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Those Who Live in Darkness: Volume One
Whether it’s just a taste, or an entire bite you crave, Those Who Live in Darkness, Volume One, promises to nourish your wicked appetite. These six bone-chilling stories delve into darkness, catering to macabre enthusiasts and those in search of pleasures not of this world. These tales will captivate and thrill while offering a glimpse into the eerie and mysterious.
Towers Valley, the darkest of towns, surrounded by the Robin Hood Hills, is home to some of the most chilling and perplexing horrors throughout history. Prepare to unleash chaos in this nightmarish realm, a true embodiment of Hell on earth. This is a repository of dark secrets where the living endures endless torment and the dead flourish.
READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Towers Valley, the darkest of towns, surrounded by the Robin Hood Hills, is home to some of the most chilling and perplexing horrors throughout history. Prepare to unleash chaos in this nightmarish realm, a true embodiment of Hell on earth. This is a repository of dark secrets where the living endures endless torment and the dead flourish.
READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- GenresHorror
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 7, 2024
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About the author
Dan Shrader
27 books89 followersDan Shrader is a horror author hailing from Southern Indiana with a penchant for the macabre. He delves into the realms of Splatterpunk and Extreme, leaving no stone unturned in his twisted tales. His passion for writing ignited when he stumbled upon a treasure trove of VHS tapes at his grandparents. Within the confines of that box, he discovered a diverse collection of horror movie titles, including classics like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, C.H.U.D, Black Christmas, and Night of the Demons.
Since publishing in February of 2024, he has gained a following and received three horror award nominations for his novella “The Devil’s Rite” and debut collection “Those Who Live in Darkness.” Shrader is also known for his popular “Full Nasty” series and bestselling short story “Craven’s Freaks.”
Since publishing in February of 2024, he has gained a following and received three horror award nominations for his novella “The Devil’s Rite” and debut collection “Those Who Live in Darkness.” Shrader is also known for his popular “Full Nasty” series and bestselling short story “Craven’s Freaks.”
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October 27, 2025
A very bloody and entertaining ride from Dan Shrader! Walter is down on his luck and trying to situate his life. A new girlfriend who is loving and adoring, wrapping up with his promiscuous wife, and just establishing some sort of stability for himself. And the author did a wonderful job quickly bringing the reader into Walter’s situation, making you sympathetic towards his plight and hoping for the best. Things devolved more and more, concluding with something that I could have never predicted, but was a highly creative finale. Again, with such a short runtime, Dan Shrader worked his characters and so many plot points together beautifully. It was all done so very well. There were a few tidbits that I would have liked some additional emotional depth, which I can’t specify here, as it would spoil important parts of the story. But, even with some very minor critiques, this was a solid short horror story.
December 2, 2025
I like Dan Shrader a lot. But this one missed the mark in almost every way. There was an attempt at a plot and a good one, at that. However, everything quickly devolved into an oddly placed set of body horror and sexual situations without much context or purpose. And it wasn't even so vulgar or memorable that it was worth sacrificing everything else that had been built up. This needed to be a ton longer and more developed to have the desired effect. In its current form, it's not terrible, however it's also just not very good.
April 16, 2025
This was my first read by Dan Shrader and it will not be the last. The vibes, the horrific scenarios the characters find themselves in made me laugh, clench my legs together and telepathically high five the author for doing the controversial stuff. Stories including a con being released back into civvy street and is immediately thrust back into criminality. A culty, backwoods family looking to take back they're escaped daughter (this story was my favourite). Dan writes with a razor sharp pen, coated in blood and if this was the beginning of his career then, I can't wait to read some of his recent stuff.
July 9, 2025
Mr Torso just wants to be loved
November 12, 2024
“Prison was an eyeopening experience for Jason, and it molded him into an even harder criminal than he was before.”
