APRIL 25th GIVEAWAY!!!
Hey there Danse Macabre-ers! We know you’re a great group of
dark-minded, scare-centered and terror-riffic macabre lovers. But, are you
ready to raise the horror bar?
For today’s giveaway we’re back once again with GREY MATTER
PRESS who wants the blood to flow and always lets the bodies hit the floor. Up
for grabs today are two ECOPIES of their extreme horror anthology that takes us
back to the glory days of the 80’s splatterpuhk movement. Now, don’t let the
name dissuade you, this anthology is not loaded with plotless stories filled
with senseless and sexist violence. SPLATTERLANDS: REAWAKEING THE SPLATTERPUNK
REVOLUTION includes some of the most intellectual literary horror published in
the last decade. And, to up the ante
even more, it is yet another of the Chicago’s bestselling catalog of
anthologies.
SPLATTERLANDS will take you back to the glory days of extreme
horror—when extreme horror had a goal and it was horror with a point. SPLATTERLANDS
redefines extreme horror, creating dark, disturbing, intelligent horror with a
point.
Today we’re giving away two ECOPIES of this collection of
exceptional tales of dark fiction that has been embraced by both horror media
and readers alike. Including the work of some of the industry’s most
accomplished veteran authors, as well as some bold and emerging voices,
SPLATTERLANDS is a stunning collection. But it’s not for the faint of heart or
the weak of stomach. While not necessarily for everyone, it is for those who
love their horror with an edge, with a plot and, most of all, with
intelligence. Don’t be frightened away by what we say and risk missing out on
this selection of truly groundbreaking horror.
The original splatterpunks were literary revolutionaries. And
GREY MATTER PRESS has assembled an army of new voices to carry the banner of
intelligent extreme horror into the next decade. Here is what you can expect
from the authors whose work appears in SPLATTERLANDS. Following is a synopsis of
each of the stories in the anthology.
SPLATTERLANDS: REAWAKENING THE SPLATTERPUNK REVOLUTION
Lucienne loves her father. Following the death of her mother, he’s all she's got. But she’s in competition for his affection--with an antique rifle. Passed down through generations, he teaches her to realize its beauty and respect its power. Soon, Lucienne’s admiration for the weapon becomes far greater than those of her father...
VIOLENCE FOR FUN AND PROFIT by Gregory L. Norris
The economic downturn has hurt everyone, except the greedy. And being kicked out of one's home by caviar-eating and champagne-swilling mortgage lenders can push anyone over the edge. But for one man, homelessness is a rebirth as he discovers talents he never knew he had. And they open doors to a whole new set of profitable opportunities.
The economic downturn has hurt everyone, except the greedy. And being kicked out of one's home by caviar-eating and champagne-swilling mortgage lenders can push anyone over the edge. But for one man, homelessness is a rebirth as he discovers talents he never knew he had. And they open doors to a whole new set of profitable opportunities.
EMPTY by A.A. Garrison
When a man suddenly loses his faith in religion, his devoted wife embarks on a dangerous journey to get it back. Navigating the streets of a tortured, future city, nothing she encounters will stop her from reaching a strange prophet whose words provide the stuff of life. But, from the faithless, God requires a dire payment. How far will one woman go to restore her husband’s belief in his own questionable deity?
When a man suddenly loses his faith in religion, his devoted wife embarks on a dangerous journey to get it back. Navigating the streets of a tortured, future city, nothing she encounters will stop her from reaching a strange prophet whose words provide the stuff of life. But, from the faithless, God requires a dire payment. How far will one woman go to restore her husband’s belief in his own questionable deity?
AMPUTATIONS IN THE KEY OF D by Jack Maddox
Danny Murder is a rock star and a charlatan. He's aware he's all style and no substance. But when a routine surgery changes the course of his life, he discovers there's far more to true talent than he's ever known. But how far will Danny go to keep his creative juices flowing in the search for musical perfection?
Danny Murder is a rock star and a charlatan. He's aware he's all style and no substance. But when a routine surgery changes the course of his life, he discovers there's far more to true talent than he's ever known. But how far will Danny go to keep his creative juices flowing in the search for musical perfection?
HOUSESITTING by Ray Garton
Despite the protests of her husband, a suburban housewife agrees to housesit for her friends and neighbors, the Cullpeppers. What should have been a simple visit to feed the pets spirals out of control as Darlene’s world is forever changed in a brief meeting with fate. She quickly realizes that some secrets can never be forgotten.
Despite the protests of her husband, a suburban housewife agrees to housesit for her friends and neighbors, the Cullpeppers. What should have been a simple visit to feed the pets spirals out of control as Darlene’s world is forever changed in a brief meeting with fate. She quickly realizes that some secrets can never be forgotten.
DIS by Michele Garber
Things haven’t been going well for psychologist Tony Weiss. He’s finding it hard to deal with his patients, and his wife, left a quadriplegic after a tragic automobile accident, is little help. And then there are the Hellish dreams that plague him. Tony grows increasingly alarmed as a denizen of Hell slips out of his nightmares and into his waking world. Is this a manifestation of his guilt, or is it his reality?
