Satan, The Father of Lies, Beelzebub, God's Fallen Angel. All these are names for the devil. Around here at CPP we just call him Old Scratch.

Within these pages comes fifteen tales about the fire and brimstone dwelling entity. The hero of Hell whom many of our parents warned us about is spoken of in hushed words around the world. Not here.

They say that third time’s a charm and for the third installment of the Books of Horror community Anthology, it’s a fact. With well over seventy stories submitted, there was just too much content for a single book. Volume 3 is being brought to you in two parts. You’ll find the book(s) you’re about to read filled with tales of horror that span the genre, crafted by veteran authors, as well as first time writers.

Matthew A. Clarke

Scott Deegan

Paul Lubaczewski

M Ennenbach

Jason Myers

Marina Schnierer

Edward J Spock

Andrew Bell

Justin Boote

RJ Meldrum

P.J. Blakey-Novis

James Harper

Lisa Vasquez

James Seamone

Dustin Ekman

Eddie Davies

David Watkins

Drew Nicks

Nicole Henning

Jesssica Raney

Matthew Cash

Stephen Cannon

Ruthann Jagge

John J. Hardic

Shea Herlihy-Abba

Steve Stred

Patrick Flaherty

Eugene C. McLean Jr

Catherine Kenwell
Chris Kosarich

Micah Castle

Jae Mazer

Charles Welch

C.M. Saunders

Brian McNatt

Sidney Shiv

They say that third time’s a charm and for the third installment of the Books of Horror community Anthology, it’s a fact. With well over seventy stories submitted, there was just too much content for a single book. Volume 3 is being brought to you in two parts. You’ll find the book(s) you’re about to read filled with tales of horror that span the genre, crafted by veteran authors, as well as first time writers.

Colt Skinner

Thomas Simpson

Deanna Marzolf

A.M. Pato

Reuben Leivers

Fredrick Niles

HP Newquist

Renata Pavrey

Christy Brown

Gary McDonough

Bella Dean Joyner

Steve Thompson

Leanne Olson

Nikki R. Leigh

Thomas R. Clark

Brett O’Reilly

Madison Dillon

Natasha Sinclair

G. Nicholas Miranda

John Durgin

Alyson Faye

Chris Miller

Lee Allen Howard

Andrew Kurtz

Justin M. Woodward

Shawn W. Foley

Jesse Zabel

RJ Roles

Deirdre Marino

Bridgett Nelson

Todd Love

Donna Latham

Thomas K.S Wake

Rick Powell

Kevin J. Kennedy

Roxie Voorhees

Eric Pazzaglia

Phil Thomas

What flavor is your nightmare?
Forty-nine authors have come together to tell us theirs. Each story is unique in its horror but all should be read with the lights on and the shadows kept at bay, because some stories tend to stay with you even after the book is closed.
From established authors, to people putting pen to paper for the first time.
Books of Horror presents its inaugural Community Anthology.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

That noise in the dead of night. The shadow that slips by almost unnoticed. The fear that pulverizes your sense of reasoning and pushes you deep down under seven layers of covers. There is no escaping it, and when the dark forces of the universe come after you, the world will know exactly what you are made of. Will you run? Will you fight? Maybe you’ll join forces with the darkness that rips through your quiet little life. Everyone’s dying to find out.  

The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

With stories by R.E. Sargent, Steven Pajak, Jane Alvey Harris, Red Lagoe, Kayla Krantz, RJ Roles, Peter Rocha, Mike Duke, Cassandra Angler, Matthew A Clarke, Gerald Dean Rice, Alan Derosby and L.K. Pinaire.

Sometimes, Karma’s a Bitch!

Don’t deny it. Your mind has dwelled for hours on the things you would do if your name was Karma. Malevolence towards those that wronged you festers and there is no relief—until now. Plunge headfirst into these sinister tales where karma finally takes control and vengeance is a dish that is best served hot.

The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

Contains stories by Red Lagoe, Steven Pajak, Jane Alvey Harris, Kayla Krantz, RJ Roles, Eleanor Merry, Peter Rocha, Charlotte Munro, Chris Wilkerson, and R.E. Sargent.

Thirty-nine terrifying stories that will keep you up all night and make you want to call in sick to work!

This amazing collection contains all stories from Volumes 1-3 of If I Die Before I Wake: The Better Off Dead Series. Enjoy stories of karma, fear, supernatural horror, deadly women and retribution.

The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

Contains stories by Cassandra Angler, Chris Contreras Bahnsen, Claire Brown, Matthew A. Clarke, Alan Derosby, Mike Duke, Cara Fox, Scott Harper, Jane Alvey Harris, Nikkolas James, Kayla Krantz, Renee M.P.T. Kray, Red Lagoe, Eleanor Merry, Scotty Milder, J.H. Moncrieff, Charlotte Munro, Bridgett Nelson, Steven Pajak, L.K. Pinaire, Gerald Dean Rice, Spencer Richard, Peter Rocha, RJ Roles, Lee Rozelle, R.E. Sargent, Natalie Sierra, Chris Wilkerson, and Mark Young.