Jay Bower

Welcome to Brownsville-a city soaked in secrets and shadowed by death.In this brutal installment of the Try Not to Die series, your survival depends on every choice you make.Featuring characters from Jay Bower's gripping novels, including Cadaverous, Dead Blood, Soul Eyes, Master of Demons, and more, this thrilling adventure pulls you into a shared universe where danger lurks at every turn. Whether you're navigating the streets plagued by the undead or facing supernatural horrors, one thing is certain: no one escapes Brownsville unscathed.With over 40 gut-wrenching deaths and countless ways to meet your end, can you make the right decisions and survive this terrifying journey? Or will you succumb to the same fate as so many before you?Test your instincts. Challenge your fate. But whatever you do, Try Not to Die.Perfect for fans of interactive fiction, horror, and Jay Bower's dark, gripping tales. Brownsville is calling...will you make it out alive?

Unleash Your Dark Side at Dethfest Confessions: The Devil's Playlist Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling journey into the twisted realms of horror and heavy metal Mark Tullius, the mastermind of mayhem, has summoned a global legion of horror authors to confess their darkest tales inspired by the electrifying chaos of Dethfest These authors are here to spill their sinister secrets about the 15 monstrous bands that shook the very foundations of heavy metal Whether you're a die-hard horror fanatic or a headbanging metal enthusiast, this is an anthology you simply can't ignore Brace yourselves for a heart-pounding, mind-bending experience as the stories within range from spine-tingling chills to bone-crushing terror.Are you ready to face your deepest fears? Will you survive the onslaught of terrifying tales inspired by the most intense heavy metal festival on Earth?This anthology is based off the book Try Not to Die: At Dethfest written by Mark Tullius and Glenn Hedden. Check out the full line-up below, and get ready to dive into a world where the sinister meets the savage ⚠ Warning: Some of the stories are extreme horror and contain graphic depictions of violence and sexuality.Includes these four standalone stories that have been released on Amazon which include: "Eat Me" - Caitlin Marceau"B is for Brother" - Daemon Manx"Die Forever" - Simone Trojahn"Fighting Fire With Fire" - Jon CohnPlus stories by: Duncan Ralston, Robert Essig, Jay Bower, Ren e S. DeCamillis, John Palisano, Steve Stred, Thomas K.S. Wake, Joe X Young, Violet James McMaster, Zachary Ashford, and P.W. Feutz.Edited by Lyndsey Smith and Mark Tullius.

Eternal. Timeless. The Keeper of Darkness...Nestled deep within shadowed alcoves lie books bound in human skin. Pages drenched in crimson recount tales once believed to be mere myths, now unveiled by The Conservator.For countless years, he has journeyed through forgotten realms, safeguarding and cherishing tales of terror lost to time. Now, he presents a trio of the most chilling legends plucked from the abyss.The journey into the macabre begins with John Durgin's "Blank Space," a harrowing tale that introduces us to Helen Crowe, a presence that lingers long after the last word.Venture further, and you'll encounter Jay Bower's "Eyebiters Revenge." A tale of friends who sought to commune with the spirits in a forsaken school, only to stumble upon a malevolence far more terrifying.Concluding this dark odyssey is John Lynch's "Expiration of Sentence." Within the cold, echoing walls of a prison, an unspeakable evil lurks, ensuring no soul finds solace.In this limited edition hardcover, The Conservator curates a trilogy of terror, beckoning you to step closer. Dare you answer his call?Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Tales from the Darkest Depth.

A fatal car accident leads to a terrifying transformation. After dying in the accident, Alex Bates is given the chance to come back to life and make amends for his past mistakes as a husband and stepfather. But his second chance comes with a deadly catch: he must become a killer. As Alex struggles with his new reality, he realizes he has made a horrific deal with an entity that demands he commit brutal acts of murder. With each kill, Alex spirals deeper into darkness, haunted by his victims and the price he must pay for his family's safety. As the body count rises, Alex must choose between his own soul and the lives of those he loves. Will Alex be able to escape the grip of his demonic master before it's too late? Or will he be doomed to a life of eternal damnation?

When the sun went dark, it was only just the beginning...Gaige Penrod yearns for the light of musical greatness. A self-taught metal guitarist with a dream of being the greatest, he finds himself drawn to a concert celebrating an eclipse, where he is overcome by an otherworldly presence that changes him forever.As Gaige searches for answers, he becomes obsessed with the idea of fulfilling his musical destiny, and he sets out to reunite his band on his quest for glory. But in his pursuit of fame, he makes a deal with a shadowy figure, and unleashes a sinister force that threatens to consume him and everyone around him.Cadaverous is a chilling tale of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the horrors that leave us questioning the true cost of our own desires.

Who knew the apocalypse, walking corpses, and full-on chaos would cramp a vampire's style?Dorian awakens to a new world inhabited by the undead who roam the streets, destroying everyone and everything in their path. Food is scarce, but food for a bloodthirsty vampire is more-so.He now finds himself in an untenable position. Forced to run from the corpses, steer clear of those who want to destroy him, and adapt to the all-consuming chaos that is his eternal life now.Navigating this unfamiliar and unpredictable world, desperate to reconnect with his brood, every waking hour is a lifetime of longing. But they're not the only battles he'll face.Freedom is what he craves, but obtaining it means he'll first have to conquer the many obstacles in his way...or meet his demise.Follow Dorian Wilde's journey through the unknown, where nothing is guaranteed and survival in a broken world is a special kind of hell Dead Blood: The Complete Series contains all three Dead Blood novels plus exclusive bonus content.

Hell on earth begins with a nightmare...Jewel Carrington has done everything imaginable to provide a good life for her daughter. But now that Avery is a teenager, her best isn't good enough. If not for their daily bickering, she and her daughter would never speak to each other.When one argument escalates into a full-blown fight, Jewel is at a loss as to how to proceed. Avery, however, never gives her mother a chance to clear her head because she runs away.Distraught and guilt-ridden, Jewel is desperate to find her daughter and work on their relationship, but her dream of mending fences is interrupted by the unimaginable. When she closes her eyes at night, a long-forgotten demonic entity known as a dreamwraith torments her.Its constant taunting forces her to confront a painful past and pushes her to do everything within her power to find Avery before it's too late.Will Jewels' hellish and unforgiving nightmare lead to disaster? Find out in Dreamwraith, a chilling horror novel from Jay Bower.

In this small town, keeping secrets is a matter of life or death... East St. Louis deputy Patrick O'Shea is tired of living in the line of fire. So when he gets a chance to transfer to his wife's small hometown, he doesn't hesitate to load up the moving van. But his family's bags are barely unpacked before their newfound peace and quiet shatters in a surge of demonic voices...The deputy has faced his fair share of evil, but nothing quite like this. Normally the first into the fray, he worries they've unearthed a force not even his special training and inner-city experience can combat... Can Patrick protect his family from supernatural foes, or will a festering evil consume the ones he loves most?The Dark Sacrifice is a haunting horror novel not for the faint of heart. If you like supernatural chills, family secrets, and ominous small-towns, then you'll love Jay Bower's spine-tingling tale. Buy The Dark Sacrifice to stand your ground against demonic forces today