Looking for short stories, articles, audio dramas and more that deal with dark humor? Check out our collection below.
On The Streets of Christmastown By E.S. Wynn
The Don is dead, and the streets of Christmastown are about to run red and green. From gingerbread gangsters to snowman hitmen, every family wants a piece of the sleigh. But only one will wear the big red coat when the peppermint dust settles.
A Name by Mark Slade
In this suspenseful story, a woman’s daughter tries to persuade her to stop practicing black magic in her kitchen to little avail.
Colin Upton on Art, Anarchy, and the State of Comics
Colin Upton is a cartoonist known for his unique style and offbeat sense of humor. Born in Vancouver, BC, Upton began his career in the 1980s, creating a series of self-published comics that quickly gained a following. His work often explores unconventional themes and features a cast of eccentric characters, from punk rockers to aliens and talking animals.
The Unintended Consequences of Daytime Television by Paige Keir
A mundane afternoon of mind-numbing daytime television leads to an impulsive decision: it’s time to end it all. But when a faulty ceiling fan and an overflowing upstairs bathtub intervene, the narrator is left laughing at the absurdity of their own survival.
The Charity Stripers by Mick Rose
Coach Nick Palatino takes over St. Suzie’s basketball team, determined to win at any cost. But as his web of corruption, crime, and deception grows, the question isn’t just how far he’ll go—it’s how long before it all comes crashing down.
A Life of Sacrifice by Chauncey Haworth
Two young punks, Chuckles and Full Pint, live on the edge in downtown Oakland. Their mundane existence takes a dark turn when they break into a pawn shop, only to unwittingly unleash a malevolent force upon the city.
Accidental Genius Review By Mark Slade
Cult films seem to have a longer shelf life than even some of the best reviewed and most successful films at the box office. Maybe it’s the flaws.
Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Discussion on Yard Sale by John Cohen
Did you miss the most recent Saucer Full of Stories: The Short Story Book Club? The book club’s recent exploration of John Cohen’s Yard Sale sparked a conversation about the nuances of absurdist horror, consumer culture, and storytelling craft.
Space Girl Returns by Thomas M. Malafarina
The mysterious alien visitor, last seen in 1956, has returned to Earth, slipping once again into the guise of an alluring substitute teacher. Her mission? To seduce and manipulate Earth’s young men for purposes only she and her species understand. This time, her target is Charlie Grainger, a socially awkward outcast with a taste for classic rock and counterculture.
Tail Gunner Joe By Thomas M. Malafarina
In this bizarre and humorous short story, a man wakes up to discover that his brain has been transplanted into the body of a gorilla.
Twisted Pulp Magazine Issue #24
What makes Christmas so wonderful? Is it the pulpy ghost stories, interviews and pinup girls?
Silly Seymour by Dr. Sause 
