Michael Bray

Seven years have passed.In the aftermath of the terrifying ordeal at Hope House, the lives of Steve and Melody Samson have changed forever. Steve has become a recluse, while Melody is consumed by guilt, and sees in their son a constant reminder of the man Steve used to be.The town of Oakwellhas become a tourist hotspot for paranormal enthusiasts, eager to learn more about the 'Hope House Haunting', becoming everything the residents of the once sleepy town fought so hard to prevent.Ambitious town councillor, Henry Marshall has an idea to turn the unwanted attention on the town to his own advantage, by building a hotel on the site of Hope House.As construction begins, the dormant evil within the forest stirs, and Marshall becomes consumed with the need to draw Steve & Melody back to Oakwell, so the evil can finally have it's revenge....

When a simple shopping trip to pick up some things for his wife turns into a deadly nightmare, Ray Garrett and a group of strangers must come together to survive the horrors they are about to endure. The supermarket shelves are stacked with horrific delicacies made from human flesh, and the store boasts a Meat aisle that has to be seen to be believed. As the group turn to Garrett to lead them to safety, the unlikely group must come together to not only survive, but to try to find a way to escape from the store, and the inhuman Staff who are hungry for human flesh and keen for them to stay forever. A dark disturbing horror story in which the vampires are brutal, horrific creatures, violent beasts filled with rage and bloodlust, MEAT tells the story of survival, and asks the question of just how far a person will go in order to survive....

What if man's thirst to push the boundaries of science resulted in its own destruction?Richard Draven's research into the healing properties of animals during an expedition to the remote Congo jungle unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events which will lead mankind to the brink of extinction. His discovery - a new species of monkey with incredible regenerative powers - leads to interest from the government who is looking for away to enhance their military forces in their numerous conflicts around the globe.Six years later, the research started by Draven has been put into practice. Squads of genetically modified soldiers are inn active servie around the world - these, the Apex Squads, are covert, the modifications making them quicker, stronger, and more resistant to pain then the rest fo himanity.Soon, disturbing reports of mass murder and unprovoked violence by the squads begin to filter through.When one by one, the Apex teams go dark, the leaders of the free world realise that they have a very seriousproblem on their hands and must turn back to the man who's research set The Apex Project in motion, Richard Draven, in order to stop the Apex Teams before they can destroy humanity and the world..

The Marxist conception of the division between mental and manual labor is a critical yet unrecognized aspect of contemporary political struggles.Departing from this novel argument, Michael Bray traces the conceptual and socio-political history of this labor division and emphasizes how the forms of control and organization articulated by that division in practices of production, democracy, racialization, and financialization are becoming increasingly important. Critiquing the left for its tendency to side implicitly with the powers of mental labor, Michael Bray shows that comprehending and challenging those powers is a pivotal task for anti-capitalist politics today.

An essential handbook for anyone who wants to act on television and film – by a leading teacher of screen acting. For any aspiring screen actor, the challenge is to combine all the components of your craft with an ability to handle the technical demands of acting for the camera within the often bewildering environment of a film set. Michael Bray takes you step by step through all the challenges you'll face, demystifying the processes you'll encounter, and helping you develop the necessary skills, including: How to approach the script and prepare your characterHow to maintain your concentration and learn to relax on setHow to deliver your lines and improve your vocal rangeHow to master continuity, eye lines, and hitting your marksHow to tackle auditions to ensure your best chance of getting the job Full of invaluable advice, extracts from screenplays, numerous illustrations and practical exercises – which can be undertaken on your own, using the camera on your phone – this book is an accessible and authoritative guide to developing a successful career as a screen actor.

MOVIE EDITION: INCLUDES ORIGINAL STORY & SCREENPLAY WARNING: THIS IS AN EXTREME HORROR NOVEL. There is gore. There is bad language. There are scenes of a sexual nature. There are scenes of domestic abuse. But hidden underneath it all is also a chilling story. Please do not purchase this book if you are easily shocked, disgusted or offended. This book is not for you. Teaming up together for the first time since 'ART', Michael Bray (Whisper) and Matt Shaw (Sick B*stards) bring you MONSTER; the haunting tale of a normal woman who wakes up to find herself part of a nightmare. "He's there, standing in the doorway. Seven foot tall, a face hidden beneath a mask of stretched, rotting skin. He isn't saying anything. He's just watching me, his head cocked to one side as though judging me. I pulled on the restraints but they didn't budge. I was trapped. I was his prisoner. I asked him what he wanted but he just repeated my sentence in a childish voice. I asked him for a second time and, for a second time, he repeated me. When I screamed, he screamed, raising his hands to his ears and closing his eyes as though my panicked yelling scared him. Who is he? What does he want with me? I begged for him to let me go and he responded by repeating me - again - word for word. Frustrated I started screaming. He turned and ran from the room. He didn't go far though. I can hear him out there. I can hear his heavy, wheezy breathing. A couple of seconds went by and he stuck his head around the corner. He didn't move from that spot. He just stood there, watching me once more."