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About Mike Duke

Mike was a cop for almost 12 years, but for the last 14 years, he’s been teaching Military, Law Enforcement, and Bodyguards high speed, tactical, and off-road driving as well as hand-to-hand Combatives and Blade tactics. He enjoys martial arts and has been a practitioner since 1989 of various styles. Filipino blade arts are his favorite. Since he was a teenager, he’s loved reading, writing, and watching movies, particularly in the horror and sci-fi genre. He’s also been a prolific reader of theology and has dabbled in philosophy as well. He has a beautiful, smart wife who is amazingly supportive and a son and daughter who are both graduated. His babies now are a German Shepherd named Ziva, a Daddy's girl who loves to play... even when he’s writing, and a Border Collie mix named Joey “The Bandit” who will steal anything and everything he can, even the toys right out of Ziva’s mouth. Mike is a lover of music, as well, and it is an integral part of his writing ritual.

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If I Die Before I Wake: Tales of Supernatural Horror (The Better Off Dead Series Book 2) Apr 20, 2020

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

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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.

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Dark Solstice Holiday Horror Collection: A Flash Fiction Anthology May 15, 2020

by Eleanor Merry, Cassandra Angler, Jason Myers, Alanna Robertson-Webb, Emma K. Leadley, M Ennenbach, Wendy Cheairs, Andrew Kurtz, Chris Miller, Natasha Sinclair, Samuel E Pheby-McGarvey, Kevin J. Kennedy, Joshua Borgmann, Leon Sluyter, Tara Losacano, Tim Miller, Trisha McKee, Angela Glover, Benjamin Chadwick, David Simms, Nicole Henning, A.B. Archambault, Daniel R., Chris Bonnor, Chris Wilkerson, Lauren Mills, Mike Duke, P.J. Blakey-Novis, M. Betterelli, G G Flavell, Ruthann Jagge, Lance Dale, Tina Merry, Amber M. Simpson, Chris Bannor, Nic Brady, Matthew A. Clark, Galina Trefil, Stephen Cords, Nerisha Kemraj, JM Turner, RJ Roles, James Pyles, Brian Scutt

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A dark solstice drapes the land
A tinge of terror in the light
The fetid breath of monsters
No longer confined to the night

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but even the light can't keep away all that goes bump in the night.

From rituals and witches to summer slasher and sunny horror, Dark Solstice has it all.

How will you celebrate the solstice?

Dark Solstice is a flash fiction anthology with a variety of talented authors. With stories from Eleanor Merry, Cassandra Angler, Jason Myers, Alanna Robertson-Webb, Emma K. Leadley, M Ennenbach, Wendy Cheairs, Andrew Kurtz, Chris Miller, Natasha Sinclair, Samuel E Pheby-McGarvey, Kevin J. Kennedy, Joshua Borgmann, Leon Sluyter, Tara Losacano, Tim Miller, Trisha McKee, Angela Glover, Benjamin Chadwick, David Simms, Nicole Henning, A.B. Archambault, Daniel R., Christopher Bonner, Chris Wilkerson, Lauren Mills, Mike Duke, P.J. Blakey-Novis, M. Betterelli, G G Flavell, Ruthann Jagge, Lance Dale, Tina Merry, Amber M. Simpson, Chris Bannor, Nic Brady, Matthew A. Clark, Galina Trefil, Stephen Cords, Nerisha Kemraj, JM Turner, RJ Roles and James Pyles.

Also in the Holiday Horror Collection:

Dark X-Mas
Dark Valentine
Dark Solstice

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100 Word Horrors: An Anthology of Horror Drabbles (100 Word Horror Collection Book 1) Jan 28, 2018

by Kevin J. Kennedy, Amy Cross, William F. Nolan, Lisa Morton, Gord Rollo, Michael A. Arnzen, Mark Lukens, Richard Chizmar, Rick Gualtieri, Jeff Strand, Mathew Brockmeyer

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Praise for the book:

"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

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Warm, Dark Places Are Best Mar 27, 2017

by Mike Duke, Lisa Lee Tone, Brandy Yassa

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Carl and Jessica are emotionally stretched thin, down on their financial luck and stuck moving into a really nasty apartment complex after Jessica gets laid off and Carl is already on a fixed disability payment.

