R. Allen Leider

Awesome Tales #9 presents four stories of hair-raising suspense 1. "Reign of Terror" Part 2 by R. Allen Leider: Still enjoying his amnesty from the French government, the phantom terrorist unleashes more death and destruction upon the Nazi invaders with a new weapon - Nikola Tesla's earthquake machine 2. "Scorpion" by John L. French: Simon Tombs and his demonic companion Fel investigate a cult-related murder, only to discover someone is killing saints.3. "Man On the Inside" by John L. French: Officer DeWitt Jackson was dead, but he had unfinished business before he could move on.4. "Damaged Goods" by Quintin Peterson: Private Eye Luther Kane planned to free his client from the clutches of Russian mob boss "Ivan the Terrible" Sizov - then he awoke to find himself at the mercy of the merciless.

Dr. Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll in "A Difference of Opinion"Edited by R. Allen LeiderSpecial Horror issueIllustrated by Ed Coutts, design by Rich HarveyAwesome Tales #8 presents seven stories of spine-tingling horror Featuring "A Difference of Opinion" by R. Allen Leider, written as an homage to the late Peter Cushing - best known for his starring roles in British horror films. Read more about it on the blog." A Difference of Opinion" by R. Allen Leider: Dr. Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll - two titans of malevolent medicine, comparing notes and taking names in a diabolical game of show-and-tell "A Difference of Opinion" by R. Allen Leider depicts the unsavory events when Victor Frankenstein creates a perfect synthetic human -- but Henry Jekyll decides to test this new creature, and brings Mr. Hyde out to play "The Monster of Sheltonville" by CJ Henderson and John L. French: Scientists go "in search of" a legendary lake monster." On the Way Home" by Sandra Lee Rauenzahn: A woman's nostalgic return to her childhood home turns into a nightmare as a horror from her past awaits her in a train station." Beauty in the Beholder" by Kevin Fontan: Douglas Yancy Funni sees beauty differently than most people." Xan-Ti-Maca: The Pit of Hell" by R. Allen Leider: An archaeological expedition uncovers political corruption, ritual murder and unspeakable ancient terror." Nightwork" by Alan Jaffee: A funeral parlor employee moonlights as a grave robber." Occurrence at Capri" by Audrey Parente: Beauty is only skin deep, but words can ruin a friendship ...

Dr. Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll - two titans of malevolent medicine, comparing notes and taking names in a diabolical game of show-and-tell "A Difference of Opinion" by R. Allen Leider depicts the unsavory events when Victory Frankenstein creates a perfect synthetic human -- but Henry Jekyll decides to test this new creature, and brings Mr. Hyde out to play ALSO: The Monster of Sheltonville by CJ Henderson and John L. French, wherein scientists go 'in search of' a legendary lake monster; "On the Way Home" by Sandra Lee Rauenzahn in which a woman's nostalgic return to her childhood home turns into a nightmare; "Beauty in the Beholder by Kevin Fontan, wherein Douglas Yancy Funni sees beauty differently than most people; "Xan-Ti-Maca: The Pit of Hell" by R. Allen Leider, in which an archaeological expedition uncovers political corruption, ritual murder and unspeakable ancient terror; "Nightwork" by Alan Jaffee, in which a funeral parlor employee moonlights as a grave robber; and "Occurrence at Capri" by Audrey Parente, where a woman learns hat beauty is only skin deep, but words can ruin a friendship. Illustrated by Ed Coutts.

Just sign on the dotted line and your dreams come true ... for seven years, then Hell is in session Here are twisted "soulful" tales of terror and humor about those who seek fame, fortune and power the easy way -- but at the greatest expense. Step up because we have a custom contract written just for you. "We the undersigned, fully understanding of the risks involved, do willingly present our tales of infernal dealings, agreement and contracts." CJ Henderson, John L. French, Gary Lovisi, Patrick Thomas, J. Brad Staal, Jean Marie Ward, Robert E. Waters, Duncan Ralston, Patrick Loveland, Jack Dolphin, Quintin Peterson, Audrey Parente, and Mickey Spillane.

AWESOME Tales brings you an all-Sherlock Holmes issue packed with the strangest tales the world's most famous consulting detective ever faced. All-new adventures." The Incident of the Wild West Witch" by R. Allen Leider: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson tour the U. S. A., and confront an unearthly menace during a stop in Tombstone, Arizona "The Long September Night" by Robert E. Waters: Jack the Ripper is just a terrible memory in Whitechapel, but a woman comes to Sherlock Holmes claiming the monster still roams the night." A Pardonable Offense" by John L. French: A safe-cracker makes a deal with Sherlock Holmes and learns about honor." A Study in Evil" by Gary Lovisi: Has Sherlock Holmes finally crossed the line and resorted to murder?" The Yellow Thread" by DJ Tyrer: Holmes and Watson confront a man determined to spread madness." The Man in Sherlock's Castle" by Audrey Parente: William Gillette portrayed the inscrutable detective on stage, and created a castle worthy of the Baskervilles. Edited by R. Allen LeiderIllustrated by Ed Coutts, design by Rich Harve