Tag: horror

A Warped 6th Grade Mind

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A Warped 6th Grade Mind

A Warped 6th Grade Mind

From the Introduction:
 
I penned the stories contained in this mini-collection while in 6th grade during 1988-89. I’ve taken them right out of the old notebook they were in and typed them “as is” into Word. Let me repeat two words: AS IS. These haven’t been edited in any way. That would have taken away from the whole purpose of this eBook by editing or re-writing them.

So what’s the reason for this tome, you ask? Well, it’s the result of being asked the same question over and over again in multiple interviews about when I started writing, namely horror. Here you have it: in 6th grade. This is as raw as it gets – in grammar, storytelling, syntax, everything. And when I say “everything”, I mean everything! Even the cover of this eBook came from the same notebook I wrote in while in 6th grade. As you can see, I wasn’t a very good artist of any sort back then (insert wide grin here).

The other reason I put together this mini-collection is for parents. What I mean by that is; there are many parents today that might get freaked out by their children writing sick tales. I’m a prime example of what can become of those twisted teenage thoughts – a career in writing. Since that crude beginning, I’ve gone on to pen or edit over ten books.

Which AIN’T too shabby.

‘Cause everyone has to start somewhere.

This is where I did.

Hope you come along for the journey.

This 2,700 word mini-collection contains the following short-short stories:

Introduction
The Woods
The Dangerous Mission
The Shark
The Door
A Stroll Down Terror Lane
No Way Out
The Creek
The Footprints
Wait Till Dark
The Cave (a poem)
Being A Sixth Grader (non-fiction)
Who I Am (non-fiction)

 
Click here to download this mini-collection to your Kindle.

Liquid Courage

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Liquid Courage

This one seems to be a fan favorite of mine. Originally published in Shroud Magazine #9 (2010), then reprinted in my short story collection For After Midnight (2011). T Allen Press is proud to being you “Liquid Courage” as this month’s ’12 for 12′ short story Kindle release.

Description:

“Liquid Courage” is a 7,500 word short story about a man trying to get over a bad breakup with his girlfriend. Chris is going through a lot of internal strife and is looking for a way out. He even ponders committing suicide… until his friend comes up missing. Shortly after the disappearance, Chris starts receiving notes containing clues to his friend’s whereabouts. In the end, Chris’ friend isn’t the only one who needs saving.

You can download this tale to your Kindle for only .99 cents!

Relics & Remains — Now Available

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R&R FRONT cover

The Trade Paperback edition of Relics & Remains is now available. Below are the details.

Relics & Remains. Edited by Ty Schwamberger

Synopsis

People have always been fascinated about the past. Some even going to great lengths to uncover what’s taken place long ago. But sometimes when people venture into locations that aren’t suitable for the living, bad things can happen.

That’s when these self-proclaimed explorers start to unearth strange looking, ancient artifacts and the cursed remains of the once-living. They think they’re going to be rich and famous. But, that might just be the furthest from the truth. To them, taking that risk is what it’s all about…until things start to go wrong.

So, for those of you into ‘finding’ strange things, here are some words of advice…

Proceed with caution when digging up someone else’s Relics & Remains.

Table of Contents

“Good For What Ails Ya” by Mike Oliveri

“Many Faces” by Wrath James White

“Centuries of Torment” by Adam P. Lewis

“The Black Diamond” by Michael Laimo

“Caroline’s Playhouse” by Dean Harrison

“The Painter” by Deborah LeBlanc

“Rachel Alhazred’s Tablet” by Steven L. Shrewsbury

“Adrift” by Dora Machado

“Monkey Paw 2.0” by Tim Deal

“Pickin’ & Grinnin’” by Thomas A. Erb

“Whispers at the End of Creation” by Maurice Broaddus

“Nailed” by John Everson

“’Chomp’ A Cautionary Tale” by Jeff Strand

Click here to check out the book trailer. Then head over to Amazon to purchase the Trade Paperback. Also available for your Kindle or Nook.

Hung With Care

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Christmas in Hell, edited by Thomas A. Erb.

Ring in the holidays with this dark, chilling collection of twelve stories that will surely make you guzzle that rum-filled eggnog. Not everyone loves Christmas and all the “quality” time we get to share with those we love. And once you dig into this yule-timed anthology you will truly see the dark side of the Holiday season.

Inside Christmas in Hell you will discover zombies, ravenous reindeer, satanic Santas, psychotic spouses and much more macabre shenanigans that will make the twelve days of Christmas fly by like a reindeer hopped up on a keg of Red Bull.

