How much would you pay for a night of passion with your favorite celebrity?After her untimely passing, the body of a world-renowned actress falls into the hands of an unscrupulous restorative artist. Using the funeral home in which he works as a den of sexual depravity, he auctions off a once in a lifetime opportunity with one of Hollywood's most beloved starlets.One bidder, however, has something else on his mind.

When Red Room Press put out the call for submissions for STIFF THINGS we said we were ready to ratchet up the visceral intensity with hardcore stories that penetrate new depths of horror.But we weren't as ready as we thought we were for the extreme stuff that came flooding in on waves of blood and other bodily fluids we won't mention here. Not that we're complaining.In other words, we got what we wished for...and more. The stories t...

Three suspenseful mystery novellas with a dark edge…Septic by Mark Allan Gunnells: The year is 1988. When Carl finds himself trapped in a school bathroom with a faulty lock over Christmas break, things seem bad. When the pain in his abdomen increases and he realizes his appendix has burst, things get worse. Can he manage to free himself in time?Subscription Due by Shane Nelson: Rupert Seville is living an idyllic life. A successful writer married to an amazing woman, everyt...

A great read and teaching tool for National Indigenous History Month!Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact.Each story includes a timeline of related historic...

Weird Fiction Quarterly does Folk Horror!Once again we bring you the finest in our now-signature 500 word flash fiction and exquisite poetry contributions, featuring over 60 writers from all around the globe and a dubious burlap sackful of color illustrations by our own Sarah Walker!Visit a strange, quaint village where the yearly festival is Everything.Call on the cunning woman or the witch doctor for a cure that might cost your very soul....

This edited volume serves as a place for teachers and scholars to begin seeking ways in which popular culture has been effectively tapped for research and teaching purposes around the country. The contents of the book came together in a way that allowed for a detailed examination of teaching with popular culture on many levels. The first part allows teachers in PreK-12 schools the opportunity to share their successful practices. The second part affords the same opportunity to teachers in c...

A continuation of Hanes Walton Jr.’s work on Southern Democratic presidents, Remaking the Democratic Party analyzes the congressional and presidential elections of Lyndon Baines Johnson. This study builds upon the general theory of the native-son phenomenon to demonstrate that a Southern native-son can win the presidency without the localism evident in the elections of Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.Although ridiculed by contemporaries for his apparent lack of control over ...

The last time I threw myself into commitment, I got my heart burned. I had sworn off women ever since then, but Jodi was different.Ever since she walked into my casino, I knew she'd be trouble . . . She's petite and curvy, her ashy blonde copper hair and green eyes that pierce my soul. Those painted plump lips that completely dry my mouth out. Simply gorgeous. Like s*x on heels!And I hire her. Soon she gets under my skin like no one has ever done before, and I can't shake th...

I'm "The Baby Maker." I give women what they want, no questions asked. And I get paid to do it.It's the easiest job in the world. No fuss, no mess, and I make a ton of money.It was perfect. Then my next client walked in, and everything went to hell.Elisha was the last person I expected to see. The girl that got away. Curves that could make a model jealous and come-hither eyes that turn my muscles to mush.Her husband treats her like dirt. I'll treat her like ...

In South Texas and northern Mexico, the Eagle Ford play has brought the oil and gas industry to the forefront of people’s minds. Yet outsiders find it hard to see the industry sympathetically, because they so rarely see the people that inhabit it. The collection offers a vivid picture of life and people in the industry and includes short stories (some fictional, some not) about gun battles with Mexican cartels, songs without music masquerading as poems, and essays on the oil and gas busine...

Commitment—I hate the damn word. That's since my ex walked out on me. Not even looking back at our son. My son is my world. I think he deserves so much better than her. In fact, we both do!And then I notice Mia stepping into my gym. My world stops still, I notice the first drop of sweat from her forehead and God, I am hooked. I can see that dark, hooded desire in her shy eyes. I am picturizing her being an animal in bed . . . all wild and unhinged!And soon I give into the t...