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About Christopher Motz
Christopher Motz (b. 1980) is a writer of horror and science fiction that illuminates the darker corners of our world... and the ones right next door. He is an avid reader, musician, collector, YouTuber, and local historian. He lives in small-town Pennsylvania with his wife and step-daughter.
His first novel, 'The Darkening,' was released in October 2016 and has since spawned a sequel, 'The Traveler,' in 2018. These works are part of a larger tale, and have created a mythology that makes appearances in most of his other work.
His short stories have appeared in multiple bestselling anthologies and he has collaborated with several authors, one of which he co-wrote his 2017 novel, 'The Pigeon.'
After four years and eight releases, Christopher is poised to release multiple novels in 2020 and continue bringing his readers the terror they crave.
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"A devastating master of horror."
--Iain Rob Wright (The Last Winter, Hell On Earth series)
"Motz is a writer to watch."
--Brian Keene (The Rising, Ghoul)
"Motz's works rank amongst the genre's finest
--Kyle M. Scott (Devil's Day, The Club)
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Blog postIt’s that time again, the lead-up to the release of another book! It’s always an exciting time for me, and I hope you’re as pumped as I am! ‘Tenants’ will be available for pre-order soon for your Kindle device, and will also be available to anyone with a Kindle Unlimited account. Paperback details will follow... Read more »
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Blog postWhile I’d love to have some good reason for abandoning my website, the truth is… I don’t. I’m doing my best to try and catch up on the last year or so and make a more concerted effort to keep this page running and up to date. Soon, the page will be updated with all... Read more »
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Blog postEvery now and then, reviews disappear from the places they count most. In an attempt to right the wrong, here’s one of those reviews that vanished without a trace! *** Let me tell you all about this book, Pine Lakes. It’s creepy, it’s horrifying, it’s a carefully constructed story of a couple who have been... Read more »
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Blog postI’m offering this early chance to get a sneak peak at my upcoming novel, “Pine Lakes.” I’m nearly finished with the first draft, and I’m hopeful for a release in April. Check it out and leave some feedback. I’m very pleased with how this turned out, and I hope you agree. This has not been... Read more »
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Blog postI just came across an old internet post from this day in 2013, when the book was book was finished but sitting idle, and when mom was still cheering me on from the sidelines. Reading this, I find it pretty amazing that most of the ideas hadn’t changed over the period of time between 2012... Read more »
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Blog postThe idea of alternate dimensions, parallel universes, and other realities is certainly not a new one. King has done it, Keene has done it, even Koontz has touched on it. It’s an idea that fascinates me, and the core concept of “The Darkening.” For those who have read it, you know what I’m talking about,... Read more »
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Blog postI’m not going to ramble on about celebrity deaths – no one is going to forget losing Carrie Fisher, George Michael, Glen Fry, David Bowie, or any other name on the awful list created in 2016. It was a rough year for certain, and being the realist that I am, 2017 may be just as... Read more »
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Blog postI’m not here to talk about those well-known gems we’ve all seen and loved for the last few decades, I’m talking about the ones that went so far under the radar (and for good reason) that no one seems to recall them ever happening in the first place. I’m not just talking about the billion “Children Of The Corn” sequels, or the mess that is “The Mangler,” I’m talking about the stuff that no one seems to recall ever happening in the first place.
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Blog postRest. Those moments we take for ourselves in between being responsible adults. There’s simply never enough time in the day to accomplish everything we’d like to, yet we NEED to for fear of burning out. Especially this time of year when everything goes into overdrive. How the hell do some of these writers do it?... Read more »
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Blog postSo, as I was cruising around on Facebook the other day, as I’m known to do – way too much, I might add – a memory popped up, and at first I had no idea what it was. Turns out in 2012 I had a movie review blog that I’d completely forgotten about. Amidst a... Read more »
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Titles By Christopher Motz
Kevin J. Kennedy has once again served up the best of the horror world to bring you an anthology that is packed with creepy tales.
