Serial Killer Dark Fantasy

Revenge or redemption. Which would you choose? Twenty-five years ago, Kristi King was one of the hottest porn stars in America, a sexy young vixen lusted after by millions. But one Halloween night, her world was shattered. A sadistic, baby-faced psychopath and predator brutalized, violated, and humiliated her, before kidnapping her to satisfy his own dark and twisted desires. Now, having rebuilt her life as a psychologist and victim's right advocate, she finds herself sitting across a table from the man who tortured her, as part of a "restorative justice" confrontation, reliving every ...

When fates intertwine amid the madness of Mardi Gras, chaos reigns supreme A sinking crew boat carrying a dangerous mob assassin chained up for transport sets off a string of events that will affect the lives of many. Jacque Leguerre, a sociopath and hired killer, is consumed by revenge and blames Catholic priest Father Alphonso for his problems. When Jacque unexpectedly arrives in New Orleans, he’s determined to make the priest pay for his transgressions. Meanwhile, N.O.P.D. homicide detective Tony Nicosia finds himself facing off against a ruthless killer while dealing with a new ...

In a captivating tale spanning two timelines, immerse yourself in the entangled destinies of vampires, lycans, and the complex dance of love that transcends the boundaries of time. In the past, Patrick's life takes a fateful turn when he becomes a captive boy, only to be rescued by Yuri, an enigmatic man with a secret—he's a vampire. Their love blooms, but betrayal shatters Patrick's world when Yuri succumbs to the allure of another. Fleeing into peril, Patrick encounters a pack of Lycans, and an unexpected alliance forms with Adam, a blue-eyed Lycan. As their bond deepens into love, ...

In I Am Not a Serial Killer, John Wayne Cleaver saved his town from a murderer even more appalling than the serial killers he obsessively studies, using his own repressed homicidal proclivities to even the odds. But it turns out even demons have friends, and the disappearance of one has brought another to Clayton County. Soon there are new victims for John to work on at the mortuary, and a new mystery to solve. But this time something's different. John has tasted death, and the dark nature he used as a weapon might now be using him.

VHS Killed the LITRPG Star As a fan of everything 1980, 26-year-old Doug Simpson never had the chance to experience the decade. Working at a small-town video rental store, he dreams of being able to enter the horror king Rd Halen's movies and become the hero he has always dreamed about. Then he learns that his two friends working in the basement might just able to make that possible. FBI Special Agent Jenny Winters is looking for a career advancement, and taking down the suspected terrorist working at Vorhees Video may be able to do just that. Working undercover, Jenny is told of Doug's ...

She thought she'd outrun her past. Reeling from a brutal attack in a Florida marsh, Scarlett flees to a small New England town for a new start… and finds comfort in the arms of her rugged neighbor, whose dominating presence and tender care make her feel safe again. Yet as she settles in, strange visions of a woman lost in a swamp begin to plague her, dredging up memories she’d rather forget. But the nightmare is far from over. Scarred by the disappearance of his girlfriend ten years ago, Callum has sworn off love ever since... until he meets Scarlett, with her carefully-guarded secrets ...

In the seedy depths of Angel City a new kind of scum is taking root. Working girls are going missing and when they show back up again it's bad news. The pervs and freaks seem to be winning but the deal is they never counted on Mel Thompson. Not just any shamus or private dick, Mel has a certain, shall we say, connection to another place down under but it's not Australia. The clock is ticking for Mel to solve the case because the deeper he gets into it, the better the odds that he's going to get his block knocked off, and then it's not just curtains, but a one-way ticket back to Hell for the...

Fierce. Fiery. Fated. She’ll either destroy him or save him. Lucian thought this hunt would be easy: Find the rogue vampire. End the threat. Wipe the memories of any humans in the way. Then he meets Dana, street-smart, tough as nails, and immune to Lucian’s vampire allure. A cop with a sharp mind and sharper edge, she’s sworn to protect her city, no matter the cost. Dana’s fiery nature ignites a primal hunger in Lucian. He craves her scent, aches for a taste of her blood, yearns to feel her beneath him, surrendering to his wicked desires. Dana doesn’t trust vampires, Lucian ...

Reuben has been cast into a sinkhole for the terrible things he did. Which would be bad enough, but he's also Immortal and the ones who put him there have no intention of letting him out. Ever. They may not even try to take care of him while he's down there. And why should they? He wouldn't. He would toss them and leave... except to maybe return for a bit of torture. Oh, yes. That's why they imprisoned him. Those naughty, yet delightful, things that he loves to do. The one positive: they've given him time to plan. And plan he has. Big plans. Wonderful and terrible plans. And he will get out...

