Ric Wasley

Herein discover another great collection of horrific shorts from TT. From beings who are dead, undead, and somewhere in between, including those who have eternal life, if you like things that go boo in the shadows these will send chills down your spine. Just be sure to watch out for needy women, hungry neighbors, and alien beings.

Ever see one of those seedy-looking hotels in the middle of nowhere and get reminded of Psycho, even as you wonder who might actually stay or work there? Or perhaps you've traveled on business and found yourself in the wrong part of town--and the natives are restless. Perhaps you're from one of those families where tradition is everything, and you just accept it as the norm. But what if it suddenly becomes obvious that it's not normal at all? What would you do? Legends are handed down from childhood, and they're almost always based on facts. Do you remember any of those urban legends? The kids of James Buchanan are about to experience an ancient Native American legend for themselves. Why not join them . . . if you dare? Welcome to Tell-Tale's 4th Annual Horror Anthology. We think the ancient and more modern legends explored in this edition will make you sleep with the lights on for days.

The year is 1863. After two years of battles, the Civil War has evolved into a bloody slaughter with scarcely a town or home on both sides untouched by the tragic loss of its young men. President Abraham Lincoln has just announced the first order of "Draft" in the history of the American Republic. After Jeptha enlists, Fiona Dawes finds herself working their farm with her five-year-old daughter Bridget on a thin spit of sandy peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic from the rocky coast of Massachusetts. Like so many women of her time, she struggles to keep the farm running. When her husband is reported missing--presumed dead, Fiona knows in her heart he is still alive. She decides to take her daughter and leave the farm to look for her beloved husband, but something sinister is brewing. Someone means to not only take their land, but see them dead. ​ From Massachusetts to New York to Gettysburg and through the war torn South, Fiona searches for her husband, making friends and enemies along the way. Fans of history, mystery, and romance are certain to enjoy, "Candle in the Wind."

"Secret Santa" by Marcus Mattern: If you think you have problems at work, you will change your mind and think it's the magic kingdom after reading about Darren Young's day. One just never knows their coworkers as well as they think they do. Do you have a Secret Santa activity where you work? You may not want to participate after you read this edge-of-your-seat, hand-over-your-eyes tale. Marcus starts his story off with a bang, and the thrills never end until the surprising conclusion. "The Long Dark Veil" & "In the Night" by Ric Wasley: The Long Dark Veil is an Appalachian legend about love, revenge, and betrayal. No wonder it must be true Ric Wasley will have you believing it by the time you finish reading about this love affair gone horribly wrong. In the Night will make you believe in love that knows no boundaries of time or . . . anything else. It's a chilling tale about love and loss that asks some hard questions. "Shadow Walkers" by Elizabeth Alsobrooks: Are you afraid of things that creep in dark shadows? What if the shadows themselves were what you needed to fear? In this tale, a kidnapped little girl must be rescued and protected from a nest of diabolical creatures as old as time, and more dangerous than demons set on stealing souls to send them to hell. This clutch of Jinn is ruled by a soul-eater, the most powerful and diabolical creature on earth. With an insatiable addiction to soul-eating, these monsters will be hard to stop. Only the help of a sorceress, a priest, and an immortal prince can save Lydia and her mother, Tessa, from the dark forces determined to use them for their nefarious ends. "Mr. Rumples" by George Larson: If you like Stephen King's "It" you will love Mr. Rumples. Who doesn't love a clown that makes kids laugh and clap. But when they start to die . . . and their bodies disappear from their graves . . . it's not so funny. Harry Balt, the only detective in a small town's police department, is done clowning around. This party has to end, hopefully before Mr. Rumples drives him crazy. "What Lies Beneath Wraithfall Ruins?" by Daniel Hunter: Will the Black Knight be able to solve the riddles and enter the secret chambers beneath Wraithfall Ruins in time to save the princess from what lurks in the bowels of history, or will the lady in white bring destruction to them both? This tale is full of twists and turns of fate and history. With true Gothic overtones, this is a story that will keep you wondering until the last mystery is solved. "Funhouse" by P. Mattern: Only a chicken is afraid to go into a funhouse. Right? Maybe not. If these kids hadn't gone into this funhouse on this particular night, they might all still be alive. What evil lurks in the hall of mirrors, and why does it know their heart's desires? Take a walk through this horrifying funhouse with P. Mattern and you may never want to go to a carnival again.