Duncan Ralston

Unleash Your Dark Side at Dethfest The Devil's Playlist!Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling journey into the twisted realms of horror and heavy metal! Mark Tullius, the mastermind of mayhem, has summoned a global legion of horror authors to confess their darkest tales inspired by the electrifying chaos of Dethfest! These authors are here to spill their sinister secrets about the 15 monstrous bands that shook the very foundations of heavy metal! Whether you're a die-hard horror fanatic or a headbanging metal enthusiast, this is an anthology you simply can't ignore! Brace yourselves for a heart-pounding, mind-bending experience as the stories within range from spine-tingling chills to bone-crushing terror. Are you ready to face your deepest fears? Will you survive the onslaught of terrifying tales inspired by the most intense heavy metal festival on Earth? This anthology is based off the book Try Not to At Dethfest written by Mark Tullius and Glenn Hedden. Check out the full line-up below, and get ready to dive into a world where the sinister meets the savage! ⚠ Some of the stories are extreme horror and contain graphic depictions of violence and sexuality.Includes these four standalone stories that have been released on Amazon which "Eat Me" - Caitlin Marceau"B is for Brother" - Daemon Manx"Die Forever" - Simone Trojahn"Fighting Fire With Fire" - Jon CohnPlus stories Duncan Ralston, Robert Essig, Jay Bower, Renée S. DeCamillis, John Palisano, Steve Stred, Thomas K.S. Wake, Joe X Young, Violet James McMaster, Zachary Ashford, and P.W. Feutz.Edited by Lyndsey Smith and Mark Tullius.

Tell me... what are you afraid of? Be first in line for the most haunted theme park in the park in the world - GHOSTLAND! Discover and explore hundreds of haunted buildings and cursed objects! Witness spectral beings of all kinds with our patented Augmented Reality glasses! Experience all the terror and thrills the afterlife has to offer, safely protected by our Recurrence Field technology! Visit Ghostland today - it's the most terrifying place on earth! ________ Former best friends and gaming partners Ben Laramie and Lilian Roth reunite at Ghostland on opening day with ulterior motives. Lilian has come with her therapist as "exposure therapy," to face her fear of death dead on. Ben has come seeking revenge on his former idol, deceased horror author Rex Garrote, whose haunted house is the park's star attraction. But when a computer virus sets the ghosts free and the park goes into lockdown, the trio find themselves trapped in an endless nightmare. Ben and Lilian must use their wits and rely on each other to survive. What comes to be known as the "Ghostland Disaster" is just the beginning for Ben and Lilian. His spirit finally set free, Rex Garrote declares war against the living. He'll use the psychic trauma of the Ghostland mass murder to tear open a dimension between the mortal and ethereal worlds known as the Dark Rift, and unleash its legion of nightmare creatures upon anyone who refuses to kneel before him. Ben and Lilian may have escaped Ghostland... but can they prevent the End of Everything? This Omnibus Edition contains the entire Ghostland Trilogy, including the "prequel," new chapters, an all-new "post-credits scene," bonus Ghost Hunter's Guide entries and interior artwork. The complete box set of the Ghostland Trilogy contains the following books: - The Moving House : A Prequel to Ghostland - Ghostland - Afterlife: Ghostland 2.0 - Ghostland: Infinite

Alternative cover edition of ASIN B07ZTWN79D People are dying to get in. The exhibits will kill to get out. Be first in line for the most haunted theme park in the world - Ghostland! Discover and explore hundreds of haunted buildings and cursed objects! Witness spectral beings of all kinds with our patented Augmented Reality glasses! Experience all the terror and thrills the afterlife has to offer, safely protected by our Recurrence Field technology! Visit Ghostland today - it's the hauntedest place on earth! After a near-death experience caused by the park's star haunted attraction, Ben has come to Ghostland seeking to reconnect with his former best friend Lilian, whose post-traumatic stress won't let her live life to the fullest. She's come at the behest of her therapist, Dr. Allison Wexler, who tags along out of professional curiosity, eager to study the new tech's psychological effect on the user. But when a computer virus sets the ghosts free and the park goes into lockdown, the trio find themselves trapped in an endless nightmare. With time running short and the dead quickly outnumbering the living, the survivors must tap into their knowledge of horror and video games to escape… or become Ghostland's newest exhibits. Featuring an interactive "Know Your Ghosts" guide and much more, Ghostland is over 400 pages of thrills and terror!

