Dark Horror Tales

 Imagine if the fate of the world was in your hands. The choices you make will affect the future. What would you do? Pretty scary, right? Who would ever want to be responsible for the apocalypse? 

  We all dream of a home where we will be able to create memories we would cherish forever.  A home is our safe place, a place where we can unwind, nurture and take care of ourselves. A home is where we feel happy and relieved after facing the harsh realities and the vicious people in our life.  So when someone enters our home without permission, it feels like an attack on us. Suddenly we don’t feel safe anymore. Our safe place is now a place marred by an outside presence that wants to harm us. 

  Plot Summary: Elizabeth believes she is living her fairytale dream when she marries the rich and intelligent Henry. When he asks her not to enter a room in his house and she does, a terrible secret is revealed. If there was a way to bring back the person you loved, would you want to? No, not through magic or witchcraft but what if it was scientifically possible? You know...through cloning maybe? And what if you could feed memories into the clone as well? Elizabeth Harvest shows all this may just be powerful. Maybe.

  When Saul’s horse dies, he decides to spend the night at Burden Inn. But there’s something strange going on at the Inn and escape is almost impossible.  A STOPOVER IN BURDEN is one of the stories featured in the horror anthology THE FOURTH CORONA BOOK OF HORROR STORIES that releases this October.  About the Author Adena Graham is a copywriter by day, writer by night. As a copywriter, she’s created ads and written copy for a wide variety of household names, including the likes of British Airways, L’Oreal, Nissan, Wendy’s, Tesco, and Marks & Spencer. As a writer, she has had numerous short stories published both online and in various literary magazines, including Unhinged, Dead Things, QWF, Midnight Street, Writers’ Brew, Faber Quickfic and the acclaimed magazine Popshot Quarterly.  She’s also had  two erotic novels published under a pen name (which name she won’t be revealing to her mother any time soon, no matter how many times she asks her to!)

Whenever we see someone in trouble, instinctively, we reach out to help. When we see someone pick on a meek person, we want to help. No one likes a bully. 

  The things people do for love.  For Dawn, it may not be love at first sight, but it definitely is obsession at first sight. However, Douglas seems the least bit interested and rather than putting her off, Dawn decides to do whatever it takes to get him to notice her. Even if it means she has to go to Old Eliza who is rumored to be a witch. 

  One can find all sorts of things at a yard sale but did you know you could also find that one thing that may just sort out your biggest problem?

  Hide and Seek will never be the same game again after you read this week’s Horror book of the Week HIDE . 

  We’re not done with the X universe just yet. In March, when the movie X was released, we were told that the prequel PEARL had been shot in secret back to back.  Now right before PEARL was about to release, it was announced that A24 studios has greenlit a sequel to X titled Maxxxine . 

  PLOT SUMMARY: When Julie meets cop David, sparks fly. However, Julie soon realizes David may be dangerous when he begins to obsessively stalk her. There is nothing more frightening than having someone invading your private space, or someone trying to control every aspect of your life. Relationships aren't supposed to be cages, are they? They are supposed to be small houses you build together with your partner based on trust, love and happiness. Supposed to. But not everyone sees relationships as sunshine and rainbows. They may see it as a form of possession. Their partner is not a person anymore but an object that must exclusively belong to them. Anyone who dares to come near them, they must pay. There have been several movies over the years on the subject of obsession and stalking. Here's one based on a true story.

  A terminally ill patient chooses to get euthanized but soon realizes that he cannot escape the sins of his past. 

  Sibling Rivalry goes to a whole new level in this shocking tale. Featured in THE FOURTH CORONA BOOK OF HORROR STORIES, the story is about two sisters and an incident that took place years ago but one that Emily, one of the sisters, refuses to let go of. 

  Imagine you wake up, but find yourself unable to move. You can see everything, including the demon right in your bedroom. 

 Indulge yourself with this week’s horror book of the week HIS HAPPY PLACE.  Written by Zakiya Dalila Harris, this book is part of the Getaway collection that contains six stories guaranteed to make you sit on the edge of the seat as the events unfold. 

  It’s the season to dress up as witches or any of your favorite characters. Halloween may be more than a month away, but we are already hit with a barrage of horror movies that are going to release during the spooky season.  One of them is TWO WITCHES . 

  PLOT SUMMARY: Jessica and John go on a vacation with their daughter Anna to save their troubled marriage. But then they meet a local boy, Isaac and find themselves in grave danger. We need to talk. The very words strike fear in people in relationships those four words clearly aren't used to deliver good news. It's used to point out cracks in a relationship and it leads to a breakup. Usually. Not in the case of Jessica though, who has the patience to endure a lot, apparently.

  Some people find clowns creepy. Some are extremely afraid of them. 

  Spiders!  Imagine a cluster of spiders crawling towards you. Fuel for nightmares, isn’t it?  Angel Hair is not for those who have arachnophobia. This short story will definitely give you goosebumps. 

  It’s late at night. The doorbell rings. Imagine the brief moment of panic you experience as you wonder who it could be. Is it an emergency? No one would be looking for you in the middle of the night, now would they?  Experience this fear in a short story called ‘THE DOORMAN’ written by Justin Cawthorne. 

  This week’s Horror Book of the Week titles goes to Fairy Tale.  Written by the master of horror, Stephen King, Fairy Tale was one of the most highly anticipated novels to come out this year.  Early reviews suggest that the book is a heartwarming read yet terrifying as well. A page-turner for sure. 

  Yet another short story by Stephen King will be coming to your screen soon.  Taken from the short story collection IF IT BLEEDS, come October, we will be treated to the film adaptation of the story MR. HARRIGAN’S PHONE. 

  PLOT SUMMARY: A school teacher involves herself in the life of a student who harbours a dark secret about his family. Victims of abuse often find it difficult to move on. Even after getting proper therapy, it is hard to shake off that terrible feeling when they watch or hear someone else facing the same ordeal. That is when their own nightmare surfaces and makes them relive the whole incident again. This is what happens to school teacher Julia when she notices her student Lucas behaving oddly. 

After a two-year hiatus, Corona Books UK are back with The Fourth Corona Book of Horror Stories, containing twenty of the best new horror short stories you will find anywhere this -- or any -- year. This anthology contains twenty horror stories to keep you up at night.  One of the stories you will come across in this anthology is ‘GLORIA’. 

When Goodnight Mommy was released in 2014, it was well-received by critics and the audience. The reviews described the movie as dark and violent, with only die-hard fans of horror being able to appreciate this kind of horror.  I do watch different sub-genres of horror but the mere mention of violence in the review, put me off and I didn’t watch the movie.  Now, of course I want to. 

  Netflix is bringing yet another series about serial killers. After The Serpent, based on serial killer Charles Sobhraj, and a documentary about Ted Bundy, we are now going to get an insight into the mind of Jeffrey Dahmer.

  PLOT SUMMARY: A couple goes to a remote cabin for the weekend to save their marriage, but both of them harbour intentions to kill each other. But when they encounter intruders in their house, they must team up to protect themselves. Marriage must be hard. Imagine sharing your life with someone, living with them, making all decisions with them, trying to do everything together. Giving up your privacy too. It works if your partner shares the same goals as you and is supportive of your dreams. But when they aren't...and you find this out much later, after you get married, then what?