Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …
Out today from Steve Stred and Auryn Stred and Black Void Publishing, Not for This World: Poems
Where do we fit? It’s a question individuals have sought to answer since the beginning of time.
In ‘Not For This World,’ a new collection of poems from Steve Stred – many co-written with his son Auryn, that question is front and center in the eighteen poems that comprise Part I – Portraits. Within are the five poems that comprise Android Depression, inspired by Mason Coile’s novel ‘William,’ as well various looks at life as a Troll, animals and individuals alike.
In Part II – Miscellany, thirty-four poems run the gamut of emotions and the human experience, all from unique perspectives.
Accompanied by twenty pieces of art created specifically for this project by Auryn, ‘Not For This World’ is an immersive – and visually moving – experience. Available today in eBook and paperback, you can pick up your copy here.
Arriving 22 July from author Cherie Priest and Poisoned Pen Press, It Was Her House First
Silent film star Venita Rost’s malevolent spirit lurks spider-like in her cliffside mansion, a once-beautiful home that’s claimed countless unlucky souls. And she’s not alone. Snared in her terrible web, Inspector Bartholomew Sloan—her eternal nemesis—watches her wreak havoc in helpless horror, shackled by his own guilt and Venita’s unrelenting wrath.
Now the house has yet another new owner. This time it’s Ronnie Mitchell, a grieving woman who buys the run-down place sight unseen. She arrives armed with an unexpected inheritance, a strong background in renovation, and a blissful ignorance regarding the house’s blood-soaked history. But her arrival has stirred up more than just dust and decay. In the shadows, unseen eyes watch. Then, a man comes knocking. He brings wild stories and a thinly veiled jealousy, as well as a secret connection to the house that can only lead to violence.
Venita’s fury awakens, and a deadly game unfolds.
Caught between a vengeful ghost and a ruthless living threat, Ronnie’s skepticism crumbles. The line between living and dead isn’t as sharp as it seems, and she realizes too late that in Venita’s house, survival might be just an illusion. Available for pre-order now in eBook, paperback and audiobook formats, you can guarantee your copy here.
Out now from author MJ Mars and Vincere Press, Try Not to Die in the UK
Try Not to Die: In the UK is an epic, interactive dark fantasy where every choice you make determines whether you live, die—or fail the world entirely.
Your journey begins in the misty highlands of Scotland and stretches across the haunting beauty of the United Kingdom. From the shadowy waters of Loch Ness to the storm-swept cliffs of Tintagel, ancient forces are awakening. Myths are real. Monsters roam. And time is running out.
You’ve been chosen to undertake a quest like no other: uncover long-buried secrets, survive legendary creatures, and help restore King Arthur to his rightful throne before the world is plunged into eternal darkness.
But nothing is easy in this land of legends. With over a dozen deadly outcomes and five unique endings, every decision could be your last. Will you trust the wrong guide? Take the wrong path? Or rise as the hero destiny demands? Available now in eBook and paperback, you can grab your copy here.
Coming 11 July from writer Lee Glenwright and Dark Corner Press, Bad Day
Ed’s been having a few bad days lately. His girlfriend has recently left him, he’s behind on his rent, and a local drug dealer is the closest thing he has to a friend in the city.
It was supposed to be a simple job: ditch the car, take the money, no questions asked. But the simple job just got a whole lot more complicated.
Loose ends always need to be tidied, and Ed’s bad day is about to get a lot worse. Available to pre-order now in paperback, with other editions to follow, you can guarantee your copy here.
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KEV HARRISON