Short and novella-length dark fiction from the twisted imagination of Duncan Ralston. BABY TEETH After doctors tell her she can't be pregnant, Candace learns that not every child is a gift. BEWARE OF DOG Disgraced soldier Dean Vogel returns to his hometown and confronts the bullies, and a horrifying event, from his past. VIRAL A reporter uncovers what really happened to the latest internet sensation, a troubled girl who disappeared on camera. ARTIFACT (#37) Gonzo pornographers learn a brutal lesson following a tragedy they inadvertently caused when life imitated "art." //END USER Anti-social conspiracy theorist Mason Adler’s life is turned upside-down when he begins receiving eerily personal and prophetic spam that could be heralding the Apocalypse. FAT OF THE LAND A couple discovers the secret of a tourist town's prosperity may lie in its sinfully delicious cuisine. SCAVENGERS When successful restaurant owners Jim and Leanne Taymor confess to a grisly series of small town murders, their neighbor learns the gruesome truth that led them to kill. In Knee High, Nebraska, someone–or something–has been stalking household pets in the dead of night… but would they rather be hunting us?

Short and novella-length dark fiction from the twisted imagination of Duncan Ralston. BABY TEETH After doctors tell her she can't be pregnant, Candace learns that not every child is a gift. BEWARE OF DOG Disgraced soldier Dean Vogel returns to his hometown and confronts the bullies, and a horrifying event, from his past. VIRAL A reporter uncovers what really happened to the latest internet sensation, a troubled girl who disappeared on camera. ARTIFACT (#37) Gonzo pornographers learn a brutal lesson following a tragedy they inadvertently caused when life imitated "art." //END USER Anti-social conspiracy theorist Mason Adler’s life is turned upside-down when he begins receiving eerily personal and prophetic spam that could be heralding the Apocalypse. FAT OF THE LAND A couple discovers the secret of a tourist town's prosperity may lie in its sinfully delicious cuisine. SCAVENGERS When successful restaurant owners Jim and Leanne Taymor confess to a grisly series of small town murders, their neighbor learns the gruesome truth that led them to kill. In Knee High, Nebraska, someone–or something–has been stalking household pets in the dead of night… but would they rather be hunting us?

A Brand-New Extreme Horror Novel From the Twisted Mind That Brought You Woom."Switches effortlessly from pitch-perfect satire and South Park-style skewering of everything in sight to tense, bloody, and incredibly painful horror." - BRIAN ASMAN, author of Man, Fuck This House.Revenge is on the program at this year's Splatterfest convention!Horror authors, critics and fans from all over the world have gathered to share stories, enjoy each other's company, and to take part in the yearly Gross Out contest, a fan favorite.But some attendees have arrived with ulterior motives. Clay Kayden, whose story at the last in-person Gross Out contest got him "canceled," wants to tear down the convention from the inside. Moira Mead is desperate to impress her favorite horror director, who's promised to option a story based on the weekend's readings. And Clay's former mentor, Guest of Honor David Ennis, just wants to find his muse again… no matter the cost.In a weekend filled with violence and horror, no one will be spared from trauma, and only one author can reign supreme.(Gross Out features characters and situations from the novella, Woom. While this not a direct sequel, it does continue Shyla and Angel's story from that fateful night in Room 6 of the Lonely Motel.) Do not buy this book if you have a weak stomach, if you're easily disturbed, or if you're looking for a light horror read. THIS IS NOT THAT BOOK. Seriously. You've been warned.

