Are you ready to be infected?The walking dead take center stage in these three decidedly different takes on the reanimated corpses of the recently deceased. These original tales are about mindless, flesh-seeking shells of former humans, about the still sentient undead, and about a unique and daring bet made on a boys' night out. THE ZOMBIE WHISPERER: Taking a dare and winning is everything to Robert LaChance. He lives up to his name by doing almost anything to win a bet; but what happens when his friends dare him to French-kiss a zombie?VENGEANCE IS A DELICACY BEST SERVED COLD: Martin Hecht no longer possessed a human consciousness; but all he knew is he could hear a woman screaming and it hurt his brainHIDE AND ZEKE: He was engaged in a high-stakes game of "Hide & Seek" when the zombie apocalypse began, but are his skills at hiding and evasion enough to keep Zeke alive against an army of the undead?If you enjoy weird and strange Twilight Zone, Outer Limits or Black Mirror styled dark and eerie tales, then you're sure to enjoy this collection of short tales from the dark mind of Mark Leslie. You can read the Nocturnal Screams story collection series in any order. Each volume is a stand-alone.

Z is for Zombie: Nocturnal Screams: Volume 6 - Nocturnal Screams, #6

Are you looking for a few chilling and atmospheric tales to get into the Halloween spirit? Join author Mark Leslie as he takes you on a moonlit walk in the brisk fall air and bends your ear with eerie tales involving the dead returning, a vengeful ghost, a wilderness bogeyman, and the bizarre side-effects of an over-active and fearful imagination.  Memento Mori: A Curious Nightmare Prospero's Ghost The Shadow Men From Out of the Night If Halloween is your favorite month of the year, then this collection is definitely for you.

Halloween Treats

What is too macabre for Montreal? Are you sure you really want to know? When working on the book MACABRE MONTREAL, the authors ended up with a few chapters that ended up being cut from the original manuscript because they were felt to be a little too dark, a little too disturbing, perhaps too close to home, and too controversial, to include in the book. The vision for the book was a fun and eerie romp through some of the macabre and unexplained events in the history of the second most populous city in Canada. So these stories that ended up on the "cutting room floor" and never made it into that book were tales that included: A murderous exhibitionist using multiple fake social media profiles The most notorious female serial killer and rapist in Canadian history A bizarre tale of historic decapitation Recorded acts of rape, dismemberment, necrophilia and cannibalism The heinous acts of a misogynistic mass murderer And more...  They were, in other words, stories deemed too macabre for the original book. Reader, be warned. These are not lighter ghostly tales. They are stories pulled from the darkest parts of the human psyche, and are only for those who are able to handle darker, more disturbing content.

Too Macabre for Montreal: Tales Deemed Too Disturbing for MACABRE MONTREAL

A crazy collection of twisted stories in the tradition of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, from the editor of Pulphouse, Dean Wesley Smith. Head-shaking stories such as the one about a cop with a rose for a head in search of the evil murderer The Pruner. Or the one about sentient boogers, or the tale of those pesky Martians.A truly hilarious batch of stories from some of the best writers working today."Resolutions 'R Us" by Annie Reed"The Birth of Booger Nation" by David H. Hendrickson"A Menagerie of Messed Up Shorts" by Mark Leslie"Sniff the Source" by Stephannie Tallent"In which Dean Wesley Smith Is Forced to Buy a Story about a Queen for Pulphouse Magazine" by Brigid Collins"Fatal Plot Device" by Kelly Washington"Goddamn Martians" by Ezekiel James Boston"Killing Confucius" by Tina Back"Bodacious Billy and the Bazooms of Droom" by Jason A. Adams"Why the Cop with a Rose for a Head Wears a Rose-Head Mask" by Robert Jeschonek

That's Really Messed Up: Whacked Out Stories from Pulphouse Fiction Magazine - Pulphouse

This collaborative sampler from Kevin Tumlinson and Mark Leslie combines a "Dan Kotler" archeological thriller with a "Canadian Werewolf" humorous thriller. These 15, 000+ words are meant to introduce you to two different characters from two different thriller universes. The Brass Hall - Kevin Tumlinson What is a Celtic tomb doing in Egypt?Dan Kotler ('The Coelho Medallion') is back in this archaeological thriller prequel!Dan Kotler can't turn away from a good historic mystery. And finding a tomb for a Celtic god in a mountainous region of Egypt certainly qualifies. As Kotler investigates, he finds an amazing array of artifacts and evidence, and all of it points to something so remarkable it could redefine history-if Kotler can survive long enough to reveal it to the world. Join Dr. Kotler for an adventure an Egyptian adventure with a Celtic twist in this thrilling prequel to 'The Coelho Medallion.'  This Time Around - Mark Leslie CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY. Being a werewolf isn't all about howling at the moon. Or running carelessly through boundless fields feeling the wind in your fur. Not when you live in the most populous city in the US. For Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in Manhattan and afflicted with lycanthropy, there are odd side effects to being a werewolf in the middle of a bustling metropolis. Such as waking up naked in Battery Park with absolutely no memory of the night before as a wolf and trying to figure out why there is a bullet hole in his leg. Just another day in the life of a man living with the odd side effect of his werewolf affliction. (This short story is the tale that inspired the full length Mark Leslie novel A Canadian Werewolf in New York)  A Happy Pants Books and Stark Publishing collaborative project.

