Category: Horror
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Haunted by Furbies
In the comments yesterday, one of you (you know who you are) said he had a good mental image of being haunted by furbies. It wasn’t a figure of speech. My house is infested with the creepy cute little creatures! The Ginja Ninja and Jr. Mad Scientist started collecting the retro toys a while…
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Horrifyingly Good
Written by Sanford Begley We got this book, Shared Nightmares, largely on the strength of some of the authors involved. I will have to give this book two reviews in one. Why? Well because I see it in two different ways. As a long time reader and a fan of many of the authors involved…
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A Fear Factor
I am amazed any new people dare attempt to break in at all. I mean, it seemed bad when I was trying to break in, but it’s extra-bad now. Don’t say the wrong thing. Don’t anger the wrong people. Don’t publish with the wrong publishers. Don’t question the bullshit that stinks right in front of…
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After, the reaction sets in.
I had a situation arise yesterday. It took, at most, thirty minutes out of my life, and it certainly didn’t do anything other than make it clear I need some mental re-adjustments about how to answer the door, but… It made me think. I’m getting ready for class (CJS 101, the irony of which will…
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Redefining Poverty
This is a continuation of the thoughts I began in last week’s post on Ebola, which was really more about people, and I continue here, with one more at some point this week (or next) to wrap up my ramblings. By the way, if you are worried about Ebola bringing on a pandemic, I urge…
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Sugar Skull for Sale
The short story is available on Amazon and Smashwords, in an unprecedented display of coordination by Stonycroft Publishing, on the same day! Will wonders never cease… It’s only a dollar, you can’t even get a cup of coffee for that little any more, and this is a story for a dark night and to never…
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Memories of the Abyss
My latest novella, Memories of the Abyss, is now available for sale on Amazon! Click on the cover for more details. Below is an excerpt from this mystery story, I hope you enjoy and perhaps it will entice you to buy the whole thing! Memories She sat in the warm afternoon sun, her face…
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Friday: Change of Plans
I had planned to post a review here. Only… the book I read for this week was so disappointing I just can’t bring myself to do it. I picked it for Amazing Stories Magazine, to review there, which I will do as I’m obligated to do so. But here, you guys don’t want to hear…