Dark Fantasy Short Stories

Drawn from the myths and histories of the American Midwest, Piasa: Rite of Talons combines the legend of the Piasa dragon-bird with the Cahokia Mound City. A dark pact is made between the royal line of Ouatoga and the man-eating monster. What horrible price must be paid to ensure the prosperity of the Mound City? Who is the true enemy of the progress of mankind?

Submitted for your approval - Ten Tales of a Dark Tomorrow, a collection of speculative fiction inspired by the original Twilight Zone series. In the spirit of that iconic, timeless show, these mysterious and gripping narratives explore parallel worlds, faraway planets, dystopian societies, and unsettling reality.

He traded his scythe for a clipboard. What could possibly go wrong? Mort Finley is done with death. After centuries on soul collection duty, he's hanging up the cloak and launching a new career—as a life coach. The kind with business cards, throw pillows, and an ever-wilting office fern. His clients? Burned-out, washed-up, or just plain stuck. But Mort sees their potential... and for the first time, maybe even his own. Of course, transitioning from Reaper to self-help guru isn’t without hiccups—like flickering lights, mysteriously appearing skull décor, and the occasional existential...

Listen to the latest issue of Savage Realms Monthly and fill up on stalwart heroes doing battle with the forces of evil in this epic collection of short sword and sorcery fiction. This month brings you an exciting crop of stories; Robert Price brings us a new Thongor tale, the talented Matthew X. Gomez delivers another swashbuckling adventure, and Richard L. Rubin is here with a new mercenary mission. Don't miss the latest issue of Savage Realms!

Looks can be deceiving. Believe me, I know. I was captivated when I first gazed into Luc's eyes. He was breathtaking and formidable, and his darkness stirred something deep within me. But beneath the angelic mask lay the devil, and I had stepped into his inferno. Thanks to Luc, my life has become a relentless torment. Just when I’ve lost all hope, he comes to my rescue. I’m broken, and he’s slowly picking up the pieces as his haunting mistakes confront him. Now, I find myself torn between two conflicting truths. I can’t decide if he’s the hero of my story or the monster. This is a...

When an American man discovers that he's the last descendant of the De la Poer family, he travels to England to take over their crumbling estate. Accompanied only by his cat, the man follows the incessant sound of rats to a dark place beneath the estate, unearthing horrible, dark, gruesome secrets about his ancestors and the type of activities they partook in. Taken by madness, the man falls into a dark pit of despair and commits unthinkable crimes. This jarring story from a renowned writer of horror fiction utilizes fear-inducing themes to entice its audience.

Samantha Lexi is back at it again with this bundle of two of her steamiest audiobooks! There is nothing hotter than listening to an arousing story about rough gangbangs with strangers or hot lesbian fantasies where anything goes. If you want to experience pure pleasure without having to leave your house, then this bundle is exactly what you need! It doesn’t matter if you like BDSM, threesomes, domination, or more—there's something for you! Find all kinds of naughty sex stories so there’s no way you won’t find something that turns you on instantly!

I've tracked down ten authors who have, at some point, participated in the act of cannibalism. I've collected one short story from each writer and combined them here for your amusement and observation. Isaac Cone presents “Margaritaville”, Jimmy Buffet’s hit song reinterpreted as a southern gothic. Sandeyu Yamamoto writes “Antiquing” about a family with a rare type of OCD where they haunt the object they most obsessed over.

When the Luck of the Irish Runs Out... This St. Patrick's Day, the city of Chicago will be painted green, but in the Celtic Spirits pub, a sinister presence is brewing. Black Annis, the malevolent spirit from ancient Celtic lore, has found an unlikely entry point into our world, and she's got her sights set on chaos. As the revelry reaches its peak, the bartender finds himself ensnared in her evil grasp, forced to aid in her dark plan to open a portal to her twisted realm. Will anyone survive the night, or will the luck of the Irish be consumed by an ancient evil?

