It begins in Florida, where an adolescent meets his mother's new husband, Paul Botterman. Riley Taylor sees a simple, unsophisticated man. Paul is anything but simple. What starts as simple control soon escalates into abuse and violence Riley never thought he would witness. His brothers and sisters go silent and pale...
One is bored and too far in. The other is sleepy and out of touch. The world changes, and they remain the same. But there is nothing dull in the day of a bat and an owl. Who are enjoying a pleasant morning breakfast as they discuss the state of modern culture. And when is the best time to go fishing.
When 12-year-old Billy Harris stumbles upon a bunker rooted in local gossip. He unwittingly unleashes something evil meant to remain in the dark. The only person the boy has to confide in is his bus driver, Mr. Holbrook, who uses this horrifying discovery to his advantage.
Tech giant Gray Matter has come to the town of Knox Prospect. No one knows why, but many are hopeful it will revitalize their dying town and bring it back to life. There are talks of jobs as they drink at The Petra Lily, of expansion and newfound prosperity in gossip circles at Starr Salon. A way to finally break them...
What happens when the last of God's miracles is left in the hands of Man? Father Leon wakes to perform the ritual of resurrection for the town of Holladay. One last time. For the Almighty has made him the keeper of this miracle. But the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. This has to mean something beyond scripture. For...
Welcome to Alexander, Michigan. It's a small city like so many others on the surface. But underneath, there is something in Alexander. Something predatory that haunts this city. Tim has seen the madness haunting him both awake and as he dreams. There is no escape as the dead continue to taunt him. There is only death...
Every generation has one. Sometimes a few. Killers who walk among us in our everyday lives. And they always leave behind a horrific tale to be told. Often without reason. It can happen anywhere. It can happen to anyone. Sometimes it is a stranger. Sometimes it is someone close to you. Atrocity and madness are never fa...
The Last Green is gone after tonight. Kurt sits at the bar in the twilight hours, having the last drinks at his favorite watering hole. The owner repeats The Green's only rule before closing: "If you ain't out, you stay the night. I'll clean you up in the morning." Kurt never thought about the rule. Now, it's closing...