Midnight in 411

Whenever I can, I try to post a link to some free on-line fiction. This is to spread awareness of some good authors you may not be acquainted with as of yet, and also because I figure many of you are cheap by nature like I am, and need something on the computer to pass the time while you’re pretending to work. There’s only so much freecell you can do before going mad.

So here’s a nice eerie story from Matt Cowan, entitled Midnight in 411. Enjoy it, and while you’re there check out some of Matt’s articles at the Vintage Horror website. Matt does a great job hi-lighting some authors from the past (and present) that may have been overlooked by today’s readers.
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More Free Fiction on Audio

Acclaimed author David Niall Wilson (Maelstrom, Ennui & Other Tales of Madness) has joined the ranks of authors who are recording their work and offering it as a free download. The stories are from a series of short stories based on emoticons, believe it or not. Wilson has the first two up for download at his podcast page. Check 'em out.
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The Chop Shop Horror Show Strikes Again

Want a good way to ring in the New Year? Kent Gowran has splattered a new story at The Chop Shop Horror Show. This time, it’s “Daddy’s Boy” by Ray Banks, and as always, it’s a killer. Hurry on over, because it’s only there for a limited time.

And, speaking of The Chop Shop Horror Show, surely there’s an appropriate category that will allow it to be nominated for a Stoker Award. Some of the best stories of the year have debuted there.

New Killer Story at Chop Shop Horror Show

I’ve been a little out of pocket lately, so updates have been few and far between. My apologies to both readers.

The big announcement is a new (free) story is up at Kent Gowran’s Chop Shop Horror Show. It is “Best Friend’s Girlfriend” by J.F. Gonzalez, and like the Bryan Smith story which preceded it, is of the highest quality. The Chop Shop Horror Show has become a can’t miss destination for horror fans, and you’ll hate yourself if you miss this story. So go there. Now.

New On-Line Story Of Note

If you’re looking for a quick but high quality read, check out Kent Gowran’s new story “More Than Corn, Cadillac Joe” at DZ Allen’s Muzzle Flash. As always, Gowran comes through with the hard-boiled story. About time we see something a little longer from him (hint, hint).