“The Hunted” tagline:
A man is hunted for his crimes.
(This is included in Darker Days).
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Post Mortem Press
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“The Hunted”
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Tag Archives: brad carter
“Adaptable”
“Adaptable” tagline:
An explorer finds himself trapped in a horrifying society.
(This is included in Darker Days).
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Post Mortem Press
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From reviews:
“‘Adaptable’ by Kenneth W. Cain was also pretty damn good.” ~ The Grim Reader’s book & metal reviews
Single Question Interview: Brad Carter
How is humor used in horror?
Humor and horror can be best friends. At its most basic, humor is the release valve that allows people to feel a bit of relief amid all the nerve-fraying that often goes along with horror. That’s the accepted wisdom, but I don’t think it tells the whole story. I believe a skillful application of humor in any horror story can actually heighten the realism. Think about it. Life is funny, and it’s often when people are pressed into terrible circumstances that their humor really shines. Combat veterans often tell hilarious stories. ER doctors often have wicked senses of humor. If you add a little humor to your horror, it feels more realistic. And beyond that–and I’m paraphrasing Roger Corman here–if you don’t give your audience something to laugh at, eventually they will start laughing when you don’t want them to.
In my own writing, humor just happens. I’ve been told I’m a smartass (Paul Anderson even committed that observation to print, so it’s there for posterity to read in Torn Realities), so I guess my personality is just bound to make it onto the page. I used to fight it, thinking that horror had to be completely dark and serious, but I just don’t see it that way anymore.
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(Want to take part in a single question interview? Contact me for your question.)
“Parasite”
“Parasite” tagline:
When a woman comes in between two brothers, Aiden is left feeling a need to check up on his brother. But when his brother calls him asking for help, Aiden soon discovers the wedge driven between them is more than only love.
(This is included in Embers).
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Post Mortem Press
Edited by Eric Beebe
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“In the Shadow of the Equine”
“In the Shadow of the Equine” tagline:
Finding themselves trapped on a scenic island with a mob of mind-controlled zealots, a man desperately tries to protect his son.
(This is included in Fresh Cut Tales).
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Gestalt Media LLC
Edited by John J. Questore
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Gestalt Media LLC
Edited by John J. QuestoreOut of Print
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Gestalt Media LLC
Edited by John J. QuestoreOut of Print
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Gestalt Media LLC
Edited by John J. QuestoreOut of Print
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Stitched Smile Publications
Edited by Lisa Vasquez
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Post Mortem Press
Edited by Paul Michael Anderson
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From reviews:
“It’s an interesting survival story, and one of the more fast-paced offerings of the anthology.” ~ Hellnotes
The Dark Fiction of Kenneth W. Cain 