For the first time collected together as a themed book of macabre stories, we have all forty nine of Bierce's weird tales. There have been editions of selected tales, but no book so far has put them all together. Only read all together, can the reader obtain a proper overview of Beirce's genius when it comes to the literary form of the short story.

Eerily vivid and yet never devoid of the beat of the human heart, Classic Tales of Horror presents the work of some of the world's most celebrated authors in a compilation designed to provide both a gripping read and glimpses of life beyond the realm of the everyday. Spooks and inexplicable things that go bump in the night have long exercised creative imaginations and provided source material for our greatest story-tellers. Included here are: The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley A Vine on a House by Ambrose Bierce Hurst of Hurstcote by Edith Nesbit The Bottle Imp by R. L. Stevenson Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker Wandering Willie's Tale by Sir Walter Scott The Lifted Veil by George Eliot Clarimonde by Théophile Gautier Thurlow's Christmas Story by John Kendrick Bangs

Sabine Baring-Gould's 'The Book of Ghosts (Collected Horror Tales)' is a captivating collection of chilling stories that delve into the realm of the supernatural. With haunting narratives and eerie settings, Baring-Gould's literary style combines elements of Gothic fiction with a unique blend of folklore and superstition. The stories in this anthology transport readers to a world where ghosts, specters, and other mysterious beings lurk in the shadows, waiting to haunt and terrify the living. Drawing inspiration from traditional ghost stories, Baring-Gould brings a fresh perspective to the horror genre, making this book a must-read for fans of spooky tales. The author's attention to detail and vivid descriptions immerse readers in a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, creating an atmosphere of suspense and dread. Sabine Baring-Gould's background as a clergyman and folklorist adds depth and authenticity to his exploration of the supernatural, making 'The Book of Ghosts' a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the macabre and mysterious.

Cemetery Dance Magazine says that "No author working today comes close to Jeff Strand's perfect mixture of comedy and terror." Gleefully Macabre Tales compiles 33 of his most twisted blends of cringe-worthy horror and ghoulish humor, with a couple of serious pieces thrown in just to mess with you. This collection includes tales from his three chapbooks (Two Fisted Nuts, Socially Awkward Moments With An Aspiring Lunatic, and Funny Stories of Scary Sex) and numerous other stories both popular and obscure, including "Really, Really Ferocious" (the one with the wiener dog), "High Stakes" (the one with the slot machine), "Roasting Weenies by Hellfire" (the one with Satan), "The Bad Candy House" (the one with a very unpleasant old man at Halloween) and "The Socket" (the one with the eyeball socket). And, as a special demented bonus, the paperback edition includes the novella Disposal. It also includes two of his entries in the World Horror Convention gross-out contest. But you don't want to read them. So if you're looking to laugh, gasp, gag, or do all three at the same time, making sort of a weird sound that hurts your lungs and elicits odd glances from nearby pedestrians, don't miss Gleefully Macabre Tales!

DREAMS OF THANATOS: Collected Macabre TalesDreams of Thanatos is a collection of macabre short fiction from William Cook, the author of the novel Blood Related. Demons, murderers and ghosts roam these pages although the most horrifying aspect Cook describes, is the dark soul of humanity. Whether writing about the horrors of modern life, or things that go 'bump in the night,' Cook's writing is always “intense” and often “visceral” in his portrayal of the macabre. Included in this collection of fifteen stories is a novelette (Dead and Buried) and the origin story (Legacy: The Eternal Now and Thereafter) behind the novel, Blood Related.WARNING: STRONG SCENES OF VIOLENCE AND HORROR (Not suitable for minors). READER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED.“This man is simply scary. There is both a clinical thoroughness and a heartfelt emotional thoroughness to his writing. He manages to shock as well as empathize, to scare as well as acclimatize, yet beneath it all is a well read intelligence that demands to be engaged. I loved Blood Related. Ordinarily I hate serial killer stories, but William Cook won me over. He is a unique and innovative talent.” – Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Flesh Eaters and Dog Days

The author has claimed he will not put a story to paper unless it has personally made his flesh crawl (which is not a common occurrence). These dark tales are a path to an underworld of oddities and nightmares. There are eleven narrations in all, which entice the reader with eerie imagery, spiraling twists, and examinations of the boundaries of human nature. Fear is an old root that runs deep to the beating heart, and here among its exploration is a sharp and clear reflection. May these small, unsettling peaks into twilight give you an evening of locked doors, heart palpitations, and bubbling gooseflesh. Enjoy!