2021 – Page 3 – The Midnight Society

October 12, 2021

#Spookyshowcase: Thanas By Carol S Ahrens

Welcome to the 9th annual #SpookyShowcase, a Halloween artist and author showcase. A full schedule of submissions can be found here so you don't miss a single entry for THESE DEADLY CURSES. Now, on to today's submission! Thanas by Carol S Ahrens “Scared, little girl, ain’t ya. Yes, you is.” The old woman crooned, her grey hair smelling of oil and spice. Holding the young woman tightly, she patted her on the back with large worn hands. “Sleep is what you need. I get you somethin’ to help you sleep. Then you be better, yes y[...]

#SpookyShowcase, These Deadly Curses Showcase

October 11, 2021

#SpookyShowcase: Confession by J. Elizabeth Hill

Welcome to the 9th annual #SpookyShowcase, a Halloween artist and author showcase. A full schedule of submissions can be found here so you don't miss a single entry for THESE DEADLY CURSES. Now, on to today's submission! Confession by J. Elizabeth HIll Kaylan groaned and stretched, the tingle along his skin lingering. Deep, rumbling laughter forced his eyes open. There he was still, the man he’d met at the bar, taken out for dinner, then brought home for a romp. A lopsided grin exposed a few teeth, and his dark brown eyes smoldered with triumph.[...]

#SpookyShowcase, These Deadly Curses Showcase

October 10, 2021

#SpookyShowcase: Grave Error by Kim Plasket

Welcome to the 9th annual #SpookyShowcase, a Halloween artist and author showcase. A full schedule of submissions can be found here so you don't miss a single entry for THESE DEADLY CURSES. Now, on to today's submission! Grave Error by Kim Plasket The old library was to be demolished so I convinced my mom to let me walk through it one more time. She told me to be careful because the floor was rotting out in several places. It was not safe. I knew exactly where I wanted to go, there was a room off the main area. It used to be the reference room. It[...]

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October 9, 2021

#SpookyShowcase: Cursed Heart by Madelyn Knecht

Welcome to the 9th annual #SpookyShowcase, a Halloween artist and author showcase. A full schedule of submissions can be found here so you don't miss a single entry for THESE DEADLY CURSES. Now, on to today's submission! Cursed Heart by Madelyn Knecht Cursed Heart by artist Madelyn Knecht About the Creator I am a YA/MG speculative writer but I also dabble in drawing in my free time. I live in Texas with my Australian Shepherd son, Ranger. Website: mhknecht.wordpress.com Twitter: @madelynknecht Twitter: mhkdraws[...]

#SpookyShowcase, These Deadly Curses Showcase

October 8, 2021

#SpookyShowcase: shadow by Emily McKeon

Welcome to the 9th annual #SpookyShowcase, a Halloween artist and author showcase. A full schedule of submissions can be found here so you don't miss a single entry for THESE DEADLY CURSES. Now, on to today's submission! Shadow by Emily McKeon It happened again. The last time had been years ago when the Darling girl had caught Peter’s shadow and returned it to him. Her stitching had been strong, keeping the willful spirit firmly attached for several decades. The bond would have lasted longer if he hadn’t flew through the thickest part of the woods[...]

#SpookyShowcase, These Deadly Curses Showcase

October 7, 2021

#Spookyshowcase 2021 schedule

Welcome to the 9th annual #SpookyShowcase, a Halloween artist and author showcase. A full schedule of submissions can be found here so you don't miss a single entry for THESE DEADLY CURSES. Check back daily for more submissions to be added to this list. ** Please note that the URLs will not work until the submission's post date. ** October 8, 2021 Shadow by Emily McKeon October 9, 2021 Cursed Heart by Madelyn Knecht October 10, 2021 Grave Error by Kim Plasket October 11, 2021 Confession by J. Elizabeth Hill October 12, 2021 Th[...]

These Deadly Curses Showcase, Writing Horror

August 7, 2021

9th Annual #Spookyshowcase call for submissions – These deadly curses

I'm delighted to announce, in collaboration with The Midnight Society, the 9th annual Halloween showcase: THESE DEADLY CURSES. The #SpookyShowcase is an annual tradition to celebrate autumn, October, and all things spooky. What is the #SpookyShowcase? The Spooky Showcase supports the clever minds of creatives around the world through short stories, artistic creations, and more. This showcase is known to celebrate October magic, the macabre, and horror-inspired work. What is this year's theme? This year’s theme is These Deadly Curses. All submission[...]

books, New Horror Release

January 15, 2021

The Harpy 2 has been Released

Should we run? Hide? Gather weapons? No. We shall read. And possibly cringe a bit, but definitely fall in love with the characters and story. The Sequel is Here Charity Blake became a nightmare. But there are far more dangerous monsters out there than her. Train-wreck antihero Charity Blake thrives at being a winged avenger, but exacting vengeance takes as much from her as it gives. To retain the humanity she’s fought tooth and claw to keep, she tries to walk away from her monstrous side for good. With no sense of purpose and a lifetime of[...]

Midnight Society News

January 1, 2021

Happy Birthday Kathy!

2020 is over but our celebration for Kathy is not. We're celebrating all year long! Who is Kathy? photo by Gail Werner 2017 Besides a total badass, you mean? Kathy is a self-described cat-herder, book reader, and YA fantasy writer by day. She's also the author of Perfection (published by DIN), Click (featured on deadlyeverafter), What Lurks in the Darkness (published by Hocus Pocus & Co.), Within the Plum Attic (from anthology Murder They Wrote), and more! Most recently, you probably recognize Kathy as the author of The Path, from Burial Day B[...]

Horror Movies, Live-tweet

January 1, 2021

Midnight Society Movie Night: Anything for Jackson

Happy New Year! As we enter another year, one full of possibilities and hope, let's not forget the creepy. I'll be live-tweeting a movie once a month for all my horror-loving friends. This month join me for Anything for Jackson, for it's time for... Movie poster for 2020 film Anything for Jackson Written by Keith Cooper and directed by Justin G. Dyck, Anything for Jackson appeared in a few film festivals of 2020 and can now be seen on Shudder. Take a look... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVnxgZor8F0 Delightful, yes? Audrey and Henry Wal[...]