Fantasy, the Macabre, and Dystopian Fun
May 06, 2023 5:31 pm
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Horror
Call Me Auntie Betty by Bruce. N. Cuttman
At the edge of the forest, adjacent to a popular resort, lives an old harmless, frail and innocent woman. Betty is the name, most people know her by, she keeps to herself, and no one seems to care. Is she who they think she is?
Strange things happen when Betty is around. People go missing without a trace... Paranormal energy snakes its way through the trees, seeking victims to torture to settle an old score with Lucifer himself.
After the disappearance of a young girl at the nearby resort, will Betty be exposed once and for all?
Stained Torment by Bruce. N. Cuttman
However, in time even her own family considered her regular injuries and ‘episodes’ to be self-inflicted. Just like another wayward teenager seeking attention from a lack of self-confidence. Everyone turned a blind eye, all too afraid to get involved. This was when Mr. Red Eyes identified himself as Evil personified. After which this sassy all-American blonde bombshell's hidden defiance really began. Was this a sick joke or did she know better? Where did the war between Love and Evil begin and how long will it continue? Could Kora end it all, with her ultimate surrender and the slaying of her own soul?
Drop Dead, Gorgeous by Donna Taylor
For years, Georgie has been doing exactly what her mother demands. Dating boys she didn't want to date. Ditching friends she didn't want to ditch. All because of her precious image. Georgie's been too weak to fight back, and too scared. Until now. When Georgie's latest boyfriend takes a bite out of her resolve, she embraces the monster she's turning into, and the freedom it brings.
DROP DEAD, GORGEOUS is a long short story told from Georgie's perspective as the early events of BLOOD ON THE BOARDWALK, book one in the San Nico Slayers series, unfold.
Tales of the Macabre, Vol. 1: Sixteen Stories of Creeping Horror (Newton's Macabre Tales) by Newton Webb
This book includes the following tales of creeping horror:
The Grimsdyke Ghouls In the 16th century, a family kicked out from their homes in Grimsdyke finds a new and murderous way to survive.
Smoke in the Sewers In 18th century London, a group of street urchins strive to escape their master. But in doing so they unleash a greater horror.
The Black Fog When the black fog rolls in, death follows. In 1950‘s Grimsdyke, two lovers encounter a horror unlike any other.
A Rose By Any Other Name A bank robber hiding out from the law, Dennis commits a heinous crime. Soon, he’ll learn to regret his actions.
Rock Bottom Aussie back packers come face to face with primal adversaries in the cold peaks of Nepal.
The Platinum Service When you have almost bottomless wealth, you can buy your way out of almost anything. But sometimes, actions come with unexpected consequences.
Festival of the Damned Four teenagers are hired to perform at a county fair, but they soon realise that they were each chosen for a very specific reason.
The Sinful Child Held captive in her father’s basement, Amelia struggles to escape. But reality isn’t always what it appears to be and soon she will learn an earth-shattering secret.
Terror from the Trash Climate change is a very real threat to the world, but scientists find new perils, as something long thought to be dead, awakens.
The Tattoo A hitchhiker and a lorry driver exchange tales on the road. Soon, they realise that neither of them is whom they claim to be.
The Tokoloshe In South Africa there exists a demonic entity that can make wishes come true, but the consequences cannot always be predicted.
The Heir Apparent Keen to support his parents' failing farm, Keith asks his wealthy cousins for a position in the family firm. As he becomes more and more entrenched in the business, he discovers that limitless ambition can be murderous.
The Wrong Crowd Tim just wanted to apologise to his girlfriend, but soon finds himself in peril as he accidentally joins a very exclusive, very deadly club.
The Black Box Waking up from a coma after a severe accident. Jack finds it is better to read the small print when offering your body to medical science.
The Illusive Passenger In the distant future, a freighter captain picks up a most unusual cargo.
The Ghouls of Bangalore In outer space, greed and narcism still plague the human race. An engineer whose life is at its nadir learns a terrifying secret.
Newton’s Macabre Tale’s span continents, with stories from the 17th Century to the distant future, from Nepal to South Africa. Some of the stories contain elements of humour, of love, of passion, but all of them are imbued with soul shattering terror.
As you travel through time and space, you’ll witness horrific consequences, mind bending paranormal activities and good people who took the wrong turn.
Each story is unique and offers a different perspective. So cradle your drink, and get comfy, because you are about to pierce the veil and witness the true nature
Dystopian
Outliers: A Post-apocalyptic Dystopian Novel by Kate L. Mary
"Fear is normal, Indra, it is what you do with that fear that determines if you are strong or weak."
For centuries the Fortis have made their abuse of Outliers a sport, but when Asa comes to Indra's rescue, she sees something different in him. Something that marks him as so much more than just a Fortis guard.
But when Indra's world begins to unravel, even the quiet alliance she and Asa have formed cannot save her from the wrath of the Sovereign. In one life-altering moment, everything Indra has ever known is ripped away, forcing her to face a world even more harsh and unforgiving. Broken and scarred, Indra finds herself on a journey that will challenge everything she's ever been taught, learning along the way that she's stronger than she ever imagined. Maybe even strong enough to free her people forever.
Winner in the 2018 Kindle Books Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction
That's it for this month. Happy Reading.
