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Slices of Flesh

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:37:25 +0100

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Dark Moon Digest 7

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:35:35 +0100

With its seventh issue, Dark Moon Digest is gaining a reputation as one of the best new horror publications to appear in years. What have they been saying about Dark Moon Digest? “A MUST for any fan of horror”, “classic spookiness”, “impressive collection of work by both new and established writers”, “a fun and engaging quarterly”, “reminds me of the classic horror I enjoyed as a teen”, “you’ll devour these stories and be thirsting for more”, “truly the best digest, magazine, book of its kind”. We agree, of course, but why not check it out for yourself? Stories in this issue include “Hope” (P. G. Harvey ), “The Last Room” (David Dunwoody), “You’ve Been a Friend” (Frank Stascik), “Nasty Things” (Kevin McClintock), “Skin” (James Dorr), “Best Offer” (Vic Kerry), “Angels Looking Out For Us” (Jay Wilburn), “Commandment Eleven” (Hunter Shea), “Deep With Voices Crying” (Steve Jenkins), “River” (Richard Allden), “Suburban Hell” (Max Booth III), “The Scavengers” (Jeff Beres), “Parts” (Hope Sullivan-McMickle), “Beer vs. Zombies” (Kevin James Breaux), “Reunion” (Lee F. Jordan), “The Boy” (Stan Swanson), “The Better to See You With” (Edward M. Erdelac) and part two of “The Warehouse” (Araminta Star Matthews). It”s time to jump on the hearse, my friends, and come along for the ride. AMAZON

No Vacancies

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:34:20 +0100

If you’re driving along a dark highway and see nothing but “No Vacancy” signs along the way, you’re probably one of the lucky ones. It’s best that you keep driving, as we all know what fate has in store for us along those dark and lonely roads, creepy motels with neon signs and now, these tales from Kevin McClintock. With the five novellas you hold in your hands, Kevin has placed a firm foothold within the horror genre. From the rural back roads of the Midwest to war torn Nazi Germany, these stories will make you think twice before stopping along these roads less traveled for any reason. There are monsters (most of them human) waiting for you at every turn and twist of your journey. AMAZON

Dark Tales of Lost Civilizations

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:33:39 +0100

Darkness exists everywhere, and in no place greater than those where spirits and curses still reside. Tread not lightly on ancient lands that have been discovered by this collection of intrepid authors. In DARK TALES OF LOST CIVILIZATIONS, you will unearth an anthology of twenty-five previously unpublished horror and speculative fiction stories, relating to aspects of civilizations that are crumbling, forgotten, rediscovered, or perhaps merely spoken about in great and fearful whispers. What is it that lures explorers to distant lands where none have returned? Where is Genghis Khan buried? What happened to Atlantis? Who will displace mankind on Earth? What laments have the Witches of Oz? Answers to these mysteries and other tales are presented within this critically acclaimed anthology by the following authors: Introduction by Eric J. Guignard Angel of Destruction by Cynthia D. Witherspoon The Door Beyond the Water by David Tallerman To Run a Stick Through a Fish by Mark Lee Pearson Quivira by Jackson Kuhl Directions by Michael G. Cornelius Quetzalcoatl’s Conquistador by Jamie Lackey Königreich der Sorge (Kingdom of Sorrow) by C. Deskin Rink Gestures of Faith by Fadzlishah Johanabas Bare Bones by Curtis James McConnell British Guiana, 1853 by Folly Blaine The Nightmare Orchestra by Chelsea Armstrong The Funeral Procession by Jay R. Thurston Requiem by Jason Andrew Gilgamesh and the by Mountain by Bruce L. Priddy Buried Treasure by Rob Rosen The Small, Black God by Caw Miller In Eden by Cherstin Holtzman We Are Not the Favored Children by Matthew Borgard Rebirth in Dreams by A.J. French Whale of a Time by Gitte Christensen Sins of our Fathers by Wendra Chambers The Talisman of Hatra by Andrew S. Williams Sumeria to the Stars by Jonathan Vos Post The Tall Grass by Joe R. Lansdale The Island Trovar by JC Hemphill (with interior illustration by Ron Perovich) AMAZON

Ad Nauseam

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:34:42 +0100

Exotic, Erotic, Gruesome and Gory! What if your Muse really was a twisted bitch, and she lived in your spare bedroom? And how far would you go to improve your station in life? In this premiere collection by C.W. LaSart, you will find 13 gruesome tales of the macabre, from a simpleton who forms an unnatural obsession with his own backyard to a lonely woman whose suitor is not heaven-sent. These stories, ranging from the supernatural to the darkness that lives within the human heart, are sure to send a chill down your spine and a flush to your face. Certain to disturb and delight, Ad Nauseam is a walk through the twisted imagination of one of horror's rising stars. Get yours now.

