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  Old Bugs

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  "Old Bugs" is a short story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, probably written shortly before July 1919. It was first published in the Arkham House book The Shuttered Room and Other Pieces (1959).

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  All Valley Tournament

  Jonathan Yanez

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  When creatures go bump in the night, he bumps back.  
  (But in the sort of respect-your-space, you're-a-person-too, you-do-you way). 
  Every day, new possibilities of this shadow world emerge; 
  wonderous, unexpected, and, honestly, a bit horrifying. 
  Secrets abound as more factions choose sides in a war to come. The Fallen are using the Chosen to do their will and release the Ancient Ones. 
  It all kind of makes him miss the chicken costume. 
  When a mysterious invitation reaches Jonny's door in the form of a cryptex, the plot thickens. 
  A supernatural tournament hosted by the family Grimm is about to take place and the prize this year could swing the balance of power from Heaven to Hell. 
  With the help from his team of a gangster pixie, Victoria Frankenstein, and whatever Teri is, he'll have to go all-in to win and stop hell on Earth.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray

  Oscar Wilde

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  Oscar Wilde brings his enormous gifts for astute social observation and sparkling prose to The Picture of Dorian Gray, his dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. This dandy, who remains forever unchanged-petulant, hedonistic, vain, and amoral-while a painting of him ages and grows increasingly hideous with the years, has been horrifying and enchanting readers for more than 100 years.Taking the reader in and out of London drawing rooms, to the heights of aestheticism, and to the depths of decadence, The Picture of Dorian Gray is not simply a melodrama about moral corruption. Laced with bon mots and vivid depictions of upper-class refinement, it is also a fascinating look at the milieu of Wilde's fin-de-siècle world and a manifesto of the creed "Art for Art's Sake."The ever-quotable Wilde, who once delighted London with his scintillating plays, scandalized readers with this, his only novel. Upon publication, Dorian was condemned as dangerous, poisonous, stupid, vulgar, and immoral, and Wilde as a "driveling pedant." The novel, in fact, was used against Wilde at his much-publicized trials for "gross indecency," which led to his imprisonment and exile on the European continent. Even so, The Picture of Dorian Gray firmly established Wilde as one of the great voices of the Aesthetic movement and endures as a classic that is as timeless as its hero.

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  Edgar Allan Poe's: The Raven

  Edgar Allan Poe, Jason Markiewitz

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  This is an original multi-voice dramatization of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, "The Raven."  The story tells of a forlorn gentleman who is still mourning the loss of his one true love.  With a raging storm outside, he peers out into the ever-after.  Then, while becoming lost in a state of melancholy, he is visited by an ominous raven with a ghastly single-word vocabulary.  With sound effects, music, and multiple characters, follow the emotional spiral of this young man and experience a unique adaptation of this timeless tale in a way never heard before.  This edition also includes a historical introduction and a narrative of the life of Edgar Allan Poe.

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  Short Story Press Presents They...

  Short Story Press, Matthew...

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  “They Are Everywhere” is a story that combines the elements of the most spine-tingling supernatural horror with the funniest comedy. Never before have malevolent spirits, poltergeists and haunted houses been so funny. Make no mistake though, the terror is real; it’s the witless protagonists and their incredibly inappropriate reactions that give the story its humor. In “They Are Everywhere” you will encounter: 
  • A pair of dimwitted and entirely earnest main characters 
  • Three separate investigations into paranormal activity that do not go the way you might expect 
  • An interesting back story for the two main characters, hinting at past exploits 
  • Elements based on other famous and well-known stories of hauntings 
  • Scenarios whose truth, whether supernatural or mundane, can easily be discerned by the reader if not by the protagonists 
  • A final and interesting secret revealed to the reader if nobody else 
  Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

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  Forsaken

  J.D. Baker

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  J.D. Barker's Forsaken is a remarkable debut, a gripping tale of suspense in the tradition of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul. Truly the birth of a new master in the genre. 
  “J.D. Barker is a one-of-a-kind writer, and that’s a rare and special thing. Stephen King comes to mind and Lee Child, John Sandford. All one-of-a-kinds. Don’t miss anything J.D. writes.” (James Patterson, number on international best-selling author) 
  “Barker’s ambitious debut is aimed squarely at fans of classic horror. Witches, spells, miniature demons, and personal doubt give plenty to latch on to...the plot moves at a brisk pace...a promising start to a planned series.” (Publisher’s Weekly) 
  “After reading Forsaken, I completely understand why Stephen King would grant this author permission to reference his world from Needful Things. Barker is that good. You do not want to miss this book!” (The Haven Herald) 
  When horror author Thad McAlister began his latest novel, a tale rooted in the witch trials of centuries past, the words flowed effortlessly. The story poured forth, filling page after page with the most frightening character ever to crawl from his imagination. It was his greatest work, one that would guarantee him a position among the legends of the craft. 
  But was it really fiction? 
  He inadvertently opened a door, one that would soon jeopardize the lives of his family. 
  She wants to come back. 
  At home, his wife struggles to keep their family alive. Secretly wondering if she caused it all...a deal she made long ago. A deal with the Forsaken.

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