Terror Monster

The storm has a name. And it is hungry. In the remote heart of the Ozark mountains, a veteran park ranger vanishes on the eve of his retirement. The official story is a bear attack, but Sheriff Valerius knows the truth is far more monstrous. The whispers of local folklore have become a brutal reality. This is no gentle giant. A pack of intelligent, territorial creatures—a primal family that kills for sport—has claimed the forest as their own. Now, their hunt is expanding. When a brutal storm cuts the town of Mill Creek off from the world, the sheriff and a handful of survivors are ...

Strange tales, mysterious legends, and bizarre creatures lurk in the wild places of the world. This volume of short stories from the mind of D.A. Roberts will both haunt and terrify you. From the mysterious shores of Lake of the Ozarks to the rugged banks of the Niangua River to the New Mexico prairie and beyond, take these darkened pathways at your peril. You never know what might lurk in those deep shadows. Danger awaits in the darkness and follows you on silent feet, eager for the kill. From the legendary Bigfoot to the dangerous Dogman, these stories will take you on a thrill-ride of ...

The DogMan Deep in the heart of the Michigan wilderness lives a creature born of pure rage and hunger, feared by the natives, stalking European settlers, and haunting the cities of modern times. The DogMan, a large, powerful, and vengeful beast, strikes fear into the hearts of any unfortunate souls unlucky enough to cross its path. Larger than a Sasquatch and stronger than a werewolf, the small towns of central Michigan stand no chance when faced with the return of the Michigan DogMan. As fear takes hold of the community, the boundaries between myth and reality blur, and a small group rises...

Pledging the top fraternity on campus is supposed to be a dream. For freshman Cole, it’s a nightmare. He only wants to honor his late father’s legacy, but the brutal hazing rituals of Omega Chi Rho are designed to break the weak—and Cole is beginning to see a darkness in the brotherhood that goes far beyond cruel pranks. Something ancient and hungry stalks the woods bordering the campus. When a pledge vanishes during a terrifying late-night trial, the brothers close ranks, forcing Cole into a terrifying silence. He soon discovers that the disappearance is not an accident, but part of ...

From, Ethan Hayes, bestselling author of FEAR IN THE FOREST, WHAT LURKS BEYOND, and ENCOUNTERS IN THE WOODS, comes a compilation of true stories written by the very people who experienced them. It delves into a world of the unknown, focusing on encounters with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, demons, black-eyed children, and other enigmatic creatures or entities. Within the pages you'll embark on a thrilling journey through raw and genuine firsthand accounts that explore the boundaries of our understanding. These accounts come from individuals who have come face-to-face with the unimaginable, sharing ...

Some legends refuse to stay buried. Camp Deadwood is about to learn that lesson in blood. When a group of optimistic counselors arrives to reopen the infamous, isolated camp, they dream of bonfires and summer adventures. But the surrounding wilderness hides a chilling secret, and the camp's dark, forgotten history is thirsting for new victims. Ignored warnings from a haunted groundskeeper quickly turn into a desperate reality as an ancient terror awakens in the deep woods. A legendary Sasquatch, more cunning, intelligent, and brutal than any folklore could describe, begins its relentless ...

The annual Hollow Creek Farms Halloween festival is a perfect autumn dream. For Adam, it’s a precious chance to make memories with his two children. But the perfect night is shattered by the arrival of an unnatural storm, trapping everyone on the isolated farm. When the rain begins to fall, so does the silence. It starts with a twitch. A crack. From deep within the farm's prize-winning pumpkins, something ancient and hungry begins to hatch. Thousands of them. Now, the festival grounds have become a hunting ground. The cheerful lights that once promised fun now illuminate a frantic fight ...

From, Ethan Hayes, bestselling author of FEAR IN THE FOREST, WHAT LURKS BEYOND, and ENCOUNTERS IN THE WOODS, comes a compilation of true stories written by the very people who experienced them. It delves into a world of the unknown, focusing on encounters with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, demons, black-eyed children, and other enigmatic creatures or entities. Within the pages you'll embark on a thrilling journey through raw and genuine firsthand accounts that explore the boundaries of our understanding. These accounts come from individuals who have come face-to-face with the unimaginable, sharing ...

From, Ethan Hayes, bestselling author of FEAR IN THE FOREST, WHAT LURKS BEYOND, and ENCOUNTERS IN THE WOODS, comes a compilation of true stories written by the very people who experienced them. It delves into a world of the unknown, focusing on encounters with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, demons, black-eyed children, and other enigmatic creatures or entities. Within the pages you'll embark on a thrilling journey through raw and genuine firsthand accounts that explore the boundaries of our understanding. These accounts come from individuals who have come face-to-face with the unimaginable, sharing ...

The human mind needs monsters. In every culture and in every epoch in human history, from ancient Egypt to modern Hollywood, imaginary beings have haunted dreams and fantasies, provoking in young and old shivers of delight, thrills of terror, and endless fascination. In Monsters: Evil Beings, Mythical Beasts, and All Manner of Imaginary Terrors, anthropologist David D. Gilmore explores what human traits monsters represent and why they are so ubiquitous in people's imaginations and share so many features across different cultures.

