This Is Horror

News Round-up Week Ending 13 December 2024

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …

Released today from editor Joe Mynhardt and Crystal Lake Publishing, Hotel Macabre Vol 1 : Tales of Horror 

Step into the halls of Hotel Macabre, where horror meets innovation. Where horror knows no bounds… And every turn reveals a new nightmare.
Hotel Macabre Vol.1 is not your typical horror anthology. It’s an immersive experience that breaks the boundaries of conventional storytelling. This one-of-a-kind collection gathers the chilling voices of horror’s most imaginative minds, presenting a rich blend of flash fiction, short stories, poetry, a suspenseful play, a novella, and even an illustrated comic book section, guaranteeing a diverse feast for horror fans like never before.
Whether you crave the suspense of flash horror, the depth of a full-bodied short story, or the haunting rhythm of dark poetry, Hotel Macabre Vol.1 has it all. And for those looking for something truly unique, this anthology includes a link to an exclusive dramatic reading, bringing the terror to life in a way you’ve never heard before. Each story and poem opens a door to new terrors, while the comic and play sections add a visual and theatrical thrill, making this anthology a must-read for fans of horror anthologies and short horror stories alike.
Dare to enter Hotel Macabre and discover a groundbreaking anthology that will redefine your expectations of horror. Available today in eBook and paperback editions, you can grab your copy here.


Arriving 14 January from author Patrick Barb and Mad Axe Media, JK-LOL

Ted Hideman is a family man and a renowned tech start up guru.

He’s also the notorious impossible-to-track online troll JK-LOL.

When his online persona spills over into the real world, attacking those he’s virtually harassed and leaving a trail of bodies from California to Mississippi, the disgraced Silicon Valley wünderkind must abandon the protective anonymity of the online sphere and desperately search for answers in the real world.

As the authorities close in on him, and with the unlikely allyship of a cybercrimes-focused federal agent who’s been trying to nail JK-LOL for years, Ted is brought face-to-face with the living embodiments of his vile, hateful speech. Following in the tradition of Black Mirror and Barb’s sci-fi/horror novelette Helicopter Parenting in the Age of Drone WarfareJK-LOL highlights the dark side of tech and how terrifying connectivity can truly be. Available for pre-order now in eBook and paperback, you can grab your copy here.


New from writer TC Parker and Nefarious Bat Press, Tradwife

Everyone remembers the Heart of Solomon murders: three young married couples slaughtered around the dinner table, their bodies desecrated, in the UK’s first and only purpose-built Tradwife community.
And no suspect ever charged.
Writer Gina Lewis wants to know. Her plan: talk to the people who knew the three dead couples best, and try to understand what brought them to the Heart of Solomon. Puzzle out why they died – and how the “traditional marriage” Arcadia they were promised turned so dangerous, so quickly.
And she’ll keep going until she finds the truth. No matter what it costs her. Available now in eBook and paperback editions, you can grab your copy here.


Available now from author C. S. Jones and Grave Disorder Press, Yuletide Offerings

Deep in the woods, a door has been opened.
Hayley and Clara, two young friends, inseparable since nursery, dream of playing with their favourite Disney ice queen. A childish desire that will set in motion a series of events that will prove that things beyond our world are best left well alone, all while pushing the limits of what a parent would actually do to see their child again. Available now in eBook and paperback editions, you can pick up your copy here.


New from editor S. D. Vassallo and Brigids Gate Press, The Horror That Represents You

Fear. Terror. Horror.
Though we all share those emotions, the form of what scares us, terrifies us, gives us nightmares, and defines us, differs from person to person. Some have snakes for pets; others can’t even look at them through a glass barrier. Some move gracefully in high places like acrobats on tightropes; others quiver nervously even standing 20 feet back from a drop-off.
The Horror that Represents You is an exploration of the fear and horror that moves and defines the 24 authors whose stories and poems appear herein. Available now in eBook and paperback editions, you can grab your copy here.


KEV HARRISON