Halloween comes once a year. HELLoween lasts forever!On October 31st, 2001, five teens set out to make a horror film for a school project at a Halloween haunt in the small town of Crooks Corner.When all hell breaks loose, a powerful entity emerges, able to control inanimate objects and use them to kill. The carnage is swift and deadly, a vicious attack that quickly overwhelms the town and its citizens.Fighting for their lives, the teens - along with their teachers and the local sheriff - must use all of their skills and wit to survive the night and possibly even save the world....Or die trying.Dean Koontz's Phantoms meets Stephen King's Desperation in this epic new horror novel from the twisted mind behind Woom and the Ghostland Trilogy.

Evil lurks IN EVERY DARK CORNER... Horror, tragedy and comedy collide in the third diabolical collection of horror from Duncan Ralston, author of Ghostland and WOOM, featuring the stories: Head - A hitman takes a flight with his latest victim's severed head in a bowling bag. The Boats - A rich man takes a twisted form of revenge on the man sleeping with his wife. Prick - A sentient appendage terrorizes an apartment complex. The Burden - A scientist pushes much further than she should while researching a way to communicate with her father despite his debilitating disease. The Passion of the Robertsons - A religious couple kidnap an atheist to teach him the true meaning of Christmas, no matter how hard he struggles. Where the Monsters Live (a novella) - A father goes undercover in a sex offender colony seeking revenge on the man who abused his daughter. Imaginary Monsters (a screenplay) - A psychologist moves to the small town of Dark Pines, where his patients' inner demons manifest as terrifying monsters in reality. Take an unforgettable journey into a world of nightmares. But be warned... you can't unsee what you'll find in the dark.

Six strangers arrive at the home of preeminent puzzle master Alexei Vasiliev for the reading of his will. Among them are the deceased's widow, who'd already begun divorce proceedings, a virologist troubled by actions in his past, and a convicted murderer on day release. The potential beneficiaries will split Vasiliev's $150M fortune if they participate in his last great work. The choice is leave the house with nothing or continue in the hope of solving the six interconnecting escape rooms within this house. Once there, the participants soon discover Puzzle House is far deadlier than it appears, and that making their way through the rooms may be a matter of life and death. Someone is watching their every move, toying with them, turning them against each other. With their lives on the line, they are forced to wonder, is it all just a deadly game created by a gleeful sadist, or something far more sinister?

A ghost story Something is Lurking Under the Lake… Struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of his sister, Owen Saddler becomes obsessed with the lake that claimed her life. The remains of a forgotten town rest at the bottom of that dark body of water — along with a host of buried secrets… Thirty years earlier, the town of Peace Falls had been flooded to build a hydroelectric dam, and its ruins remain below the surface of Chapel Lake. The strange disappearance of the town Pastor, along with many of the parishioners, still haunts the citizens of Chapel Lake. But does the church haunt the lake itself? Is Owen really seeing ghosts… or has he descended into the depths of madness? SALVAGE is the debut horror novel of author Duncan Ralston (GRISTLE & BONE). A disturbing story of depression, religious fanaticism, and the afterlife, SALVAGE seeks to illuminate the darkness within us all.

A Brand-New Extreme Horror Collection From the Twisted Mind That Brought You WOOM.In Skin, former Golden Era-porn star Larry Walker gets a shot at the role of a lifetime... only to discover it may be his final role ever. The dark side of the porn industry has bred a monster with a penchant for recreating "classic" scenes. And Larry isn't the first actor The Doll has kidnapped to make his twisted "film."Old friends reconnect over a dead body and a peculiar infection in "Bait," one that makes Alexa crave sex with strangers which usually ends fatally for her partners. The trouble is, Brook's had a secret crush on Alexa since grade school, but will she be willing to do anything to help her friend?"Peg" isn't a exactly a unicorn, and she isn't exactly a "pegasus," like the daughter of Peg's owner calls her. But she is a carnivorous equine with a horn made out of cartilage on her forehead. Pay your fee to take a ride... but it will probably be your last.WARNING: Do not buy this book if you have a weak stomach, if you're easily disturbed, or if you're looking for a light horror read. THIS IS NOT THAT BOOK. Seriously. You've been warned.

