News Round-up Week Ending 3 October 2025

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …

SONGS OF SHADOW, WORDS OF WOE By Matthew R DavisOut now from author Matthew R. Davis and JournalStone, Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe

The beach where his teenage sister disappeared /
Time and dream melt in the mouth of deep weird—
An open mic night bears witness to a fury /
A life-changing performance before a dread jury—
A truck stop photo by a touring punk bassist /
A chase across the country and her most personal places—
Seven friends mourn a beloved queer icon /
A final bequest unleashes the deepest dark of an eidolon…

Songs of shadow, words of woe!

Thirteen morbidly melodic deep cuts from Matthew R. Davis, including the Australasian Shadows Award-winning “Steadfast Shadowsong” and the Shirley Jackson Award-nominated novelette “Heritage Hill.” Available now in eBook and paperback editions, you can pick up your copy here.


Food to Die for - Scareville 8New from author John Ward and Crystal Lake Publishing, Food To Die For, book eight in the Scareville middle grade horror series

Never trust a smiling clown …
Traverse City, Michigan, seems like the perfect small town—until a cheerful jingle and a pudgy clown mascot turn everything upside down. When the new burger joint, Chunko Town, opens its doors, the town can’t wait to meet Chunko the Clown. But the friendly facade hides a sinister secret.
Middle graders Kira and her friends quickly learn the hard way: whatever you do—don’t anger the clown! With each daring misstep, Chunko’s cheerful grin twists into something far more terrifying, and the kids find themselves trapped in a nightmarish game of wits and courage. Available now in eBook and paperback editions, you can grab yours here.


Safe Place by David E GatesOut now from writer David E. Gates and Shelley Show Productions, Safe Place

Is it still a safe place, when the dead don’t leave?

Inspired by true events.

The new owner of a house experiences a series of bizarre and supernatural events, leading to the uncovering of a terrible secret from the past and a terrifying presence that must be faced to restore peace to the home. Available now in eBook and paperback editions, you can pick up your copy here.


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KEV HARRISON

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