30th Publication!

I’m excited to announce my 30th piece of short fiction published, The Thirty Second Burn included in Damned Words 20 on Pen of the Damned. Damned Words is a collection of flash fiction by the dark minds behind Pen of the Damned, each story exactly 100 words long, inspired by a photograph. There are some killer stories in this collection well worth the read!
 
 
Where angst and horror flow freely…
 
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The Storm Within — Part Four

Author John Potts Jr. has a great blog with free to read horror fiction, and he’s given Pen of the Damned a wonderful mention! Check out his blog and his work. Great stuff!

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In case you missed it (shame on you):

Part One

Part Two

Part Three


Karen’s Explorer inched to a stop in front of the Parish home.

“Do you believe officer Emmert’s voicemail?” Asked Allen.

“Not really,” returned Karen.

“You don’t sound so sure.”

“Because I am not. Think of it: a time lapse of three hours is less believable than everything else we have heard.”

“It would explain why emergency services arrived hours after he did.”

She turned to him and scoffed.

“That is fictional at best. He was—and probably still is—in shock from what happened and it is logical that he is exaggerating that fact. I mean, you don’t go into a home for less than ten minutes and come out and have it be hours later. It just doesn’t make sense,” Karen opened the door and stepped out into the frigid twilight. “Are you ready?”

“Always,” said Allen.

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Playmate – Pen of the Damned

Author Christopher A. Liccardi offers you a look into the mind of a twisted man. This week on Pen of the Damned, read his tale Playmate

 

Rebirth – Pen of the Damned

I’d like to welcome our newest member to Pen of the Damned, A.F. Stewart! Read her introductory story, ‘Rebirth’ at www.penofthedamned.com. It’s truly a beautifully written story!
You can follow her on Twitter @scribe77

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The Lift – Season 2, episode 4

A new episode of The Lift is up! ‘The Promise’ by Charles Rakiecz. Start the new year right by listening to The Lift!

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The end of 2016

2016 had its bad moments and hard times. But it’s been the most productive and successful year for my writing career ever! For me, it makes dealing with the negative completely worth it. Despite what reality has in store for me in 2017, I’ll continue kicking ass.

Red and Blue – Pen of the Damned

Red and Blue – A deeply touching tale for the holiday season by Nina D’Arcangela. It’s this week’s post on Pen of the Damned and I highly recommend reading this one. It’s one of those stories that sticks with you and makes you think.

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The Record of Harold Snyde

 
Beware what you may find tucked away in the attic…
 
Read, leave a comment, and enjoy!
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The Lift – Season 2, episode 3

New episode of The Lift is up! Season 2, episode 3, ‘Raison D’etre’ by Nelson W. Piles. Check out The Lift and have a listen. Great podcast with excellent narration and storytelling!
 
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