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TWO SOULS HAUNTED BY TRAGEDY

Darren and Jacqueline are strangers, drawn together by an uncommon bond. They both fear that their houses may be haunted. The dilemma affects them each in very different ways. While Jacqueline’s ghost rekindles tender memories from a past she cannot let go, the spirit that plagues Darren manifests itself in dangerous ways, threatening the lives of those closest to him. As they embark on separate journeys to unravel the mysteries of the past, their discoveries lead them each to their own dark and tragic truths.

This cobra was of a species which spat its venom from a distance, its mouth half open, the snake forcibly ejecting the venom through its fangs by muscular pressure on the venom glands.

Hising, writhing, the venomous cobra seeks out its prey…

When Sir Keith Chase of Oxford University and Chandra Sen stumble upon the sacred crypt of Monosha in West Bengal, they think it is the archaeological find of the century.

What Keith didn’t know was that by breaking open the musty burial chamber, he had brought upon himself one of the most ancient and terrifying curses known to Man.

The mysterious Temple of Anant, the burial location of Anandatirtha and his low caste wife, Khullana, is guarded by Lord Shiva, God of Destruction and his wife Durga.

The depth of the couple’s love touched the hearts of the deities, who swore a pact with Anandatirtha to protect them within the sanctuary of the temple.

Durga swore that she would stand guard with her sister Monosha, the mother serpent, whose earthly form is that of a cobra. Woe betide any god or mortal who dared to profane the sanctuary with their presence.

Sir Keith’s son, James Chase, begins looking into the strange deaths that have been occurring in the area. However, he meets a surprising amount of resistance, both mortal, and supernatural.

WHERE NIGHTMARES COME FROM

THE ART OF STORYTELLING IN THE HORROR GENRE

Book one in Crystal Lake Publishing’s The Dream Weaver series, Where Nightmares Come From focuses on the art of storytelling in the Horror genre, taking an idea from conception to reality–whether you prefer short stories, novels, films, or comics.

Featuring in-depth articles and interviews by Joe R. Lansdale (Hap & Leonard series), Clive Barker (Books of Blood), John Connolly (Charlie Parker series), Ramsey Campbell, Stephen King (IT), Christopher Golden (Ararat), Charlaine Harris (Midnight, Texas), Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger series), Kevin J. Anderson (Tales of Dune), Craig Engler (Z Nation), and many more.

The full non-fiction anthology lineup includes:

• Introduction by William F. Nolan
• IT’S THE STORY TELLER by Joe R. Lansdale
• A-Z OF HORROR of Clive Barker
• WHY HORROR? by Mark Alan Miller
• PIXELATED SHADOWS by Michael Paul Gonzalez
• LIKE CURSES by Ray Garton
• HOW TO GET YOUR SCARE ON by S.G. Browne
• STORYTELLING TECHNIQUES by Richard Thomas
• HORROR IS A STATE OF MIND by Tim Waggoner
• BRINGING AN IDEA TO LIFE by Mercedes M. Yardley
• THE PROCESS OF A TALE by Ramsey Campbell
• GREAT HORROR IS SOMETHING ALIEN by Michael Bailey
• A HORRIFICALLY HAPPY MEDIUM by Taylor Grant
• INTERVIEW WITH JOHN CONNOLLY by Marie O’Regan
• THE STORY OF A STORY by Mort Castle
• WRITING ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEW with Christopher Golden, Kevin J. Anderson, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia
• HOW I SPENT MY CHILDHOOD LOOKING FOR MONSTERS AND FOUND POETRY INSTEAD by Stephanie M. Wytovich
• BITS AND PIECES INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN MABERRY by Eugene Johnson
• THE REEL CREEPS by Lisa Morton
• THE MONSTER SQUAD by Jess Landry
• WHAT SCARES YOU by Marv Wolfman
• PLAYING IN SOMEONE ELSE’S HAUNTED HOUSE by Elizabeth Massie
• CREATING MAGIC FROM A BLANK PIECE OF PAPER: Del Howison interviews Tom Holland, Amber Benson, Fred Dekker, and Kevin Tenney
• Z NATION: HOW SYFY’S HIT SHOW CAME TO LIFE by Craig Engler
• LIFE IMITATING ART IMITATING LIFE: FILM AND ITS INFLUENCE ON REALITY by Jason V Brock
• WHERE NIGHTMARES COME FROM by Paul Moore
• STEPHEN KING AND RICHARD CHIZMAR DISCUSS COLLABORATING by Bev Vincent
• CHARLAINE HARRIS DISCUSSES STORYTELLING by Eugene Johnson
• WHAT NOW? by John Palisano

This collection is perfect for…

• writers of all genres
• authors looking for motivation and/or inspiration
• authors seeking guidance
• struggling authors searching for career advice
• authors interested in improving their craft
• writers interested in comics
• authors looking into screenwriting and films
• horror fans in general
• those looking to better understand the different story formats
• authors planning on infiltrating a different field in horror writing
• artists trying to establish a name brand
• authors looking to get published

Come listen to the legends…

Cover design by Luke Spooner. Edited by Joe Mynhardt & Eugene Johnson.

Brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing–Tales from the Darkest Depths.

Shortlisted for the 2017 Chanticleer Clue Award!
Shortlisted for the 2017 Chanticleer Ozma Award!

"The superb prose and wonderful characters make this a book to be savoured and enjoyed – but the darkness that emanates from it makes it a book not to be read too late at night…" – Goodreads reviewer

"This is an amazing debut by a new author who will seemingly without effort rock your world and knock your butt to the ground." – Amazon reviewer

"As the mysteries start to come clear, you'll get a sickening feeling you'll know where it's going, and the author will surprise you once again, taking you to places you just know you should have seen coming." – Goodreads reviewer

When psychologist Joe Richards came home to Pine Haven, he expected to find the same tranquil town he left ten years ago. One that hadn't seen a murder in decades. One without Grady Perlson or the vicious thing inside him. But when the bodies start turning up and the local sheriff's department has trouble finding answers, his newest client's past might explain it all and warn of worse to come. Dark and introspective, The Road Cain Walks explores the consequences of regret as it builds constant tension towards its staggering conclusion.

"This book was amazing. It had me hooked from the start and didn't let go until the very last page." – Amazon reviewer

"Nothing about this book is predictable." – Goodreads reviewer"

Reads like an early Stephen King novel. I expect more great stories from Mr. Kilby." – Amazon reviewer

This collection gathers Brower’s twenty-one horror stories from his various short fiction collections. Included are stories which previously appeared in the magazines 9 Tales to Tell in the Dark, The Saturday Night Reader, and Zeroflash; along with a number of stories from his collections, and three of his most popular novellas. Several sub-genres of horror are represented and explored within the pages of this omnibus, from sci-fi, to supernatural, to good old-fashioned murder. As a whole, this collection is not recommended for the faint of heart.