David Longhorn

There's no limit to Dan Fox's love for collecting. From mysterious objects, to inexplicable stories, he's constantly on the lookout for the next great mystery. He will stop at nothing to make a name for himself, even if it means tinkering with his own moral compass. His hunger for the strange and unusual leads him to an enigmatic underground organization that manages to capture Dan into their web of intrigue. Attracted to The Mephisto Club's sense of exclusivity and their frequent dabbling in the supernatural, he is convinced that they will help him find the way to fame and glory. But nothing can prepare him for what he discovers when he researches the history of the Santisima Trinidad, and the horrific fate that befell it. Dan quickly learns that there's more to the sunken ship than an urban legend. There's a terrible evil, a dangerous creature that has been lurking under the sea's surface. Waiting. Watching. Listening. Until now.

Deadly secrets lurk within the dark tunnels of the London Underground...The nightmare of Machen continues to cast a deep shadow of gloom as dreadful stories of murder and mayhem make their way into London. But death comes knocking when a thick fog crawls through the night and shape-shifting killers scour the city. No one is safe, and the smell of fear lingers in the air.Ted Gould and Doctor Zoffany of the Romola Foundation are all too aware of the dangers, and their sights are set on the metropolis. With the help of former television presenter Denny Purcell, they slowly discover the ghastly dimension housing the powerful creatures.New alliances are formed, and Denny's natural talents are put to the test yet again. As the monsters leave a trail of horror in their wake, the thin veil keeping them at bay is quickly disappearing. With each discovery more horrific than the last, the Romola Foundation has their hands full.It won't be long before the monsters conquer their world and transform it into a bloody version of their own.One nightmare at a time.

Soulless eyes of children stare into yours, opening the gateway to hell...Months have passed since the Malpas Massacre, and the media is in the midst of a feeding frenzy. Reporters and law enforcement are certain the murders can be traced to a cold-blooded serial killer. But those who have survived the carnage know the truth all too well. As the victims become suspects, they find themselves in a race against time to clear their names.Meanwhile, the peaceful town of Machen is hiding secrets darker than the eerie forest surrounding it. Vulnerable and wide-eyed children roam, pleading for help. Yet, behind their innocent fa ade lies a resurrected evil with an insatiable thirst for blood.Led by Doctor Zoffany and Ted Gould, the Romola Foundation won't let that happen. They're certain that their extensive tests on Machen's supernatural forces will lead them to much needed answers. At the heart of it all is Denny Purcell, who slowly discovers that her intuition is more powerful than she could have ever imagined.As the night fills with predators, the mists of Machen lift to unveil hideous truths about its past. The whole town is on edge, and residents must face the violent souls that crave death and destruction.The quiet town will quickly learn that some secrets are better left untold...

They were searching for ghosts. But what they found was much worse...TV Producers Matt McKay and Ted Gould are looking for one thing... ghosts. As the creators of a popular paranormal investigation show, they've staked their reputation on the existence of the super-natural. But when they lead their camera crew deep into the cavernous interior of Malpas Abbey, they discover far more than they bargained for...The Abbey's infamous history is marred with bloodshed. With its corrupt walls resting upon a foundation of death and torment, the bleak, decrepit manor house has been avoided by locals for centuries.As the unsuspecting crew ventures into the hell house, they are beset by one problem after another. Strange noises echo through the halls. Their equipment fails, and ominous shadows surround them. And they soon realize they are not alone in this sinister building.Something else stalks the dark halls of the abbey. Something that feeds upon their worst nightmares. A force of evil, stronger and older than the devil himself. And it hungers for fresh blood...

Ghastly children haunt the dark walls of Weyrmouth Cathedral in a final battle that threatens to open the floodgates of hell... The residents of Weyrmouth are on edge, and bone-chilling fear has flooded the picturesque town. Mysterious deaths are on the rise, and local law enforcement is at a loss to explain the streams of blood pulsing through the streets. Erin Cale and Louise Tarrant are sure that they are coming closer to unlocking the looming cathedral's catacomb of secrets, but they are thwarted by Ithuriel's many defenders -- both mortal and mythical. Meanwhile, the mournful and foreboding cries of the trapped children linger into the nighttime air, and Erin knows that they bear the key to ending the cathedral's curse once and for all. But their inability to share their secrets has thrown a wrench into Erin's plans to save the town. As they strive to beat Ithuriel at his own devilish game, the gaping mouth of hell has opened, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear.