The jungle doesn't just hide its secrets. It hunts with them. Deep within the uncharted heart of the rainforest, a scientific expedition seeking a biological marvel pushes past the point of no return. The mission, led by an ambitious researcher, is to document a world untouched by humanity. But the crew discovers that something has been waiting for them. Something ancient, intelligent, and fiercely territorial. When their boat's engine mysteriously dies, they are stranded in a realm shrouded by an unnatural fog. The silence is the first warning. The colossal, silk-like strands webbing the ...

Some legends don’t want to stay hidden—and some secrets won’t stay buried. When a Navajo girl vanishes in the high desert of Arizona, Lux Branson is asked to help, even though this time the stakes are deeply personal. Her old friend Jackson believes his girlfriend was taken by a Skinwalker—an evil shapeshifter from Navajo lore. Skeptical but determined, Lux joins the search. The deeper they go into the red rock canyons and sacred lands, the more disturbing the evidence becomes. Something ancient is watching. And it doesn’t want them to leave. With time running out and local ...

Caleb Mercer, the best mountain rescue specialist in the Cascades, knows some calls are a death sentence. When a lone hiker vanishes on Mount Hood just as the storm of the century is about to hit, Caleb’s gut tells him to stay home. He’s already brought one ghost down from that mountain, and he has no desire to create another. But when the sheriff pleads for his help, Caleb assembles a small, desperate team for a rescue that’s already a suicide mission. The brutal, unnatural storm is the least of their worries. As they ascend, they find signs that something else is using the blizzard ...

When monster hunters Rick Becker and Sarah Dalton retreat to the Smoky Mountains for a well-earned vacation, they expect peaceful hikes and quiet nights. But when a gruesome attack shakes the nearby woods and massive feline tracks turn up near a tourist cabin, peace quickly gives way to something darker. As legends of the Wampus Cat begin to blur with reality, Rick and Sarah are pulled into a chilling investigation that uncovers not just ancient Cherokee myths, but evidence of a secretive research facility hidden deep in the forest. With the help of trusted allies and a mysterious Cherokee ...

SOMETHING IS LURKING IN THE WATER... On the small island of Kalou, Fiji, a rash of disappearances has the local police stumped. Men, women and children seem to disappear without a trace. Mark Whittaker is the island's sole private investigator. A former LAPD detective who moved to the island to get away from the violence of the city, he's now thrust into the middle of the disappearances when he's hired to find the brother of a mysterious client. As Mark digs into the disappearances, he discovers that something sinister and ancient has been awakened on the island. Something that kills ...

Welcome to the Sereno Verde Resort, a masterpiece of glass and stone where impossibly wealthy guests indulge in curated luxury deep within the heart of the jungle. It’s a paradise built on an ancient, untamed land. A land with a memory. A land with a god. When the resort’s construction desecrated a sacred site, a pact was broken. Now, the guests’ blissful vacation is about to become a living nightmare. An ancient guardian of the river—a creature of myth and nightmare known as the Ahuizotl—has awoken, and it is hungry for a tribute that has long been denied. Trapped by a raging ...

This exciting cryptid creature feature collection contains six short stories of terror in the woods. It contains three previously published stories: THE DARKNESS IN THE PINES THE BEAST OF FALLOW PINES, and SOMETHING IN THE WOODS in addition to three never before published stories: FALLOW CREEK PART I FALLOW CREEK PART 2 and the conclusion to the Fallow Pines story, SOMETHING IN THE WOODS PART II - THE BEAST IN THE DARKNESS! FALLOW CREEK PART I While exploring the long-abandoned Fallow Creek Campground, Dan Easton makes a terrifying discovery in the pines. FALLOW CREEK PART II Rob Easton ...

Two years ago, she was the sole survivor of a massacre in the Alaskan wilderness. She escaped the monster, but she never escaped the memory. Now, the nightmare has followed her home. When a gruesome, ritualistic killing shatters her fragile peace, she knows the vengeful offspring of the creature she fought has tracked her down. The authorities see a bizarre animal attack; she sees a declaration of war. The time for running is over. The time for hiding is past. To end the terror that has haunted her for years, the survivor must become something else entirely. She must become a predator. ...

The Black-Vein Mine has been sealed for generations, a tomb holding the dark memory of a 1947 disaster that claimed an entire crew—including Cole’s great-uncle. Now, armed with a legendary map and a team of explorers, Cole is breaking the seal, determined to uncover the truth buried deep in the mountain. But the mine has not been empty. The moment the welded door is cut open, a foul air of decay escapes, and the silence within is ancient and predatory. When the door slams shut behind them, they are plunged into a labyrinth of absolute darkness. They are not just trapped; they are being ...

They weren't alone on the ice. For seventy years, Elias has known Lake George like the back of his hand. It's a place of quiet tradition and harsh beauty. For his grandson, Alex, it's a boring winter trip—another day spent disconnected from his world, watching his grandfather fish in the brutal cold of the Adirondacks. But the ice groans with a weight that isn't natural, and the wind carries a sound that no man or animal should make. When a savage blizzard descends, it brings with it a terror that has haunted these woods for generations. An ancient predator, impossibly large and brutally ...