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Dark Village
Intuition. A gut feeling.
A quiet whisper in your ear that you should turn back–go home, lock the door, and close the curtains. But are you ever truly safe, once the darkness has found you? Or maybe, in your most secret self … you welcome it.
From two friends who share a love for haunted places, racy fiction, and community, we bring you a collection of stories that are sure to stay with you for weeks to come. Ghosts might be our area of expertise, but our passion for horrifying stories doesn’t end with the paranormal.
We’ve found some of the most talented dark fiction authors from across the globe, reached into their twisted brains to rip out some terrifying tales, and gathered them here for you.
This horror anthology features stories
Bestselling Author Karina Halle ●
Mallory Cywinski ● Karly R. Latham
Amy Bennett ● Bizzy Blank
Torrence Bryan ● E.E.W. Christman
Amelia Cotter ● Harlow Dayne
Mae Dexter ● Loki DeWitt
Bethany Drillser ● Katharine Hanifen
Jordan Heath ● Lauren Hellekson
Noelle W. Ihli ● Joy Johns
Jason A. Jones ● Lorien Jones
Allison Kurzynski ● Cassie Marozsan
Morgan McKay ● Heather Moser
Shawn Proctor ● Phil Rossi
Stacey Ryall ● Amanda Woomer
From ghosts to zombies ...
Vampires to creepy kids ...
Scary clowns to "true crime" ...
Insane asylums ...
witchcraft gone wrong ...
demons ...
... we know what scares you.
Come visit our Dark Village...
and stay awhile.
A quiet whisper in your ear that you should turn back–go home, lock the door, and close the curtains. But are you ever truly safe, once the darkness has found you? Or maybe, in your most secret self … you welcome it.
From two friends who share a love for haunted places, racy fiction, and community, we bring you a collection of stories that are sure to stay with you for weeks to come. Ghosts might be our area of expertise, but our passion for horrifying stories doesn’t end with the paranormal.
We’ve found some of the most talented dark fiction authors from across the globe, reached into their twisted brains to rip out some terrifying tales, and gathered them here for you.
This horror anthology features stories
Bestselling Author Karina Halle ●
Mallory Cywinski ● Karly R. Latham
Amy Bennett ● Bizzy Blank
Torrence Bryan ● E.E.W. Christman
Amelia Cotter ● Harlow Dayne
Mae Dexter ● Loki DeWitt
Bethany Drillser ● Katharine Hanifen
Jordan Heath ● Lauren Hellekson
Noelle W. Ihli ● Joy Johns
Jason A. Jones ● Lorien Jones
Allison Kurzynski ● Cassie Marozsan
Morgan McKay ● Heather Moser
Shawn Proctor ● Phil Rossi
Stacey Ryall ● Amanda Woomer
From ghosts to zombies ...
Vampires to creepy kids ...
Scary clowns to "true crime" ...
Insane asylums ...
witchcraft gone wrong ...
demons ...
... we know what scares you.
Come visit our Dark Village...
and stay awhile.
- GenresHorror
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2023
About the author
Mallory Cywinski
12 books17 followersMallory Cywinski is an author of literary horror and weird girl fiction. Her writing is evocative, emotionally strange, and dark, though she loves a hard-won happy ending.
Her years as a bookseller and time directing a small indie press, producing her own titles—writing, editing, and cover design included—strengthened her knowledge of the publishing industry before returning full-time to her own writing. She writes for the reader who always gravitates toward the strange corners of the bookstore.
Mallory is a mom of 2, lives near Philadelphia, PA, (Go Phillies!), and has a soft spot for well-made mushroom pizza.
Follow her on Instagram @author.malloryc.
Her years as a bookseller and time directing a small indie press, producing her own titles—writing, editing, and cover design included—strengthened her knowledge of the publishing industry before returning full-time to her own writing. She writes for the reader who always gravitates toward the strange corners of the bookstore.
Mallory is a mom of 2, lives near Philadelphia, PA, (Go Phillies!), and has a soft spot for well-made mushroom pizza.
Follow her on Instagram @author.malloryc.
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September 26, 2023
This anthology is a perfect read as we approach Halloween, or if you keep Fall in your heart all year round, like I do. Some stories really did make me shudder, and I'll never look at massage parlors the same way again. Definitely a nice read for those looking to add to their spooky shelves!!
April 8, 2026
Dark Village is a chilling and well curated anthology that brings together a wide range of dark and haunting stories from talented authors across the globe.
From supernatural encounters to psychological horror, the collection offers a variety of themes that keep readers engaged and unsettled in the best way. Each story adds a unique voice, creating a diverse and immersive reading experience.
What stands out is the strong sense of atmosphere and creativity, with stories that linger long after reading. It’s a compelling anthology for fans of horror who enjoy both classic and modern twists on fear.
A solid and memorable collection for anyone who appreciates dark fiction.
From supernatural encounters to psychological horror, the collection offers a variety of themes that keep readers engaged and unsettled in the best way. Each story adds a unique voice, creating a diverse and immersive reading experience.
What stands out is the strong sense of atmosphere and creativity, with stories that linger long after reading. It’s a compelling anthology for fans of horror who enjoy both classic and modern twists on fear.
A solid and memorable collection for anyone who appreciates dark fiction.
September 30, 2023
Y'all, I'm a sucker for horror short stories and this anthology did not disappoint! These short stories were so good and I literally had goosebumps with some of them. So well written and so atmospheric. There are 27 short stories and even though they were all great, 10 really stood out to me. I could have just kept on reading a full length novel on them. But I had two favorites and they were both about creepy ass paintings. They were so creepy and I couldn't get enough! And I love that they did author bios at the end of this Book featuring everyone who contributed.
September 19, 2023
This anthology is a perfect read as we approach Halloween, or if you keep Fall in your heart all year round, like I do. Some stories truly made me shudder, and I'll never look at massage parlors the same way again. Definitely a nice quick read for those looking to add to their spooky shelves!!
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November 15, 2025Do I have a story in this anthology? Yes. Do I love it? Of course. But I also absolutely LOVED getting scared by the other authors I am lucky to share the page with.
As a person who doesn't typically go in for paying to get scared (I do love a good haunted attraction during October) I dove into this book like my life depended on it. Here are some examples without spoilers of some of the stories that spooked me good. My cat understood the assignment while I was reading Daisy Daisy. I may never look at certain art the same. Never eat the yellow snow. I can't see you or hear you. Sometimes the life of the writer isn't always the best dream to have.
If you love to be spooked this is the anthology for you. After all spooky season is here and the Dark Village is waiting for you.
As a person who doesn't typically go in for paying to get scared (I do love a good haunted attraction during October) I dove into this book like my life depended on it. Here are some examples without spoilers of some of the stories that spooked me good. My cat understood the assignment while I was reading Daisy Daisy. I may never look at certain art the same. Never eat the yellow snow. I can't see you or hear you. Sometimes the life of the writer isn't always the best dream to have.
If you love to be spooked this is the anthology for you. After all spooky season is here and the Dark Village is waiting for you.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews