“Jump-scares: Creating Tension Without Gimmicks”

Where to read this article:

Hellbound Books Publishing

Edited by Joe Mynhardt

“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.

Where to read this story:

In Your Face Books

Edited Kenneth W. Cain

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

“Mantid”

“Mantid” tagline:
A boy tasked with retrieving a crayfish discovers a far more terrifying creature.

(This is included in Darker Days).

Where to read this story:

Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing

Edited by Max Booth III

“Thumb on the Button”

Where to read this article:

Crystal Lake Publishing

Edited by Kenneth W. Cain

From reviews:
“Cain gives a list of things to think about before you choose to self-publish.” ~ Blog Review

“Ordering Out”

“Ordering Out” tagline:
A troubled bloodsucker has difficulty obtaining the sustenance he requires.

(This is included in Fresh Cut Tales).

Where to read this story:

Dark Moon Digest

Edited by Lori Michelle

From reviews:
“Some of my favorites were…’Ordering Out’ by Kenneth W. Cain about a shut-in vampire with OCD who only eats home delivered takeout…” ~ Gerry Griffiths (Amazon)