I’ve already read all of Dan’s published work. Like, all of it, lol. So whenever I find out he’s up to something new, I’m relentless and annoying. 🫣 When this popped up in my inbox, I audibly squealed. 😅
Craven’s Freaks was originally published in his short story collection, Those Who Live in Darkness, and was one of my favorite stories in it. So I’m really excited to see it was turned into a standalone and hope it gets the love it deserves. (I highly recommend checking out the entire collection by the way.) 🙌🏼
Anyway, this story.. per usual.. hits exactly how it should. I loved it the first time I read it, and I actually enjoyed it more the second time around. I love this writing style from Dan, and it shines bright like a diamond here. 💎 It’s a damn gritty tale and pretty fucking brutal. But it’s really well done and a read in one sitting type story. 🤌🏼
Themes: Heinous criminal. Prison. Recently released. Organized crime. Like father, like son. Objectifying women. Sexual depravity. Plot twist AF. Extreme Horror.
I’ve already read all of Dan’s published work. Like, all of it, lol. So whenever I find out he’s up to something new, I’m relentless and annoying. 🫣 When this popped up in my inbox, I audibly squealed. 😅
Craven’s Freaks was originally published in his short story collection, Those Who Live in Darkness, and was one of my favorite stories in it. So I’m really excited to see it was turned into a standalone and hope it gets the love it deserves. (I highly recommend checking out the entire collection by the way.) 🙌🏼
Anyway, this story.. per usual.. hits exactly how it should. I loved it the first time I read it, and I actually enjoyed it more the second time around. I love this writing style from Dan, and it shines bright like a diamond here. 💎 It’s a damn gritty tale and pretty fucking brutal. But it’s really well done and a read in one sitting type story. 🤌🏼
Themes: Heinous criminal. Prison. Recently released. Organized crime. Like father, like son. Objectifying women. Sexual depravity. Plot twist AF. Extreme Horror.
November 13, 2024
"𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐧."
A nasty little short story that really packed a punch! Jason Toole has recently been released from prison, even though he's neither rehabilitated nor remorseful. His arrival was almost written in the stars as his father had been a long-time occupant of the same cell block before his death. The first thing on his mind is looking for a woman to use.
But business must be tended to first when Marco "The Piranha" Pinnelli, a notorious boss of a crime family, summons Jason to deal with a less than favorable 'investment' involving the Craven family, Jason smugly says, "Consider it done." He has no way of knowing how those words will come back to haunt him.
What follows is an absolute horror show full of torture, suffering, perversions, and the absolute glee in knowing that sometimes people DO get what they deserve. I've only read The Satanic Bill series from this author, but now I'm on a hunt to acquire all of his backlist. Thoroughly enjoyable extreme horror short!
A nasty little short story that really packed a punch! Jason Toole has recently been released from prison, even though he's neither rehabilitated nor remorseful. His arrival was almost written in the stars as his father had been a long-time occupant of the same cell block before his death. The first thing on his mind is looking for a woman to use.
But business must be tended to first when Marco "The Piranha" Pinnelli, a notorious boss of a crime family, summons Jason to deal with a less than favorable 'investment' involving the Craven family, Jason smugly says, "Consider it done." He has no way of knowing how those words will come back to haunt him.
What follows is an absolute horror show full of torture, suffering, perversions, and the absolute glee in knowing that sometimes people DO get what they deserve. I've only read The Satanic Bill series from this author, but now I'm on a hunt to acquire all of his backlist. Thoroughly enjoyable extreme horror short!
August 8, 2024
Surprise. 🥳 I wasn’t really done with my Dan Shrader reviews because this man is a beast when it comes to releasing books. 🙌🏼
My Seventh Death is an absolutely depraved story of incestuous cult bonding and provides a plot twist you’ll never see coming. 😳🫣
Cult vibes and religious undertones are truly one of my favorite things to read about in this genre and Dan fking nails it every single time. He truly is a master at his craft and this story showcases it brilliantly. 🤌🏼
My Seventh Death is an absolutely depraved story of incestuous cult bonding and provides a plot twist you’ll never see coming. 😳🫣
Cult vibes and religious undertones are truly one of my favorite things to read about in this genre and Dan fking nails it every single time. He truly is a master at his craft and this story showcases it brilliantly. 🤌🏼
December 29, 2025
Great read!