Between these pages you will find over one hundred drabbles, written by a wealth of talented authors. From the best indie horror authors to Bram Stoker award winners and Amazon top sellers. We have monsters, mayhem and madness. Come join us.
Contains stories by:
A.J. Brown
Adriaan Brae
Amy Cross
Andrew Lennon
Billy Chizmar
Billy San Juan
Brandy Yassa
C.M. Saunders
C.S. Anderson
Chad Lutzke
Christina Bergling
Christopher Motz
Craig Saunders
David J. Fielding
David Moody
David Owain Hughes
Derek Shupert
Donelle Pardee Whiting
Ellen A. Easton
Eric J. Guignard
Feind Gottes
Gary McMahon
H.R. Boldwood
Howard Carlyle
Ian McKinney
J.C. Michael
James H. Longmore
James Matthew Byers
James McCulloch
James Newman
Jason Parent
Jasper Bark
Jay Sigler
Joe X. Young
John Boden
John Dover
Julian J. Guignard
Justin Boote
Justin M. Woodward
Kevin J. Kennedy
Lee Franklin
Lee McGeorge
Lee Murray
Lisa Vasquez
Mark Cassell
Mark Lukens
Mark Lumby
Matthew Cash
Michael A. Arnzen
Michael Bray
Mike Duke
Myk Pilgrim
Nicholas Diak
Nicholas Paschall
Norbert Gora
P. Mattern
P.J. Blakey-Novis
Paul Kane
Pippa Bailey
R.J. Roles
Rebecca Brae
Rhys Hughes
Richard Chizmar
Robert W. Easton
Sara Tantlinger
Sarina Dorie
Shaun Hutson
Stefan Lear
Stephen Kozeniewski
Steven Stacy
Suzanne Fox
Terry M. West
Theresa Jacobs
Tom Deady
Toneye Eyenot
Valerie Lioudis
Veronica Smith
Edited by Brandy Yassa
It’s time to break out your new Christmas slippers, rip open a box of chocolates and pour yourself a drink. Lock your doors and get comfy. You’re in for one helluva ride.
Merry Christmas from all of us!
Contains stories by:
Amy Cross, Michael A. Arnzen, Christina Bergling, Andrew Lennon, J.C. Michael, Lisa Morton, Mike Duke, C.S. Anderson, Mark Cassell, Peter Oliver Wonder, Suzanne Fox, Matthew Brockmeyer, James Matthew Byers, Kevin J. Kennedy, Weston Kincade, Matt Hickman, P. Mattern, Mark Fleming, Veronica Smith, Steven Stacy, Chris Motz & Sara Tantlinger.
Edited by Brandy Yassa
"A collection of terse, eerie, and delightful little creepers, each one like a swift uppercut to the solar plexus, proving that dynamite truly does come in small packages!"
--Ronald Malfi, author of Bone White
"Wow! With the amazing talent involved in this anthology, it's no wonder 100 Word Horrors is such a powerful gut-punch of horror!"
--Joe Mynhardt, Crystal Lake Publishing
“A delicious collection of tiny tales of horror."
--Kelley Armstrong, author of Bitten
"Each and every story will get you there, with a scare, in seconds. A terrific read for those who like their horror fast, sharp and brutal… like a good stabbing. Highly recommended!”
--Steve Gerlach, author of Rage
“Horror often is best served by the short form, and with 100 Word Horrors, you get the shortest of the short! This is a bag of Horror Candy that will make you cringe, reread, smile and savor, one twisted wrapper at a time.”
--John Everson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sacrificing Virgins
Synopsis:
A drabble is a short form of fiction that is exactly 100 words long (not including the title).
Kevin J. Kennedy, has once again brought together the best of the horror world to bring you an anthology that is packed with creepy tales.
Between these pages you will find over one hundred drabbles, written by a wealth of talented authors. From the best indie horror authors to Bram Stoker award winners and Amazon top sellers. We have monsters, mayhem and madness. Come join us.
