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
Correction–CEREMONY
If you are reading the short stories in the Spooky Showcase, you might have noticed that the first paragraph of THE STAGES OF MONSTER GRIEF by Carina Bissett was similar to the first paragraph of CEREMONY by Saytchyn Maddux-Creech. So, about that... There are not similar. They are exactly the same. When setting the templates … Continue reading Correction–CEREMONY
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
Member Publication News (October 2021)
Welcome to the HWA COS chapter’s monthly round-up of member news. We invite you to scroll through our publication announcements and see what our members are up to this month: new releases, book signings, readings, conventions, and more! Carina Bissett, Hillary Dodge, and Joshua Viola are pleased to announce that Shadow Atlas: Dark Landscapes of … Continue reading Member Publication News (October 2021)
Special Event
Join Carina Bissett and Shannon Lawrence (along with Clay McLeod Chapman and Sumiko Saulson) in a discussion about horror and all things spooky at the Pikes Peak Writers (PPW) October event Horror Authors Panel to DIE For. Special October Event: Horror Authors Panel to DIE For Saturday (Oct. 16, 2021 — 12:30 to 3:30 pm) … Continue reading Special Event
Creepy Craft Corner
By Angela Sylvaine Welcome to “Creepy Craft Corner,” which features HWA members who are also artists, crafters, makers, or creators. We hope to provide you, the reader, with the tools and inspiration to try creating something new! Today we’re featuring a craft that is close to my heart: cross-stitch! Before my soul blackened and turned … Continue reading Creepy Craft Corner
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