Step into the chilling world of this supernatural thriller, a narrative reminiscent of timeless classics such as The Haunting of Hill House, The Woman in Black, and Bag of Bones.Maggie, shattered by the devastating loss of a child, finds herself trapped in a suffocating routine, her job at the local daycare and everyday errands serving as painful reminders of her grief. With each passing day, she spirals deeper into the abyss of depression, unable to heal...

George Morey would do anything to save his wife from certain death and has tried every treatment known, from chemical to homeopathic to prayer-all to no avail.So when the local witch requests unique ingredients from the town's gravedigger, George complies without question-willing to sacrifice his own past to secure a future with the woman he loves... more than life itself.

Detective Carly Greene was only eleven when she learned Lake Superior was a brutal beast, capable of bringing up long forgotten memories of pain and death, by occasionally releasing the bodies of those trapped beneath her waves.As an adult, Carly still despises the bodies occasionally coughed up, and the high water eroding the edge of the graveyard this year gave “floaters” a new meaning. But she could never have prepared for what else broke free to swim with those long dead.

Jenny Schultz wakes trapped in a pitch-black basement with no recollection of how she got there. With no outside stimuli, Jenny naturally turns inward, revisiting her life through guilt-ridden memories, desperate to figure out which wronged person would be angry enough, evil enough, to do this to her.She must survive her own demons and time itself when she finds remnants of previous captives--a plate, a tooth, a bone--followed by their scratched hashmarks in the stone walls that tr...

Nick and the boys return from the summer's last hunting trip to find the streets empty, the beachfront and park abandoned, and the windows of their own homes boarded shut.The hunters have become the hunted, in an apocalyptic plague that pits man against beast--very tiny beasts. And Nick is determined to keep his strength, courage and family alive during what could very well be the last winter of their lives.Note: This is part one of a stand-alone series. The story continues...

"Presumed dead in the tragedy of 9-11, Ryan Kolstad saw his missed job interview that morning as something other than a failure—he saw opportunity. Believing his family would be better off, he walked away.Under the guise of a new identity, he’s spent a decade punishing those he deems unworthy of the loving families they take for granted. Ryan suddenly finds himself questioning the lies and rules he’s come to live by when he finds himself on the other side of judgement."

Hypnotized to quit smoking after his dad is diagnosed with lung cancer, Ben Danski begins to dream about a childhood he doesn't remember. The dreams become more frequent. Vivid. Frightening.Further hypnosis reveals events he doesn't want to believe, but as Ben decides to ignore them, his past finds him. Details trigger more than Ben bargains for, as both distant and recent memories are unblocked, and change his life forever....

17 horror Stories. One legendary music venue.We all know the old cliché: Sex, drugs and rock and roll. Now, add demons, other dimensions, monsters, revenge, human sacrifice, and a dash of the truly inexplicable. This is the story of the (fictional) San Francisco music venue, The Shantyman.In Welcome to the Show, seventeen of today's hottest writers of horror and dark fiction come together in devilish harmony to trace The Shantyman'...

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...

Lush. Brutal.Beautiful. Visceral.Crystal Lake Publishing proudly presents the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Arterial Bloom, an artful juxtaposition of the magnificence and macabre that exist within mankind. Each tale in this collection is resplendent with beauty, teeth, and heart.Edited by the Bram Stoker Award-winning writer Mercedes M. Yardley, Arterial Bloom is a literary experience featuring 16 stories from some of the most compell...

Discover the enchanting realm of the delightful Ninja Possiblecooker Cookbook!Advantages of this delightful cookbook:✅ Incredibly User-Friendly:Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned chef, this cookbook provides explicit instructions for each Ninja Possiblecooker recipe, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen. All-in-One Cooking Fun:Revolutionize your cooking routine on hectic weekdays, reclaim your time, and indulge in the...

Are you ready to embark on a journey to better heart health, but feel overwhelmed by the complex world of heart-healthy cooking? Discover the answers you've been searching for in "Heart Healthy Cookbook for Beginners" – your comprehensive guide to cultivating a healthier lifestyle, one delicious recipe at a time.Learn about the Heart Health Diet, Basic Principles of Heart Healthy Cooking Unlock the secrets to a heart-healthy diet...