Tales of the Macabre, Vol. 3: Eighteen Stories of Ghoulish Terror

by Newton Webb

16 TERRIFYING HORROR STORIES IN ONE COLLECTION
Sam looked at her, tears running down his face. “If it is working, then why can I still hear the voices?”

From the 17th century to the distant future, across Nepal, Europe, and South Africa-these macabre tales will horrify you. International best-selling author Newton Webb brings you sixteen spine-chilling stories of supernatural beings, serial killers, cannibalism and folk horror.


Ain't Nothing But The Blues
When Jackson hears the soulful blues duet of his neighbour and a mysterious woman, he becomes drawn into a haunting mystery that threatens to destroy him.

A Portrait of Sin
When Giovanni accepts a commission that could make or break his career, he embarks on a frantic race against time. Consumed by his obsession to create the ultimate masterpiece, he battles to keep hold of his morality and sanity as the deadline looms.

The Girl In The Glass
For years, Toby lived with a silent companion only he could see—a spectral girl lurking in mirrors. As she draws closer with each passing day, Toby must confront a terrifying truth that could cost him everything.


Perfect for readers of Stephen King, Clive Barker, Blair Daniels, Duncan Ralston, and James Herbert.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 11, 2024

About the author

Born at RAF Halton, Newton Webb is a British horror author and father to a perpetually grumpy tortoise. He is the author of fourteen published books, the collector of venus fly traps and a notoriously pedantic fishkeeper.

His international bestselling collected works, Tales of the Macabre: Volumes 1-4, contain stories inspired by splatterpunk and classic gothic themes. His fiction frequently blends gore with psychological tension, reflecting influences that range from heavy metal to ancient mythology.

Reviews

[Janalyn, the blind reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The macabre tales volume three by Newton Webb part of the macabre codex. The stories are set in all different points of time from medieval Scotland to Victorian Rome even New York in the 20s in the themes are just is varied. From magic to monsters in monsters to miss Jeff these books are awesome Waze an afternoon or just a few moments. Newton web is one of my favorite horror short story authors it may be my imagination or my fondness for his writing but he just seems to keep getting better.

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[Veronica ☠️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

18 short stories filled with madness, dread, death, and more. This is another beautifully dark collection by Newton that you need to add to your tbr. All these stories were excellent but I'd like to highlight my 3 stand outs

A Portrait Of Sin: Giovanni was a local painter in Florence when Bishop Lorenzo came knocking at his door. The Bishop wanted a painting of the Virgin Mary done and Giovanni was going to do it for a very good price. He got a deadline and started working. But he was having a hard time painting the perfect picture. Sleepless nights, fights with his partner, Giovanni was going mad. So mad that reality wasn't real anymore.
- I think this is my favourite one of the collection. I love maddening stories and this was just that!

The Troop: Sam and Wendy have moved into a new apartment. Sam runs into his next door neighbour who is a tad odd and studies mushrooms/fungi. Things are good until Wendy starts to get really sick.
- Fungus scares me because it's a real thing and I feel it will take us out one day. This story terrified me and confirmed that fugus will take us out

The Catfish Killer: Jedd was on a local dating site looking for a good time. When he sees a banging body, he's intrigued. Only problem is, she doesn't show her face. But he couldn't turn down that body so he gives her his address and she comes. Be careful who you invite over.
- Jedd got exactly what he deserved and I wish we could have seen more of his demise! I enjoyed what was under the mask and crave more!

Go grab yourself a copy of Volume 3 today! I promise you, there's something for everyone in here. Excellent collection!

[Amy Deakin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spine-tingling collection of character-driven horror (the best kind)! Love how Webb deftly conjures up so many different worlds and periods of history. I felt so immersed in each story's world, especially those set in the past - though I'm not sure I'd actually want to live in any of them...

Most of the horror has a supernatural element, but there's a lot of psychological horror too. My stand-out favourite story was Ain't Nothin' But The Blues - I was whisked away to New Orleans and the ending was beautiful. The Blood Eagle was especially brilliant and tragic (as well as rather gory), and The Winter Wraiths was surprisingly moving.

All in all, a cracking selection of creepy tales!.

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[Smutty Demi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This really is a terribly good collection of horror stories! