met an 11-year-old as dangerous as Natalie Glasgow. Natalie spends her days comatose, but at night, she prowls her mother's home, unnaturally strong and insatiably carnivorous. With doctors baffled, Natalie's mother reaches out to Margaret, an expert in the supernatural. But even Margaret is mystified and terrified by Natalie's condition. She's dying, and before she dies, she might kill someone. Has a demon clawed its way inside an 11-year-

Beyond & Within WITCH CRAFT Folk & Horror Short Stories Edited by Marie O’ Regan & Paul Kane Having been a child that grew up loving stories about witches of all kinds, this anthology really hit home for me. The authors deliver a wondrous display of stories, ranging from the village witch to the Baba Yaga, Djinn’s, and everything in-between. The stories vary wildly in setting, theme, and tone and span the globe with stories from a wide variety of countries, ranging from the U