Thriller & Horror story Anthology

Authors and their stories

A Special Kind of Folk by Barry Brennessel

When a cub reporter’s first assignment takes him deep into the countryside, his nose for news smells something foul. And “deadline” takes on a whole new meaning.

Designated Driver by D. Nathan Hilliard

An act of compassion results in a young man taking a much longer and more interesting drive than he counted on.

Dirty Water by Randy Rohn

You want to hire a hit man. You want the best. But the best doesn’t come cheap. And doesn’t leave witnesses. You get more than you bargained for. An edge-of-your-seat thriller.

With This Ring by Perry P. Perkins

What do you call three dead lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? A good start.
Allana Jenkins found that life in the penthouse suite was nothing like she had imagined it...a philandering, workaholic attorney for a husband, and the shallow, meaningless existence of a trophy wife. Still, she had no desire to be a penniless divorcee. Being a rich widow was, of course, something altogether different.
It would be a good start…

Morgan’s Mountain by Jacqueline Seewald

When Lisa Morgan asks psychiatrist Dr. Kenyan to help her father, the doctor isn’t certain whether he’s hearing the ravings of a madman or the insights of a seer. However, soon after Morgan disappears, the doctor becomes embroiled in a bizarre situation.

Reconciliation by Jan Melara

Ellie Darlington joins the Hickory Lake Helpers Club and finds out just how far the sinister group will go to make the neighborhood a pleasant place to live.

Picking Dewberries by D. Nathan Hilliard

A family takes an excursion out into the Texas countryside to pick dewberries, unaware that there may be more than fruit on the menu.

The Sacred Cake by Randy Rohn

A wedding cake in the middle of the road. Who put it there? What does it mean? Why won’t anyone talk about it? What is its deadly secret? A suspenseful tale with an explosive finish.

The Last Days of the Zombies by Randy Rohn

No one believes zombies really exist. They’re urban legends. One day, in the not-too-distant future, the zombies come out of hiding and go nuts. A scary, suspenseful, satirical tale by Randy Rohn who was chosen by famed author Jefferey Deaver to appear in the Best American Mystery Stories 2009.

The Charcoal Man by David Fingerman

Haunted and tortured by his personal boogieman since childhood, Charlie finally develops a plan that might finally end the torment. But at what cost?

Bear Essentials by Joe Prentis

Merrick and Quentin received more than they bargained for when they were sent into the Colorado Rockies to bring down a group of terrorists. When the hunter becomes the hunted, you need to travel fast and discard everything except the essentials. There were some problems you can fix in a hurry, while others will come back again and again…

Evil Strikes A Chord by Jeff Nicholas

For the upper-class couple who stumbled into the blues joint, it wasn't the atmosphere that frightened them—it was the music, played by a guitarist who sold his soul for his abilities. One night of listening pulls the pair deep into a world of grimy, bluesy, evil. And what's worse...they like it.

Letters from a Dead World by David Tocher

A mutant parasite spreads at a remote military base in Arizona. As it does, the residents fall victim to its gruesome effect and are filled with suicidal urges. As the parasite spreads, corpses fill the streets. For Tony Olsen, the only survivor, the terror has just begun.

Word of Mouth by Stef Donati

A commentary, however slight, on the cynicism in the entertainment industry. The author hopes nothing like this could actually happen…

Tomorrow by Morgan St. James

There are many kinds of nightmares—those that invade your sleep, and the ones that haunt your waking hours. For Carol and Carl, it seemed like life couldn't get any better…until it couldn't get any worse. When Carol finally reached the breaking point, everything played out like an awful dream—the kind where you desperately will yourself to wake up. That didn't work, because it wasn't a dream. Now Carol has to pay the price. What will her tomorrow hold? Does Carl even have one?

Pre-Owned Jeans by James S. Dorr

Whoever heard that used clothes could be haunted? Certainly not the patrons of Miss Celaeno's mysterious Rags 'n' Tags store, a cornucopia of bargains in "pre-owned" garments—that is until they tried on their purchases and discovered that some of them had a mind of their own.

Security System by John Capraro

Three young men enter an abandoned research facility for a little urban exploration, then discover to their horror that the building isn’t too eager to let them leave.

The Dogs of Ubud by Conda V. Douglas

When a serial killer vacations in magical Bali, he discovers magnificent beauty he believes is there for his own personal delight and destruction. But beauty is not all that resides on this tiny island paradise.

Birthday Girl by Cathy Noonan

Haley knew when she took the job—being a janitor on the night-shift at the hospital could get pretty messy. Blood gets spilled, throw up gets thrown up and people occasionally expire. It's all in a nights work for Haley, but she is about to get a little 'sunshine' in her life.

Gumbo File' by L.A. Starks

A tanker sails on a voyage of death. Can war veteran Cheryl Wilkins and enigmatic Patrick Boudreaux uncover and stop a suicidal true believer?