“Alternately whimsical and horrifying, Rebelein’s newest is a bizarre gem. I don’t want to join any cult he dreams up, but I will be first in line to read about them.” —KIERSTEN WHITE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of HideIn this shockingly fun wild ride of horrors, Sam Rebelein takes readers back to Renfield County and tells the story of two Rachels—one who mistakenly starts a cult at her local high school and one who tries to dism...

An unsettling and creepy short story collection of literary horror set in the Renfield universe from “major new talent” (R.L. Stine) Sam Rebelein, author of Edenville.“I hope I get to go back to Renfield County again, before too long.” —LitHub on EdenvilleThere’s something wrong in Renfield County.It’s in the water, the soil, the wood. But worst of all, it’s in the minds of the residents, slowly driving them mad. W...

"[A]n essential read for horror enthusiasts." —BooklistAn unsettling, immersive, and wildly entertaining debut novel from "a major new talent!" (R.L. Stine)."[A] delightfully gooey blend of gothic, cosmic, folk and body horror churned by a sharp-bladed critique of academia."— Lucy A. Snyder, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sister, Maiden, MonsterAfter publishing his debut novel, The Shatter...

The city.Noisy, crowded, and ever in motion, the city can be more than a setting—it can be a character, as nuanced and as fickle as a human being, with as many traits and quirks as the best mapped-out characters. The city can be the ever-present and constant companion (or foe) to the protagonist and antagonist alike.Winter in the City: A Collection of Dark Speculative Fiction is an anthology of dark speculative fiction tales set in 18 cities around the world during...

Are you ready for the best issue of Scattered yet?! Well, I guess it doesn't matter. Either way, you seem to be reading it right now, be it digitally or holding a paper copy in your hands. And if you aren't prepared, this one will melt you down into human slag. Metaphorically, of course. There are some tasty treats in these pages. First, we have new bizarro and cosmic horror fiction from masters of their craft Michael Allen Rose and Sam Rebelein. Next, we have a poetry/art piece from the s...

“Alternately whimsical and horrifying, Rebelein’s newest is a bizarre gem. I don’t want to join any cult he dreams up, but I will be first in line to read about them.” —KIERSTEN WHITE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of HideIn this shockingly fun wild ride of horrors, Sam Rebelein takes readers back to Renfield County and tells the story of two Rachels—one who mistakenly starts a cult at her local high school and one who tries to dism...

An unsettling, immersive, and wildly entertaining debut novel from an exciting new voice in horror for fans of Paul Tremblay and Stephen Graham Jones.""Edenville is a delightfully gooey blend of gothic, cosmic, folk and body horror churned by a sharp-bladed critique of academia.""— Lucy A. Snyder, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sister, Maiden, MonsterAfter publishing his debut novel, The Shattered Man, to dis...

An unsettling and creepy story collection of literary horror set in the Renfield universe from “major new talent” (R.L. Stine) Sam Rebelein, author of Edenville.“I hope I get to go back to Renfield County again, before too long.” —LitHub on EdenvilleThere’s something wrong in Renfield County.It’s in the water, the soil, the wood. But worst of all, it’s in the minds of the residents, slowly driving them mad. When La...

An emotionally charged and propulsive puzzle box novel by Sam Rebelein, where a recently split couple must solve a haunted escape room together—or die trying.If you’re reading this email, YOU have been selected to participate in a C.A.C. Games Survival Experience! *scream emoji*Remember: This is the most challenging survival experience on the market. Your horror will feel real. Your horror will show no mercy.We are very excited...

**Southern Gothic meets slow-burn dread in this genre-bending horror novel where an impulsive outcast must confront his small town’s dark secrets."Deeply immersive and darkly mysterious. Certain to be one of the year's standout horror reads." ―Craig DiLouie, author of Episode Thirteen**Eighteen years ago, an infant Jesse Calloway was found wailing on the bank of a river, his mother dead beside him. The mystery of her death has haunted him all his life, and despite ...

""A **feminist gothic that evokes Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House.**"" -- New York Times Book ReviewOnce upon a time Orla was: a woman, a painter, a lover. Now she is a mother and a wife, and when her husband Nick suggests that their city apartment has grown too small for their lives, she agrees, in part because she does agree, and in part because she is too tired to think about what she really does want. She...

From Bram-stoker award nominated author Craig DiLouie comes a horror novel with a twisted tale of love, heartbreak, and the apocalypse. We all have bad exes. Lily Lawlor's just happens to be the antichrist. Sometimes, love can be hell...1998: Lily Lawlor and Drake Morgan form a punk band. Drake inspires faith in some. Fear in others. Lily is a believer.1999: A Battle of the Bands ends in a shocking death, and a riot that cl...