From day one they see lots of roaches in the hallways but nothing in their own apartment. Hoping their luck will hold, they have no idea just what kind of hell is coming their way or what hideous secrets their apartment, in particular, holds.

Buckle up. Carl and Jessica are in for a nasty ride and so are you.

* NOT Extreme Horror but NOT for the Squeamish.

Reactions to 'Warm, Dark Places Are Best' from some of my beta readers:

"No. No. Dear God, NO! AAAGGHHH!!!" - William Holloway, master of cosmic dread and author of Lucky's Girl, The Immortal Body and the soon to be released Song of the Death God (all from Horrific Tales Publishing)

"Oh god, I am clenching inside!! Uuuuuggghhh!!!....Mike, every time I messaged you while reading, I tossed my kindle down and grabbed my phone. I was squirming....Heebie Jeebie Creep Factor of infinity and beyond!...12:06 am Facebook message – ‘GAAWWDDAMMIT!!!!' *slaps leg*" - Lisa Swearengin, beta reader extraordinaire and veteran horror and extreme horror connoisseur

"I loved the whole story. The flow, plot and characters were perfect. [But] Mike, you had me almost puking." - Robin Lee's Darkside Horror Reviews

“Heebie Jeebies is an understatement. I'm still being startled half to death by my own hair. (A week after reading it.)” Lisa Lee – avid reader and watcher of all things horror

"Oh holy f@#$ing shit! I will never sleep again but hells bells that was really amazing! I couldn't stop reading it, even tho I was horrified." Becky Narron, Reviewer at Roadie Notes

"Dude. I was like eww and had to put down my kindle. Like nasty. I had to take a hot shower afterwards…(later that day) It's been 12 hours since I read your story and I gotta say, I can't stop thinking about it." Jason Morton, Published Poet and horror and extreme horror lover

“Sent shivers up my spine [and] it certainly did get under my skin.” - Dale Robertson, author of the horror short stories Dobson Lane and Skee-Bo

“Not sure if husband is even aware that his sex life is on hiatus...not sure for how long just yet but I know I'm not willing to go to bed with anything less than undies and thick yoga pants for at least a few days! (8 days later) I am still sleeping in double-decker yoga pants!” - Ruthann Jagge – lover of horror and an outstanding beta reader

“A couple of times I had to stop reading and walk around my house as I'm yelling, Holy f@#$! Squirming as I try to get a few visual thoughts out of my head.” - Ta Bratcher, author of two contemporary women’s fiction novels and an avid fan of the horror genre

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Bizarre: 14 Horror Stories Oct 21, 2019

by Dane T. Hatchell, Nicholas Catron, Richard Rumple, Russell C. Connor, Jason Parent, Mike Duke, Bryan Nowak, Rick Wood, Mark Scioneaux, R.L. Burwick

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Bizarre has never been more bizarre than in these 14 tales, collected into one mind-twisting anthology. Ranging from road rage to a serial killer's grotesque wrath to things unimaginable, the reader is in for a dark treat. That is, if they can stomach it.

Featuring a never-before seen story by J.F. Gonzalez, alongside several other delicious horrors!

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Fear the Gods Jan 16, 2021

by Mike Duke, Francois Vaillancourt, Lisa Lee Tone

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When Adam disappears, Morgan, his older sister, comes looking for answers. Within Adam’s journal, she finds a rabbit hole opening on an abyss of terrifying, nihilistic beliefs, strange rituals, and hints of beings so fantastic she is sure he has gone mad.
Driven by guilt for not being there to support Adam in his suffering, Morgan vows to track down her brother and save him from himself. But what she discovers is something ancient and powerful beyond imagining.
Who are these people? And what has become of Adam?

“Mike Duke reimagines Cosmic Horror. No pretenses, no bullshit. He makes it dangerous.” - William Holloway, author of Immortal Body, Song of the Death God, and Blackwood Estates

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CRAWL Jul 27, 2019

by Mike Duke, Brian Scutt, Lisa Tone

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A hiking adventure honeymoon turns terrifying when Linda and Dillon suddenly find themselves plunged into a living nightmare. Separated, they must battle nature's unpredictable and deadly challenges and the horrors of their worst fears as their mental and physical limits are tested in a fight for survival.It’s live or die alone in the wild.

