You Only Live Once

by Mark Towse

From the author of Nana, There's Something Wrong with Aunty Beth, Crows, 3:33, and Gone to the Dogs, comes a new collection of horror that will knock your socks off. You Only Live Once is a collection of twenty-two uniquely terrifying journeys that will mess with your mind. Walk with me; I know a shortcut across the field.

222 pages, Paperback

Published August 31, 2023

About the author

Mark Towse is an English horror writer living in Australia. He would sell his soul to the devil or anyone buying if it meant he could write full-time. Alas, he left it very late to begin this journey, penning his first story since primary school at the ripe old age of forty-five. Since then, he's been published in over two hundred journals and anthologies, had his work made into full theatrical productions for shows such as The No Sleep Podcast and Tales to Terrify, and has penned fourteen novellas, including Nana, Gone to the Dogs, 3:33, and Crows. He also has two very well-received story collections, 'There's Something Wrong with Aunty Beth,' and 'You Only Live Once.' Chasing The Dragon is his debut novel.

'Mark Towse is an exciting new discovery. His stories are hidden gems that glint in the darkness. His characters draw you into their worlds, making you care, then plunge you into the abyss, leaving only a memory of warmth. These tales will linger in your mind long after the telling. His are heart-felt stories with an icy edge. Highly recommended.'
Trevor Denyer – Editor and Publisher – Midnight Street Press

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Reviews

[Mark Towse · Rating 5 out of 5]

First! If you can’t back yourself…

[Dawn Colclasure · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of stories!

I really enjoyed reading this book! Such a great selection and variety of stories! My favorite stories were “Golden Child,” “The Cleaner” and “Happy Returns.” There were also a couple of cool sci-fi/horror stories, like “A Touch of Acid” and “ASMR” and some stories had surprise endings, like “A Little R&R” and “Scene of the Crime.” The story “The Sinkhole” had a strong pandemic vibe and “The Itch” was some pretty intense body horror! I read all of these stories and they were very good reads!

[Maryanne Chappell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished You Only Live Once by Mark Towse, another great horror anthology! The stories are just so original (as always), and fun to read. Highly recommend!