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Black Pete: A Christmas Tale by Chauncey Haworth

In the hidden Christmas towns where the holiday magic is real, there are more than just lights and carols. There are watchers. And enforcers. As young Weston Hamlett and his brother Jimmy count down the days to Christmas in their home of Winterthistle, they learn that the naughty list isn’t just a story—it’s a contract.

Twisted Pulp Magazine Issue #32

What do you get when you cross a reindeer, a cosmically aware dradel, and the roadkill corpse of Krampus and dress it up like a cross between baby jesus and Sean Connery from Zardoz? I’m not sure either, but I’m pretty sure that it’s excited about the newest Christmastime issue of Twisted Pulp Magazine.

Screaming Eye Presents: The Podcast Ep 008

December hits and Christmas hits harder. This year we’ve decided the hold off on the Christmas tunes a bit and give you a healthy dose of Soul Music.

Smee by A. M. Burrage

An innocent game of hide-and-seek takes a spine-chilling turn as a group of friends discovers they are not alone in the dimly lit, old house.

Unmasking the Secrets of Noir and Hardboiled Fiction

It’s Noirvember! Time to enjoy all things Film Noir, Roman Noir, Chocolat Noir, and Pinot Noir. Silly as that last sentence was, it does make plain that the French word “noir” just translates into English as “black.” So what exactly is “noir” in relation to cinematic (“Film Noir”) and literary (“Roman Noir”) fiction?

Screaming Eye Presents: The Podcast Ep 007

Step into the shadows with Screaming Eye Presents: The Podcast as we explore Noir. Uncover the secrets of Noir and hardboiled fiction in an enlightening excerpt.

The Interior Decorator By Chauncey Haworth

When a mob underling gets his first real promotion, he expects a show of power—not a masterclass in absurdity. But when “The Interior Decorator” arrives to critique more than the drapes, the room’s feng shui isn’t the only thing getting a makeover. In this wickedly dark comedy, bullets fly with flair and style is murder.

The Immortal Gas Pumper Boy by Lothar Tuppan

The Immortal Gas Pumper Boy by Lothar Tuppan In the desolate heart of California's forgotten desert, 'Gas Pumper Boy' Brian's mundane life takes a chilling...

The Big Empty by Mark Slade

In a seedy strip club on the outskirts of a quiet Virginia town, Dog, a hardened security worker, is pulled into a deadly confrontation when a mysterious man with a rose tattoo on his face turns a night of debauchery into a nightmare.

Blood on the Tracks by Mark Slade

Detective Harris returns to O’Leary’s bar where he used to drown his sorrows. Now, sober and tormented by the loss of his beloved wife, he stumbles upon the last thing he expected to find.

Hans the Hedgehog: Tales from the Ninth Tower Ep 5

In the tale of “Hans the Hedgehog,” a man who is successful in all aspects of life, except for having children, makes a desperate wish for a child, even if it’s a hedgehog.