Rick Hautala was a prolific author, renowned for his horror fiction that often delved into the darker aspects of the human psyche. His extensive body of work includes dozens of novels and hundreds of short stories, showcasing his versatility in both expansive narratives and concise literary forms. With a background in Renaissance and Medieval literature, Hautala brought intellectual depth and structural craft to his writing, establishing himself as a significant voice in American horror. His work is distinguished by its ability to create unsettling atmospheres and explore fundamental human fears.
Terry Rand, cut free from his family after his older brother, Collie, went on a senseless killing spree, returns home to piece together the day his brother turned rabid, delving into a blood history that reveals the Rand family tree is rotten to the roots, and the secrets his anchestor buried are now coming furious and vengeful to the surface.
Mark Newman had heard tales of the demon that resided on the rocky slopes of the mountain, but he didn't believe them. The day his friend disappeared in a sudden, blinding snowstorm, Mark believed when he saw something he knew couldn't be real--something that would kill again and again. Includes three bonus short stories.
From the moment he saw the girl in the snowstorm, Flynn had less than an hour to live. But he’ll remember his last fifty minutes long after he’s dead. As an investigator for Suffolk County Child Protective Services, Flynn has seen more than his share of misery, but nothing could prepare him for the nightmare inside the Shepards’ million-dollar Long Island home. In less than an hour, that nightmare will send him plunging into a frozen harbor—and awaken him to a reality even more terrifying.They’ve nicknamed Flynn “The Miracle Man” because few have ever been resuscitated after being dead so long. But a determined homicide detective and a beautiful, inquisitive reporter have questions about what really happened at the Shepard house—and why the people around Flynn are suddenly being murdered. Flynn has questions of his own, especially when one of the victims dies while handing him a note: This is all your fault Flynn has returned from The Midnight Road—and someone wants to send him back.
Humanity has been manipulated by shadowy, inhuman beings throughout history. Secret wars have been waged to settle vampires' disputes. Cultures have been created to advance mages' visions of Ascension. Enemies of the Earth have been defeated by werewolves as they prepare for their Apocalypse. This is the World of Darkness, a place where one's fears may become reality. Dark Destiny features short stories by Robert Bloch, Rick Hautala, Nancy A. Collins, Robert Weinberg and others.
Set against the eerie backdrop of Maine's dark woods, the story follows Jeff Cameron as he returns to Camp Tapiola for a reunion with old friends. Haunted by the tragic death of their friend Jimmy Foster, Jeff grapples with unresolved questions about whether it was an accident or murder. As memories resurface, he senses a hidden agenda among his friends and is drawn into a web of suspense. The mysterious figure known as The Wildman adds to the tension, leaving Jeff to uncover the truth behind the reunion and its unsettling purpose.
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