A collection of horror themed short stories and articles written by Tim Chizmar. This book features his early collected works. They range from the erotic to the gory; scary to the humorous. Over 11 featured stories including an article cowritten by John Palisano, a screenplay, and an exclusive interview with horror master, Clive Barker.Tim drives you mad with his tantalizing and terrifying tales.

Within the first MODERN MADNESS collection "Gateway to the Grotesque" the modern-day dark-hearted master of horror TIM CHIZMAR introduced the world to his quality tales of terror. Now with that behind him, he seeks to usher in a brand new group of masterful storytellers to shock, disgust, and scare you out of your mind!Featuring Weird and Dark Tales, original pieces, dark poetry, and even graphic novelizations for your eyeballs to bleed on from these twisted souls:MIKE DUKE...

"Tim Chizmar has found the perfect outlet for his wicked sense of humor—the pages of fantasy fiction. Demons, devils and humans join Tim's circus with echoes of Faust and Dante. Buy a ticket."—Steve Mazan, Emmy-winning writer, & Author of Dying to do Letterman"At Troma we pride ourselves on recognizing the future Hollywood talents of tomorrow, Tim Chizmar is one of these, with his wild ideas and never ending insanity he will be a force to be reckoned with on the scare scene...

"Tim Chizmar brings a unique blend of humor, heart, and horror to his stories, taking the reader on an odyssey through his warped and creative imagination. Buckle up and enjoy the ride."– S. G. Browne, author of Breathers and Lucky Bastard"I knew I had a long lost horror loving cousin somewhere out there in the world...and I think I just found him. Tim Chizmar -- what?! No relation, you say?! -- is now on my short list of new authors to look for! His stories are bizarre and...

Bram Stoker Award-winner for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction!Nightmares come to life in this comprehensive how-to guide for new and established authors…Book two in Crystal Lake Publishing's The Dream Weaver series picks up where the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Where Nightmares Come From left off.It's Alive focuses on learning the craft in order to take your story from concept to completion.With an introduction by Richar...