Upcoming Stories & Poems
How to Become an Urban Legend
by J.S. Douglas
Short Story to be published in Volume II of Pathways to Imagination: Whispers Made Flesh
Publication Date TBD by ROF Publishing
This is a Sign
by J.S. Douglas
Short Story coming in December in the Zoetic Press anthology Heathentide Orphans
Thrall
by J.S. Douglas
Short Story coming in 2027 in the Sliver Crescent Press anthology Lovely Terrors
Books & Short Stories
Terror at Twll Du
Buyer Beware…
There is something very wrong with the house at the end of the cul de sac. Something that attracts home buyers looking to make a fresh start. Buyers like Erin Roux, who chose the “priced to sell” two-bedroom ranch-style home as a place to grieve the loss of her husband.
But the grandly named home at the end of Pardee Street is no haven. It sits on a dimensional rift, and something evil lurks on the other side. Something that has the power to infiltrate our reality, conforming the minds of Erin’s neighbors to its will. And it’s hungry.
The Need for Blood
Read J.S. Douglas’ short story “The Need for Blood” featured in the “Year Eight: A Black Hare Press Anthology ” anthology published by Black Hare Press.
The Cult of Elle
A Lovecraftian take on the Cinderella story
Lady Elle is beautiful. Perhaps too beautiful. Prince Charmant is enchanted by her, excited to make her his princess, to leave his family history of plague and misfortune far behind. But Lady Elle is more than an enchanting creature.
She is a monster from another realm. And she is here for the power that surges beneath Castle Charmant. She will stop at nothing to make it her own.
Even if she must kill the castle’s royal inhabitants to get her way.
Thorned
Read J.S. Douglas’ short story “Thorned” featured in the “Thorns” anthology published by Black Hare Press.
When Maddie gets the tumbleweed warning, she makes a choice that will affect the rest of her life - and the fate of the human race.
“Darkness oozed beneath the sliding glass door of Margaret’s living room. It spread as she watched, her eyes adjusting to the dim light of the 2 AM world.”
When the Ghosts Come Tumbling In
The tumbleweed is haunted - and it’s still collecting souls.
This short story was published by The Rotting Leaf and is accompanied by an essay I wrote about ecofiction.
Read J.S. Douglas’ short story “Smile,” published by Timber Ghost Press, LLC.
Everyone is required to wear masks in Pen’s world. No matter the cost.
Read J.S. Douglas’ short story “Safe Haven” featured in the Halloween issue of Zombzine.
A zombie apocalypse survivor gets more than they bargained for when they reach an off-grid home.
Read J.S. Douglas’ short story “Last Date” featured in the inaugural issue of Zombzine.
Tara is thrilled with her date. The nerdy Jimmy has been kind and respectful, and he deserves a smooch right before he gets out of the car to fill up on gas. Unfortunately for him, it’s the last kiss he will ever get.
After years of living under the camera’s unblinking lens, the children of the Humbart Family channel want one thing for Christmas: Revenge.
Published by Horrific Scribblings.
TW for abuse and violence.
Poems
Everyday Efficiency
A poem about living with technology in today’s world.
Read the poem in ionosphere Vol III, Issue 2