Packing a punch in only 80 pages, what a great read. Shrader was able to build Jason's character in a short amount of time that leaves you knowing exactly what a scumbag he is. I can't say I felt bad for him at all with what happens to him. In a was this book kinda had a happy ending, well happy for Bertha and maybe Jason.
Packing a punch in only 80 pages, what a great read. Shrader was able to build Jason's character in a short amount of time that leaves you knowing exactly what a scumbag he is. I can't say I felt bad for him at all with what happens to him. In a was this book kinda had a happy ending, well happy for Bertha and maybe Jason.
April 3, 2024
A collection of six stories from Dan Shrader, this is my first time reading his work and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Six great stories, each with their own unique voice.
Dan definitely has the potential to go places in the indie horror scene so keep your eyes peeled. He writes like a temptress, teasing you along with hints and tidbits of information until he gives it all up, with lots of unexpected twists and turns.
As always with collections and anthologies, I will write a few words for each story. My standouts were FROM THE GUTTERS and CRAVENS FREAKS.
EYESORE…. Chris and Molly’s marriage is a bit stale, and the ugly tree in the back yard is a bone of contention between them. Molly wants it gone, but Chris made a promise. A promise he cannot break.
Infidelity, regrets and revenge.
CASPER…. a year away from turning 70, suffering from depression, alcohol dependent and fed up, Casper lives to make his niece, Deboah’s life a little more difficult by being a grumpy, messy, cantankerous old man. Their relationship is one of playful insults, love and respect.
When recent local killings seem very similar to ones Casper had to deal with 20 years ago, the police approach him for help. Begrudgingly he reveals what he knows, and it makes him feel alive again.
A family that plays together, stays together….
WHISPERS FROM THE VOID…. Elizabeth is a young woman in a much older woman’s body. She’s seen things, things that have changed her dramatically. It all started when she went to The Island, on a kind of treasure hunt. A cursed island that doesn't hold back in letting loose its horrors….
FROM THE GUTTERS…. Stewg and his friends are out for a ride in his old pinto, a car with a dark history. They head to Robin Hood Hills, the last place the car was seen, and also, the last time the car's previous owners were seen. What they meet next is horrifying beyond belief. Stewg wants to get closer to Vickey, to have a special night just the two of them, but they end up with a lot of nasty, unwanted guests, and a brutal twist!!
CRAVENS FREAKS…. Jason is finally being released from prison after serving a rather long sentence, although not long enough for the crime he committed. He’s a scumbag, and proud of the fact. He gets in with the mob on the inside and on his release, they have a job for him. But his marks beat him to it, they have an ultimatum for him, and he gets a taste of his own sick, violent medicine!
With a nice, unexpected twist, I do love a good bit of revenge torture….
MY SEVENTH DEATH…. Walter is a broken man, everything in his life is great, apart from his abusive wife. So, when he’s at his lowest and he gets a new trainee, things start to look up for him finally, but at what cost?
3.5/5
Dan definitely has the potential to go places in the indie horror scene so keep your eyes peeled. He writes like a temptress, teasing you along with hints and tidbits of information until he gives it all up, with lots of unexpected twists and turns.
As always with collections and anthologies, I will write a few words for each story. My standouts were FROM THE GUTTERS and CRAVENS FREAKS.
EYESORE…. Chris and Molly’s marriage is a bit stale, and the ugly tree in the back yard is a bone of contention between them. Molly wants it gone, but Chris made a promise. A promise he cannot break.
Infidelity, regrets and revenge.
CASPER…. a year away from turning 70, suffering from depression, alcohol dependent and fed up, Casper lives to make his niece, Deboah’s life a little more difficult by being a grumpy, messy, cantankerous old man. Their relationship is one of playful insults, love and respect.
When recent local killings seem very similar to ones Casper had to deal with 20 years ago, the police approach him for help. Begrudgingly he reveals what he knows, and it makes him feel alive again.
