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The Bad Kids Festival
On a warm Tuesday night in 1971, Tamera put on her best Sunday clothes and climbed out of her bedroom window. Her foster brother Jax was asleep peacefully in his…
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Hell Lives Inside
A shiver of terror runs through me, and I'm awake, gasping. I lay still, fists clenched in my sweat soaked sheets, shaking from the nightmare. Forcing my eyes open, I…
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The Damned’s Congregation
Samir stood beneath the concrete awning of Masjid al-Noor, rainwater dripping from the edges of his black coat, and studied the brass lettering bolted above the entrance. The letters were…
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Spiders in the Ceiling
It wasn’t until my early 30’s that I developed my arachnophobia. As a kid, I had what most would consider to be only a rational fear of the eight-legged pests.…
Read NowThey Can Hear You
Eleven P.M., Monday. “And that’s pretty much the gist of it, you got all that down?” In the mental notebook that was locked deep within Greg’s concentration, he did manage…
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You Can’t Argue With The Statistics
“The 6:13PM service from Penrith to London is delayed by 23 minutes, Grand Central Trains apologises for any inconvenience caused,” mumbles a distorted voice over the Tannoy speaker. Daniel clutches…
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Why I Hate Lightning McQueen
I don’t think I can put into words, how good it feels being a Father. I love Daniel more than I could possibly say. His bright, shining smile, his endless…
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I’ve witnessed Hell’s invasion of the Earth. It can be stopped.
War is Hell. It’s an old adage but an accurate one. The death, loss and suffering which comes from violent conflict touches everyone involved – civilians and soldiers alike, and…
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There’s Something In The Coffee…
I’ve been awake for eighteen days. That's not hyperbole or any form of exaggeration. I've genuinely gone all this time without any sleep or rest. Not even a wink. And…
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The Lake in the Woods
I used to like to go exploring in the woods. Not anymore. My name is Jake Somersville. My mom and dad both have advanced degrees in agricultural sciences, whatever that…
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Captive Earth
People are always saying they remember exactly where they were when they first heard the news, I’m pretty sure most of them are lying. I have no idea where I…
Read NowThe God Machine (Prologue)
NOTE: This is the prologue of The God Machine, submitted by the original author and hosted with permission from his publisher. I have to admit to not having read the…
Read NowThe Joys of Cat Ownership
I love cats. They're so fuzzy and mischievous...totally adorable. Well, not always adorable. Sometimes they're destructive, annoying, and loud. Especially at night. Any cat owner can tell you what it…
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Mister Wink
Annie wasn’t enjoying dinner, her eyes instead staring down at her light-up shoes (which had been a gift from her Grandmother) beneath the table. It wasn’t because she disliked the…
Read NowA Mile Above Hell
The first thing I always remember is the heat. Even when I could see nothing, hear nothing, even when my brain was trying bury itself in the comfy, dark recesses…
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Cursed Sands
Part 1 I've been many different things at different points in my life. I'm an eight year veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served in the Gulf War.…
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The Honeymoon
Part 1 The day that I married Marjorie, I felt like the luckiest guy in the world. She was smart and beautiful, and ever since I had met her six…
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