Things haven’t been going well for psychologist Tony Weiss. He’s finding it hard to deal with his patients, and his wife, left a quadriplegic after a tragic automobile accident, is little help. And then there are the Hellish dreams that plague him. Tony grows increasingly alarmed as a denizen of Hell slips out of his nightmares and into his waking world. Is this a manifestation of his guilt, or is it his reality?
DWELLERS by Paul M. Collrin
Richmond considers himself a deity, preaching to his congregations of lost souls who are addicted to the drug that only he provides. A fateful trip into the desert to evangelize to his minions opens the schism between Heaven and Hell, and his atheist companion Scrye becomes both witness and participant in a battle over religion that he never believed possible.
Richmond considers himself a deity, preaching to his congregations of lost souls who are addicted to the drug that only he provides. A fateful trip into the desert to evangelize to his minions opens the schism between Heaven and Hell, and his atheist companion Scrye becomes both witness and participant in a battle over religion that he never believed possible.
PARTY GUESTS by Chad Stroup
Geoffrey's like most young men starting out in the world. He’s gotten a new job and a place of his own where he enjoys watching television, listening to music and playing video games. Some might say he’s the life of the party. But Geoffrey isn’t like most young men. He is very, very different. And he’ll take you for a ride through insanity that you won’t soon forget.
Geoffrey's like most young men starting out in the world. He’s gotten a new job and a place of his own where he enjoys watching television, listening to music and playing video games. Some might say he’s the life of the party. But Geoffrey isn’t like most young men. He is very, very different. And he’ll take you for a ride through insanity that you won’t soon forget.
THE VISCERA OF WORSHIP by Allen Griffin
Inherent in all of us is the desire to belong. Searching for his place in the world, one man takes steps down a path into true darkness in an effort to find his ultimate purpose. While some are fortunate enough to be chosen, others require the guidance by those who’ve already traveled the dark path. But, eventually, all roads lead to a horrifying destiny.
Inherent in all of us is the desire to belong. Searching for his place in the world, one man takes steps down a path into true darkness in an effort to find his ultimate purpose. While some are fortunate enough to be chosen, others require the guidance by those who’ve already traveled the dark path. But, eventually, all roads lead to a horrifying destiny.
THE DEFILED by Christine Morgan
We’re all familiar with the harrowing tales of bloody raids by Norse marauders--heartless men committing despicable acts, plundering without remorse and taking pleasure in the pain and suffering they spread. On the run from their enemies, a group of such warriors seek refuge within a seemingly peaceful and simple community of marsh dwellers. It isn't long before they realize their safety in the swamp is terrifyingly far from certain.
We’re all familiar with the harrowing tales of bloody raids by Norse marauders--heartless men committing despicable acts, plundering without remorse and taking pleasure in the pain and suffering they spread. On the run from their enemies, a group of such warriors seek refuge within a seemingly peaceful and simple community of marsh dwellers. It isn't long before they realize their safety in the swamp is terrifyingly far from certain.
THE ARTIST by James S. Dorr
There are countless mediums for an artist to choose in which to ply their trade. Some, like Vince, are drawn to the unusual... Creating masterpieces from slabs of meat, he carefully selects the right cuts from the deli at which he works. After all, isn’t true art intended to be shared by multitudes?
There are countless mediums for an artist to choose in which to ply their trade. Some, like Vince, are drawn to the unusual... Creating masterpieces from slabs of meat, he carefully selects the right cuts from the deli at which he works. After all, isn’t true art intended to be shared by multitudes?
A LETTER TO MY EX by J. Michael Major
Alan is a very angry man and rightfully so. All he wants to do is to let his ex-wife know just exactly how he feels. And while on a trip to Paris with his nine-year-old daughter, there's a dire change of plans. It's only then that Alan pens the horrifying letter that no parent ever wants to receive.
Alan is a very angry man and rightfully so. All he wants to do is to let his ex-wife know just exactly how he feels. And while on a trip to Paris with his nine-year-old daughter, there's a dire change of plans. It's only then that Alan pens the horrifying letter that no parent ever wants to receive.
DEVIL RIDES SHOTGUN by Eric Del Carlo
Detective Joaquim Abito is burned out, fairly typical for a cop who’s seen all the horrors that humanity has to offer. With his family gone, he's running on empty, and then he finds himself working the case of a particularly brutal serial killer who leaves the most grisly calling cards. Desperate to solve the case, Abito enlists some help. But it’s help that doesn’t come cheap...
Detective Joaquim Abito is burned out, fairly typical for a cop who’s seen all the horrors that humanity has to offer. With his family gone, he's running on empty, and then he finds himself working the case of a particularly brutal serial killer who leaves the most grisly calling cards. Desperate to solve the case, Abito enlists some help. But it’s help that doesn’t come cheap...
ABOUT GREY MATTER PRESS
Grey Matter Press is a Chicago-based publishing company
whose mission it is to find the best new voices working in the dark fiction
arena today and bring them to you, our audience of voracious readers.
Whether you are a new author looking for your first
book deal, or an established professional seeking a new avenue for your work,
Grey Matter Press is committed to helping each and every one of our authors to
succeed by delivering your groundbreaking pieces to an all-new audience that
is, right now, clamoring for EXCEPTIONAL independent Dark Fiction.
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