NO LAUGHING MATTER By M Ennenbach Everyone loves a circus until they forcefully abduct people off the streets of the city. A Cyberpunk novella from the author of Blobert. Praise for M Ennenbach! "When I say that Mike is a stellar storyteller, I mean that in every sense of the word. He IS his own genre. There's no one like him and there never will be." — Warn Iverson, from the Yeti Reads and Reviews Cover art by the daughter of M Ennenbach. Cover formatting by RJ Roles. Edited

NOW A BRAM STOKER NOMINEE! Find out why today! MOLTING by Kathryn Tennison Michelle Callaway falls in love at first sight with the dilapidated A-frame house in the New Hampshire woods. Wanting a fresh start, she pours herself into making this house her perfect home. But someone – or something – already nests in that house. Can Michelle force it to leave before she loses her sanctuary, her sanity, and her sense of self? Praise for Molting! “A searing horror debut overflowing w

Don't miss one of the best reads of the year from Amanda Headlee! Take a journey back in time, travel the Wild West with Bea and hear her story of feminine rage, empowerment, and freedom. THIS IS HOW A VILLAIN IS MADE by Amanda Headlee Fleeing her father's cruelty, Beatrix Beaumont arrives in Yellow Creek City with little more than a name and a will to survive. When she lands work as a caretaker in the home of a respected town leader, it seems like a stroke of luck. But the h

Did you miss this fall release from Patrick Tumblety? Be sure to grab a signed copy from Uncomfortably Dark Today or grab the ebook online! Links below! ONE FRIGHT ONLY by Patrick Tumblety Terrors too terrifying to let loose for long, the Badger Farms Halloween Attraction returns for one night only! Bring your family, tell your friends, and get ready for the scariest celebration of the year! Too full of candy to make it to the farm? Buy a virtual ticket to watch the terrors

WE PAINT OUR FACES WITH THE ASHES OF OUR DEAD The New Collection from Nikolas P. Robinson! Featuring an introduction from Lucas Mangum! When an author puts a short story collection together, they are sifting through the ashes in the hope of finding something valuable and breathing new life into things that were dead. Each story takes on new context when brought together, than it had in its original life. The author paints their face with the ashes of the dead, crafting a new

THE RESURRECTION GIRL BY NATHAN LUDWIG Anastasia Fell has the power to resurrect the dead. The government exploits this ability in order to “defib” murderers at the scene of a crime. Innocent victims are left to rot while the feds look good with their conviction numbers. Naturally, this has taken a severe mental toll on Fell and she is desperate to break free and make a real difference. She gets more than she bargained for when her longtime obsessions in the Butcher Brothers,

NO LAUGHING MATTER By M Ennenbach Everyone loves a circus until they forcefully abduct people off the streets of the city. A Cyberpunk novella from the author of Blobert. Praise for M Ennenbach! "When I say that Mike is a stellar storyteller, I mean that in every sense of the word. He IS his own genre. There's no one like him and there never will be." — Warn Iverson, from the Yeti Reads and Reviews Cover art by the daughter of M Ennenbach. Cover formatting by RJ Roles. Edited

WE PAINT OUR FACES WITH THE ASHES OF OUR DEAD The New Collection from Nikolas P. Robinson! Featuring an introduction from Lucas Mangum! When an author puts a short story collection together, they are sifting through the ashes in the hope of finding something valuable and breathing new life into things that were dead. Each story takes on new context when brought together, than it had in its original life. The author paints their face with the ashes of the dead, crafting a new

Wrapping up another month here at Uncomfortably Dark! In the midst of Authorcon 6 crunch-time so lots to do, lots to order, lots going on! Starting this month, you will begin to see new content added to this month-end blog. Stay tuned for information on that as we transition your indie horror news into something fantastic and Uncomfortably Dark! Starting tomorrow, be sure to check the blog, our social media, and our Facebook group for Black History month interviews and conten

New Author Signings! New Releases! New monthly indie blog design! As you can, lots going on over here as the Review Team gets back in the swing of things. We have some really great new releases coming up, a couple that will be available for AuthorCon 6. We have a couple of authors that are joining us for the 2026 - 2027 publishing cycle that we are really excited to have! And, as we move forward with the publishing house and our reach into the wider world, Uncomfortably Dark

Let's get to some January updates, latest releases, note-worthy news, and more! The review team is back in action! Don't forget to submit your review requests directly on our website on the Author Services page. They are read in order received, but please allow 4-6 weeks to see a review post. Keep in mind that we only post those reviews that we can award 3 stars or more to, in keeping with our motto to bring you " the best in horror, one uncomfortably dark page at a time" .

It’s Been A Year, Part 2 Reviews and thoughts on writing with Craig Brownlie Running to catch up because it’s been a minute since I’ve done any reviews since 2025 has been a worse year than even 2024, which is saying something on a personal level. But I have kept reading and writing! Wonder of wonders! Pimp My Airship by Maurice Broaddus Loyalty of Severus by Len Berry Science fiction is the literature of ideas. And that there is the paralyzing phrase. I could jab a fountain

Uncomfortably Dark is thrilled to announce one of our first releases in 2026 will be from award-winning author Nikolas P. Robinson! Coming to you with a new collection of horror, some you may have seen, and others you may not have, but you've never seen them like this before. Gathered in a single volume with author notes, WE PAINT OUR FACES WITH THE ASHES OF OUR DEAD is an incredible collection from an exceptional talent. WE PAINT OUR FACES WITH THE ASHES OF OUR DEAD By Nikol

One last Horror Happenings before we close out the year next week! See below for some recent releases from us and from within the industry, the final last call for SELF (S)Cares, and our Winter Schedule! IMPORTANT REMINDERS: SPLATTERPUNK AWARDS: Get your Splatterpunk Award nominations in by Dec. 30! (EMAIL: splatterpunkawards@gmail.com ) 2026 Splatterpunk Awards – KillerCon LITERARY NASTIES Make sure to nominate your favorite bizarre- unhinged- most wtf read ever- for the Li

Happy Release Day to Kathryn Tennison! Her Debut Novel, MOLTING, is available now! Kathryn has entered the indie world with a bang, bringing her A-game with this stunning literary fiction grief horror novel. With rich characters, a haunting atmosphere, and the slow unraveling of a woman facing early onset dementia, MOLTING carries you through a transformation that will chill you to your core, while tugging on heartstrings you never knew you had. SYNOPSIS: Michelle Callaway f

It's release day for BADLANDS by Jason Nickey! Super excited for this one to be out in the world for everyone! Available in eBook and Paperback! EARLY PRAISE FOR BADLANDS “A beautifully bleak journey, told by a writer who’s not afraid to open old wounds. BADLANDS will stay with you in the dark.” —Kristopher Rufty, author of PILLOWFACE and VICTIMS “BADLANDS unfolds in slow, haunting layers as an intimate portrait of guilt and shattered dreams. As an unexpected journey into

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Getting close to the end of 2025 and we have some incredible things to share! Don't forget to get your award nominations in and to post and share what books you may have eligible. There are a lot of awards going on right now including Stoker Submissions, Pushcart nominations/recommendations, Splatterpunk awards, Haunted Minds Book Club, and more! Also, Uncomfortably Dark will be having a $10 book sale on select books beginning Sunday, Nov. 30, and lasting until next Sunday! T