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Come closer. Take off your mask. No, wait… leave it on. I'd like to see who you're pretending to be, or who you think you are. There'll be time enough to find out who you really are later… much later. Like when you've seduced me to your bed, or lured me to my death, or… but wait! You're not planning any of those things, are you? Why, you're just frightened; hiding behind that rubber skin for fear of being mocked or hassled; or to blend in. Well now, let's peek at who you really are, shall we? Oh… Oh, it's you?! But I thought- _____________________22 short stories with one common theme; masks.From the editor Steve Dillon:"So, why masks? I've always been a lover of masks and have collected them and worn them for as long as I can recall. One of my school paintings was a self-portrait which, having completed it and deemed it too ugly, I painted a clown-mask over the top of it. Whether or not that resonates with readers of this introduction, I think it's safe to suggest we all use masks of one sort or another, both to protect us from ourselves, as well as to prevent our detection by others, or project a different image of who we are. We hide behind them, gain strength and courage from them, deflect judgement with their use so we can 'fit in,' and so on. "For this anthology, I hoped for memorable, dark, frightening stories. Tales of psychological or supernatural horror with a mask of some sort that was central to the story. I'd originally thought of theatrical masks, or clowns such as Jimmy Stewart's character Buttons in 'The Greatest Show on Earth.' But, of course, masks can also be devised using cosmetic surgery, whether that's to hide behind, or for transformation, beautification or gender-identification. Masks are also used extensively in role-play, acting, disguise, and as part of a concealment by religious or traditional costume. Without offering any spoilers here, this anthology contains great examples of each of the above types of masks, and some I hadn't even considered… enjoy!"
This, the second in our 'Things in the Well*' series of anthologies, contains 21 short, scary tales from below the stairs. A common theme, each story is longer than the preceding one, adding to the effect of being drawn down the stairs into a gloomy cellar. to present the best tales we could find, we've included a few reprints from some of the world's best horror writers (Ramsey Campbell, Clive Barker, H.P. Lovecraft, Paul Kane) plus new tales from modern masters and stories by some (as yet) lesser known writers. The Thing in the Cellar by David H. Keller The Root Cellar by Toby Bennett The Basement Apartment by Mark Allan Gunnells Trapped by Theresa Derwin Purgatory in Perpetuity by David Turnbull The Cellars by Ramsey Campbell Breeding Black by Chad Lutzke The Memory Man by Steve Dillon Bloodworms by Noel Osualdini Below Deck by K.N. Johnson An Endless Echo in Every Empty Space by Matthew R Davis The Vaults by Katherine Wielechowski Creakers by Paul Kane The Bone Vine by Erin Cole The Stairwell by Chris Mason Below Ground by Charlie Walls Hell's Event by Clive Barker The Watchman by Brian Craddock Eyes of Glass by Stephen Herczeg Under the Pyramids by H.P. Lovecraft with Harry Houdini Warding by Kev Harrison 70*The first 'Things in the Well' anthology is "Between the Tracks - Tales from the Ghost Train" and is available separately.
The blog that uses a title David Botham once thought up has nothing to do with him. He has no idea who is writing it or where they get their information about a series of violent deaths in Liverpool. Perhaps David won't know until they come too close to him-until he can't ignore the figure from his past that is catching up with him...
It's Ray and Sandra's first holiday on a Greek island. Why do islanders follow them wherever they go? Why do Sandra and the grandchildren have strangely similar dreams? Has Sandra been granted a wish she didn't know she made? Before their holiday is over, some of the family may learn too much about the secret that keeps the island alive.
The second four issues of Weird Tales as published by DNA Publications present new work by Brian Stableford, Darrell Schweitzer, Ian Watson, William F. Nolan, Ramsey Campbell, Tanith Lee, Hugh B. Cave, and many more.
The special Ramsey Campbell issue of Weird Tales presents 4 short stories by this modern master, plus stories by Stephen King, Robert Bloch, and many more.
WINNER OF THE 2018 BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY AWARD FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY. Includes Josh Malerman's 'House of the Head' as seen in Creepshow. An electrifying anthology of new horror stories by award-winning masters of the genre, including Josh Malerman, Ramsey Campbell, Alison Littlewood and Christopher Golden.
When Solomon Kane, a sixteenth century adventurer, meets the Devil's Reaper, he postpones his fate by renouncing violence - a vow that is soon tested by the forces of evil. As Kane once again straps on his weapons, he embarks on an epic journey of redemption.
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