Fright-day feature: On Unfaithful Wings

A scare season sample from the first Icarus Fell novel By Bruce Blake Sirens wailed behind me: probably an ambulance on the way to pronounce Alfred dead. I dodged a hot dog vendor and pushed through a group of Japanese tourists inexplicably snapping photos of a store front. Each step […]

Frightful Friday: Clara

Fearsome flash fiction for your Friday from the spooky short story collection By Elyse Salpeter Clara sat on the edge of my bed. Stupid doll Grandma had given me for my birthday, telling me it had been in our family for generations. I didn’t care. It was horrible with that […]

How the magic happens

How do writers write? Once they have an idea, how do they turn it into a bestselling tale? This week, the Master of Horror reveals some of his secrets to making you turn the page, even as you squirm. by David C. Cassidy Writing, like any art form, is a […]

Spooky samples from bestselling writers

It’s officially spooky season. Even though physical distancing measures will change the way we celebrate Hallowe’en in 2020, we still crave the thrills and chills of the season. Your favorite bestselling authors have stepped forward to tickle your scary bone with a few samples from their spookiest books. Avengers of […]