short stories – Ty Schwamberger

A şaptea Casă (The 7th House)

Posted on February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 by Ty Schwamberger

(Here’s another one I missed last year)

Revista de suspans is a Romanian horror zine who first translated my short story “One Brew Too Many?” then went on to translate and publish my short story “Gnomus”. They then translated and published my short story “The 7th House” back in September 2014. This 6,600 word short story is a follow-up to “Gnomus”.

The 7th House takes place at a haunted house attraction where Steven exacts his revenge on Deborah’s nasty little way of making him do what she wants.

Below are the links to the story in both Romanian and English.

“A şaptea Casă”

“The 7th House”

Cursed Curiosities

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Ty Schwamberger

This one is a few months late. The truth of the matter is; until recently, I didn’t know this anthology was released back in August by Barbwire Butterfly Books. In any event, my short story “Gnomus” was reprinted in this tome. Take a gander, if you like.

Description:

Buyer Beware!

If you’ve recently approached a strange emporium of oddities or antiquities, I hope you’ve taken a few things into consideration…

What urge brought you there?

Were you drawn to a particular item on display?

Did it call out to you?

Though everything inside was for sale, did you consider how much you were willing to spend? Perhaps you proffered the listed price, or perhaps you haggled the price down a bit. But did you consider the imperceptible fine print? You may just find you’ve paid a great deal more than what your parcel is worth.

The following twenty-seven works chronicle such transactions. When you purchase this anthology, be sure you’re only paying the listed price to a reputable dealer. Otherwise, I cannot be responsible for the consequences.

You can learn more about this anthology and pick up your own Trade Paperback copy HERE.

“Piticul” (Gnomus)

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Ty Schwamberger

Revista de suspans is a Romanian horror zine who first translated my short story “One Brew Too Many?” in September 2013. They have now translated and published my short story “Gnomus” in their new issue.

“Gnomus” is a 2,200 word short story. The tale centers around Steven whom is newly retired and is becoming increasingly annoyed by his wife’s “to do” list. Little does Steven know Deborah has an unique way to make sure he completes everything on her list.

Below are the links to the story in both Romanian and English.

“Piticul”

“Gnomus”

“Doar o bere-n plus?” (One Brew Too Many?)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Ty Schwamberger

Revista de suspans is a Romanian horror zine. The September issue (#12) features the Romanian translation (by Dan Butuza) of “One Brew Too Many?” which originally appeared in my short story collection, For After Midnight. There is also an interview of me by Mircea Pricajan. Below are the links to both the story and interview in Romanian and English.

“Doar o bere-n plus?”

“One Brew Too Many?”

Interview in Romanian

Interview in English

Mut antrinken

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Ty Schwamberger

“Mut antrinken” is the German translation of “Liquid Courage”. This short story was originally published in English by Shroud Magazine, Issue #9, August 2010. It was reprinted in For After Midnight, October 2011, then again in the Kindle eBook “Liquid Courage”, December 2012. I’ve heard some say this particular tale is their favorite short story of mine.

Description:

“Mut antrinken” 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 “Mut antrinken” (translated by Katrin Stefl) for your Kindle at:

Amazon (Germany)

Amazon (US)

The English Kindle edition is still available at:

Amazon (US)

Amazon (UK)

Two Men, A Rat, And A Lady

Posted on April 1, 2013October 22, 2020 by Ty Schwamberger

Announced here, you can now pre-order the limited hardcover of Tales of Obscenity #1 magazine. Click on the link to check out the full table of contents; which includes a review of DININ’ by Sheri White, an interview of me by John Everson, an article co-written with my fiancé, Sheryl Scanlon, and my 10k novelette, “Two Men, A Rat, And A Lady”. Below is a description of the story.

Steve and Marc are two men with nothing much going on in their lives. They work little, live in a rat-infested apartment, sponge off the government and enjoy the simple things in life: booze, cigarettes and women. It’s on one lonely night they decide to take their wasted lifestyle to the next level… by calling Miss. Jena’s Escort Service.

Deanna is a smart, good looking and goal driven lady, but works in a terrible profession. If she makes it through one last night, she’ll have enough money to retire from the lifestyle she’s never quite become accustomed… If life was only that simple.

What ensues is a night full of debauchery and torture. Will Deanna have the inner-strength to make it out of the trashed apartment alive or will the two men and a filthy rat reign supreme?

Only time and one of the men’s conscience holds the answer.

You can still Pre-Order the Limited Hardcover or here to order the paper edition.

