Bentley Little is een Amerikaanse auteur die zich exclusief toelegt op het horrorgenre. Zijn werken kenmerken zich door een diepe exploratie van de psyche van de personages en de onthulling van de duistere kanten van de menselijke natuur. Little creëert meesterlijk sferen van angst en spanning, waarbij hij zijn verhalen vaak plaatst in ogenschijnlijk gewone omgevingen die geleidelijk ontaarden in nachtmerries. Zijn onderscheidende stijl en compromisloze benadering van horror maken hem tot een unieke verteller van het macabere.
Featuring an introduction by acclaimed author Gemma Files, this anthology brings together a diverse collection of chilling tales centered on monstrous themes. It showcases spine-tingling contributions from established horror writers like Bentley Little, Simon Clark, and Elizabeth Massie, alongside works from promising new voices in the genre. The collection promises to captivate readers with its variety of styles and perspectives on horror.
The perfect getaway turns into a nightmare when a girl vanishes without a trace in this horror novel that could only have come from the mind of Bram Stoker Award-winning author Bentley Little. Gary, his girlfriend, Joan, and their friends intend to make the most of their three day vacation from UCLA partying at Burning Man. But soon after they arrive at the festival in the remote desert, Joan disappears. Calls to her parents’ home yield only dead air. Her school records are gone. And there’s no evidence that Joan, or even her roommate, ever existed. Most disturbing of all is what they do find. Among Joan’s belongings is a prayer written on a small scroll. It’s a safeguard—and a warning—from something called The Outsiders. For Gary and his friends it’s the only clue. Now, if they want to find out exactly what happened to Joan, they must follow it. But they may not like what they uncover....
Renowned for their contemporary relevance and striking impact, the +Horror Library+ anthologies showcase a collection of short fiction from prominent authors in the horror genre. These works delve into the macabre and explore darkly imaginative themes, making them a significant contribution to modern horror literature.
"We know who you are! Can your current bank say that? We pride ourselves on providing unparalled service to all of our customers. We're looking forward to banking with YOU!"In the small town of Montgomery, Arizona, Kyle Decker's book shop is barely breaking even. When a bank opens in the empty storefront next door, he hopes the new establishment will bring in more foot traffic. Trouble is, nobody has ever heard of The First People's Bank, and the local branch has appeared mysteriously overnight. Their incentives for new customers seem reasonable ... at first. But is it a coincidence when Kyle's wife has her identity stolen, and his son receives emails that seem to know his private thoughts? Or when the manager of a competing financial institution dies a gruesome death?Soon, if people in Montgomery, Arizona, want to buy a new car or home, or if they need a small business loan, they have no choice but to work with The First People's Bank. As The Bank makes increasingly bizarre demands on its customers, it becomes clear the town may be in too deep ... and the penalty for an early withdrawal is too terrifying to imagine. With his latest original novel, Bentley Little's dark, razor-sharp satire takes on the worst practices of our banking industry, and you'll never look at your loan officer the same way again
Daniel Martin has never forgotten his childhood encounters with Frank Watkins, the man who built his family a summer home out of cardboard and plywood. Frank's gaze was oddly confusing, as if he was attempting to discern the proper way to behave because he didn't know how to respond in a human manner. Since Frank obviously wasn't an alien, young Daniel thought maybe the man was crazy. In the end, Daniel would learn the terrifying truth about Frank Watkins. And as an adult, Daniel is about to discover there are more of THEM out there...
Diese Universität erteilt den Studenten eine Lektion … An der berühmten Universität von Kalifornien hat ein neues Semester begonnen und plötzlich bricht auf dem Campus der pure Wahnsinn aus. Brutale Vergewaltigungen, Folter, Suizid und Morde häufen sich. Die beiden Studenten Jim und Faith suchen nach einer Erklärung. Bald entdecken sie etwas wirklich Furchterregendes. Offenbar gibt es eine unheimliche Macht, die den Campus zu eigenständigem Leben erweckt. Und das Übel breitet sich aus ... Stephen King: »Nach diesem Buch lagen meine Nerven blank – und ich bin einiges gewohnt. DIE UNIVERSITÄT lässt sich wirklich mit keinem anderen Thriller vergleichen.«
An der Universität in Brea beginnt ein neues Semester, das von Gewalt und Verbrechen geprägt ist. Vergewaltigungen, Selbstmorde und Morde werden zur Norm. Eine kleine Gruppe erkennt den Wahnsinn und will dem Treiben ein Ende setzen, während sie das schreckliche Geheimnis der Universität aufdecken.
CompWare is in serious trouble after a promised merger falls through, so they do what other businesses have done to bolster their public image: they hire a consulting firm to review and streamline their business practices.But there's something strange about the firm they hire--more specifically, the quirky gentleman who arrives to supervise the project: Mr. Patoff, tall and thin and wearing a bow tie, and with an odd smile that never quite reaches his eyes.In his first interactions, the consultant asks a few inappropriate questions, and generally seems a nuisance. Over time, Patoff gains more power, to the point where he seems to be running the whole company. He enacts arbitrary and invasive changes to office protocol. He places cameras all over the building, making workers paranoid; he calls employees at all hours of the night, visits some of their homes and menaces their families. People who defy the consultant get fired... or worse. They soon realize they're not just fighting for their jobs: They're fighting for their lives.The Consultant is a biting workplace satire, with the horrific touches only Bentley Little could provide.
With his "ability to disgust (and delight) even the most seasoned horror enthusiast" (Publishers Weekly), Bentley Little conjures up your greatest fears as he dares you to spend a night with the haunted.... Julian and Claire Perry and their two children, Megan and James, have made the move to a bigger, nicer home in their city's historic district. But something isn't right. The neighbors seem reluctant to visit. Claire can't shake the feeling that someone is watching her. Megan receives increasingly menacing and obscene texts. And James is having terrible dreams. No wonder, considering what he's seen in the corner of the basement, staring at him and shuffling closer ever so slowly. Pity no one warned the family about the house. Now it's too late. Because the darkness at the bottom of the stairs is rising....