Edited by Brandy Yassa
Full author line up:
A.J. Brown
Adriaan Brae
Alex Laybourne
Amy Cross
Antonio Simon, Jr
Becky Narron
Billy Chizmar
Billy San Juan
Brandy Yassa
Briana Robertson
C.M. Saunders
C.S. Anderson
Chad Lutzke
Christina Bergling
Christopher Motz
Christopher Motz
Craig Saunders
David Owain Hughes
Derek Shupert
Donelle Pardee Whiting
Duncan P. Bradshaw
Elizabeth Cash
Ellen A. Easton
Eric J. Guignard
Georgia Lennon
Gord Rollo
Howard Carlyle
Ike Hamill
James H. Longmore
James Matthew Buyers
James McCulloch
Jason M. Light
Jeff Strand
Jessica Gomez
John Dover
Kevin J. Kennedy
Lee McGeorge
Lee Mountford
Lisa Morton
Lisa Vasquez
Mark Cassell
Mark Fleming
Mark Lukens
Mark Lumby
Matt Hickman
Megan Ince
Michael A. Arnzen
Michael Bray
Michael Paul Gonzalez
Mike Duke
Nicholas Diak
Norbert Gora
P. Mattern
P.J. Blakey-Novis
Peter Oliver Wonder
Pippa Bailey
Rebecca Brae
Rhys Hughes
Richard Chizmar
Billy Chizmar
Rick Gualtieri
Robert W. Easton
Sara Tantlinger
Stefan Lear
Suzanne Fox
Theresa Jacobs
Valerie Lioudis
Valerie Lioudis
Weston Kincade
William F. Nolan
Whether you like Easter or not, you’ll certainly have a different view of it after you read the stories contained within these pages.
Grab an Easter egg, dim the lights, get cosy and get ready for some chilling tales by some of the horror world’s finest.
C.S.Anderson – He Has Risen
Christopher Motz - Magic Awaits
Veronica Smith - It’s Not All About Bunnies and Chocolates
Peter Oliver Wonder - Easter Gunny
Mark Cassell - The Rebirth
Andrew Lennon - Trying To Write A Horror Story
Mark Lukens - Mia's Easter Basket
Lex Jones - SonnesHill
JC Michael - Lord of The Dance
Steven Stacy - Echoes of The Bunny-Man
Weston Kincade & David Chrisley - An Easter Prayer
Christina Bergling - Hatch
James Matthew Byers - Killer Jelly Beans from Outer Space (poem)
Jeff Menapace - Paying It Forward
Jeff Strand - Rotten Eggs
Lisa Vasquez - Bunny and Clyde
Mark Fleming - Sulphur
Suzanne Fox - Last Supper
Briana Robertson - Baby Blues
Latashia Figueroa - Easter Eggs
Amy Cross - Lamb to Slaughter
Kevin J. Kennedy - A Town Called Easter
If you love horror, Halloween is probably your favourite time of the year. Well… It’s ours, too.
A mixture of authors from Collected Christmas Horror Shorts and Collected Easter Horror Shorts have come back together, and invited a few friends, to make this Halloween an extra special one.
Lock your door, dim your lights, add some pumpkin spice to whatever you are drinking and light your jack-o’-lanterns. This will be a Halloween you will never forget.
Table of Contents
John R. Little - The Halloween Phantoms
Lisa Morton - Pumpkin Rex
Richard Chizmar - Mister Parker
Christopher Motz - The Halloween Playground
Kevin J. Kennedy - Halloweenland
Mark Cassell - A Story of Amber
Peter Oliver Wonder - Dressed For Success
Christina Bergling - Black Widow
Stuart Keane - Hollowed Be Thy
Andrew Lennon - Girlfriend
Briana Robertson - Trick Turned Treat
James Matthew Byers - Jenny Greenteeth
J.C. Michael - The First Shot
Mark Lukens - The Coffin Man
Suzanne Fox - The Devils Fruit
Steven Stacy - Don't Fear the Reaper.
