In honor of National Girlfriend’s Day, which was August 1, I hope to embrace the lovely sentiment with all of you! Of course, if you are or identify as a girl, I’d like to wish you the very happiest, most magical day! And if you’re not a girl but have female friends, then much happiness to you, too! Of course, we here at Uncomfortably Dark prefer to keep things - well - Dark, so here are my suggestions for reading about girlfriends to keep your day properly lit. The Rust Maid

Michael R. Collins is back with his long-awaited sequel to VERUM MALUM! VISUS MALUM is coming to Godless on August 21, 2026!! Wide release on September 8, 2026!! VISUS MALUM by Michel R. Collins Jackie and Noah are still reeling from the events of one year ago. Noah is struggling with a life without his husband or his eyesight. Jackie is trying to balance her life between helping Noah, her own healing, and a growing relationship with Zora. Unbeknownst to her is despite Noah's

There’s a book launch party for Rebecca Cuthbert’s new collection presented by Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror: A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE, and you’re all invited! Come celebrate Rebecca’s new release! The launch party is taking place on Sunday, August 9th, beginning at 2pm. It’s been held at Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, NY. You can find more information about the event using the link below. Book Launch Party: A Curse Thrown from the Hanging

A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE From Rebecca Cuthbert & Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror! A 21-poem collection that weaves together threads of folklore, fairy tales, and mythology. Order from the 'zon: Amazon.com: A Curse Thrown From The Hanging Tree: Poems eBook : Cuthbert, Rebecca, Nola, Candace: Kindle Store Order Direct from the Shop! A Curse Thrown From The Hanging Tree | Uncomfortably Dark ABOUT REBECCA CUTHBERT: Rebecca Cuthbert loves ghost stories,

There’s a book launch party for Rebecca Cuthbert’s new collection presented by Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror: A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE, and you’re all invited! Come celebrate Rebecca’s new release! The launch party is taking place on Sunday, August 9th, beginning at 2pm. It’s been held at Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, NY. You can find more information about the event using the link below. Book Launch Party: A Curse Thrown from the Hanging

There’s a book launch party for Rebecca Cuthbert’s new collection presented by Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror: A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE, and you’re all invited! Come celebrate Rebecca’s new release! The launch party is taking place on Sunday, August 9th, beginning at 2pm. It’s been held at Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, NY. You can find more information about the event using the link below. Book Launch Party: A Curse Thrown from the Hanging

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. ENTOMBED Essay 29 We’re back in the mountains of West Virgin

There’s a book launch party for Rebecca Cuthbert’s new collection presented by Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror: A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE, and you’re all invited! Come celebrate Rebecca’s new release! The launch party is taking place on Sunday, August 9th, beginning at 2pm. It’s been held at Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, NY. You can find more information about the event using the link below. Book Launch Party: A Curse Thrown from the Hanging

Help me celebrate my birthday all month-long by entering the Birthday Bash Giveaway!! Begins today and ends on my birthday, August 9th! GIVEAWAY HOSTED ON INSTAGRAM BY ireadhorror_ & char.reads.and.reviews

Happy Summerween, where we find all the excuses to celebrate Spooky Season despite it being the middle of summer. Not that we need a reason! Anyway, in celebration, here are some of Uncomfortably Dark Horror's newest releases along with already curated lists from the Indie horror community and beyond. New releases from Uncomfortably Dark: OPERATION LOOKING GLASS by M Ennenbach Available on Amazon. CAMBION by Candace Nola Available on Godless. WE TAKE THEM WHEN YOU'RE NOT LOOK

Bundle Pack Pre-Order on Wonderland 1 & 2 Book Bundle | Uncomfortably Dark Amazon: SUBJECT A Amazon: OPERATION LOOKING GLASS

Abandoned: Asylum, a horror anthology An anthology of horror stories edited by Bram Stoker Award-winning editor James Chambers Raw Dog Screaming Press will publish Abandoned: Asylum, an anthology edited by Bram Stoker-award-winning author and editor James Chambers, in fall 2026. Both authors and poets have been tapped to explore the abandoned grounds of St. Johnland Hospital to unearth its demons and devils, its forgotten experiments, its ghosts and spirits, and the secrets t

Coming soon to shelves near you! A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE From Rebecca Cuthbert & Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror! A 21-poem collection that weaves together threads of folklore, fairy tales, and mythology. Wide Release on 7/27/2026.

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

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

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

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

Have you read BADLANDS yet from Jason Nickey, one of extreme horror's rising stars? Check it out today and be sure to grab more of his work today! Links below! BADLANDS by Jason Nickey When Jimmy meets up with his old high school friends, including a former crush, it's a bittersweet reunion, balancing old friendships with the challenges of adulthood. To make matters worse, Troy shows up with Paul, a new friend who seems determined to take over their plans, leading them deep

Uncomfortably Dark Presents a brand-new release from author PJ Verfall! CANIS LUPUS HUMANIS By PJ Verfall Walton McCoy is a young man who has done everything right in life. He’s ready to take a chance on himself and see the country to find out where he belongs in this world. Before he can leave, a night of passion and a simple scratch change his world forever. Now he must control himself while running from hunters who know all too well what you do with a beast that’s gone mad

Haunted house horror, tense family dynamics, and an urban environment not made for the weak, have you read WHITE FLIGHT? Catch Peter O'Keefe at the Spooky Frog Book Festival next weekend on May 16 and get a signed copy! Details Below! WHITE FLIGHT by Peter O'Keefe Joel and Willow Ward are white. Their Black teenage daughter, adopted at birth, was just killed by the police. Now, their house is trying to kill them, and the grieving parents are trying to understand why. And surv