A family that plays together, stays together….
WHISPERS FROM THE VOID…. Elizabeth is a young woman in a much older woman’s body. She’s seen things, things that have changed her dramatically. It all started when she went to The Island, on a kind of treasure hunt. A cursed island that doesn't hold back in letting loose its horrors….
FROM THE GUTTERS…. Stewg and his friends are out for a ride in his old pinto, a car with a dark history. They head to Robin Hood Hills, the last place the car was seen, and also, the last time the car's previous owners were seen. What they meet next is horrifying beyond belief. Stewg wants to get closer to Vickey, to have a special night just the two of them, but they end up with a lot of nasty, unwanted guests, and a brutal twist!!
CRAVENS FREAKS…. Jason is finally being released from prison after serving a rather long sentence, although not long enough for the crime he committed. He’s a scumbag, and proud of the fact. He gets in with the mob on the inside and on his release, they have a job for him. But his marks beat him to it, they have an ultimatum for him, and he gets a taste of his own sick, violent medicine!
With a nice, unexpected twist, I do love a good bit of revenge torture….
MY SEVENTH DEATH…. Walter is a broken man, everything in his life is great, apart from his abusive wife. So, when he’s at his lowest and he gets a new trainee, things start to look up for him finally, but at what cost?
3.5/5
February 3, 2024
- Inside the walls of Towers Valley Maximum Security prison, Jason Toole is released to the streets once again. Returning to his old ways, he is hired to take vengeance on a freak show outfit that owes money. The turn of events is completely unexpected and as controversial as a Tod Browning movie.
- Bad things happen along the stretch of road near Robin Hood Hills. During a lonely dark drive, a couple discover a textured book of human skin along with a creepy recording. Now, the twosome are forced to confront a mutated evolution of twisted horror.
- An eyesore of a tree resides in a married couples backyard. However, this godawful one of a kind tree becomes a gruesome solution to a very troubled marriage.
Author Dan Shrader presents Those Who Live In Darkness Vol 1, a collection of mutated stories told with a creative morbid fashion. From a crazy family where blood is thicker than water to an unsolved criminal investigation that is being reexamined. Shrader guides his readers through a labyrinth of creative writing where a fine line between reality and dark fiction exists.
Prepare yourself to embark on an expedition of sheer terror where a battle of warped wits is always one page away. Those Who Live In Darkness is a pleasurable pursuit into insanity and hideous deformities of gore. Who says a good ending has to be happy, certainly not Dan Shrader.
Infested within these pages are stories that are told by way of symbols, diagrams and scientific equations…all capturing that claustrophobic feel of distress, fear and an overwhelming sense of helplessness. By way of “a deal with the devil,” this gathering of stories are temptations of evil. A Horror Bookworm Recommendation.
- Bad things happen along the stretch of road near Robin Hood Hills. During a lonely dark drive, a couple discover a textured book of human skin along with a creepy recording. Now, the twosome are forced to confront a mutated evolution of twisted horror.
- An eyesore of a tree resides in a married couples backyard. However, this godawful one of a kind tree becomes a gruesome solution to a very troubled marriage.
Author Dan Shrader presents Those Who Live In Darkness Vol 1, a collection of mutated stories told with a creative morbid fashion. From a crazy family where blood is thicker than water to an unsolved criminal investigation that is being reexamined. Shrader guides his readers through a labyrinth of creative writing where a fine line between reality and dark fiction exists.
Prepare yourself to embark on an expedition of sheer terror where a battle of warped wits is always one page away. Those Who Live In Darkness is a pleasurable pursuit into insanity and hideous deformities of gore. Who says a good ending has to be happy, certainly not Dan Shrader.
Infested within these pages are stories that are told by way of symbols, diagrams and scientific equations…all capturing that claustrophobic feel of distress, fear and an overwhelming sense of helplessness. By way of “a deal with the devil,” this gathering of stories are temptations of evil. A Horror Bookworm Recommendation.
January 21, 2024
4/5⭐️
Release date is February 7th, 2024!
