If you are a fan of psychological horror, these books are for you; two dozen dark tales where men become monsters, monsters become men, and no one is ever truly safe from others or themselves. Within these two volumes, you will discover ghosts, demons and monsters, evil men, madmen and broken men, a wood-chipper, Santa Claus and yes, a handful of dentists. Each book contains eleven stories plus a bonus preview, over 90,000 words (almost 400 pages) of disturbing, provocative tales which will make you think long after you’re done reading.
The Devil’s Toothache- A late night emergency visit changes the course of a young dentist’s life. (6,800 words)
For Don- Four Vietnam veterans meet up at a restaurant in Chicago, as they do every year, to commemorate their fallen comrade, Don. (2,500)
The Madame Penitent- A teenager dying of cancer ventures out for one last thrill and finds something waiting for him in the Nevada desert. (10,600)
By the Teeth of His Skin- A young teacher tries get on with his life while dealing with the psychological trauma of having been trapped under a building after an earthquake. (2,900)
Just Meat- A first year medical student learns the consequences of defiling her cadaver late at night in her gross anatomy lab. (3,300)
The Transfer- A transfer student at a New Orleans university tries to unravel the mystery of the strange noises he hears next door. (19,500)
On the Curb- A horrific traffic accident that is not at all what it seems (6,700)
Swim- A mother faces the consequences after her three children die in a late night car accident on an icy road (6,000)
Woodchipper Blues- A dentist is forced to consider whether or not one of his patients is a murderer after the police come to his door one night. (4,800)
Pandora’s Children- A rapist and murderer is given a second chance at life by a mysterious stranger; all he has to do is control the monster within. (17,600)
Higher- A father and parole officer makes the ultimate decision when his son comes to his house with a gun looking for drug money. (7,900)
Bonus excerpt- The first half of my 25,000 word novella, Dogs of War, now available.
In Volume 2, you will find these eleven stories:
Four Corners- An intersection in New Orleans that shouldn’t exist (1,900 words)
Gone in a Flash- A flash mob in Philadelphia goes horribly wrong (2,950)
A Little Snack- A depraved attorney learns the cost of forbidden pleasure (5,500)
Stolen Honor- A beer delivery man learns the cost of pretending to be what he isn’t (12,500)
As Seen on Craig’s List- A children’s house with a dark secret (1,500)
A Matter of Faith, A Matter of Balance- A religious leader learns the consequences of forming a cult in the Utah desert (9,400)
SM Services- The housewife of a rich banker learns that not everything in her new house is what it seems (6,075)
Up the Dial- A radio talk-show host finds himself directing the dead after he dies (11,000)
Naughty and Nice- A holiday Grinch is taught a lesson he will never forget when he steals from a department store Santa. (4,600, previously published in Suspense Magazine)
Dentures- A man who has lost the rest of the teeth looks to get a new pair of dentures so that he can feel young again (7,900)
Roadside Memorial- An ex-con tries to right a horrible wrong in a most brutal fashion when a bullet meant for him finds a young child instead (23,000)
Bonus- A sneak preview of my next novella, “King of the Merge”.
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