Step into the chilling embrace of fear with Dead Things in Dark Places: Season 2, another haunting collection from the maestro of the macabre, David Viergutz. Known for his darkly captivating tales, Viergutz once again lures you into a sinister anthology where terror knows no bounds.
Brace yourself as you unravel the mystery of an orphan whose shadow harbors a sinister secret, or traverse the eerie streets of a town shrouded in an impenetrable veil of mist, where the boundary between reality and nightmare blurs. Follow a relentless journalist as they uncover whispers of witchcraft on an isolated farm, each revelation pulling you deeper into a web.
Every story is a descent into the unknown, where cursed relics beckon with malevolent intent, spectral figures haunt the periphery of your vision, and ancient evils stir beneath the surface. The farther you venture, the more you'll question your sanity and safety.
Will you dare to uncover the truths hidden in the darkest recesses of these tales? Or will you become another lost soul trapped in the pages of Dead Things in Dark Places: Season 2?
The shadows are waiting... are you ready to confront them?
Enter the shadowy corridors of terror with Dead Things in Dark Places, the latest collection from the master of malice, David Viergutz. Renowned for his spine-tingling narratives, Viergutz invites you to brave an anthology of all-new, horrifying tales.
Each story will drag you deeper into a world of haunted asylums with echoing screams, cursed possessions whispering in the dead of night, twisted creatures lurking in the shadows, and the darkest corners of your wildest nightmares.
Think you're brave enough? Each page turn is a challenge to your courage, a step further into the unknown. From the eerie silence of a forsaken ghost town to the twisted smile of a doll with a mind of its own, every story is a unique journey through fear.
But beware, for in this maze of shadows, nothing is as it seems. Will you emerge unscathed, or will these tales ensnare you forever in their chilling grip?
Dare to find out in Dead Things in Dark Places.
Stonehaven, the once-prized seat of the kingdom of Duska is a pile of rubble and Queen Avana Ostra is to blame.
Nearly everyone she trusted is dead; some by her own hand. Weary and exhausted, her body resembles that of a monster. Without order and the loss of the crown, chaos is the new norm.
But Avana has a plan.
To the east of her beloved kingdom is the land of Kogresh, home to a mystical healer who may have the answers she needs.
Hunted, alone, and broken, Avana is once again thrust into an epic quest to rid herself of her demonic companion, clear her name, and bring her kingdom up from ruin.
When Old Gods Rest is the final installment and close to The Demonic Compendium Series. No stone will be left unturned. No question left unanswered. The Book must be sated.
One mansion’s foundation creaks with the weight of its secrets.
Marcus, a convicted felon, serves out his sentence, dreaming of his life before his days were spent eating slop and narrowly avoiding being shanked in the shower.
Release day comes, and it’s not as sweet as he thought it would be.
Abandoned.
Broke.
Entirely alone.
Maybe he was better off in prison…
But opportunities for felons are few and far between and the famous Belford Manor needs a caretaker. Where others may see a spooky, crumbling estate, Marcus envisions a future for himself, where he can heal and move on. But everything isn’t what it seems, and questions about the house quickly become impossible to ignore.
Now, Marcus is entangled in a mystery older than the dirt the house is built on. Its walls pulse with a fetid horror that makes the lonely felon wish for his cell. The manor wants more than Marcus’s attention. It may very well want his soul too.
The dead have a way of snuffing out hope.
Brock’s latest decisions have created a mess of things, and his next will most likely do the same. And the surviving townsfolk look to him for answers nonetheless.
In the bleak landscape of the Texas highlands lies a haven nobody wants. Guided by hope, he tries to look on the bright side of their increasingly bad situation.
It has solid walls, a heavy fence, and natural protection – perfect for a telekinetic like Brock to defend.
Can a facility meant to hold people in also keep the dead out?
They are relentless and unforgiving. Always walking. Always hungry.
But people, dead or not, bring problems with them wherever they go.
Uncertainty, turmoil, and back stabbing. Just another day in the apocalypse…
In the middle of the apocalypse, school is still in session.
Brock is at the helm of a group of survivors, and with the herd gone, things were supposed to be looking up.
Unfortunately, the survivors learn that hope has a price, and in their uncertainty they look to Brock to lead them once again.
But he’s out of plans and the dead are swarming.
Facing a long, empty road that would surely mean starvation or worse, an unlikely ally comes forth with new information.
A school on the edge of town has flourished, and their doors were always open.