HOW HARD WOULD YOU FIGHT FOR THE ONE YOU LOVE? After a prolonged illness, Frank and Linda's marriage has begun to fray at the edges. When old friends tell them about an unconventional couples therapy retreat called The Method, they jump at the chance to attend. One last attempt to stay true to their wedding vows - 'til death do they part. Run by the enigmatic Dr. Kaspar, Lone Loon Lodge is a secluded resort deep in the Montana wilderness. The staff is friendly. The other couple joining them is intense. But when a neighboring militia accidentally shoots one of the guests, they seize control of the retreat, claiming sovereignty over the land and holding guests and staff hostage. With events quickly spiraling out of control, Frank and Linda realize the only people they can trust are each other, and they must work together to survive. Nothing is what it seems at Lone Loon Lodge, and only one thing is certain: Love Is Pain.

An Edge-of-Your-Seat Folk Horror Novel from the Author of Woom.On tour with his latest book, true crime writer Martin Savage discovers one of his most dangerous subjects has escaped. The so-called "Witch Hunter," a delusional murderer of women and their unborn children, holds a deadly grudge. He'll stop at nothing to get his revenge, and destroy everything Martin cares about.With nowhere to run, Martin and forensic psychologist Sheila Tanner flee to the town he left when he was a boy, after his mother was locked away in a psychiatric facility. A town hidden deep in his past, where no one would think to look for them.But things are not what they seem in Barrows Bay. The idyllic island holds terrible secrets. An ancient evil lived here long before the first Irish settlers crashed upon its shores in a coffin ship. An evil wearing the innocent faces of elderly midwives who've delivered every child in the Bay for two hundred and fifty years.Martin and Sheila think they’re safe in his childhood home. But Martin’s mother has plans for them. Plans that require sacrifice. And sacrifice requires blood.

Ghostland - a massive theme park where guests get an up-close look at real ghosts using super-advanced technology. You're all having a great time until a technical glitch releases all the captured spirits, causing immediate chaos and destruction. Fight to survive, find your friends, and figure out your powers because these ghosts are confused. They're angry. And they're out for blood . Good luck getting out of Ghostland. Every choice you make today is a life and death decision. Not just for you but everyone you meet. MORE THAN TWO DOZEN WAYS TO DIE. JUST ONE CORRECT PATH. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE? If you grew up reading Goosebumps ® or Choose Your Own Adventure ® stories, you’ll love this horror story! Find out why fans say, “I had a great time with the different decisions, even though I died a lot!” Don’t wait - Click the BUY button now!

16 horror tales in the tradition of Stephen King, Richard Matheson and The Twilight Zone! Video Nasties - After discovering a box of old video tapes outside an abandoned warehouse, a young film enthusiast inadvertently releases horror director Nicolo Funelli and his "video nasties" from VHS imprisonment. How to Kill a Celebrity - New hire Annie Watkins's pre-emptive obituaries at Live @ 5 New Orleans News seem to be killing off famous people. Cuttings - A used delivery van causes Katie and Gavin's lives to take an unimaginable wrong turn into very dark territory. Mental - A teen orphan with a unique ability is held captive in a secret government lab, forced to submit to their whims. He Is Risen - Vacationers become a grotesque part of the Easter festivities in a small English town. These are just a handful of the 16 dark tales that await you in Video Nasties. Tune in, sit back, and turn up the terror. But don't touch that dial… it just might kill you.

Warning: this book contains graphic violence and sexuality most readers will find offensive. "I believe pain lingers," Angel said. "Do I believe in spirits? In the supernatural? Probably not." The Lonely Motel holds many dark secrets... and Room 6 just might possess the worst of them all. Angel knows all about pain. His mother died in this room. He's researched its history. Today he's come back to end it, no matter the cost, once and for all. Shyla, a plus-sized prostitute, thinks the stories Angel tells her can't be true. Secrets so vile, you won't want to let them inside you. But the Lonely Motel doesn't forget. It doesn't forgive. And it always claims its victim.