Elizabeth Massie crafts compelling narratives across horror, suspense, historical fiction, and young adult genres. Her work delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche, exploring the delicate balance between fear and reality. Massie excels at drawing readers into suspenseful plots, creating immersive atmospheres that linger long after the final page. Her versatility across diverse literary forms highlights the depth and breadth of her storytelling talent.
Exploring the concept of arithmophobia, this book delves into the psychological aspects of the fear of numbers and mathematics. It examines how this phobia affects individuals in their daily lives, from academic challenges to professional obstacles. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, the narrative sheds light on coping strategies and the importance of overcoming this fear to enhance confidence and success in numerically driven environments.
Her family was killed and her home destroyed during the brutal Civil War. Penniless and desperate to find a new life, 18-year-old Katina Monroe flees from Georgia to Chicago, disguised as a boy. In this great city, she finds work as "William," acting in a small theater and dreaming of writing brilliant plays that will someday bring her wealth and fame as a woman in her own name. Yet things take an unexpected turn when she encounters crusading young activist Russell Cosgrove on the street and he persuades "William" to help him create a shelter and school for the impoverished of the neighborhood. Katina is afraid to tell Russell the truth about herself, even as they work together day after day, until her growing love and a jealous twist of fate drive her to, at last, reveal her identity. Together then, with determination and true love, Katina and Russell build a dream of new lives, new hopes, and a new city. But a sudden fire erupts and rages through Chicago, destroying everything in its wake, and the couple finds themselves racing for their lives.
D.D. Murphry has a way with words-or is it that words have their way with him? Work the clues alongside this unlikely sleuth to reveal an underground cabal of letters, a conspiracy of meaning, right below the surface of the everyday world. Murphry is both hero and villain, an unforgettable personality who will have you cringing while you laugh and rooting for his every misguided plan. This is a clever tale told with a dexterity that allows for a gritty, noir feel, insight into the frailty of the human mind and the ability to see the absurdity in it all.
Exploring the experiences of those who have moved away from traditional religious structures, this book serves as a spiritual memoir and a thoughtful reflection on faith. Elizabeth Massie shares her journey as an un-churched believer, emphasizing the universal truth of God's love and the importance of finding common ground among diverse spiritual paths. Her insights aim to reassure others in similar positions that they are not alone, inviting both believers and non-believers to engage in a dialogue about love and understanding beyond conventional religion.
It begins when mountain matriarch Granny Mustard decides she wants to live forever, but then is killed. Her slow-witted but equally hardheaded granddaughter Jenkie decides to pick up the ball and run with it, taking Granny's unperfected immortality moonshine recipe, a socially-inept friend named Bink, and dreams of fame and fortune to an abandoned trailer up in Desper Hollow. But slow-witted can't stand against the terrible power Granny initiated. Jenkie's experiments only worsen the troubles with Granny's original recipe, bringing dead critters and a few stray folks back to a state of hungry, vicious, mindless animation. Now a stash of the living dead is locked up in the back of the trailer, a howling herd that has Jenkie terrified. And Armistead, one of the red-eyed living dead, seems way too alert for comfort. Mountain resident Kathy Shaw and Hollywood pitchman Jack Carroll, who is looking for the next hit reality show, find themselves caught up in the growing horror surrounding Desper Hollow. They can't avoid it and must face it head on. So must Armistead, who fights the fog of his ghastly condition to discover the truth of who he really is.
Featuring an introduction by acclaimed author Gemma Files, this anthology brings together a diverse collection of chilling tales centered on monstrous themes. It showcases spine-tingling contributions from established horror writers like Bentley Little, Simon Clark, and Elizabeth Massie, alongside works from promising new voices in the genre. The collection promises to captivate readers with its variety of styles and perspectives on horror.
Fifteen stories from living legends, rising stars, venerable masters and surprising newcomers, exploring our troubled past, our turbulent present, and frightening futures yet to come. Freedom of Screech. It's not for the faint of heart. Chet Williamson Elizabeth Massie Matt Hayward Jessica McHugh Richard Christian Matheson Jenny Orosel Jack Ketchum Georgia R. Buns Tom Monteleone Patricia Lee MacComber David Niall Wilson Robert Guffey Joseph Mulak Michael Picco Norman Spinrad
Cascade County, Montana... Middle schoolers Johnel Walker, Tony Walker, and Elliot Green have formed a summer book club. They gather beneath a shady tree twice a week in the Walkers' backyard to read, discuss, and trade the books they've selected. Usually, the club members agree on the chosen books. But when Elliot shows them a crusty, dirt-coated, ancient book he discovered in an abandoned cabin and says it's one they should read next, Johnel and Tony aren't impressed. They want Elliot to put the book back. Yet the book-or what's inside it-has other ideas. It seems there are terrifying, red-eyed ghosts of people from the past anxious to get out of the book and into present day. Elliot, Johnel, and Tony find there is nothing they can do to stop them from emerging. And so, the club members must face the ghosts, figure out what they want, and try to stop the menace. Each Ameri-Scares novel is based on or inspired by an actual historical event, folktale, or legend specific to the state in which the story is set.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer When the female population of Sunnydale begins to strut its Girl Power -- trying out for the football team and whatnot -- it seems like a normal expression of '90s feminism. But when all the guys start acting like powerless pawns -- and a few even show up dead with their brains turned to mush -- Buffy, Miss Girl Power herself, has to figure out who's behind this extreme case of feminism gone awry. Is it a coincidence that there's a new trio of Greek goddesses in town?
Explore a collection of fourteen chilling tales that showcase the talents of renowned horror writers, featuring a standout story by Graham Masterton. This anthology blends short stories with dark poetry, offering a diverse range of unsettling narratives that delve into the depths of fear and the macabre, making it a must-read for horror enthusiasts seeking fresh and varied experiences in the genre.