Call For Submission - Mistresses of the Macabre

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:33:39 +0100

Women Horror Writer's Anthology

Working Title: Mistresses of the Macabre

Edited by: Lori Michelle, Max Booth III, Stan Swanson

Publisher: Dark Moon Books

Projected Publishing Date: Late Summer 2012

Contact info: darkmoonhorror@gmail.com

No doubt about it, woman view the world differently than men. When something scares us, it tends to hit all of our senses and get us emotionally charged. We tend to try to think things through, but are not afraid to kick ass to protect those we love. Dark Moon is looking for stories written by women for a special women’s only anthology. The type of story isn’t important (ghost, zombie, vampire, spider, ghoul, ex-husband) as long as it scares us.

Please no over-the-top gore or erotica. Just make sure you frighten us and show everyone that women know how to make those dark nights a little darker and scarier with the best of them. For more information please visit http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/Mistresses_of_the_Macabre.htm

Call for Submissions - Alternate History/Reality

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:32:18 +0100

Working Title: Zombie Jesus and Other True Stories

Edited by: Lori Michelle, Max Booth III, Stan Swanson

Publisher: Dark Moon Books

Projected Publishing Date: Summer 2012

Contact info: darkmoonhorror@gmail.com

What if Hitler had won the war, but only after selling his soul to the devil? What if the San Francisco earthquake had released demons from the depths of hell? What if vaccinations had never been discovered? What if John Wilkes Booth returned to life as a zombie? This, writers, is your chance to reshape history. We want stories about what the world would be like if history had been different. We don’t care what aspect of history you pick as long as it is still falls within the horror genre and scares our pants off. (Hopefully we won’t be reading these in public places.)

Please no over-the-top gore or erotica. Frighten us a little (well, more than a little) and make us think: “What If?” For more information visit http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/Alternate_History_Horror.htm

Limericks of the Undead Contest

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:31:10 +0100

Sharpen your pencils and limber up your fingers for this one. There is no entry fee and you can enter as many limericks as you want. Funny? Horrific? Horrifically funny? There is no official deadline yet, but we will give everyone a “heads-up” (or a “heads-off” for all of our zombie readers) when we begin to reach the saturation point. The contest will definitely run through July 2012, but don’t wait too long. The author of the winning entry will receive a $50 grand prize, second place $25 and third place $10. They will each also receive a complimentary copy of the printed edition. The authors of all other limericks chosen for the publication will receive a PDF version of the book. Dark Moon reserves the right to make minor changes to your limerick without notification and also reserves the right to print your entry in issues of Dark Moon Digest and Dark Eclipse e-Magazine for promotional purposes. All entries should be sent to ScaryPoems@gmail.com.

Dark Moon Digest Issue 6

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:30:03 +0100

Days and years come and go, but the world outside remains ancient. Undead creatures roam the earth as they have since the beginning of time. Monsters still lurk in shadows and haunt our dreams. They fill our nightmares and flow from the pages of Dark Moon Digest like fresh blood. And Issue #6 is no different. Well, maybe a little different as not only will you find ancient horrors come to life, but future horrors as well. This is our biggest issue to date, and is packed with short stories and flash fiction pieces. It also includes part 1 of a 4-part serial from Araminta Star Matthews. "The Warehouse" is a paraquel to Matthews' Blind Hunger and her fans will not want to miss this new novelette. If you have yet to travel with us, now is the time to step on board. We just can't guarantee your final destination...AMAZON

Dark Moon presents: Vampires

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:28:46 +0100

It's true that few of us would choose the life of a zombie, mindlessly consuming every moving thing in sight as we rot and shrivel with decay. It's also true that few of us would choose to become a ghost, dolefully watching the comings and goings of the living, unable to touch, to breathe, to feel them in a physical way. But, if given the chance to become a vampire, I think most of us would bite. Vampires make our pulses quicken: whether they are the velveteen figures of Anne Rice or Bram Stoker, or the violent monsters of Stephen King, we don't care. Not the hunters. Not the hopefuls. The real, blood-drinking, neck-biting fiends. Vampires are timeless because they are immortal. And the vampires in these pages may just come back to bite you in the end. These are stories you can really sink your teeth into. Promise AMAZON