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New Poetry Collection: EMBRACE OF THE INTERNET WITCH

EMBRACE OF THE INTERNET WITCH: Poems Of Dark Wonder
by Mark McLaughlin
Available on Kindle/Kindle Unlimited and as a Paperback.
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The poems in EMBRACE OF THE INTERNET WITCH cover a wide range of dark fantasy and horror themes, including mythical creatures, strange love, dark magic, and bizarre twists of fate. Mark McLaughlin’s fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared worldwide in hundreds of magazines, newspapers, websites, and anthologies.

McLaughlin’s books include the novels, HUMAN DOLL, THE HELL NEXT DOOR, and INJECTABLES. He is also the author of CRUSHED VELVET: POEMS OF HORROR & BEAUTY. Mark was one of the authors of THE GOSSAMER EYE, a collection that won the 2002 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Poetry category. His 2002 poetry collection, PROFESSOR LaGUNGO’S EXOTIC ARTIFACTS & ASSORTED MYSTIC COLLECTIBLES was a nominee for the 2003 Stoker Poetry Award.

Poems collected in EMBRACE OF THE INTERNET WITCH include the following, as well as many more: “The Further Adventures Of Lizzie Borden,” “The Murdermobile,” “Poetry & Discipline,” “Lord Of The Canals,” “Ancient Egyptian Home Shopping Network,” “Pop-Up Grimoire,” “Ten Things To Feed An Infant Zombie, Should You Find Yourself Having To Care For One,” “Strange Survivals: A Mythos Update,” “Summer Blockbuster,” “Addressing The Global Symposium On Spontaneous Combustion,” “After Valiant Perseus Snicked Off Medusa’s Head,” “A Spell To Reverse An Unfortunate Turn Of Events,” and “Embrace Of The Internet Witch.”

Urban Monsters: Three Tales Of Present-Day Mythology

URBAN MONSTERS: Three Tales Of Present-Day Mythology
by Mark McLaughlin.
FREE on Kindle Unlimited
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URBAN MONSTERS presents three stories of monsters out of mythology, including a tale inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos. All are set in the present day, showing that creatures of myth aren’t relics from the past. They live among us and are still ready to destroy the unwary.

In “The Lurker In The Basement,” you will learn about a threat from the ancient world that is born to a wealthy modern-day couple. They do their best to conceal their hideous offspring from others, but there is no hiding a creature that hungers for human flesh.

“The Protective Care Ward” is set in a clinic for individuals with special problems. Some of the patients are extremely dangerous, including one whose appearance changes on a regular basis. That patient is in contact with the powerful deity Azathoth. Curing the patient might turn out to be tricky, since it could bring about the end of the world.

“Mother Most Foul” tells the tale of a creature out of Greek mythology who has decided to settle down in a domestic life as a mortal’s wife. But the creature clings to many strange beliefs, and finds it nearly impossible to blend into society. The story is told from the viewpoint of the creature’s long-suffering son, who does his best to help Mother to fit into a world that finds her both confusing and frightening….

Professor LaGungo’s Exotic Artifacts & Assorted Mystic Collectibles: Increased Inventory

PROFESSOR LaGUNGO'S EXOTIC ARTIFACTS & ASSORTED MYSTIC COLLECTIBLES: INCREASED INVENTORY
by Mark McLaughlin
Available as a paperback or for FREE on Kindle Unlimited.

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7Z9S73Q
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7Z9S73Q

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Mark McLaughlin’s 2002 poetry collection, “Professor LaGungo’s Exotic Artifacts & Assorted Mystic Collectibles,” now out of print, was a nominee for the 2003 Bram Stoker Award in the Poetry category. This “Increased Inventory” version of that collection features even more items from the notorious shelves of the Professor’s occult shop.

If you are not familiar with the Professor and his work, you will learn that he is an expert on all matters infernal, and is more than willing to share his knowledge.

Free-verse poems to be found in this collection include the following: “The Jack-The-Ripper-In-The-Box,” “The Eye Of A Nameless Idol,” “A Hollow Ceramic Cat With Something Vile Inside,” “A Vacuum Cleaner Filled With Unholy Ashes,” “Einstein’s Death-Ray Gun,” “The Obligatory Haunted Mirror,” “A Moon Rock With Some Alien Blood On It,” “A Rocking Horse With An Eerie Secret,” “The Sandwich That Killed Cleopatra,” “Little Typhoid Mary’s Coloring Book,” “Torquemada’s Clockwork Torture Automaton” and many more.