A legacy of blood taints the bright shores of Weyrmouth... Erin Cale is settling comfortably into her new life at Weyrmouth, making friends and enjoying her work at the museum. Even though she's still recovering from the battle at the mysterious tower, she manages to play the role of a happy, well-adjusted transplant. But her cheery veneer disguises how close she's come to discovering the horrors lurking beneath Weyrmouth's surface. With help from her colleague, Erin is learning that the cathedral's stones are far deadlier than she could have ever imagined. Creeping along its edges are the shadows of ancient secrets threatening to tear the town apart. The cathedral's grey asphalt yearns for fresh blood and innocent victims. Meanwhile, an underground cult is running loose, filled with zealots willing to do absolutely anything to please their enigmatic master. Bloodlines and friendships are put on the line. Centuries old mysteries slowly resurface. And the lives of innocent souls are at stake. All proving that the truth is sometimes too deadly to bear...

A young woman's night-time escapade goes eerily wrong. A man is forced to relive the horrible accident that tore his family apart over and over again. An underground thrill through ancient catacombs proves disastrously horrific. A young boy is haunted by the scarecrow in the fields behind his home. And a woman is revisited by the ghost of a psychotic killer in the most dreadful of ways.Scare Street brings you some of the best short horror stories by authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Eric Whittle, Sara Clancy and A. I. Nasser, all in one book. Together, these stories promise more than just a shiver down the spine and a fear of the dark, but the soft caress of terror that comes with the unknown and the unexpected.Join us through the pages of the best of what Scare Street has to offer, and be sure to bring a night light along with you. You definitely don't want to be left alone in the dark

On the eve of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1952, the future is bright with promise for England and American reporter, Rachel Beaumont. Life couldn't be sweeter; her book is a smash hit, her husband has settled into his job at the ministry and their young daughter, Emily, is growing like the proverbial weed. But when Emily has a nightmare about the "Raggedy Men", Rachel knows - without a doubt - the Sentinels are back. Her days as a seer are far from over. More ghosts than ever need her assistance to cross over. Ghost sightings are popping up all over London. Police officer Jack Warner's patrol is riddled with nightly visits of Jack the Ripper and his victims re-enacting their macabre dance of death over and over again before disappearing as quickly as they appear. Deadly smog is claiming more lives than anyone can imagine. Churchill wants the Witchcraft Act abolished but little does he know that England is on a collision course with the ghost world and the smog deaths are just the beginning. It isn't until Rachel meets famed radio celebrity and host of The Ghost Mans series that everything starts to make sense and she figures out the true danger lies within her own family. Rachel is no stranger to murder, mayhem and monsters, but this time, the stakes are too high and the losses are too deep. They seem to be adding up like casualties during the war. Rachel soon realizes she has much more to lose than her own life

Rachel Rubin, an American reporter, is only interested in writing about the war, but England in 1945 is swarming with ghosts who need her help. She is the only person who can help them come to terms with their deaths and finally move on. After Rachel's husband, Tony, inherits a manor near the Scottish Border, they decide to travel there for a vacation away from all those ghosts. But not before they attend a secret s ance led by an infamous medium, Madam Castanos, with their friends, Charlotte and Bill. The medium quickly realizes Rachel is not only a reporter, but that she also possesses special abilities. When they reach the manor, two gruesome events mark their arrival - a death and a disappearance. Unbeknownst to them, Madam Castanos is hot on their heels with warnings that shake even the fearless medium herself Rachel soon learns of the Beaumont Curse - a legend filled with incredulity. However, after Charlotte is attacked by an evil rotten thing, Rachel is sure the legend is more fact than fable With the curse hanging over their heads, Rachel and Tony race against time to stop the death and destruction surrounding Furniss Manor. Secrets and betrayal shroud their efforts and expose a malevolent demon more deadly than any of them can imagine. When Rachel discovers the demon's power is fueled by death, she wonders if the coming battle will signal the end of her short, young life ...

A crown. A church. A ship buried underwater for centuries. And the power that awaits...England in 1940 is marked by blackouts, air raids and the threat of enemy bombs. Yet, in pastoral Duncaster, against the backdrop of awe-inspiring cliffs and a roiling sea, reporter Rachel Rubin fights an adversary more deadly than the Germans: a foe that only she can see, it seems. According to legend, King Redwald's treasure is in Duncaster and is protected by a foul curse. Believing in old folk tales is utter nonsense to the true blue American Rachel ... until she starts having disturbing dreams and seeing ghosts As the danger escalates, more chilling events occur. Rachel races against time to discover the truth. She doesn't know who to trust, but one thing is certain-- the bodies are piling up and Doomsday looms on Duncaster's watery horizon