Tales of Obscenity #1 — Limited Hardcover

Posted on March 26, 2013October 22, 2020 by Ty Schwamberger

Tales of Obscenity #1: The Magazine of Horror and Erotic Horror

Fiction
“In Remembrance” by Jennifer Loring
“First Love” by Angeline Hawkes
“Two Men, A Rat, And A Lady” (10k word novelette) by Ty Schwamberger
“Sacrificing Virgins” by John Everson
“Obsession” by Jeremy Terry
“Daddy’s Got You” by M.R. Gott
“The Way I Love You” by Christopher Fulbright
“Alan and Christine” by J. F. Gonzalez

Story Illustrations & Artwork
Luke Spooner
Alan M. Clark
Allen Koszowski
Mike Mabrey
Daniele Serra
Vince Natale

Non-Fiction
Cover Artist Mini Gallery: David Ho
An Interview with Ty Schwamberger by John Everson
Article: “Opposites Attract: Different Opinions of Sex in Horror” by Ty Schwamberger & Sheryl Scanlon
Reviews by Vi Reaper, Ben Macnair & Sheri White (Review of DININ’ by Ty Schwamberger)

Title Details
RRP Price: £29.95 (Signed & Numbered Edition) / £49.95 (Signed & Lettered Edition)
Publisher: Short, Scary Tales Publications
Release Date: 2013 (Estimated publication date: August 2013)
8.5″ x 11″
Full-colour Interior
Pages: 88 + limitation page

The pre-order window lasts 60 days and will close on May 22nd 2013. The print run for the Special Limited Signed & Numbered Edition will then be set and no more copies can be ordered. So make sure you order your copy today! Don’t leave it in case you forget and miss the pre-order window!

Please Note: The Signed & Lettered Edition is limited to only 52 copies and once they’re gone, they’re gone! If you’d like one of these very collectable editions please make sure you order now before they sell out.

People who pre-order the Limited Edition Hardcovers will be the first to hear about (and be able to order) any other issues we publish.

The Hardcover Special Limited Signed & Numbered Edition is signed & numbered by the editor and will feature exclusive original artwork by Luke Spooner on the limitation page created especially just for this edition, and will never appear anywhere else. These copies are available for only £29.95 with FREE worldwide shipping!

The Hardcover Special Limited Signed & Lettered Edition is signed & lettered by the editor and available in only 52 copies. This edition will also feature exclusive original artwork by Luke Spooner (different from the numbered edition) on the limitation page created especially just for this lettered edition, and will also never appear anywhere else. These copies are available for only £49.95 with FREE worldwide shipping!

Both of these very collectable hardcover editions will be printed in FULL COLOUR throughout and will feature exclusive original artwork on the limitation page. The books are case laminate, which is basically a hardcover book without a dust jacket. The cover artwork is printed directly onto the hardcover case. They will be printed using Premium Colour high-quality printing on 70#, 378 PPI White paper, as opposed to the Standard Colour printing of the magazine which is printed on 50#, 512 PPI White paper. So the paper stock for the hardcover editions is thicker and better quality and the interior full colour printing quality is much superior. The magazine print and production quality is excellent but the quality of the hardcovers will be much, much higher!

PLEASE NOTE: Copies are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. You are very welcome to request a specific number or letter and we will try our best to accommodate. We’re sorry but we cannot guarantee to allocate the copy/copies you ask for.

Click HERE to Pre-Order the Limited Hardcover Edition of Tales of Obscenity #1.

Jacob’s Mind

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Ty Schwamberger

“Jacob’s Mind” is the March ’12 for 12′ short story Kindle release by T Allen Press.

Description:

Jacob’s Mind is a 4,200 word short story about a man of the same name living and working in Tarfaya, Morocco. Jacob makes good money, lives in a beautiful beach front condo, and while not at work, has ample time to lie out in front of the ocean and drink beer. A lot of beer.Jacob’s life is seemingly perfect…

Except for bizarre blackouts he starts to experience on a regular basis.

But, when a beautiful woman comes into his life, things start to get more strange than Jacob would have ever imagined.

Available for Kindle on:

Amazon (US)

Amazon (UK)

The (late) January Kindle Release

Posted on February 5, 2013February 24, 2013 by Ty Schwamberger

“Urban Monsoon, Cake Batter & Future Hall-of-Famer” is the January (even though it’s a week late) ’12 for 12′ short story Kindle release by T Allen Press.

Description:

This 3,600 word mini-short story collection contains “Urban Monsoon”, “Cake Batter” and “Future Hall-of-Famer”. All of these stories are reprints and can be found in Ty Schwamberger’s first short story collection, For After Midnight (October 2011). The stories contain; a disturbed young boy, a wife with revenge on her mind and a baseball player on the verge of stardom. Of note, the short story “Cake Batter” was made into a short film and released on DVD in 2010.

Available for Kindle on:

Amazon (US)

Amazon (UK)