They came in their thousands. We fought them as one. It started during a winter storm on the North Eastern Seaboard which brought with it a strange green rain. Where it fell, everything withered, died, and was consumed. The residents of remote outposts in Maritime Canada escaped the worst of the early damage, but that was a blessing in disguise, for they were left to watch as first North America, then the world, was subsumed in the creeping green carpet of terror. And that was just the beginning. Praise for The Invasion"If you love apocalyptic stories that bring out the best in the human beings we root for, then you are going to love this story." - Clayton Bye, horror.thedeepening.com

The Invasion

Dive into the spine-chilling realms of "Shallow Waters: Haunting Halloween Edition, " where shadows linger, and nothing stays buried. This anthology emerges from Crystal Lake's renowned flash fiction contest to provide lovers of horror with 18 eerie tales perfect for Halloween. Highlights Include: Haunted Halloween Tales: Traverse through suspenseful stories that resurrect the sinister spirits of Halloween, bringing spine-tingling narratives to life. A Fusion of Horror & Mystery: Each piece artfully melds elements of horror, mystery, and dark humor, promising a thrilling and ghoulish journey. Diverse Range of Stories: From the unnerving "Mummy's Boy" by Karen Bayly to the chilling "Apple Tree Man" by Roxie Voorhees, each story is a gateway to a distinct paranormal world. Seasonal Horror Tropes: Embrace classic horror tropes reimagined and relive the horrifying enchantment of Halloween. Perfect For: Fans of classic horror tales. Devotees of Halloween and spooky stories. Admirers of thrilling and mysterious narratives. Readers of sinister and eerie flash fiction anthologies. Let's Seal the Deal for You: Get ready for a journey through creepy landscapes, haunting houses, and mystical occurrences. Indulge in a diverse collection of flash fiction, blending horror, suspense, and dark humor. Satisfy your Halloween cravings with classic horror tropes and eerie narratives, all sprinkled with a dash of dark humor and candy. Whether you're a fan of scary stories, thrilling mysteries, or Halloween books, this anthology is bound to become a favorite Halloween tradition! This Halloween Horror Anthology includes: Introduction by Joe Mynhardt "Mummy's Boy" by Karen Bayly "Tumshie" by William Meikle "Arts and Crafts" by Madison McSweeney "The Halloween House" by Sheldon Woodbury "West Pennfield Township Newsletter, October 2021" by Tom Coombe "I Want Candy by Larry Hinkle "Let the Darkness In" by Ricki Whatley "Soul Cake" by Anthony D. Redden "The Pumpkin Fetch" by Tom Deady "Wishing" by Jay Bechtol "One Parent Survives" by Wil Dalton "Don't Eat the Candy" by Matt Bliss "The Red Scarf" by Rhea Rose "Shackled to the Shadows" by Richard Thomas "Apple Tree Man" by Roxie Voorhees "Smooth Man" by Kim Mannix "Sleepy Hallowed" by Joseph VanBuren "How to Create the Perfect Pumpkin" by Francesca Maria Don't miss this collection of Halloween horror stories! Experience the ghostly allure, delve into the mysterious, and face the unknown. The shadows are waiting, and the darkness is alive. Grab your copy now and let the haunting begin!Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Tales from the Darkest Depths.

