David Owain Hughes

Betty is sexy. Betty is scarred. Betty is an outsider. Betty is a genius... ...But most of all, Betty wants recognition. Whether it be a controlling mother or ghosts from her past, it feels like she is always trying to please someone. Will she be able to find her own peace, or will the real world catch up to her? There will be blood. There will be j**z. There will be unusual sexual releases. But most of all, there will be murder...

Something new, something old, something borrowed, something...blood-red In Search of Madness rebirths Hughes' renowned Choice Cuts-a classic, out-of-print collection of diabolical proportions-and turns it on its head: blending old tales with new. Hughes, having scoured the very bowels of hell itself-aka the indie writing scene-discovered a fellow ink-slinger with a mind as warped as his and borrowed their talents to co-write the fistful of dark, twisted tales of grand perversion found within these pages. In Search of Madness presents a mammoth tomb of off-the-wall horror: the human psyche and condition are probed within this substantial anthology, the dark corners of the disturbed brain explored, and it boasts a powerful mix, a witch's brew, of unapologetic evil...

Displace everything you thought you knew about the Man-Eating F**ks and get ready for the truth, as the saga goes full circle in this past vs. present tale of blood-dripping carnage.The cannibals are back, and they're bigger, meaner, stronger, and out for gut-wrenching revenge on the one person who destroyed their family: Storm. And with the financial backing from a mysterious cult and the devil himself, the F**ks aren't going to let anything, or anyone, get in their way of seeking absolute domination.Buckle up for some bone-crunching horror, as the stakes just got raised.

Welcome To Cottonwood Creek houses sixteen tales of terror from seven different authors A collection of short stories that range from accounts of zombies and monsters to the darkest evil of deranged human souls.Featuring stories that will take you on a journey you won't soon forget. Now buckle up tight for a trip down to Cottonwood Creek, if you dare...Tales told by: Thomas Baker David Owain Hughes Jonathan Edward Ondrashek Maxine Grey Robert Wagner Aaron Thorton Caitlin Gee

Another superlative collection from the critically acclaimed David Owain Hughes; a selection of 20 mind-bending, soul-tearing tales of terror designed to make even the hardiest of souls weak at the knees Firstly, Hughes brought us the delicious madness that is White Walls and Straitjackets, followed by the unhinged Choice Cuts, before unleashing a whole host of batshit crazy with Psychological Breakdown. Each of these collections displays stories of cracked minds, disturbed individuals and the scariest monster of all-human-with a few sick, slick twists thrown in for Hughes' own personal, perverted kicks. And, oh, dear sweet, want-to-gobble-you-all-up reader, Hughes hasn't quite finished screwing with your mind just yet. Figuratively speaking, of course... We hope Within Brain Damaged, Hughes' fourth collection of sadistic nightmares to date, lay a further twenty tales involving debauched individuals, dark humour, smut and more bends and turns than a Formula One race course Buckle up, sick babies - this is another trip to Hughes' Land of Perverse Psychosis you won't want to miss. What's the matter, your tiny mind can't hack it? It's not all about the size...

George A. Romero was an inspiration to many, and responsible for helping to reanimate the undead into mainstream culture. To honour his legacy, EyeCue Productions have put together a charity anthology, with each story based on the canon he created. Eighteen stories from indie authors, each one set in the world which Romero created. Some give insights into events from the Dead films, others use the landscape he formed and create something wholly unique, but still governed by the framework within which the films were set. You'll find no running zombies in here, just proper old-school shamblers, set on nothing but ripping people apart and feasting on their flesh This book is made by fans, for fans, our humble tribute to a man who set the fire of creativity within so many. All proceeds will be going to the American Cancer Society, so you can not only enjoy the stories within, but also contribute to trying to beat this deadly disease. When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth

Meet Crystal and Harry - sweethearts and lovers who work in the lower fringes of the entertainment business.After brutally murdering three critics for poor reviews of their show, Crystal and Harry decide it best to skip town and head for the coast. Once there, they know that everything will turn out just fine - it will be their chance to start afresh. A new beginning. But, before they make their way to the seaside, Crystal insists that they visit her sister at Castell Hirwaun, a renowned psychiatric facility for the dangerously insane - because, after all, it is because of Crystal that her sibling sits rotting in the place.At the beginning of their adventure, Harry discovers a book in the van's glove compartment - Whitewalls and Straitjackets - written by an unknown author who exhibits the most intimate knowledge of the deadly duo, along with the other nut jobs who lurk about the Rhonda Valleys in that most picturesque part of South Wales.As lives and stories collide head-on, Crystal and Harry soon realize that escaping the Valleys won't be quite as easy as they'd first assumed - especially so with another vicious serial killer hot on their heels....