THE SPIDERWEB TREE

THE SPIDERWEB TREE
by Mark McLaughlin. 99 cents to buy on Kindle.
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The 18 Spiderweb Tree stories in this collection are twisted retellings of classic fairy tales and folklore, so they are not for kids. Those old folktales were in need of serious updating. In this version, the Wolf takes over from Prince Charming in wooing Ashley, the drag queen who replaces Cinderella.

In a distant forest near a swamp stood a dead oak tree filled with spiderwebs. Among the tree’s branches sat a silver-eyed magic man, who played a major role in the personal evolution of the Wicked Queen. These stories include “Hansel & Gristle,” “The Shoemaker’s Unpaid Interns,” “The Secret Last Name Of The Psychic Alchemist,” “Horror House Of Thumb,” “The Musical Rat-Catcher,” “Little Big-Nosed Woodenhead,” “Ashley,” “The Tabby Who Enjoyed Wearing Shoes,” and more.

This collection includes five more tales – “The Lady With Little Friends In Her Hair And Other Urban Legends.” An urban legend is part of a modern brand of folklore, in which tales are circulated as true, and they often reflect the perils and anxieties found in society. The urban legends found here include “The Kid Whose Pet Wasn’t Really A Dog,” “The Guy Who Never Left The Mall,” “The Woman Who Found A Surprise In Her Pop Can,” and more.

Umbra Sapiens & Other Lurking Life-Forms by Mark McLaughlin

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UMBRA SAPIENS & Other Lurking Life-Forms
by Mark McLaughlin
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In this fiction collection, Mark McLaughlin serves as your guide to the most obscure and reclusive creatures that Creation has to offer, including Sasquatches and Shadow People. Stories include “Lurkers From The Dreamlands,” “Let Me Tell You About Aliens,” “Delilah’s Siblings,” and “Speaking Parts: Frankenstein’s Monster Restitched As A Crazy Quilt Of Flash Fictions.”

The story, “Phantasmapedia: An Alphabestiary of Little-Known Demons, Entities, Mutants, and Pseudo-Biological Aberrations,” provides an overview of many weird beings that live hidden in strange locations, or unseen in our midst, arranged in alphabetical order.

McLAUGHLIN'S MONSTERS

McLAUGHLIN'S MONSTERS

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DIMENSION OF MONSTERS: Creatures, Possession & Lovecraftian Horror by Mark McLaughlin.
Available as a paperback or on Kindle. FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
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DIMENSION OF MONSTERS presents a selection of monster stories that are substantially different from others McLaughlin has written.

UMBRA SAPIENS & Other Lurking Life-Forms
by Mark McLaughlin
Available on Kindle. FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B25MMP86
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B25MMP86
In this fiction collection, Mark McLaughlin serves as your guide to the most obscure and in some cases, reclusive creatures that Creation has to offer. Stories include “Lurkers From The Dreamlands,” “Let Me Tell You About Aliens,” “Delilah’s Siblings,” “Speaking Parts: Frankenstein’s Monster Restitched As A Crazy Quilt Of Flash Fictions,” and “Phantasmapedia: An Alphabestiary of Little-Known Demons, Entities, Mutants, and Pseudo-Biological Aberrations."

MIDNIGHT PET SHOW on Kindle

MIDNIGHT PET SHOW And Other Twisted Cat Tales
by Mark McLaughlin
On Kindle Unlimited. $0.99 to buy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q2B7FNP

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MIDNIGHT PET SHOW And Other Twisted Cat Tales is a short Kindle collection of eerie and surreal cat tales, including “Midnight Pet Show,” a Lovecraftian adventure that explains the relationship between the Crawling Chaos, also known as Nyarlathotep, and certain elite citizens of the Earth – witches, warlocks, and familiars.

“Silky, Slinky, Fabulous – To Die For” tells of the strange relationship between a magical fashion designer and his favorite models, who rely on him in strange ways. “Unleashed” concerns an artist who has created his finest painting -- only to find that his masterpiece has a mind of its own.

“The Red-Velvet Purr of a Well-Oiled Doomsday Machine” reveals the plight of a brilliant entrepreneur/workaholic who has difficulty controlling his latest invention. “A Whiff Of Cat” is a tale in free verse that reveals why it is vital to clean up after one’s pet on a timely basis.