In a world where her magic means death, she doesn’t know how to live.Mizna’s existence is worthless. She has no life skills, her magic will kill her before her thirtieth birthday, and the recent death of her first love has left her hopeless and empty. So when a dangerous encounter threatens her father’s life, she plunges recklessly into a violent conflict she can’t possibly win. Acting as a sacrificial lamb gives her life the sort of value she thought impossible, so she clings to it desperately. But she’s not alone in this bloody fight, and she can’t save everyone. Will she ...

In the province of Santé, an old woman with connections to the gods runs afoul of the connection and plans to assassinate her grand daughter to appease them. The plan itself goes awry when another announces that he too has connections to the gods, and his are the true connections. Will the grand daughter survive? Will the old witch survive? And who is this newcomer?

An idyllic summer bike ride takes a turn into darkness. Ryan is excited about the first day of school, he is even more excited about seeing his best friend and his crush, Jen. Sometimes the road less traveled shouldn't be taken. "This is the first of the "Night Portals" series, which will consist of twelve short stories that are this author's equivalent of "The Twilight Zone" or "Black Mirror", telling darker tales about humanity and exploring "what if this happened" scenarios." Amazon Reviewer Chris Fried Night Portals is a metaphysical series that explores the hidden secrets of life ...

Experience three exciting stories of fantasy and science fiction, each immensely different from the last.

Getrude Bennet has been called the "most important woman writer of fantasy between Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1759-1797) and C.L. Moore (1911-1987)". This is a complete collection of short stories by the woman who first explored the dark fantasy worlds of the modern era. This book contains tales that were originally published in Weird Tales, Argosy, and All-Story Weekly between 1918-1923.

Introducing The Stubborn Suitor, the hot and sexy new series by Alexa Wilder! Cami Hendricks has a lot on her plate. She's a single mom, works full-time, and her ex is a nightmare. Plus, every time she sees her mother, Cami has to tolerate her jabs about her weight. As if all that wasn't enough, the first guy Cami thinks she might really like seems to be playing games with her. His hot and cold attitude is not what she needs, especially with her ex playing hardball for full custody of her daughter. Drew Sloane is torn - he can't get Cami out of his mind. Ever since he met her at a party, ...

"Everyone secretly wants to be a slave. Those who deny it simply haven't found the right master." With those words, Tamara finds herself plunged into a dark and treacherous world where she must question everything she thought she knew in order to restore her faith in humanity. Determined to rescue her sister from brutal slavery, she must decide carefully whom she can trust, because everyone has their own agenda—and not every slave wants to be free.

Dark and Light Tales of Ripton Town is a collection of three short stories by John Decarteret, set in a strange town where nothing, and no one, is ever quite what it seems.

Jarek leaves the safety of the City to travel far and wide. A cursed priestess Hidden chambers Strange afflictions Danger lurks at his every step. In order to survive, Jarek must learn the secrets of the road! Discover the epic deeds of Jarek the Scholar, a new pulp hero, inside this anthology of fantasy and mystery.

Introducing Book Three of The Surprising Catch, the long-awaited follow-up to The Stubborn Suitor and The Reckless Secret. If you’ve been waiting for Ashley's story, this is it! Ashley Woodsen has sworn off all men. The love of her life walked out on their marriage over a year ago, for a slimmer, younger version of Ashley. She couldn't forget his hurtful parting words, and it was just easier to go it alone. So why does she feel her heart flutter and her insides tense every time someone mentions…him? Preston Alcott has always been a playboy. Wealthy, successful, and as alpha as they get,...

Introducing Book Four of The Surprising Catch, the long-awaited follow-up to The Stubborn Suitor and The Reckless Secret. If you’ve been waiting for Ashley's story, this is it! Ashley Woodsen has sworn off all men. The love of her life walked out on their marriage over a year ago, for a slimmer, younger version of Ashley. She couldn't forget his hurtful parting words, and it was just easier to go it alone. So why does she feel her heart flutter and her insides tense every time someone mentions…him? Preston Alcott has always been a playboy. Wealthy, successful, and as alpha as they get, ...