Whitstable - 1971Peter Cushing, grief-stricken over the loss of his wife and soul-mate, is walking along a beach near his home. A little boy approaches him, taking him to be the famous vampire-hunter Van Helsing from the Hammer films, begs for his expert help . . ."A beautiful piece of work . . . heartfelt, respectful, elegant, brave"—Dread CentralLeytonstone - 1906Young Alfred Hitchcock is taken by his father to visit the local police station. There he sudden...

"An educational joy to read, this man who knows his stuff, knows how to write and knows how to put together a well-thought-out, intelligent and incendiary article"(Ginger Nuts of Horror)"Blisteringly powerful...Volk draws on a dizzying number of references and shows admirable conceptual depth and density as well as a muscular and evocative style"(SF Signal)"Constantly insightful"(Horror World Reviews)"Thoughtful and eloquent"(Matthew Frye...

A woman parks her car outside a fateful, familiar motel. The last giant of Albion finds connection with a soul not long for this world. A lightning-struck man seeks meaning for his longing and loss.In this new, startlingly wide-ranging collection, Stephen Volk explores hidden truths and secret wishes, deceit and delusion, the paths not taken, and the pang of dreams unrealised. Proof once again he is "once of the most provocative and unsettling of contemporary writers" – with sevent...

The fantastic seventh book in the horror anthology series which Booklist called "Highly recommended for longstanding horror fans and those readers who may not think horror is for them."Ghost Lights is the seventh volume in the non-themed horror series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris. This new anthology contains 20 original horror stories, 15 of which have been commi...

A COLLECTION by Stephen VolkCATEGORY HorrorPUBLICATION DATE March 2021COVER & INTERIOR ART Pedro MarquesINTRODUCTION Charles PrepolecSYNOPSISThe Apprenticeship of Sherlock HolmesIn 1870s Paris, long before meeting his Dr Watson, the young man who will one day become the world's greatest detective finds himself plunged into a mystery that will change his life forever.A brilliant man—C. Auguste Dupin—steps from the shadows. Destined...

This 26th edition of Best New Horror showcases some of the very best short stories and novellas published in 2014. So get ready to spread your wings and take a bite out of this latest anthology of agony. And don't forget to tell your fellow fiends about our new series of Best New Horror reprints. Just let them know who sent you . . .The Old Hag

"I think it's true to say," says horror wunderkind Stephen Volk, "that many of us horror writers of a certain generation have treasured memories of Hammer Films, Amicus Productions and their ilk. In fact, their output of genre classics is so important that some of us have secretly longed for a way to relive and recapture the excitement we had when we first experienced them."That was my exact impulse when I first talked to Mark Morris about a book proposal entitled The Blythewood Ho...

After the Ape - Stephen Volk"The notion of 'what happened next?' following a classic monster movie - probably the biggest and best - was an intriguing one to me," says Stephen Volk, "and not only the initial considerations of public health issues."Somehow kicking this off and shadowing its development was reading somewhere that King Kong was Hitler's favourite film. Why?"Anyway the ape is not the monster in this tale. Far from it."

Each month The Dark brings you the best in dark fantasy and horror! Selected by award-winning editors Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Sean Wallace and published by Prime Books, this issue includes two all-new stories and two reprints:"Needles" by Kali Napier"Saudade" by Steve Rasnic Tem (reprint)"Agog" by Stephen Volk"When Charlie Sleeps" by Laura Mauro (reprint)

In a world teetering on the edge of global collapse, faith becomes the ultimate battleground. For six years, believers have endured the Great Tribulation, while the fruits of a sacred mission—the 144,000 Jewish evangelists—have sparked a profound transformation among soldiers across the Middle East, Russia, China, and Europe. These once-loyal warriors now face an unimaginable choice: fight against the very return of Jesus Christ or stand firm in their faith and risk everything. From secret...

Catherine the Great, renowned for her Enlightenment ideals and cultural patronage, also had a profound connection to the literary world of 18th century Russia. Among the voices of this era was Stephen Volk, a poet whose works reflected the intricate tapestry of the period. Herein is explored their relationship, delving into Catherine’s interest in poetry and her influence on Russian literature. Was she aware of Volk's creations? Did her court serve as a sanctuary for his burgeoning talent?...

In a world where artificial intelligence governs every facet of life, a covert war unfolds beneath the surface. The Age of Aquarius heralds a shadowy alliance of occult New Age visionaries and leftist AI developers, funded by global elites with a hidden agenda—to reprogram AI systems to subtly undermine and suppress Christian faith worldwide. From sophisticated algorithms that flag and erase Christian content to pervasive surveillance designed to detect and disrupt worship, technology beco...