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Hate Inexorable Oct 11, 2018

by Mike Duke, Lisa Vasquez, Lisa Lee Tone

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Memorial Day.
Sunny, bright, warm. Perfect weather.
Kendall, a former Navy SEAL, his wife, Krystal, and their toddler son, Matthew, arrive early at the beach to beat the holiday crowd and enjoy some quality family time.
It’s a perfect day… until it’s not.
Until fateful events unfold.
Hate finds this happy, biracial couple and pursues them with unrelenting tenacity.
Kendall and Krystal find themselves in a fight for their lives, desperate to protect their child.
A husband trained to fight who will do whatever it takes.
A momma bear who won’t go quietly into the night no matter how hard Hate rages to take their lives.
Today, on this day we honor sacrifices made,
Hate has come out to play and the stakes are life and death.

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Where the Gods Sleep Mar 31, 2019

by Mike Duke, Lisa Lee Tone, Larissa Bennett, Donelle Pardee Whiting

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From the author of "Low" and "Ashley's Tale" a new cosmic horror novel.

We have made a grave error in vigilance, brothers. The dark comet has drawn near. The cultists have selected a vessel. He dreams of the hidden place, where the Gods Sleep, banished there by our Lord.

After centuries of inactivity, Korrobbathith and his followers are attempting, once more, to open the gate.

We must move with haste if we hope to stop them.

You know the consequences of failure. Korrobbothith and the other gods will walk this earth again, and I fear, this time, they will not remain in the shadows. None of us - man, woman, or child - will find refuge from their barbaric reign unless we submit and serve them.

God help us all if we are too late.

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Low Sep 22, 2017

by Mike Duke, Lisa Vasquez, Donelle Pardee Whiting, Lance Fling

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Officer Mark Adams is fed up with God, his wife and the legal constraints of his job. He longs for a life he can enjoy and to see true justice meted out.

Chad Bigleby is a lawyer thrown into a deadly moral quagmire, forced to decide whether he will abide by man’s laws or make his own.

Each man is being driven to the edge of his limits.

Both men are on a collision course.

All because something wicked has arrived in Pleasant Grove, something ancient and obsessed with vengeance, eager to punish the souls of men for their sins.

How LOW will they go to get what they desire most? And what will it cost them in the end?

Hell only knows…

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Wolfgang Anthologies Presents: Abandoned. Jul 8, 2019

by Brian Scutt, Mike Duke, J. Andrews, Sarah Scutt, Andrew Bell, Joe Young, Mark Tufo, Tra Cee, CM Franklyn, Brandon Scott

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📚ABANDONED

Wolfgang Anthologies Presents Abandoned, a charity anthology centered around abandonment. 100% of profits go towards helping the homeless.

Stories included by the following authors

The Promise Of Feeding Time - Andrew Bell
This Mansion - Joe Young
The Cure - Tra Cee
Gimme Back My Brain - J. Andrews
Forever Alison - Brian Fizpatrick
Mine - I.M. Horne
Her Scabby Cat - CM Franklyn
When Calls the Deep - Mike Duke
Overnight - Sarah Scutt
LOOK AT ME - Brian Scutt And Brandon Scott
Shhhh - Mark Tufo

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The Awakening Jun 16, 2016

by Mike Duke

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Scarlett awakes to chaos unable to recall the last hour of her life. Naked, injured, bloody and laying on a familiar bed, she finds the exquisite apartment around her in disarray…and then she notices the bodies.

As Scarlett surveys the carnage her brain begins to fill in how she arrived here.
What she remembers is horrifying and disturbingly shameful…however, her perspective on everything has suddenly changed.

She feels hope.

She has awakened from a life of emotional slavery and freedom…but can she hold onto it...or will it be taken from her?

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The fetid breath of monsters
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A dark solstice drapes the land
A tinge of terror in the light
The fetid breath of monsters
No longer confined to the night