Dead Ends

by Sue Baiman (Editor), Justin R. Macumber, Edward Lorn

Assembled seven bloody, stark horror stories. A sinister power in “In The Deep Dark” by Justin R. Macumber is overtaking men at the bottom of a West Virginia coal mine. A golden liquid sur-rounds a boy’s treehouse in Edward Lorn’s “Morning Dew” and its taste for human flesh is standing between the boys and safety. Reggie in Scott Roche’s “Power in the Blood” discovers that his thirst for blood can give him strength, but may cost him his soul. Philip Carroll brings us a tale of “Getting Even” where the wealthy Mr. Hasbrook must pay for his sins of greed and murder. Paul E. Cooley’s “Breakers” remove the broken ‘cogs’ from society's machinery as ruth-lessly as possible. In J.R. Murdock’s “Breakup”, Ruby wants to leave her boyfriend Victor, but he wants eternity or nothing. Finally, Jake Bible reminds us in “Blister” that going to the doctor early is a good idea, particularly if your affliction makes you a happy little psycopath.

This charity anthology benefits the Office of Letters and Light. All net proceeds will go to this organization.

132 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 25, 2013

Reviews

[BigJohn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dead Ends is a short horror anthology with a number of new and previously-released stories from a variety of horror genre authors. Some of the stories are really cool, and some fall a little flat on the premise, even of their own story. The proceeds from this book benefit the Office of Letters and Light, the nonprofit organization behind National Novel Writing Month and other programs geared towards helping kids interact with literature. For that reason alone, it's worth it to plunk down your wares for this entertaining book of horror. Just don't let those same kids read it!

[Melen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of horror short stories, some I liked, some I didn't like so much.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This compilation of short stories will leave you want more. Some are grisly. Some are scary. All are superb.