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

Happy Saturday! This week, I bring you four books that hit so hard it took everything in my power not to use the F word at least ten times per review. I somehow managed not to use it at all, I think. Anyway, I cannot praise these books enough. Absolutely amazing. And as usual, a little something for everyone. Enjoy! AT THE HOUR OF VIOLENCE by Robert Essig " It was as if there was hopelessness trapped behind the façade, trying desperately to get through." Wow! This book was in

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

Since we missed the month-end post for February, going to do that today, and resume next week with our normal rotation of Author Spotlights, Indie News, and Uncomfortably Dark Horror Happenings. WOMEN IN HORROR MONTH! Starting tomorrow, be sure to check the blog, our social media, and our Facebook group for Women in Horror interviews and content, all month long, joined in our efforts by Eliza Broadbent and shared across all our combined platforms. You will find daily posts on

Happy Saturday! Today, I bring you reviews for two absolutely incredible new releases. I cannot praise either one of these enough. Both are so easy to give five stars to. The two authors who wrote these books are both absolutely brilliant and deserve all the praise possible. ENJOY! THE DENIZENS By Brennan LaFaro WOW! What a read! This book had me in a chokehold from the first couple of pages. What an absolutely amazing story. Grief, small town, the dead that don’t die, sec

Happy Saturday and Happy Valentine’s Day! There is a zero percent chance that I am bringing you any sort of lovey-dovey, happily ever after romance. But there is a one hundred percent chance that I am bringing the absolute horrors. So, grab a box of chocolate, throw some rose petals around, and embrace the chaos! REAL TELEVISION By Matthew Salinas Once the public was turned into a frantic mess, the rest of the pieces silently fell into place, like a painted backdrop. Now the

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

PIG WIFE By : Abbey Luck Release : 1/13/26 Page count : 542 KU : TBD      Hoopla : TBD Synopsis : A young girl goes missing and finds secrets that her stepdad’s aunt has had buried for decades. First line : “Just tell the office I won’t be in all week.” Favorite line:”… Police rabies.” Thoughts : How kidnapping, mental illness, and embezzlement can be funny at times, I will never understand. Luck makes the reader care about the characters (minus two… and I’m side eying them).

Happy Saturday! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year!   I am beyond excited to see what 2026 has in store. So far, so good, and today I am thrilled to bring you reviews for these new releases. First, we have John Ward’s  debut adult horror novel, then we try not to die in Mark Tullius’s first solo entry into the beloved interactive series! Without further ado, let’s dive right in! A BLACKENED HEART, A BLACKENED SOUL By John Ward “People always think, ‘Oh, that will never

EVERYTHING BUT THE SKIN by Radar DeBoard Something is devouring the kids of Shallowroot, and young Sophia may very well be next. Evil has come to the town of Shallowroot, and it’s picking off the children, one by one. To make matters worse, Sophia has some kind of connection with whatever is behind it, and it seems to be coming after anyone who is close to her. How long will it be before it finally comes for her? RELEASE DATES: WIDE RELEASE 01/05/2026 GRAB TODAY FROM GODLESS

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

EVERYTHING BUT THE SKIN by Radar DeBoard Something is devouring the kids of Shallowroot, and young Sophia may very well be next. Evil has come to the town of Shallowroot, and it’s picking off the children, one by one. To make matters worse, Sophia has some kind of connection with whatever is behind it, and it seems to be coming after anyone who is close to her. How long will it be before it finally comes for her? RELEASE DATES: GODLESS ON 12/21/2025 WIDE RELEASE 01/05/2026 GR

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

HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!! THE SLEEPY HOLLOW INCIDENT: A GOTHIC TALE! by PD Alleva  is a four-book series. Over the last couple of months, Candace Nola  and I have been taking on the series during its rapid release. Today is release day for book FOUR!! Congrats!!! THE SLEEPY HOLLOW INCIDENT: BOOK FOUR (Parts 7,8&9): A GOTHIC TALE! By PD Alleva Here we are! We made it to the end! Book four is officially released and marks the end of the series! What a bitter-sweet review to write on