Matt Shaw

He lays there, restrained to the bed, wondering when she is going to come back to see him. Her routine seems to be twice a day; once in the morning and once in the evening. Other than that, he is left there with nothing but his own thoughts... Why is he there? What do they want with him? When can he go back to his own family? * * * * * Another day of the same routine. Get out of bed when she is told to do so. Get the other guest's breakfast from the kitchen area, where it is waiting for her, and take it down to him. Do not talk to him. Ensure that he is okay. Come back upstairs and - if deserving of a treat - get access to the television room for an hour of whatever is put on for her to watch. She knows why she is there. She hopes that - one day - she can be forgiven. She hopes that - one day - she will be freed. * * * * * Three characters, one storyline told through their eyes...

He lays there, restrained to the bed, wondering when she is going to come back to see him. Her routine seems to be twice a day; once in the morning and once in the evening. Other than that, he is left there with nothing but his own thoughts... Why is he there? What do they want with him? When can he go back to his own family? * * * * * Another day of the same routine. Get out of bed when she is told to do so. Get the other guest's breakfast from the kitchen area, where it is waiting for her, and take it down to him. Do not talk to him. Ensure that he is okay. Come back upstairs and - if deserving of a treat - get access to the television room for an hour of whatever is put on for her to watch. She knows why she is there. She hopes that - one day - she can be forgiven. She hopes that - one day - she will be freed. * * * * * Three characters, one storyline told through their eyes...

A drabble is a work of fiction where the word count is exactly 100 words (not including the title). Presented in this collection are over 60 drabbles from the dark mind of Matt Shaw. Some are inspired by his previous titles and some entirely new and as fresh as rotting flesh can be. With illustrations from artist Janine Van Moosel, this collection has it all: from the romantic, to the psychological, to the very extreme... And, if that weren't enough - there are a number of published shorts too, along with the splatter-punk nominated story "Melvin". This is Matt Shaw's dark and twisted answer to Tim Burton's "The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy". Please note: Despite the fun, child-like cartoons - this is NOT suitable for those under the age of 15 PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR "There is a ferocity about Matt Shaw's writing that is both welcome and also necessary when it comes to horror." - Shaun Hutson, author of "Slugs"

The definitive book on one of the foremost modernist cities and architecture destinations in the USA: Columbus, Indiana The midwestern city of Columbus, Indiana, is more than a mecca of modern architecture; it is an example of how design can help foster a remarkable community. The dozens of buildings and projects by legendary architects – from mid-century titans such as Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei to contemporary practitioners Deborah Berke and IwamotoScott – remain integral to its urban fabric. This book explores Columbus’s optimistic program of bold new architecture and landscapes, initiated by the legendary industrialist J. Irwin Miller and local leaders, and the generations-long quest to develop the ideal American city through design excellence. This is the first in-depth history of Columbus, Indiana, demonstrating the unique convergence of civic, industrial, and social forces that produced the pre-eminent laboratory of architectural modernism in the USA. It presents a rich showcase of outstanding, generation-spanning architects and is published in association with Landmark Columbus Foundation, the civic organization behind the progressive preservation and promotion of the city’s architectural heritage, as well as the producer of the acclaimed program Exhibit Columbus, a two-year cycle of events that uses the context of Columbus to host conversations around innovative ideas and then commissions site-responsive installations in a free, public exhibition.

When the guide disappeared in the middle of the night, Carly and her siblings didn't think their adventure vacation could get any worse. They were wrong. After an unknown species of spider bites Carly, they soon realise - things can always get much, much worse...

From the author of Immortal Shadows and The Cabin; a new horror pulled straight from the depths of the ocean. For over 100 years, the Titanic has sat - out of reach - at the bottom of the ocean. Whilst some people believe it should remain down there, as a memorial for those who lost their lives, others want it raised before the acidic seawater and bacterium reclaim it in its entirety. Today, with scientists fighting the hostile environment, they're bringing up each fragile section piece by piece. Their plan being to put it back together again, once it's on the surface. Their plans hadn't gone much further given the massive undertaking of the initial stage, although some characters had already started to think of ways they could make money from it. To start with, everything was going to plan. That is, until the first section was raised and - with it - so too was Hell. The Ghosts of the Titanic is a supernatural horror.

There's an old village in England. It was once thriving, full of life from those who worked in the nearby mines. But, when the mines closed, the families had no option but to move away to pastures new. Decades later, with the village left to rot, and the British government decided to step in. In an effort to breathe new life into the village, they decide to sell the houses at ultra-low prices. The catch? The new owners have a set amount of time to renovate their new home. What they do from there is up to them. Some would want to move in, others would want to sell up. Then, there are those who'd rent it out as a holiday home. For those looking to take part in the scheme, it sounds like an amazing opportunity. And, it was and could have stayed that way too... If only they didn't go digging up past secrets.

Over the years, Matt Shaw (Sick B*stards, the Octopus Trilogy and the twisted mind behind the controversial Hub Trilogy, which is only available directly through him) has written many supernatural horrors. Here, for the first time ever, he has collected them together for your enjoyment. This 700 page book contains over 200,000 words of supernatural horror, including: The Lost Son Evil Little Things The Cabin A Suburban Haunting Heaven's Calling Immortal Shadows

Emily's life had never been simple. From a troubled childhood to an adulthood spent navigating various mental health issues, she did think there was no way it could get worse. Even if it did, at least she had her therapist to fall back upon for guidance. That is, until Emily realised none of her life was actually real, not even her. Every night she dreamed of the same man. A hideous, obnoxious arsehole who lived in his mother's basement where he spent his time arguing with anyone and everyone on social media. And when he wasn't arguing with random strangers? He was trying to write his debut novel. Whilst the stranger hadn't quite figured out the plot details, he had at least fully fleshed out his starring character; a young woman named Emily.

A collection of werewolf-themed horrors. This title includes: Hair of the Dog (a short story) Evil Lurking Within Full Moon The Den The Pack Spaghetti

Thalassophobia is the intense fear (phobia) of large bodies of water, such as the ocean, sea, or large lakes. People with thalassophobia have anxiety that is so strong and persistent that it interferes with their quality of life. There are many people who are afraid of water and this book is not intended for them. Over the years, Matt Shaw (Sick B*stards, the Octopus Trilogy and the twisted mind behind the controversial Hub Trilogy, which is only available directly through him) has written many stories set upon the choppy waters. Here, for the first time ever, he has collected them together for your enjoyment. This 700 page book contains over 200,000 words of water-based horror, including: The Big Blue Cows Voyage to Hell Voyage to Hell 2: Hell's Reveal The Mariana Trench Below Deck: Hell or High Water Below Deck: Mermaids Loch Ness Dolphin

'We all have a story inside of us. Let me help you free it.' The author of over 100 titles, take Matt Shaw's hand and let him guide you through his writing process, sharing formatting tips, writing tactics and secrets that have helped him reach the elusive number one spot on numerous occasions. And then - when you're done - take the tips you want, adapt them to your needs and release your work... And then start that difficult second book... Rinse and repeat...