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Discover spine-chilling reads for Halloween with three terrifying titles available on Amazon.com: "Are We Monsters?" "A Shadow Over Ever," and "Things We Found." Perfect for those seeking stories to send shivers down their spine and enhance the eerie season. Enjoy a thrilling literary experience this Halloween.
"Things We Found" is a horror story collection inspired by found footage. One narrative details a filmmaker experimenting with disturbing edits of videos, resulting in a viral video called "Kitty Basket" that becomes associated with suicides and outrage. As the video evolves, it becomes a monstrous entity, infecting viewers with darkness and despair.
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The small town of Munsonville has served as the heart of many of my stories. A place of dark history, full of bloody secrets, and dangerous people. It is a place of monsters, both human and otherwise. While the place has appeared many times, in many ways, the heart of this cursed small town is held in the following three books. This is the arc of a man named Tilling Diem, and his connection to the doom of Munsonville. The first two books, “Road Kill” and “RoadKillers” are a connected narrative about love, loss, cursed history, and revenge. The third book, “In Roots of Ash,” is the story of the woods and the things that live there. Tilling’s story wraps up in this book, though he is not a main character.
The author highlights five horror books that promise to captivate and disturb readers. "Things We Found" explores personal horrors, while "Heedless Reflection" delves into loss and revenge. "Red Dreams" offers unsettling tales, "This Beautiful Darkness" reveals inner turmoil, and "Cemetery Earth" showcases a post-apocalyptic love story amidst chaos.
Things We Found, the new book, available now on Amazon.
The author reflects on the design process for their book covers, emphasizing the significance of layout, font, and imagery. Having created most of their covers, they find joy in integrating photography with storytelling. The final cover suggestion embodies themes of discovery and regret, showcasing the author's creative journey for "Things We Found," now available on Amazon.
"The Fallen God of Opal Bay" is a 2025 novel about a young outcast desperate to be invisible in a place that is unseen by most. It started with the two dead girls lying at the bottom of an abandoned construction project, but they weren't the last bodies she would find. And soon, even Death itself would find her, but death is far from the most dangerous thing in Opal Bay, as she is about to find out.
"Things We Found" is a new book of short stories inspired by found footage horror, exploring haunting echoes from the darkness. One excerpt, titled "Stickman," follows a father and son driving home, where the son excitedly points out a mysterious figure in the trees, hinting at something unsettling just beyond their perception.
The author expresses a profound love for campfire tales and found footage stories, emphasizing their immersive horror experience. In "Things We Found," a collection of dark and visceral tales, protagonists face terrifying discoveries in an unsettling world. The collection, released in Kindle and paperback, marks the author's return to short stories after several years.
The author has contributed to over twenty books, including anthologies under the "Goblin Holler" label, featuring unique takes on Bigfoot and ghost stories. Additionally, they have written for "Battle Flag" protest books, "Horrible Disasters," and "Horror Addicts Guide to Life," gaining visibility and appreciation in the writing community.
"Battle Flag" and "A New Liberty" are anthologies created in response to the anxiety during Trump's presidency. They contain stories and poetry emphasizing hope in challenging times, with proceeds benefiting Michigan Planned Parenthood. Although raising $400 may seem small, each contribution counts in the fight against rising darkness and fascism.
"Danny Frankenstein" follows ten-year-old Daniel Randle, who navigates life changes after a family tragedy. Immersed in his love for movie monsters, he learns to cope with his grief and shyness. With the help of his alter ego, Danny Frankenstein, and new friends, he confronts challenges and discovers his identity as an outsider.