Predatory eyes flicker in darkness, a legion of abominations seeking human destruction. Slashing claws and gnashing teeth, hungry for flesh, eager to kill.
Clutch onto hope and pray for dawn. Creatures rule the night.
In Darkness, Delight is an original anthology series revealing the many faces of modern horror— shocking and quiet, pulp and literary, cold-hearted and heart-felt, weird tales of spiraling madness alongside full-throttle thrillers. Open these pages and unleash all-new terrors that consume from without and within.
The creatures are here. It’s now time to find . . . In Darkness, Delight.
Featuring:
- Josh Malerman: One Thousand Words on a Tombstone – Bully Jack
- Jeff Strand: The Last Thing You Want to Be
- Ray Garton: A Survivor
- Richard Chizmar: Father
- Mary SanGiovanni: The Giant’s Table
- Tim Curran: White Rabbit
- Christopher Motz: Scales
- Kev Harrison: Snap
- Evans Light: Gertrude
- Mikal Trimm: Infestation
- Mark Cassell: River of Nine Tails
- Mason Morgan: The People in the Toilet
- Andrew Lennon: Silent Scream
- Chad Lutzke: He Wears the Lake
- Adam Light: Valley of the Dunes
- Eddie Generous: The Newell Post
- Frank Oreto: The Worms Turn
- Gregor Xane: The Ugly Tree
- Kristopher Rufty: Hinkles
- Glenn Rolfe: Human Touch
- Curtis M. Lawson: The Green Man of Freetown
About Corpus Press:
Corpus Press is a publisher of horror and weird fiction, specializing in modern pulp that emphasizes plot over gore. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the press has garnered praise from SCREAM Magazine, Cemetery Dance, Horror Novel Reviews, Hellnotes and others for its Bad Apples:Slices of Halloween Horror series, the anthology Dead Roses: Five Dark Tales of Twisted Love, and for its short story collections and novellas.
Horror anthologies and collections from Corpus Press:- Screamscapes: Tales of Terror
- Toes Up: Horror to Die For
- Dead Roses: Five Dark Tales of Twisted Love
Halloween horror books from Corpus Press:
- Doorbells at Dusk: Halloween Stories
- Bad Apples: Five Slices of Halloween Horror
- Screamscapes: Tales of Terror
…and it has found a new home.
Geoff Baker is a skeptic, but after seeing a paranormal television show about a derelict mansion on the outskirts of Elmview, he and his friends take a road trip to see if the stories are true. It doesn’t take long to realize they’ve stumbled onto something much more sinister than a few angry spirits.
The war that had begun in Elmview in 1986 was only the beginning.
Unwittingly thrust into a nightmare, Geoff must navigate the darkest reaches of our world to learn the truth about what happened, and somehow find the hidden power inside him to survive the battle to come. His journey leads him to a mysterious young boy who has the answers, a boy who has seen what their enemy is capable of…
…a boy who had died trying to stop it.
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‘The Traveler’ is the terrifying second book in ‘The Great Rift’ series and expands on the mythology set down in ‘The Darkening.’ The struggle between light and darkness rages on.
From the author of "Pine Lakes" comes another terrifying story of isolation and the horrors that live right next door.
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Linda Gianni is looking for a way out.
After a bad breakup, Linda finds an ad in a local paper for rooms to rent at the Blackridge Apartments, a beautiful turn-of-the-century building with charm and style. On the surface, it’s exactly what she wanted, but some things are too good to be true.
As she struggles to cope with the sudden changes in her life, she’s dealt blow after blow that further isolates her and keeps her at the mercy of her landlord and mysterious neighbor, Audrey.
Blackout nightmares, hidden doors, and the disappearance of her closest friends only add to her confusion as she searches for answers and tries to unlock the secrets of the Blackridge.
Do you know who your neighbors are?
