Daniel J Volpe

Vile, Grotesque, and Brutal This collection features some of Daniel J. Volpe's most disturbing stories ever, including the 2021Grossout finalist, Strawberry Shortcake. Lost Girl, Found Dog- When Becca is abducted, she thinks the worst. Her captor has killed before and hisplan for the young girl is his most diabolical yet. But, when a mysterious woman arrives at the cabin, new hope for Becca blooms. Green Bleeds Red- People go missing every day. Many times, they're never heard from again, but whenLibby comes home after three years, Ricky is stunned. His wife has finally returned, but is she alone? Fair Food- Everyone loves a treat from time to time. Sometimes gluttony can be deadly. Die, Hive Scum- Skeever is a thief, but when he steals from criminal underlord Sardom Senk, his stickyfingers may have landed him in hot water for the last time. On his trail are a pair of detectives who willstop at nothing to retrieve the stolen item. The Dead Never Die- Modern medicine is a wonder of the world, but it can be a nightmare for some. These stories and more reside in the pages of this book. They live in gore, vomit, and excrement, justwaiting to fuel your nightmares for days to come.

Everyone has demons... ...but for Josef, evil has a name. After confronting an old enemy, Josef is left with a particular gift, granting him untold opportunities. But, as with everything, this comes at a hefty price. Each time he's confronted with using his new found gift, Josef has to convince himself it's for the better. As his life spirals out of control, Josef must decide whether he can reign in the new power or be consumed by it. In the Splatterpunk Award-nominated novel, Left to You, 70 years of Josef's story goes untold. For the Better sheds light on that tale, giving an in-depth look into one man's struggle with Hell on Earth. Could you kill innocence if you thought it was for the better?

Three authors who will shake your belief, three stories that defy belief, f***ed up beyond belief Church of the Splatter Spray Saints by Jasper Bark: Every city has them. A wasteland at the end of a long dirt road, where uncaught serial killers dump their victims. This is where the Brethren in Blood hold their tent meetings. Dubbed - the Church of the Splatter Spray Saints, this blood crazed cult is building a huge national following. Cindy, Mark and Gerard from the One Light Ministry are on a covert mission to rescue a wealthy donor who has fallen into the hands of the cult. George Harding hates and fears the cult members who slavishly follow him. He is one score away from leaving it all behind, he just has to get through one last gathering with his life and sanity intact. Dmitry works for the Russian Mafia, the cult's secret backers. He would like nothing more than to kill George. When a deadly biological weapon is smuggled into the tent meeting, Dmitry might just get his wish. Tonight, all of them will receive communion in the Church of the Splatter Spray Saints. Double Feature by Candace Nola: Friday night at the drive-in Horny teens, hot dogs, and horror movies, but the locals have a special feature of their own going on behind the scenes Like the best of Ed Wood Lee, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Joe R. Lansdale, it's a typical Friday night at the drive-in, but turns sinister when the locals show up for some fun of their own. The Chatter of Night Bugs by Daniel J. Volpe: Duke, Tammi Jean and Raylynn make their money in the vilest of ways. But when they pick up a young woman thinking her to be an easy score, they unleash an ancient magic of vengeance. Deep in the Appalachian Mountains something stirs, something evil, seeking justice. And with it comes the bugs...lots of bugs. Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Tales from the Darkest Depths.

Three authors who will shake your belief, three stories that defy belief, f***ed up beyond belief Church of the Splatter Spray Saints by Jasper Bark: Every city has them. A wasteland at the end of a long dirt road, where uncaught serial killers dump their victims. This is where the Brethren in Blood hold their tent meetings. Dubbed - the Church of the Splatter Spray Saints, this blood crazed cult is building a huge national following. Cindy, Mark and Gerard from the One Light Ministry are on a covert mission to rescue a wealthy donor who has fallen into the hands of the cult. George Harding hates and fears the cult members who slavishly follow him. He is one score away from leaving it all behind, he just has to get through one last gathering with his life and sanity intact. Dmitry works for the Russian Mafia, the cult's secret backers. He would like nothing more than to kill George. When a deadly biological weapon is smuggled into the tent meeting, Dmitry might just get his wish. Tonight, all of them will receive communion in the Church of the Splatter Spray Saints. Double Feature by Candace Nola: Friday night at the drive-in Horny teens, hot dogs, and horror movies, but the locals have a special feature of their own going on behind the scenes Like the best of Ed Wood Lee, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Joe R. Lansdale, it's a typical Friday night at the drive-in, but turns sinister when the locals show up for some fun of their own. The Chatter of Night Bugs by Daniel J. Volpe: Duke, Tammi Jean and Raylynn make their money in the vilest of ways. But when they pick up a young woman thinking her to be an easy score, they unleash an ancient magic of vengeance. Deep in the Appalachian Mountains something stirs, something evil, seeking justice. And with it comes the bugs...lots of bugs. Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Tales from the Darkest Depths.