For some, death is not the end. There are those who are doomed to walk the earth for all eternity, those who are trapped between one plain of existence and the next, those who, for whatever reason, cannot or will not let go of the lives they left behind. These are the vengeful spirits, the tortured souls, the ghosts that haunt our realm. Welcome to FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE, a collection of 19 original ghost stories from:Brent AbellGordon Anthony BeanRose Blackthorn...

Twas the fright before ChristmasAnd all through the townNot a soul stirredNo one dared make a sound...Welcome to Deathlehem, where......Krampus, not Santa, brings the holiday cheer......the lights on the tree, so festive and bright, skitter and crawl and possess a lethal bite......malicious little elves, not a jolly fat one, know if you've been naughty--or nice...and...family gatherings and office parties often turn deadly.

Conceived in darkness, it feeds off the host. It is poked at and prodded, all the while growing within the confines of the author’s mind until it reaches that point where it will no longer be contained. It forces its way through the porous openings in the skull, insinuates itself into the bloodstream, feeds into the very cells of its host, who has only one desire – to rid itself of this parasite before it is driven insane.Cranial LeakageAn otherwor...

A religious order, believing themselves to be entrusted by God with certain secrets, will stop at nothing to keep those secrets safeA haunted movie theater holds the key to a famous Scream Queen's return to lifeIn an attempt to recapture his glory days at the height of the apocalypse, a bitter, insecure security guard commits a desperate actThere is no art without sacrifice, as an aspiring poet is about to discoverA random act of kindness turns into a nightm...

Slay bells ring,Kids are screaming,In the lane, snow is blood stained.There's nowhere to hide,Krampus has arrived,There'll be feasting in a winter slaughter land…Welcome BacktoDeathlehem… where the office Secret Santa proves more dangerous than a game of Russian roulette…… where trips to Grandma’s house are fraught with danger…… where a traditional Nutcracker poses a threat to a pair of would-be thieves……...

SHORT STORY: When years of Catholic upbringing conflict with a freshly turned zombie's new-found instincts, he is left with only one recourse.

An intriguing but insular man with telekinetic powers becomes New York City’s greatest superhero . . . A love affair blossoms between the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building . . . There are tunnels under New York that do not appear on any map . . . Being a Manhattan real estate broker for supernaturals is a real challenge . . . Editor and anthologist Paula Guran collects a diverse array of unusual and memorable tales set in the Big Apple, from a who’s-who of New York Times best...

MARLvision Publishing presents "Dark Light," an anthology of horror edited by Carl Hose. "Dark Light" is the light that shines through when some of the finest writers in horror use the power of their words for good. That's the case with this anthology—42 writers coming together to help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities and all the good the organization does for families year round.Make no mistake, though, these are horror writers and the stories they've written are not pr...

The Beauty of Death Anthology, edited by Bram Stoker Award® Winning Author Alessandro Manzetti.BRAM STOKER AWARDS 2016 NOMINEE - SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN AN ANTHOLOGYOver 40 stories and novellas by both contemporary masters of horror and exciting newcomers. Stories by: Peter Straub, Ramsey Campbell, Edward Lee, John Skipp, Poppy Z. Brite, Nick Mamatas, Shane McKenzie,Tim Waggoner, Lisa Morton, Gene O'Neill, Linda Addison, Maria Alexander, Monica O'Rourke, John Palisano, Bruce ...

Whether featuring tattooed demon hunters, angst-y vampires, supernatural gumshoes, or pixelated pixies, Urban Fantasy mashes up old-school tales with pop culture, creating iconic characters, diverging moralities, and complex settings. Urban fantasy is finally showcased in this star-studded collection, representing all three of its distinct styles, including the playful new mythologies of Charles de Lint, the sexy paranormal romances of Patricia Briggs, and the gritty urban noir of...

More than 160 short stories from bestselling and award-winning authors. This volume will introduce you to horror, mystery, fantasy and thrills, from the dark worlds of Lovecraft to the cutting-edge suspense of the mean streets of the cities of the world. This monster collection speaks in the voices of some of today's leading masters of the short story, with something certain to appeal to every reader. Find a new creative voice to follow. Find a new world to love. An amazing wealth of ficti...

For over three decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center of horror. Bringing you the most frightening and terrifying stories, Datlow always has her finger on the pulse of what horror readers crave. Now, with the seventh volume of this series, Datlow is back again to bring you the stories that will keep you up at night.Encompassed in the pages of The Best Horror of the Year have been such illustrious writers as:Neil GaimanKim RobinsonStephen KingLinda...