Welcome to Towers Valley where the craziest stuff keeps happening. I enjoyed all of the stories in this book. The writing kept me engaged as well. I like that each story brought a different type of horror to the forefront.
Eyesore- this was a tale of sweet revenge. It also had a supernatural type of feel to it.
Casper- Had me reeling. A cop becomes too pushy in a case that someone wanted to stay buried. He may have to pay a price for being nosey. You know what they say about curiosity.
Whispers From The Void- This one was a cosmic horror story. This one I didn’t enjoy as much as the others. ONLY because I wish it would have been extended and made a bit longer. I wanted to know a little more. I felt unsatisfied.
From The Gutters- All I can say to this story is Vicky is a cold witch.
Cravens Freaks- Jason gets out of prison ready to unleash his evil onto the world only for his world to get turned upside down.
My Seventh Death- This story could also be made into a full size novel or novella. I enjoyed this story the most. Poor Walter honestly lol I also need an origin story for Sarah like YESTERDAY!
Release date is February 7th, 2024!
Welcome to Towers Valley where the craziest stuff keeps happening. I enjoyed all of the stories in this book. The writing kept me engaged as well. I like that each story brought a different type of horror to the forefront.
Eyesore- this was a tale of sweet revenge. It also had a supernatural type of feel to it.
Casper- Had me reeling. A cop becomes too pushy in a case that someone wanted to stay buried. He may have to pay a price for being nosey. You know what they say about curiosity.
Whispers From The Void- This one was a cosmic horror story. This one I didn’t enjoy as much as the others. ONLY because I wish it would have been extended and made a bit longer. I wanted to know a little more. I felt unsatisfied.
From The Gutters- All I can say to this story is Vicky is a cold witch.
Cravens Freaks- Jason gets out of prison ready to unleash his evil onto the world only for his world to get turned upside down.
My Seventh Death- This story could also be made into a full size novel or novella. I enjoyed this story the most. Poor Walter honestly lol I also need an origin story for Sarah like YESTERDAY!
January 14, 2025
Fantastic!
Already a fan of Shrader's Satanic Bill stories, I decided to try some of his shorter fiction, and I had a blast with THOSE WHO LIVE IN DARKNESS. I enjoyed all six stories, but my favorites were "Casper," "My Seventh Death," and "Craven's Freaks." This is some vivid, fascinating storytelling, and Shrader's imagination is unique. Highly recommended for fans of the extreme!
Already a fan of Shrader's Satanic Bill stories, I decided to try some of his shorter fiction, and I had a blast with THOSE WHO LIVE IN DARKNESS. I enjoyed all six stories, but my favorites were "Casper," "My Seventh Death," and "Craven's Freaks." This is some vivid, fascinating storytelling, and Shrader's imagination is unique. Highly recommended for fans of the extreme!
January 5, 2026
wtf was this???
December 11, 2023
A dark collection of tales for true horror lovers.
Those who live in darkness is a collection of 6 stories that are very well done. The author vividly describes the scenes and characters and places you right there in the middle of everything. A must read for short story lovers.
Eyesore: an intriguing twisting tale of revenge with an ending you won’t see coming
Casper: a quick thrill ride with a retired cop. What to do when the past comes back to haunt you
Whispers from the void: an eldritch/cosmic tale that leaves you wondering what lies in wait just under the surface
From the gutters: small town boy trying to impress a girl. And then….
Cravens freaks: this was a messed up story.
My seventh death: this story was done in three parts and was by far my favorite story. The author did an incredible job with this one and managed to put a nice little bow on the whole book.
Releases February 7 2024
Those who live in darkness is a collection of 6 stories that are very well done. The author vividly describes the scenes and characters and places you right there in the middle of everything. A must read for short story lovers.
Eyesore: an intriguing twisting tale of revenge with an ending you won’t see coming
Casper: a quick thrill ride with a retired cop. What to do when the past comes back to haunt you
Whispers from the void: an eldritch/cosmic tale that leaves you wondering what lies in wait just under the surface
From the gutters: small town boy trying to impress a girl. And then….
