Death by Chocolate

by Duncan Ralston, Holly Ice, Christopher Moore

Chocolate. Some people crave it, some people hate it. It is given on many occasions, and used for many reasons. For celebration and for comfort, in good times and bad. This selection box brings you 14 treats from Edward Breen, Jonathan Paul Butcher, Calum Chalmers, Daniel Marc Chant, S.L. Dixon, Kayleigh Marie Edwards, Justine Johnston Hemmestad, Holly Ice, Christopher Law, Chris Moore, J.R. Park, Duncan Ralston, Mark Woods and the editor, with original illustrations by Holly Marie Smith, all enveloped in the deepest, darkest chocolate.

204 pages, Paperback

First published March 6, 2016

About the author

**CVLT: Lonely Motel Book 3 out now!!!**

**Sequel to the hit novel PUZZLE HOUSE coming Winter 2026**

Author of the cult smash-hit Woom and Ghostland and more than 15 other books that aren't the cult smash-hit Woom or Ghostland. His debut collection was blurbed positively by the legendary Jack Ketchum. His vampire novel, Pedo Island Bloodbath, was nominated for a 2024 Splatterpunk Award for Best Novel. His horror-thriller Ghostland will soon be a board game from Crystal Lake Publishing.

For 10 FREE dark fiction short stories/novellas including the prequel to GHOSTLAND, "The Moving House," signed copies of Woom, bookplates and merch, please visit www.duncanralston.com.

Photo © Josh Silver 2015

Reviews

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! - what a truly delicious, luxurious box of delicacies and delights that undoubtedly contains something for everyone. So, fans of short dark horror tales, get ready and prepare to have your tastebuds tickled by these 14 marvellous dark chocolate nuggets of instant magical heaven. Anyway, in my humble opinion, a brief idea of flavouring and rating found on each of the sweetie wrappers would surely be as follows:

1. Chompers - Unsatiated hunger - 4.
2. One Bowl at a Time - Corporate devilment - 3.5
3. The Chocolate Goddess - Aztec witchcraft - 3.5
4. Death by Chocolate - Mindless zombies - 4.5
5. Not So Sweet - Cruel exploitation - 3.5
6. Wonky Willy - Dirty old Bogeyman - 5
7. The Eater Egg - Eggstremely 'souless' fun - 4.5
8. Toffee is Best - Wickedly delightful - 4.5
9. Barry's Last Day - "Simply 'mellow', man" - 5
10. Soft Centred - Sickly syrup - 4
11. Le Ceil De Chocolat - Creative confectionery, at its finest - 4
12. And He Called Her 'Chocolate Girl" - Chocolate voodoo - 4.5
13. The Chocolateman - A truly bizarre 'faecophiliatical' funster (full of pooey- gooey!) - 4
14. Why Can't I Be You - Slimming club blues - 5

So, why not go ahead and treat yourself - open the box, unwrap, devour and savour - yes, simply enjoy! I assure you, no toothache found here -you will not be disappointed. Rating: 4.3 (average score)

[Nev Murray · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Surprised but delighted for Mr Cash that he pulled it off. Delighted for the rest of the authors involved in this one. Some brilliant stories and some fresh meat for me to follow and pick some more new author stuff up.

If you want a collection of stories that bring together an easy read, from some new names to you, then this just might be the one for you."

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Death By Chocolate

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

who would have thought that there were that many stories about chocolate! Each and every story was unique and scarry as all s...! I don't think that I'll ever look at chocolate the same way again!

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luscious Delights ...

What is more modern and intriguing to a reader than chocolate horror! DEATH BY CHOCOLATE is a sweet collection of horror shorts by some remarkable authors who will change your perception of this otherwise common delight. Pick up a copy ... or two ... like I did ... and share this unique box of chocolates with someone you love.

[Christopher Law]

Can't really comment on this one, since I'm in it. Can't really complain with the company I'm keeping though, which is good.

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great collection! One of few collections I have read and enjoyed each story!