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Another superlative anthology of other worldy delights, tales of horror, dread, and hellish inhabitants, - all lovingly compiled by award-winning author P. Mattern.

A hellish collection of short stories from some of the best in the business, compiled by the award-winning author P. Mattern. Featuring tales from the darkest pits of Hades. You'll find stories by Tania Hagan, Lily Luchesi, Jay Michael Wright II, Ken Goldman, Sergio “ente per ente” Palumbo, Emery LeeAnn, Crystal Barnard, James H. Longmore, Toneye Eyenot, James Richardson, Lori Fontanez, Marcus Mattern, Lance Tuck, L. Ashby, P. Mattern, Elizabeth Cash, Bryan A. Tann, Elizabeth Zemlicka, Michael Sutton, Thomas S. Gunther, Feind Gottes, and the incomparable Nik Kerry.

The royal bloodline of vampires have not fared well in recent years. Their ranks have diminished during the centuries long war against the Liquidators. For Brynn, the eldest daughter of the highest order of vampire—Electi, there is only one thing to do. Take down the enemy where they stand. For that, she has to be ready. Always alert, always on edge, always aware of what’s beyond the shadows.

The Forest of Bleeding Trees is a horrific delight, a fast-paced ride that will leave you breathless and exhilarated until you reach the unexpected but satisfying end. First you have the straight-shooting but heroic Johnny Treadwell, a handsome young man with backwoods charm and unwavering devotion to his family. He’s also the guardian of a thousand sorrows. Enter the mysterious gothic Lili Macluster, a darkly beautiful daughter of the richest, though most preternatural, family in town - and keeper of a thousand secrets.

Charley Rabbit is a mentally disabled young man who lives quietly with his widowed mother Mitzi in the American Midwest - but not for long! Charley develops a rapid intellectual growth spurt after being bitten by a vampire. Fressenda and her fraternal twin brothers Cass (Castor) and Lux (Pollux) take an interest in Charley and Mitzi and become part of their extended family, but Mitzi is wary and senses that the changes in Charley may be part of something mysterious, dark and sinister.

"Secret Santa" by Marcus Mattern: If you think you have problems at work, you will change your mind and think it’s the magic kingdom after reading about Darren Young's day. One just never knows their coworkers as well as they think they do. Do you have a Secret Santa activity where you work? You may not want to participate after you listen to this edge-of-your-seat, hand-over-your-eyes tale. Marcus starts his story off with a bang, and the thrills never end until the surprising conclusion.