Dear Reader, Prepare to step through the looking-glass...You are cordially invited to Crystal's and Harry's downfall.Their fate, along with a whole host of other characters you are soundly familiar with, will take place at my master's grandiose home located in Porthcawl, South Wales.Along with this invite, I strongly recommend bringing waterproofs and galoshes, as things will get messy, not to mention sticky, as the deadly duo are led into my master's trap.This is one trip they won't survive.Yours Sincerely, Wadsworth.

The eagerly awaited sequel to Hughes' critically acclaimed Man Eating F**ks... Two years on from her nightmarish descent into the woods, Storm is piecing her life back together, but trouble is forming... A new threat is rising - one that promises to grip, shake and spin Storm's world out of control. But that's not all, as a 'friend' and sympathizer also poses a risk from the shadows, combined with a face from the past... With the cannibals lurking in the background, waiting for an opportunity to deal white-hot vengeance, can father and daughter survive? ** Featiures a bonus, previously unpublished short story by David Owain Hughes**

Within this tome lies eighteen tales of mind-bending terror, as Hughes delves into the human psyche and dishes out stories of what becomes of the broken minded, spirited and downright irked. Part these blood-drenched pages at your own peril, for you will find diseased minds geared towards revenge and bloody chaos, with a few twists, turns and surprises thrown in for good, fucked-up measures. Keep the lights on

Twenty tales of terror, darkness, the truly macabre and things most unpleasant from a delectably eclectic bunch of the very best independent horror authors on the scene today S.E. Rise, Kevin Wetmore, Paul Stansfield, Craig Stewart, Shaun Avery, Jeff Myers, Marc DeWit, Timothy Wilkie, Quinn Cunningham, Melanie Waghorne, Marc E. Fitch, Stanley B. Webb, Tim J. Finn, Ken Goldman, Ralph Greco Jr, Roger Leatherwood, Vincent Treewell, David Owain Hughes, J.J. Smith and the inimitable James H. Longmore In this superlative tome, HellBound Books have embraced the taboo, gone all-out to horrify and have broken the flimsy boundaries of good taste to make The Big Book of Bootleg Horror the perfect anthology for those who take their horror like we take our coffee - insidiously dark and most definitely unsweetened

A dark, incredibly entertaining excursion into the delightfully twisted imagination of David Owain Hughes.... An average teenage girl and her father find themselves caught up in a brutal nightmare at their local recreational centre, when an age-old enemy comes stumbling out of the woods to crash a heavy-metal gig; a gig that has all the promises of being killer.This is one blood-soaked gig you won't want to miss Praise for Man-Eating F*cks from Ty Schwamberger (author of The Fields, Deep Dark Woods & The Death of a Horror Writer.)"Man Eating F*cks is old school horror, but with a new, blood-soaked twist David Owain Hughes effectively creates enjoyable and lethal characters in this tale that is sure to keep you up at night. This is the type of tale that you need to read with a light on...I'm serious. You better put your seat belt on 'cause you're in for one helluva ride. Look out, Hughes might very well be headed to the major leagues after this twisted tale Highly recommended "

Someone's lurking in the shadows of the small seaside town of Porthcawl, South Wales. Meet Simone. Simone was always the quiet, shy boy with a lot of murky secrets, who stayed in the shadows, living on the cusp of society. When he comes out to play, things get interesting. But now, he's broken... Publisher Warning: This terrifying book may be too explicit for some readers. Read at your own risk.The paperback version of this book includes the short stories - Happy Birthday, Simone and Playtime, Simone.