by Joe Mynhardt | Sep 1, 2024 | Updates
We are all prey to this anthology of modern fables and dark tales. Bestiary of Blood was conceived in a moment of revelation, born from the visceral experience of watching nature’s savage ballet—lions tearing into flesh, hyenas gnawing bones, sharks thrashing in...
by Joe Mynhardt | Aug 5, 2024 | Updates
Here are Chaz Williams’ finalists, and the order in which the stories will be posted, starting Tuesday, August 6th: “Hunter’s Moon” by Rie Sheridan Rose “Avoid the Red Canoe at Midnight” by Carson Fredriksen “The Thing in the Rafters of Bunkhouse Four” by J....
by Joe Mynhardt | Aug 3, 2024 | Open Submissions, Updates
Since author A.K. Daver won last month’s contest, he opted to host this month’s contest. Here’s his theme: “There is an infinite unknown that lies beyond the stars. A plane of limitless possibility, boundless beauty, and fathomless HORROR!My theme is…...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 29, 2024 | Updates
Here are the results for this month’s flash contest on the Crystal Lake Patreon page (we had a Paradise theme):1st: “Last Day of Paradise” by A.K. Daver2nd: “Solo” by Joseph Murnane3rd: “Sea Snot” by Amanda M. Blake Thanks to everyone who voted, and to all the...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 23, 2024 | Updates
Bring out the vampires! Yip, this one is pretty hardcore, so be warned. Cover art by Ben Baldwin. Out August 9th.“Return of the Blood-Feeders” by Simon Clark: Viking vampires, and their latest vicious recruits, swarm through tunnels beneath the present-day town of...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 20, 2024 | Updates
Artwork by Joanna Halerz. Out 27 September.A murder. A wind sorcerer. A dark spirit. On Draakensky, magick dictates destiny.