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CATEGORIES
Horror
Suspense
Thriller
Psychological
Monsters
Demons
Ted and Susan Merchant have been coming to the Pine Lakes Resort for nearly twenty years. In that time, their annual getaway has become a tradition, a peaceful week nestled in the picturesque mountains of northern Pennsylvania. For them, it isn’t just a simple vacation spot, but a magical destination where time slows and they become one with nature’s magnificence.
When a freak summer storm forces Ted to lose control of their car and plummet off the road, they’re relieved just to have survived, but relief quickly turns to dread as they find out all too soon they’re not alone.
Strange lights in the forest, whispered warnings, the insurmountable threat of unseen forces lurking in the shadows; nothing could have prepared them for the horrors that lie ahead.
Escaping the wreck is just the beginning.
Is their love enough to save them, or will they become the latest victims on the road to Pine Lakes?
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From the author of 'The Darkening' and 'The Farm' comes a new tale of suspense and claustrophobic horror that will have you questioning just how far you'd go to save those you love... and what you're capable of doing to save yourself.
'Vicious, twisted, shamefully entertaining full-throttle horror!' --Kyle M. Scott (Devil's Day, The Club)
'Motz is a writer to watch.' --Brian Keene (The Rising, Ghoul)
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From the author of ‘Pine Lakes’ and ‘A Hostile Takeover’ comes a collection of nine terrifying tales that take you on a dark journey through isolation, madness, and unrelenting dread.
Appearing for the first time is the brand-new novella, The Cortex Project (Final Vinyl), a story of Marlin Nichols and his unquenchable thirst for an elusive record album that is said to have the ability to curse anyone who hears it. Some urban legends are all too real, and obsession can have deadly consequences.
Also appearing exclusively in this anthology: The Eyes Of Nebraska, Drinks On The House, and Driving Lessons.
Get comfortable and light a few candles… anything to keep those creeping shadows at bay.
"The Darkening is a promising, spine-chilling debut! Motz is a writer to watch." Brian Keene - The Rising, Ghoul
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The skies above Elmview, Pennsylvania are growing dark.
Sixteen-year-old Danny Harper and his friends look forward to summer vacation as another adventure, a chance to leave their stuffy classrooms behind and explore the greater world around them. The summer of 1986 is like no other... humankind stands on the precipice of a smothering darkness that threatens to devour everything they've ever known.
Their home is about to become a horrific battlefield between the forces of light and darkness; an ancient enemy has hidden in the shadows since the dawn of time, waiting for its chance to claim Earth as its own and reign supreme over the multiverse. Together, the boys have an unimaginable power... if only they can harness their gift and understand the consequences of failure.
Forced to confront their own inner demons, they will come to realize there's more to their world than they'd ever imagined, and the trials of love, friendship, and betrayal are just the beginning. The struggle soon begins for their very survival.
What is the cost of salvation?
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Christopher Motz's debut novel takes you from small-town America to places unseen and unknown, to the dark corners of our world and the worlds right next door. Settle in for the first book of 'The Great Rift' trilogy and face your worst nightmares.
Welcome to The Darkening.
Categories
horror
science fiction
thriller
suspense
apocalyptic
demons and monsters
supernatural
alternate realities
"Vicious, twisted, shamefully entertaining full-throttle horror!"
--Kyle M. Scott (Devil's Day, The Club)
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Just another day at the office...
Jeff Slater has worked for Starr & Maxon Industries for only six months, but his job in the mail room is not only a simple one, it also pays well. The one thing he has learned in his short tenure is to do what he's told and not ask questions.
Jeff notices something is wrong as soon as he arrives - the guards are unfamiliar and security has been replaced. Some employees are being turned away, leaving the office with only a skeleton crew. But why?
Within minutes the remaining employees are gathered on the first floor and a faceless enemy known only as The Host explains the rules to a sick, sinister game where everyone must play or risk their lives.
Each floor comes with new horrific challenges, demoralizing choices, and personal lessons on how far someone will go to save their own skin... all while giving up their soul.
What awaits Jeff and his friends on the top floor and is the risk worth the reward?
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