Table of Contents:

“One Hell of a Christmas” by Joseph Mulak

“Reindeer Feed” by Darren Gallagher

“The Christmas Goblin” by Dean Harrison

“Shop ‘Till You Drop” by Nick Cato

“Merry Christmas Bitch” by Skip Novak

“I, Claus-A Poem” by Ignatius O’Brien

“Lane Feeds the Multitude” by Lincoln Crisler

“Hung With Care” by Ty Schwamberger

“To Grandmother’s House We Go” by Gregory Hall

“Christmas Town” by Charles Day

“The Dollhouse” by Alex Katrin

“Christmastime in Zombietown” by Michael Boatman

Click here to download this jolly anthology to your Kindle.

Spare Rib Soup

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“Spare Rib Soup” is this month’s ’12 for 12′ short story Kindle release by T Allen Press.

Description:

Spare Rib Soup is a 6,000 word short story about a husband and wife that take a  trip to Taiwan before their bundle of joy is born.

Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned, when the wife goes into labor during the flight.

It definitely isn’t the happy ending they both had dreamed about.

You can download this sick little tale to your Kindle for only .99 cents! However, I’d suggest not reading this before your Thanksgiving meal. This is a book you CAN judge by its cover.

Bon appetit!

DININ’ — Now Available for Pre-Order!

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Artwork by Phillip Simpson

DININ’ is now available to Pre-Order in Signed Limited Hardcover from Bad Moon Books.

Synopsis:

On their way to Las Vegas for a weekend of debauchery; Dawn, Cindy and Morgan decide to stop at a greasy spoon to get some grub. Mel’s Diner looks like a decent enough place and their advertised ‘best burgers this side of Vegas’ entice the girls to give it a try. While at the diner; they eat, make fun of the restaurant’s patrons and finish the meal off by doing the most sacrilegious thing a customer can do – skip out on their bill.

What ensues is a large truck with its headlights off following them along a deserted stretch of road, a blinding light that causes them to almost wreck, a few shotgun blasts, a long walk down a dark road and some horrific events that unfold inside a cabin deep in the woods. Is it the diner’s owner coming to collect on girl’s tab or someone with more than just money on their mind? What do they want? What is the driver of the truck willing to do once they come to an abrupt stop on the side of the road?

The three college friends will find out soon enough.

Praise:

“Gruesome revenge tale with seriously icky moments! Like a written version of “I Spit On Your Grave”, but with a weird edge to it!”

— Morpheus Tales Magazine

“Ty Schwamberger’s new novella DININ’ is a truly terrifying tale of three college girls who make a stop at a roadside diner for a quick bite, and make the mistake of skipping out on their bill. What follows is an original take on those tales told in Road Rage and Joyride, with the terror multiplied by ten. Add in some very fine writing, and you have a horror story that even the most seasoned horror readers will have trouble clearing from their minds. DININ’ is one great story from a new, talented voice in the world of horror fiction.”

 — Michael Laimo, author of Sleepwalker and Return to Darkness

“Ty Schwamberger never fails to serve up the shocks and DININ’ is no exception. In it he pits an array of well-drawn characters against an action-packed buffet of butchery, savageness, and graphic mishap. Readers beware, DININ’ is not the safest menu choice for the timid-hearted.”

— Shroud Magazine

“Ty Schwamberger effectively conjures a fun Richard Laymon-esque atmosphere in DININ’. The terror starts early in this one and rarely lets up.”

— Bryan Smith, author of The Killing Kind, Depraved and Highways To Hell

Go check out the book trailer, a video of me reading an excerpt, then Bad Moon Books to Pre-Order this ultra-brutal novella.

Grave Intentions (audio book) — Now Available!

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The audio book edition of my atypical werewolf novella Grave Intentions is now available to download (mp3) on Audible.com and Amazon. It was produced by Cup O’ Tea Productions and narrated by Randy Capes. You can also listen to a free sample via the links.

The Trade Paperback and Kindle editions can still be purchased on Amazon. Click here if you’ve never checked out the book trailer.

House Call — IMDb Page

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House Call now has an IMDb page. You can also check out everything related to the forthcoming film (movie trailer, synopsis, cast & crew, production photos, etc) by typing “House Call” in the search bar located in the top right hand corner of this page.

Make sure to visit IMDb often for additional updates.

The Wildman by Rick Hautala

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From New York Times bestselling author, Rick Hautala, comes a taut suspense thriller set in the dark woods of Maine.
 

Jeff Cameron is going back to Camp Tapiola on Lake Onwego to meet several old friends and reminisce about their childhood experiences at camp. But not all of their childhood memories are good. For thirty-five years lingering images of their friend Jimmy Foster’s lifeless body being pulled from the lake has disturbed Jeff’s peace of mind. Was Jimmy Foster’s death an accident or murder? The authorities had said Jimmy’s death was an accidental drowning, but Jeff had always believed there was more to the story. Why after all these years did his old friend arrange this reunion? And why can’t Jeff escape the feeling that his friend has a hidden agenda. What is this reunion is really about? And another question remains… who is The Wildman?

You can order the second release from Odium Media in Trade Paperback or Kindle.