Just be warned -- after reading these tales of feline fright and fantasy, you may never look at your cat the same way again!

New! DIMENSION OF MONSTERS

DIMENSION OF MONSTERS: Creatures, Possession & Lovecraftian Horror by Mark McLaughlin.
FREE on Kindle Unlimited.

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DIMENSION OF MONSTERS presents seven tales of Lovecraftian horror, weird creatures, and unspeakable possession. In “Blood On The Enchanted Blade,” a being from Lovecraft’s Dreamlands discovers how to interact with people in the waking world of Earth, with deadly results. In “Clip-Clop,” an investigator of the supernatural teams up with an unearthly entity to solve a horrifying mystery.

A tale of the insect-god Ghattambah reveals a bizarre plot to destroy most, but not all, of humanity. Another story serves as a guide to monsters you might meet at the office, to help you to avoid many of the sketchy fiends that may lurk in any workplace.

“The Succubus Of The Opera” presents the tale of a bat-winged creature of legend and a strange love affair. “She’ll Never Leave The Attic” and “The Vengeance Of The Six Witches” are both modern-day ghost stories, each with its own unique twist.

Thank you for visiting the DIMENSION OF MONSTERS. Enjoy your stay!

Three Novels by Mark McLaughlin

THREE NOVELS OF HORROR AND DARK FANTASY BY MARK McLAUGHLIN
All available as paperbacks, hardcovers, or on Kindle Unlimited.
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HUMAN DOLL: A NOVEL by Mark McLaughlin.
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The media calls male model December Storm a ‘human doll’ because he regularly receives procedures to enhance his looks. December appears on TV regularly and is one of America’s most popular, compelling personalities. But, his growing fame has a frightening downside. Beautiful guests and cast members from two TV shows are being killed in bizarre ways, and December frequently appears as a special guest on both. Soon, it becomes clear that December needs to beware. He might be the next beautiful person to die….
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THE HELL NEXT DOOR: A NOVEL by Mark McLaughlin
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Miles Cooper is surprised when the workers in three moving vans drop off expensive furniture at the empty house across the lane. One of the items is a huge black door with a beautiful face carved on one side and the image of a skull on the other. He befriends the new residents of the house -- a young man and his three aunts, all of whom share a bizarre secret.
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INJECTABLES: A NOVEL OF LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR by Mark McLaughlin
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JVMS26R/
INJECTABLES combines and continues concepts found in the H.P. Lovecraft stories, “The Shadow over Innsmouth” (1936), “At the Mountains of Madness” (1936), and "Herbert West–Reanimator” (1922). At her unlicensed clinic in Innsmouth, Mother Sharps performs incredible cosmetic procedures using three injectable solutions. She charges bargain rates and her clients are delighted with the results. But, more is happening at the clinic than people realize. When a procedure conducted at the clinic spirals out of control, an unspeakable monstrosity is brought to life. Mother Sharps sides with a new ally, trying to stop the creature. Will they be able to prevent the horror from destroying countless lives?
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Bram Stoker Award-winner Mark McLaughlin has written more than 50 books over the years. Also, with collaborator Michael Sheehan, Jr., he has written HORRORS & ABOMINATIONS, NIGHTMARES & TENTACLES, THE HOUSE OF THE OCELOT, CITY OF LIVING SHADOWS, and more.

Happy Easter From The BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM

BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM by Mark McLaughlin. Available as a trade paperback or for Kindle:
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UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DAJEODW/
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Easter is drawing near, so remember that my Lovecraftian horror collection, BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM from Wildside Press, includes a tale of Lovecraftian Easter Bunny horror, "The Hopper In The Hayfield"!
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In the BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM, a feast of Lovecraftian nightmares has been set out for you. Here you will savor a delectable variety of otherworldly blasphemies ... twenty-five meaty tales of the bizarre, enough to satisfy even your most eldritch appetites. Here you will learn about the unspeakable beauty regimen of the loathsome Mrs. Hamogeorgakis. You will discover the vile secrets of Kugappa, the writhing octopus-god, and Ghattambah, a grotesque insect deity whose soul dwells beyond time.
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You will drink the creamy Milk of Time, an unholy substance which flows through the depths of a forbidden house known as Der Fleischbrunnen. You will find all of these mouth-watering horrors and more, much more....