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Hellbound Books PublishingEdited by Joe Mynhardt
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“Jump-scares: Creating Tension Without Gimmicks”
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Tag Archives: collections & anthologies
“Dog Days”
“Dog Days” tagline:
A series of communications are discovered by a homeowner regarding the history of his new home and some unwanted guests.
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Silver Shamrock PublishingEdited by Kenneth W. Cain
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“Malignant”
“Malignant” tagline (Co-authored with Steve Thompson):
A man fleeing a creature of pure evil gets unexpected help from a brave knight looking for redemption.
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Crystal Lake Publishing Edited by Joe Mynhardt
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“Standing Tall”
“Standing Tall” tagline:
An ancient soul finds himself and his people threatened by an ever-growing hostile race.
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Crystal Lake Publishing Edited by Joe Mynhardt
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“Not Your Average Monster”
“Not Your Average Monster” tagline:
In our ever-changing world, what we view as a monster is constantly evolving but at what cost?
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Crystal Lake Publishing Edited by Joe Mynhardt
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From reviews:
“Kenneth W. Cain never fails. He does not fail here.” – Amazon
“Detrition of War”
“Detrition of War” tagline:
A soldier stationed in Afghanistan begins to lose his mind and loses the ability to tell what’s real and what’s not.
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In Your Face Books Edited Kenneth W. Cain
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From reviews:
“Look, when the editor is Kenneth W. Cain, and the introduction is by Joe Mynhardt, you know this has to be something special.” ~ Amazon review
“Nothing like a good old “creature” story.” ~ Frank Michaels Errington’s Horrible Book Reviews
Tales From The Lake Volume 5
Tales From The Lake Volume 5 tagline:
Where are the real horrors? Whether they be a family member returning from the dead, exploring the depths of depression or the deterioration of the mind, you’ll find them here.
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Crystal Lake Publishing
Edited by Kenneth W. Cain
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Blurbs:
“If you’re a short story reader, this is an absolute must-read. Volume five is even better than the four preceding volumes, which is a very hard bar to hit. Go buy this!” — John R. Little, author of The Memory Tree, Miranda, and Soul Mates
From reviews:
“…not a “look under the bed for monsters” volume, but one that has a pensive chill. The stories are like a tap on the shoulder; a reminder that good days end and that no one is protected from anguish.” – Hellnotes
“…an absolute triumph, a wonderfully inclusive celebration of the best that the Horror genre can produce, unhindered by the constraints of themes or specific topics. The individual stories within the collection are uniformly of a very high quality, and have been expertly brought together and edited by Kenneth W. Cain and Crystal Lake Publishing.” – Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews
“…edited by Kenneth Cain, one of the as yet unsung heroes of dark horror fiction–an author in his own right who deserves much more attention and spotlighting.” – The Haunted Reading Room
“…by far the best volume yet in the Tales from the Lake series!” – Amazon review
“Though the stories in Tales from the Lake Volume 5 are not themed in the traditional sense, they form a cohesive unit. Threads connect each to the others as if the authors had conspired to give the anthology its unique flavor.” — HorrorAddicts.net
“The most terrifying thing in the world is not a vampire or zombie, it is mankind and what we are capable of doing to each other. This collection from editor Kenneth W. Cain will eat at you for a long time. Horrifying, haunting, and unforgettable!” – Goodreads review
“I’ve been a fan of the Tales From The Lake anthology since the first volume and it’s amazing to see how much it has evolved over the years. Volume 5 is quite possibly the best yet.” – Goodreads review
“Kenneth W. Cain did an excellent job of weaving the stories together and they flow from one to another leaving the reader on a journey of terror and entertainment.” – Goodreads review
“…this one has some seriously fantastic offerings.” – A.E. Siraki
“Over the years I’ve read enough anthologies, short story collections and fiction magazines to refine my expectations for what comprises a premium horror story. So when I declare that I thoroughly enjoyed two-thirds of the fiction in TALES FROM THE LAKE VOLUME 5 – – that says a lot about the high quality of the contents.” – Pop Culture Podium
“His Flower, His Treasure”
“His Flower, His Treasure” tagline:
Kelvin’s forced to prioritize his wants, desires, and possibly his own life upon tracking down a hidden treasure, and the secret guardian.
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Seventh Star Press
Edited by Michael Knost
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“In Lieu of Patience Bring Diversity”
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Crystal Lake Publishing
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Crystal Lake Publishing
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“The Reaper’s Fire”
“The Reaper’s Fire” tagline:
Dana leads her boyfriend out into a cornfield on Halloween night to learn the identity of an arsonist who terrorized their small town in past years. There in the cornfield, among the drying husks, she contemplates her relationship with her father.
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Crystal Lake Publishing
Edited by Monique Snyman
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From reviews:
“Cain builds up his main character by basing her on a recognisable stereotype (the popular cheerleader) and then giving her layers, quite the feat for such a short story. The author handles the revelation of the culprit wonderfully well and delivers a satisfying ending.” ~ This Is Horror
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