Nightmare Stalkers & Dream Walkers: volume II


Book Description

Nightmare Stalkers & Dream Walkers attempts to invade the dream world, bringing back the weirdest and most terrifying tidbits-all for the amusement of the reader. The authors in these pages have dared to draw from their dream worlds, beating a path through the wilderness of the human subconscious in order to take us to places better left unexplored. But that's okay. Fiction can't hurt us. Neither can dreams. This much we know. We believe it. And yet, somehow, fear lingers, because we cannot be sure... Can we ever fully trust the hidden part of ourselves that seems to have a life of its own? Can we ever feel one hundred percent comfortable with those elusive shadows that flit in and out of our minds, leaving no trace in our memory? We can't help but wonder about dreams... What are they...? -Lindsey Beth Goddard: Author of Quick Fix: A Taste of Terror




Adventures in Horrorland


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Beware once you cross this threshold, there's no going back. Experience 20 different tales of dread and despair that will have your heart pounding, and your mind drifting through gateways of things not of this world. Relinquish your understanding of fear at the door, for the things that sprout forth from the minds of Suzie & Bruce Lockhart 2nd are far beyond the normal ideas of terror you've become accustomed to. HorrorLand will take you on a rollercoaster ride of insanity, from the undead, to the great deceiver himself! Around every corner, in every crack and crevice, you will encounter terror. You can't find sanctuary even in your own home...So why run? Would you strike a deal with death, hunt the things of shadow and substance, or seek revenge over justice? Come now, just one more step, to face your fears behind that looming, wrought iron gate. This is going to be one helluva of a show, and, in truth, now that you're here...I really can't let you go.




Devil's Armory II


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Weapons of power can be double edged. For every enchanted blade there is a cursed sword. The warrior who wields one of these weapons will triumph against foe after foe, and yet the blade may be his own downfall. Tyrfing, forged by dwarfs under duress, had three curses to leaven its three virtues. Kullervo used the talking sword of the god Ukko to slay all his foes, and yet in the end it was with that blade that the troubled hero took his own life. Elric's sentient blade Stormbringer drank the blood and souls of its victims in return for victory in the fight, but it was an uneasy, Faustian pact between swordsman and sword, ending in tragedy...




Buried


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BURIED: what is, who is, where are they buried and most of all, why? Asking the question with the word Buried set the Thirteen writers to utilising their many and varied talents to bring you every aspect of being or having been buried their imaginations could conjure. The result is an engrossing spine tingling read. Enjoy...




X


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X is a diverse and intriguing collection of stories which are weird, unclassifiable and experimental... dive into this eclectic mix and enjoy a wide range of stories from Thirteen's impressive authors who raided their archives for unpublished extraordinary tales - and look out for more editions soon.




Blood & Ashes


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Some times, the blood boils in the heat of the moment--leading to impetuous acts. They don't call someone "hot-blooded" for nothing! But the heat fades, leaving the ashes of dreams and regrets behind. Until all that is left is cold-blooded, passionless cruelty. The writers of Thirteen O'Clock examine these three stages in this volume of twisted tales. Whether your blood runs hot or cold, or all you have are ashes, there is something for everyone within its pages.




Sacrifice


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Sacrifice: big, small, easy, hard, fatal... the word can mean many things to many people. Thirteen authors have taken the word and conjured very different ideas of what sacrifice is about. This anthology contains outstanding stories on a very personal theme for each of us makes a sacrifice in our lives - you need to trust you never meet any of these situations... Enjoy!




LOCKED IN


Book Description

Locked In - locked in where? Cell, house, relationship, physical locks, mental locks, the field for this theme was wide open and the Thirteen authors who responded took advantage of that. Their stories range far and wide, from demons to humans and everywhere else. Avoid this if you're claustrophobic, being shut in anywhere can be bad, being locked in is worse... on the other hand, it's a good read... none of it is real, is it... enjoy!




Empty Rooms / Missing


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EMPTY ROOMS What is it about empty rooms, what lingering presence is sensed when you walk in, what dark secrets do the silent walls hold... Thirteen authors have come up with innovative and dark stories on this theme, guaranteed to stay in your mind. MISSING What's missing, who's missing, how did they/it go missing... another themed collection from talented Thirteen authors who have delved into the depths of their dark imaginations and produced a range of stories to haunt your sleep.




HAUNTED HOLIDAYS


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Trick-or-Treating and Stockings by the fire...everyone's favorite holidays are around the corner. Thirteen O'Clock authors present their own unique takes on these holiday celebrations. The first half of the anthology is dedicated to All Hallow's Eve and all the candy collecting and ghostly shenanigans one would expect on such an evening. The second half is full of carols and carnage. This isn't your typical Merry Christmas. Santa's been really naughty... Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas from Thirteen O'Clock. Join our celebrations-if you dare.