"Tom Deady hit this one way out of the park."**—Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of V-WARS and INK**In June of 1975, Ryan Baxter's mom moves him and his brother, Matt, to the small seaside town of Bayport, MA to escape their abusive father. For an eleven-year-old, spending lazy days hanging out at the beach and the arcades sounds like a dream.When he meets Leah and she agrees to be his girlfriend, Ryan is happier than he's been in his...

In the quiet town of Bristol, Massachusetts, the eerie old Brewster Place has long been a source of chilling tales and unsettling legends. Ben Harris, along with his loyal friends Richie and Jack, have heard the whispers about Old Man Brewster, his tragic past, and the sinister swarms of flies that haunted his life. They couldn't fathom why anyone would choose to call that ominous place home. That was until they crossed paths with Greg Lupescu, the enigmatic new kid in town.Greg, w...

This original anthology of six novellas from a cadre of acclaimed horror authors dares readers to be captivated and entertained by their confrontations of secret orders, survival, and horror.We all have secrets. That' s one truth. Another is that secrets are tricky to keep: They want to be shared. In the company of these secrets, societies emerge. They fester and spread. From the esoteric to the pragmatic, history is built on these societies made as much of myth and...

Dive Deep One Last Time with Shallow Waters—Where Secrets Don't Stay Buried!Engulf yourself in 19 tales of horror and dark fiction, the final excursion beneath the surface of life, death, and the enigmatic shadows in between. This last installment unravels mysteries that dance on the delicate line between the real and the unimaginable.Shallow Waters has been the landmark flash fiction contest hosted by the multiple award-winning Crystal Lake Entertainment. ...

Unwrap the terror this festive season with Shallow Waters: Christmas Horrors Edition, a distinctive anthology unveiling 18 sinister tales where the holiday cheer meets eerie dread. Crafted by Crystal Lake Entertainment, renowned for their gripping flash fiction contests, this collection promises to blend the jubilant spirit of Christmas with haunting whispers of the paranormal.Featured (creepy) Yuletide Tales Include:Introduction by Joe Mynhardt"Julaften Heks" by Ant...

Dive into the spine-chilling realms of "Shallow Waters: Haunting Halloween Edition," where shadows linger, and nothing stays buried. This anthology emerges from Crystal Lake's renowned flash fiction contest to provide lovers of horror with 18 eerie tales perfect for Halloween.Highlights Include:Haunted Halloween Tales: Traverse through suspenseful stories that resurrect the sinister spirits of Halloween, bringing spine-tingling narratives to life.