Shallow Waters - Shallow Waters, #9

No one can handle Scottish folklore with elements of the darkest horror, science fiction and fantasy, suspense and adventure like William Meikle. In Samurai and Other Stories you'll find numerous ghosts, many Scotsmen, a big blob, some holy relics, some unholy relics, a Mothman, a barbarian, some swordplay, a shoggoth and a lot of unexpected people. This collection by veteran author William Meikle brings together stories from the past decade in an exploration of the perils of exploring dark places, both external and internal. Includes: Samurai Rickman's Plasma Home is the Sailor Turn Again Inquisitor The Scotsman's Fiddle The Toughest Mile The Havehome The Yule Log Living the Dream The Shoogling Jenny The Haunting of Esther Cox Dancers The Brotherhood of the Thorns The Young Lochinvar A Slim Chance Proudly brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing - Tales from the Darkest DepthsInterview with the Author:So what makes this short story collection so special?William Meikle: Samurai and other stories contains a real cross section of what I'm all about as a writer. There's fantasy, swordplay, supernatural beasts, sword and sorcery, ghosts, horror, history, humor and a lot of particularly Scottish characters in weird situations. It's also got some of what I think of as my strongest work, whether its in the quieter ghost stories, or the blood and thunder sword swinging. I'm very proud of it as a collection, and Crystal Lake have done a wonderful job in the packaging, especially in the brilliant Ben Baldwin cover that captures the title story perfectly. Tell us more about your title story. William Meikle: Samurai is a cautionary tale of being careful what you wish for. A group of shipwrecked sailors find shelter in an ancient abandoned Japanese temple. They proceed to sack it of its treasures - but find, to their cost, that the temple has a guardian, and that service comes with a stiff price. It's a fantasy fable, with more Scots in trouble, more swordplay, and a splash of red gore in the green jungle. It runs in my head like a movie, and in fact, I think it would make a great one, if somebody has the cash for it. Why should readers give Samurai and Other Stories a try?William Meikle: It's packed with entertainment, at least I think so. My ethos as a writer is that story comes first, and I like to think that shows in this collection, whether it be in tales of adventure, or misadventure, spooky goings on in coal mines, strange musicians, poltergeists, magial relics, or the people that nobody expects. A wee bit of something for everybody. Do you have other books featuring these some of the characters in this book?William Meikle: The main recurring character is Derek Adams, the Midnight Eye, a Glasgow P. I. who keeps getting sucked into supernatural cases. He's in three novels, THE AMULET, THE SIRENS and THE SKIN GAME that are available in ebook, paperback and audiobook,  and he's in a handful of short stories now too. I'm sure he'll be in several more in years to come. Samurai and Other Stories eBook categories: Horror Short Stories Occult Science Fiction Fantasy Mythology Swords and Scorcery Lovecraftian fiction Detective Noir Thriller short stories Seafaring adventurers Survival Horror

Samurai and Other Stories

Writers never really die; their stories live on, to be found again, to be told again, to scare again. In Victorian London, a select group of writers, led by Arthur Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker and Henry James held an informal dining club, the price of entry to which was the telling of a story by each invited guest. These are their stories, containing tales of revenant loved ones, lost cities, weird science, spectral appearances and mysteries in the fog of the old city, all told by some of the foremost writers of the day. In here you'll find Verne and Wells, Tolstoy and Checkov, Stevenson and Oliphant, Kipling, Twain, Haggard and Blavatsky alongside their hosts. Come, join us for dinner and a story: Robert Louis Stevenson - Wee Davie Makes a FriendRudyard Kipling - The High BungalowLeo Tolstoy - The Immortal MemoryBram Stoker - The House of the DeadMark Twain - Once a JackassHerbert George Wells - FarsideMargaret Oliphant - To the Manor BornOscar Wilde - The Angry GhostHenry Rider Haggard - The Black ZigguratHelena P Blavatsky - Born of EtherHenry James - The Scrimshaw SetAnton Checkov - At the Molenzki JunctionJules Verne - To the Moon and BeyondArthur Conan Doyle - The Curious Affair on the Embankment Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Tales from the Darkest Depths.

The Ghost Club

A dreaming man, lost in a fugue, leads them down dark passages, through the streets of London - and underneath them. An old friend is lost and found again, an old enemy resurfaces and Holmes must walk perilous paths for a second time. A fall is coming, a fall that has haunted Holmes' dreams, and now must be faced again, in the place where past and present become one, and two old foes meet for a final battle. Praise for William Meikle and The Dreaming Man"William Meikle's ability to portray Holmes and Watson in a perfectly authentic fashion is nothing short of remarkable. he's able to paint vivid, visceral imagery on the canvas of his reader's mind, making you feel as if you've seen and experienced rather than read about the events of the story. And he can build a scene as well as anyone in the business. Whether you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes or not, The Dreaming Man is damn good fiction!" HELLNOTES"For anyone who loves great storytelling and well-crafted stories this book is for you. For Sherlock Holmes fans this book is an absolute must and I highly recommend it!" FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND"Readers looking for superb supernatural spins with Holmes need look no further." Rick Kleffel's AGONY COLUMN"Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would be proud. The feel of each story brings me back to those old tales of Sherlock Holmes, and one can easily believe that Meikle has unearthed some forgotten tome that contains all of the supernatural, extraterrestrial and just plain old unnatural adventures of Holmes and his trusty companion, Dr. Watson." THE DEEPENING"Meikle writes Holmes and Watson with a warm friendship. Their interaction is reminiscent of the radio series featuring Rathbone as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as the story-telling Watson." HORRORVIEW

Sherlock Holmes- The Dreaming Man

Murder and skullduggery on the oldest course in golf. St. Andrews might never be the same again.  Private investigator John Royle takes on a routine missing person case in search of his client's brother. When the body turns up in a bunker on the Old Course at St. Andrews and John is framed for the murder, the very future of St. Andrews itself is at stake. John has to get himself out of the frame and ensure the town's place in history remains safe.

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