Caught between a rock and a dead place, Brock takes a chance on the school and leads his people into what may turn out to be yet another costly mistake…
When darkness falls, evil rises…
John thought he had hit rock bottom, but he was wrong. As he struggles to clear his name and stay alive in a west Texas ghost town, he is pursued by a shadowy presence that seems to know his every move.
With no one left to turn to and his sanity hanging by a thread, John must confront the malevolent force that haunts him before it's too late.
But as he unravels the mystery of the darkness, he realizes that the true horror may be within himself.
Experience the terror of Cracked Altar: St. Andrew’s. Start reading now and join John on his journey through the shadows as he battles the malevolent force that haunts him.
Father Noah Godfrey is no stranger to turmoil.
A former soldier turned priest and son of an acclaimed exorcist; he struggles to find work. Living life under his father’s shadow is taking its toll on him.
He needs money to survive, but with few viable prospects, his chances aren’t looking good.
Father Zachariah, a religious zealot, separated St. Agatha’s Church from the church body and reestablished a new physical church in the middle of Texas.
His return from a mission trip in Brazil raises questions.
The once beloved priest is a shadow of his former self and is believed to have gone mad. Despite his bizarre behavior, he’s amassed a huge following and has taken his evangelism to the airwaves. People have flocked to The Foundation. His captive audience has even gathered an elite group of believers who spend time at the compound.
When the congregation draws attention for all the wrong reasons, the Church dispatches Noah to investigate and report back on the validity of the rumors. Soon, Noah finds himself ensnared in what could be the greatest hoax the world has ever seen…or the location for the final showdown between God and the devil himself.
Will Noah uncover the horrifying secrets and expose the truth, or will the congregation’s unwavering and deadly loyalty stop him in his tracks?
The royal family has felt the pain of death many times over.
Newly appointed Queen Avana struggles to hold the very fabric of her kingdom together.
She yearns for the days of harmony — the days when her husband, the fallen prince, was by her side. The days when demons were but a legend…
But rest is a luxury even the queen can’t afford, and her mistakes weight heavily on her heart.
Assassins.
Civil war.
Treachery.
Every day, another troubling matter tugs at her attention, distracting her from the real threat that lurks in the shadows.
Whispers of an ancient evil drift through the castle, melding with the backhanded plans of those who want to see her fail, and the country burn.
The pieces are in place. War is imminent.
Queen Avana is prepared to fight to save her people, but will her greatest efforts be enough?
The Wendigo craves flesh, and will be a slave to its hunger forever.
James’s life is falling apart at the seams.
A dysfunctional marriage. Underemployment. Run-ins with the law.
He yearns for redemption from what he’s done and from what he’s failed to do for his wife, Rebecca, and son, Jr.
But after James’s latest incident, Rebecca attempts an ill-prepared adventure into the Rocky Mountains with Jr. to gather her thoughts.
Things quickly escalate as contact is lost in the restricted area of the forest, and James embarks on a rescue mission.
James won’t fail his family again, bringing with him two expert rescue technicians who seem to know the restricted area a little too well.
They are hiding something. His family needs him.
The forest is hiding something. His family needs him.
Something lurks in the shadows. And it craves them all…
The Z-Virus toppled the state in a week, the country in a month, and the world in a year. But that won't stop Brock’s retirement.
Brock, a powerful telekinetic, is desperate for peace, and his rest is long overdue after a year of fighting for the United Militarized Front, the last remaining hope against the dead.
But the undead are unpredictable, and his humble mountain retreat is no fortress. Soon, he’s forced from his home and travels to Deep Vale, Texas in search of respite, grumbling all the way.
Upon his arrival, the dreamy post-apocalyptic town is not all that it seems.
Foolish people, hopeful or not, do foolish things when pushed to the edge. A fact that Brock quickly learns the hard way…
The slaughter of the royal family has awakened an unspeakable evil.
Hope is stamped out under the rule of the new tyrannical king. But buried deep in history lies an answer to his steel grip that nobody wants to unleash…
Risen from death, a warrior emerges — The Arbiter, a demonic sorcerer not seen in 500 years. And he’s pissed.
For it’s not a random king who sits upon the throne and plunges an already struggling kingdom into chaos…the mad king is the Arbiter’s brother, and the man responsible for ending his life in the first place.
Sound the drums of war and prepare for battle! Prince Shaw returns as The Arbiter with his brother, the king, in his sights, and anyone who stands in his way will be considered an enemy...