Cravens freaks: this was a messed up story.
My seventh death: this story was done in three parts and was by far my favorite story. The author did an incredible job with this one and managed to put a nice little bow on the whole book.
Releases February 7 2024
January 20, 2024
'Those Who Live in Darkness' is a short horror story collection of some variety, though for me they felt mostly like not so great B-movies, at best, or fell flat, at worse. I found the writing quite ackward, and the plotlines just a bit too familiar: monsters in caves, mentally disturbed families in the woods, people hunted down for no reason, crooked cops, the Old Ones in the tunnel. Perhaps I've read too many colllections lately. I did read the whole thing, however, and was occasionally entertained, but the plotlines left me wanting more, or simply did not convince me. I had no trouble with the extreme themes the author usually employed in the stories, but I felt very strongly they were there for absolutely no reason other than shock value.
December 31, 2023
Those Who Live in Darkness is an excellent collection of short stories that you should be able to tear through rather quickly.
Each of the tales are entertaining in their own right, but there are a couple that are sure to leave you wanting more. For me, From The Gutters was the pick of the bunch and the one that could easily be expanded into a novel length story.
There are some definite trigger warnings to be found in the book, with incest, extreme violence, and some other unsavory nuggets in there, but they are certainly not done solely for shock value.
This is labeled as Volume 1, and I look forward to reading more of the creepy goings on in Towers Valley.
Each of the tales are entertaining in their own right, but there are a couple that are sure to leave you wanting more. For me, From The Gutters was the pick of the bunch and the one that could easily be expanded into a novel length story.
There are some definite trigger warnings to be found in the book, with incest, extreme violence, and some other unsavory nuggets in there, but they are certainly not done solely for shock value.
This is labeled as Volume 1, and I look forward to reading more of the creepy goings on in Towers Valley.
March 11, 2024
Be careful what you wish for!
Benjamin’s business partner winds up missing and his business is hanging by a thread. Scrambling for solutions and a way out, an opportunity quickly presents itself.
If you had the option to get anything you want by selling your soul, would you do it?
Soulless Lonesome is a story about the occult taking place in the early 80’s. A man desperate for answers and saving his business quickly realizes that there are always consequences when taking the easy way out.
Thank you, Unveiling Nightmares and Dan Shrader for the ARC copy!
Benjamin’s business partner winds up missing and his business is hanging by a thread. Scrambling for solutions and a way out, an opportunity quickly presents itself.
If you had the option to get anything you want by selling your soul, would you do it?
Soulless Lonesome is a story about the occult taking place in the early 80’s. A man desperate for answers and saving his business quickly realizes that there are always consequences when taking the easy way out.
Thank you, Unveiling Nightmares and Dan Shrader for the ARC copy!
February 1, 2024
Soulless Lonesome is the story of Benjamin when his business partner goes missing with all of his money. His business is in shambles so he reaches out to a mysterious rich man for help and ends up soulless and in way over his head. Who honestly doesn't love cults, violent homeless men, and a supernatural mysterious being? This book had me second guessing throughout!
March 25, 2024
Those Who Live in Darkness is a collection full of ominous twisted tales. Each story was uniquely crafted. All of these stories portray at least one character that’s a villain. Bad things happen to good people all the time but some do get their vengeance in a fulfilling manner. Beware of the twists…people can be very deceiving at first.
Thanks Unveiling Nightmares for the ARC!
Thanks Unveiling Nightmares for the ARC!
September 29, 2024
Jesus!
That was just fu**ing MORBID and sadly enough that’s exactly how it would be in real life too. Damn. Well done.
That was just fu**ing MORBID and sadly enough that’s exactly how it would be in real life too. Damn. Well done.
November 16, 2024
This book saved me from a reading slump all hail Dan 10/10 a vile little book
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January 23, 2025
Guy meets the most WONDERFUL woman and they get married 💍 🌭
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January 17, 2025
My first taste of Dan Shrader, and I shall be reading more. He has a great way with words. A horribly fascinating little story.
