A date has been announced for the publication of Grey Matter Press's horror anthology
Dark Visions, volume one: September 17th.
DARK VISIONS: VOLUME ONE TO BE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER
Publication Date and Brief Synopsis of Each Story
CHICAGO—The publication date of the much anticipated
Dark Visions: A Collection of Modern Horror – Volume One (DV1)
was announced today by Grey Matter Press. The company’s premiere
collection of dark fiction will be released and available for purchase
on September 17, 2013.
“We are exceedingly happy to see the publication of this collection
that will have readers cowering under their sheets,” said co-editor
Anthony Rivera. “Everyone at Grey Matter Press is proud to see
Dark Visions
hitting the streets next month as it features a number of bestselling
horror and fantasy authors with long histories in legacy publishing,
national and international award winners, a selection of indie authors
making huge waves, as well as authors whose work some may never have
read
.”
Dark Visions: A Collection of Modern Horror – Volume One
will be available for purchase on September 17. The collection will be
published in both print and digital versions. Its companion volume,
Dark Visions 2 (DV2), is slated for release later this fall.
When combined, the two volumes will make up a collection containing
more than 25 tales of terror that the publisher hopes will keep horror
lovers awake at night. The multi-volume collection is co-edited by
Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson.
“We believe that
Dark Visions is going to be quite a
surprising thrill ride for readers and fans of horror, both old and
new,” said Lawson. “Within its pages, there’s something for everyone.”
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STORY SYNOPSES FOR DARK VISIONS ONE (alphabetical by title)
Collage by Jay Caselberg
What would you do if you lost your one true love? Most of us will be
faced with that question at some point in our lives. That is, unless, we
are the one lucky enough to get out first. It’s said that love hurts.
But does it have to hurt this much?
Delicate Spaces by Brian Fatah Steele
There are places all over the world where the veil between the living
and the dead is so thin that those on either side can sometimes see
through. It’s when the dead choose to step across that line that it
becomes a problem.
The Last Ice Cream Kiss by Jason S. Ridler
The mind of a disturbed child is a terrifying thing, like an abandoned
building filled with dark and dangerous hallways. There are passages
that should not be walked, doors that are better left unopened and rooms
whose secrets were never intended be revealed.
Mister Pockets: A Pine Deep Story by Jonathan Maberry
Pine Deep, Pennsylvania is a typical small town with a
not-so-typical dark and troubled past. But it’s just another ordinary
day for young Lefty Horrigan until there is a mysterious murder and he
come face-to-face with Pine Deep’s sole hobo. Has the trouble returned
to “the most haunted town in America?”
Raining Stones by Sean Logan
A gruesome series of murders plagues San Francisco as the broken
memories of an absent father point an alcoholic reporter in a direction
he may not want to go. Are Lonnie’s dreams merely liquor-fueled
hallucinations, or are they instead leading him down a darker path into
the strange world of religious fanaticism?
Scrap by David A. Riley
Childhood should be a time for leisurely days spent playing in the sun.
But for two abused brothers coming to grips with life on their new
English estate, a day of adventure opens the door into a world of evil
and sets in motion a chain of events from which there seems little hope
of escape.
Second Opinion by Ray Garton
Greg is a failing author who hasn’t had a bestseller in years. But he
believes he has just the right manuscript to revive his career. In need
of a fresh set of eyes, he shares the story with a friend and fellow
author who provides him with a bit more than a second opinion.
Show Me by John F.D. Taff
There is something very strange about Joe Middleton, and everyone on
campus knows it. But that doesn’t mean the college junior is off limits
when it comes to trying to get into his pants. But be forewarned, once
you know Joe, you will never be the same again.
Thanatos Park by Charles Austin Muir
There are horrible things that exist just beyond the barrier of human
perception. Sometimes we hear them in that steady, chronic drone of a
world humming along around us. Other times we stumble onto the truth in
the darkness, unprepared and incapable of grasping the sheer magnitude
of our wholly inaccurate concept of reality.
Three Minutes by Sarah L. Johnson
For an orphan living in a group home, John doesn’t have much of
a future to look forward to. Awakened each night by the same horrifying
nightmare, he takes to sneaking out to the local lake in order to avoid
the Dream Eater that plagues his sleep. His goal: to hold his breath
underwater, for only three minutes.
The Troll by Jonathan Balog
The magic of summer is over, and the new school year has begun.
Time that was once Marty’s to enjoy is now sure to be filled with the
drudgery of homework and avoiding grade-school bullies. That is until he
hears a strange voice calling to him from beneath a bridge. One he
meets the troll, life for Marty become a whole lot more interesting.
The Weight of Paradise by Jeff Hemenway
Humans have tried for years to live their lives without worry. For some
this might mean a desire for wealth, fortune or fame. For Alfie it means
trying to fight off the deadly form of leukemia that’s killing him long
enough to enable his scientist girlfriend to find a cure. But sometimes
it’s important to be careful what we ask for.
What Do You Need? by Milo James Fowler
John wakes up in an unfamiliar place that appears to look like any
run-of-the-mill 1970s motel room. But the problem is, it’s not the ‘70s.
What is he doing here? How long has he been here? And whose is that
terrifying voice on the phone?
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The long list of contributors to
Dark Visions: A Collection of Modern Horror (Volumes 1 and 2) features
authors from 4 continents, including Jonathan Maberry, Ray Garton, Jay
Caselberg, John F.D. Taff, Jason S. Ridler, David Blixt, J.C. Hemphill,
C.M. Saunders, David Murphy, Edward Morris, Trent Zelazny, David A.
Riley and many more. The complete list of contributors and their stories
is available at the
Dark Visions website:
http://www.darkvisionsanthology.com.
“The stories in both volumes truly epitomize the concept of
unrelenting evil, and we believe the cover artwork shatters that old
cliché about not being able to judge a book by its cover,” explained
Lawson. “When both volumes are combined side-by-side, the artwork
creates a diptych that reveals the true vision of darkness that we
believe haunts this collection.” Featuring the sinister image of a
monster with a hideous glowing eye, the cover artwork, additional
information and insight into the overall concept is available at the
Dark Visions website:
http://www.darkvisionsanthology.com.
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Grey Matter Press is a Chicago-based publisher whose mission it is to
find and cultivate the best voices working in the dark fiction genre
today. We are committed to producing only the finest products containing
exceptional tales of horror, fantasy, science fiction and speculative
fiction. More information about Grey Matter Press is available at:
http://www.greymatterpress.com.