Thriller Sampler: Dan Kotler / Canadian Werewolf

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG WHEN A WEREWOLF NEEDS THERAPY? Michael Andrews has suffered the slings and arrows of his outrageous fortune while living with lycanthropy. But the blackouts from when he transforms into a wolf and the latest loss of his one true love have finally pushed him over the edge. In desperation, he checks into a secret and remote retreat in upstate New York to undergo group therapy with a motley crew of other Paranormals. When their therapist is found dead-apparently the victim of a brutal murder-Michael and the other supernatural misfits (a studious fairy, a vegan vampire, a shy mermaid, a clingy werecat, and an extroverted troll) look at one other as suspects. Will his years of writing mystery novels be enough to help him through a case where he may be the one who is responsible for Dr. Laurier's condition?Only Monsters in the Building is a humorous and mysterious adventure that will keep you laughing on the edge of your seat. This book can be enjoyed as a stand alone but is the seventh book in the continuing Canadian Werewolf series.

Only Monsters in the Building - Canadian Werewolf, #7

The echo of screams haunt the night in this fourth collection in a series of short horror tales from the dark mind of Mark Leslie. SPIRITS: People who haven't died can still leave their spirit behind, tied to a place. Sally and Rob, two young lovers, are caught up in the legend of The Phoenix Baby, the ghostly crying that haunts a repertory cinema in Ottawa and, as they unravel the mystery they find themselves becoming inextricably entangled with the old abandoned building. FALL SPECTACLE: In the midst of a small northern community spiraling into the depths of fear and panic over an elusive dark figure rumored to be stalking the night, a young man attempts to reclaim both his innocence and the passion of his youthful first love. LESS OF A MAN: The horror of losing a loved one to a vicious wasting disease can lead a person to try almost anything to bring them back. If you're looking for three quick jaunts into worlds reminiscent of an episode of Black Mirror or The Twilight Zone, you'll want to crack open the pages and start listening for the nocturnal screams. The stories and accompanying "behind the screams" notes from the author come to approximately 14, 300 words.

Literary Haunts - Nocturnal Screams, #4

Something Strange This Way Comes!We have been told, from the earliest days of our childhood, to be wary of strangers. From a fear of strangers who stalk their prey in their homes as darkness descends, and one mother's valiant attempt to protect her family, to an eerie encounter of two strangers in a seemingly innocent chance meeting on a lonely rural bus stop bench, and to an awkward transient who needs to avoid eye contact with the strangers he encounters lest they fall victim to his death curse, all three stand-alone shorts in this collection involve unexpected strangers meeting. Join Mark Leslie as he introduces you to Mary, to Rupert and to Peter; three people that he calls friends, but folks that are still strangers to you, and you should be weary of. At the end of the ficional jaunt, he also shares the inspiration and story behind each tale. If you enjoy weird and strange Twilight Zone, Outer Limits or Black Mirror styled dark and eerie tales, then you're sure to enjoy this collection of short tales that run about 12, 000 words.

Unexpected Strangers - Nocturnal Screams, #5

Love the holiday seasons?Of course you do. Full bellies and the joyful promise of a new year make for good stories and fun reading. Add some twists and weirdness, Pulphouse-style, from some of the greatest fiction writers working today, and you have Jingle My Bells, the best weird holiday stories from Pulphouse Fiction Magazine. Enjoy reading this collection any time of the year, but especially during the holidays!Includes:"Dreaming of a Carboniferous Christmas" by Robert Jeschonek"Spells for the Holidays" by Ray Vukcevich"A Menagerie of Messed Up Shorts" by Mark Leslie"An Ideal Husband" by Jerry and Kathy Oltion"Fatal Plot Device" by Kelly Washington"Severed Ties" by R. W. Wallace"A Blood-Soaked Christmas Wish" by David Stier"Virtching Merry" by Kent Patterson"Naughty Children" by Mary McKenna"Nutball Season" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

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