January 18, 2025
I enjoyed this short story but I would have enjoyed it more if it was a full-length story as I feel like there was a lot more that could have been included.
January 19, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
November 15, 2024
If you're familiar with Dan's work then you might recognize this story from his short story collection, Those Who Live in Darkness. Craven's Freaks gets its own separate story for readers to discover or rediscover Jason's release from prison and the aftermath that follows.
Craven's Freaks follows Jason as he has been released from prison. This guy is a real piece of garbage and doesn't deserve to walk free. What is the first thing that comes to mind being a free man? Look for a woman to use and dispose of, of course!
However, his bubble is quickly burst as the infamous Crime Boss known as "The Piranha" has requested Jason's assistance in removing the Craven family. Jason gladly does as he is told but he has no clue what lays ahead of him during his quest.
If you haven't checked out, Those Who Live in Darkness, you need to change that. There's a lot of great stories in there. If you enjoyed Craven's Freaks then you need to add that one to your list next!
Craven's Freaks follows Jason as he has been released from prison. This guy is a real piece of garbage and doesn't deserve to walk free. What is the first thing that comes to mind being a free man? Look for a woman to use and dispose of, of course!
However, his bubble is quickly burst as the infamous Crime Boss known as "The Piranha" has requested Jason's assistance in removing the Craven family. Jason gladly does as he is told but he has no clue what lays ahead of him during his quest.
If you haven't checked out, Those Who Live in Darkness, you need to change that. There's a lot of great stories in there. If you enjoyed Craven's Freaks then you need to add that one to your list next!
November 16, 2024
"Jason knew he was a monster. He partially blamed his mother for it, giving him the first sweet, addicting taste.."
If Dan's other stories were anything to go by, I knew this book would be nasty and fucked up, and I wasn't wrong 😅
Immediately you hate the main character because he's an arrogant dick, who's already thinking about the next woman he wants to abuse after getting out of jail, so you're hoping he gets some kind of comeuppance and it delivered, but in the weirdest, most unexpected hilarious way 😂 did I feel sorry for him? Absolutely not.
It's gross, bizarre, and a pretty brutal short story where a POS gets exactly what he deserves. What more could you ask for?
If Dan's other stories were anything to go by, I knew this book would be nasty and fucked up, and I wasn't wrong 😅
Immediately you hate the main character because he's an arrogant dick, who's already thinking about the next woman he wants to abuse after getting out of jail, so you're hoping he gets some kind of comeuppance and it delivered, but in the weirdest, most unexpected hilarious way 😂 did I feel sorry for him? Absolutely not.
It's gross, bizarre, and a pretty brutal short story where a POS gets exactly what he deserves. What more could you ask for?
November 16, 2024
Man, nothing like getting out of a maximum security prison after years of serving and having your first day of freedom go to hell real quick!
The leader of a group of circus freaks gives you two choices. Which one are you choosing? Choose carefully!
This short story was so much fun! And my little heart got so excited about the circus freaks!
The leader of a group of circus freaks gives you two choices. Which one are you choosing? Choose carefully!
This short story was so much fun! And my little heart got so excited about the circus freaks!
December 19, 2024
Another fabulous gory crazy one by Dan.
This one felt on the extreme side to me, and was full of the fun terror that Dan writes.
This also had a new element for me, crime family type horror, and I actually liked it.
This one was out of left field for me, but would recommend to anyone looking for something to really push those boundaries .
This one felt on the extreme side to me, and was full of the fun terror that Dan writes.
This also had a new element for me, crime family type horror, and I actually liked it.
This one was out of left field for me, but would recommend to anyone looking for something to really push those boundaries .
July 10, 2025
Good little sprint of a read but it suffers from what a lot of EH books do, cohesion and feeling rushed. Would have definitely benefited from a bump in page/chapter count, but perhaps that would have detracted from the short sweet nature of a little disgusting novella like this. All in all, worth the read and burned through the pages.
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