Copyright @ Shannon Lawrence. "Dearest" was originally published in Tales From the Moonlit Path (August 2019). This story may not be reproduced in any form without the author’s express written permission. DEAREST by Shannon Lawrence My Love, The need for your touch is a craving I cannot withstand. I hunger for you each moment … Continue reading DEAREST by Shannon Lawrence
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THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE by Angela Sylvaine
Copyright @ Angela Sylvaine. "The Beautiful People" was originally published in Dark Moon Digest (January 2021). This story may not be reproduced in any form without the author’s express written permission. THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE by Angela Sylvaine Emmeline hitched the tote bag up her shoulder and raced across the morgue's tile floor, past row upon … Continue reading THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE by Angela Sylvaine
SERPENT’S REST by J. A. Campbell
Copyright @ J. A. Campbell. "Serpent's Rest" was originally published in Heat of the Midday Sun: Stories From the Weird, Weird West (October 2015). This story may not be reproduced in any form without the author’s express written permission. SERPENT'S REST by J. A. Campbell A noose swayed gently above my head, borne by a … Continue reading SERPENT’S REST by J. A. Campbell
TED E. HAMSTER by Sam Knight
Copyright @ Sam Knight. "Ted E. Hamster" was originally published in Freakend Madness (February 2015). This story may not be reproduced in any form without the author’s express written permission. TED E. HAMSTER by Sam Knight Ted E. Hamster was a fat, fuzzy, waddling teddy bear hamster, and my seven-year-old daughter, Melody, thought he was … Continue reading TED E. HAMSTER by Sam Knight
THE STAGES OF MONSTER GRIEF by Carina Bissett
Copyright @ Carina Bissett. "The Stages of Monster Grief: A Guide for Middle-Aged Vampires" was originally published in Coffin Blossoms (October 2020). This story may not be reproduced in any form without the author’s express written permission. THE STAGES OF MONSTER GRIEF by Carina Bissett Ladies, you may have dreamed of a day when you … Continue reading THE STAGES OF MONSTER GRIEF by Carina Bissett
CEREMONY by Saytchyn Maddux-Creech
Copyright @ Saytchyn Maddux-Creech. "Ceremony" was originally published in Margin: Exploring Modern Magical Realism (2004). This story may not be reproduced in any form without the author’s express written permission. CEREMONY by Saytchyn Maddux-Creech A flattened dragonfly lies on the funeral home step, shaded by a crooked sumac tree. Inches away stands a pair of … Continue reading CEREMONY by Saytchyn Maddux-Creech
BONES OF CHANGE by Travis Heermann
Copyright 2017 © Travis Heermann. "Bones of Change" was originally published as a stand-alone. This story may not be reproduced in any form without the author’s express written permission. BONES OF CHANGE by Travis Heermann The doorbell rang, prompting Alicia Clark to sigh and pause Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. She scooped up her bowl … Continue reading BONES OF CHANGE by Travis Heermann
SHORT STORY SHOWCASE
It is the favorite time of year for horror writers. To celebrate all things spooky, COS HWA writers have worked together to contribute a collection of short stories for your reading pleasure. Starting on Monday, you'll have access to a story a day through the end of October. Mark your calendars, and sit back and … Continue reading SHORT STORY SHOWCASE
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