The sea roils. The siren calls. The kraken awakens. Will you join the voyage into the unknown?In the murky depths lurk the strangest, most frightening creatures, things that thrive in the dangerous waters of the night. From wandering ghost ships to murderous mermaids to the horrifying kraken, the ocean is rife with dark legends that enthrall and fascinate us to this day. Prepare to be taken under by an incomparable group of writers who have crafted a collection of unforgettable seafaring tales. Together, they explore deep into the mysterious aquatic realm, bringing back to the surface tales of terror, intrigue, adventure, and suspense. Spanning numerous styles and genres, the stories in this volume will leave readers breathless and yet eager to continue onward to distant shores. Edited by:Franklin Ard Featuring stories by:Elizabeth BeechwoodJoseph CarroPaul CarroShane R. CollinsRenee S. DeCamillisDevin GaitherRachel HalpernDerek B. HoffmanRebecca McKennaKaren Menzel (née Bovenmyer)John Christopher NelsonSarah ParkeCristina PerachioRichard SquiresGenevieve Williams

Horrors of the Deep

With his small-town high school overtaken by a tyrannical new principal and his home in shambles after his mother's death, Ty plans to hit the road with his best friend and never look back. However, during a botched attempt to steal supplies, Ty witnesses an event that changes everything: his neighbor, a grizzled war hero and martial artist, vanishes into thin air. Believing he's found the solution to all his problems, Ty convinces his neighbor to teach him how to fight. During training, Ty learns that the mysterious power to disappear is more perilous than he ever imagined. Hounded by an intrepid student journalist, relentless bullies, and even the military police, can Ty keep the secret safe?

Back to Zero

After solar flares have burned away the framework of society, how long can humanity last? In a post-apocalyptic world on fire, a patchwork settlement in Vermont is the last oasis outside of hell. Eleven writers explore this ragged setting and the wild, unforgettable cast of characters who reside within its borders, weaving tales of adventure, survival, deceit, and intrigue that combine genres and styles to create a thrilling shared universe. Welcome to Barning, Vermont, where there are only two rules: fear the sun and trust no one.

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