Waking up from the dead for the third time with vengeance on his mind, the Wizard Killer realizes his memory is shot. Who is he? And more importantly, how is he going to survive in the post-apocalyptic fantasy wasteland long enough to find out?

A sadistic college professor's experiment leaves her broken and ashamed… and running into the safe arms of her brother’s best friend. A sensory-deprivation experiment has given Everly Wesson the ability to communicate with the dead. But when she’s drawn to a spirit in agony, she uncovers a crime scene that's chillingly fresh—and a killer who'd like to drag her into his twisted game of cat and mouse. Enter Isaac Briggs, a seasoned psychiatrist with guarded eyes. Twenty years older and her brother's best friend, Isaac is the one man Everly has always wanted to unravel. Now, needing ...

Don't blink A gripping thrill ride begins when Oklahoma private investigator Buck McDivit witnesses a murder and finds himself possessing an ancient artifact with mystical powers. The investigation leads him to the Spiro Mounds Archeological Museum, where he meets the gorgeous Chief Archeologist Thorn Little Deer and discovers someone recently stole the artifact he now possesses—the priceless Black Cup of Oklahoma. A deadly ex-Army Ranger with the nickname Blade may be responsible for both the theft and the murder. As Buck sets out to catch the thief, he joins a cryptid expedition to the ...

In a desperate bid to save her universe, Sunny has shattered the barrier between fiction and reality, stepping into our world to find the one person who can change not only her fate, but the fate of everyone she has ever known—her creator. But with every step, danger draws closer. A ruthless slasher from her universe has followed her, stalking the halls of a crowded horror convention where Sunny’s face is everywhere, worn by dozens of fans in yellow dresses just like hers. With time running out and every step putting more lives at risk, Sunny must outwit a relentless killer, elude a ...

A wide-ranging collection, these stories take readers on a journey through the wondrous and the worldly, the familiar and the fantastical. From vampires, fallen angels, and knights of lore, to lawyers, detectives, and school teachers, the characters walk with you, traversing the many and varied paths of the human psyche. Turn the pages, step forward onto the journey, leave behind your… Masks

Ghosts, demons, and more monsters. In a world where so many dark things go bump in the night, terror awaits around every corner as these authors take horror stories to the next level. Discover ghosts, demons, and your worst nightmares. Read at your own risk. Featuring 22 stories by the following 20 authors: Natalya Monyok, Trisha Slay, Michael Raff, John S. Aissis, Katie Jordan, Toni Mobley, Justin Rulton, Barend Nieuwstraten III, J.E. Cearlock, Gregory Scott Matics, Elizabeth Stanley, Melody Alice, E.B. Hunter, Warren Benedetto, Karin Becht, Kelly Piner, Charles Kyffhausen, John W. Salvage...

Axel is hiding from the world. A killer robbed his happy marriage of its life. He has not recovered fully from the death of his wife. Now Metro of Vegas wants him back. Big time!! Can he return when the memories of his wife's death still so strong? Can he help stop a serial killer who has struck across the country? Axel is about to jump into a crime that has its roots in the darkest corners of humanity... ...THE OCCULT!

A serial killer is plaguing the once utopic Kingdom of Isle, and the Queen is being berated by her citizens for not doing anything about rising body count. Makenna isn’t allowing her daughter to remain sidelined through these trying times. She’s showing her, first-hand, what it takes to be a leader people could count on, whether Isla is ready for it or not. This responsibility will solely rest on her shoulders one day, whether she likes it or not.

TWO COPS. ONE KILLER. HUNDREDS OF GODS. 21st Century London — except the Norman conquest never happened. An uneasy alliance of ancient tribes has formed, but peace is threatened by a series of brutal murders. Detectives Aedith and Drustan must put aside their differences to track down a serial killer with a decades-old grudge.

A small-town librarian witnesses a murder at his local deli, and what had been routine sleep paralysis begins to transform into something far more disturbing. The trauma of holding a dying girl in his arms drives him out of his own body. The town he knows so well is suddenly revealed to him from a whole new perspective. Secrets are everywhere and demons fester behind closed doors. Worst of all, he discovers a serial killer who has been preying on the area for over a century, one capable of traveling with him through his dreams.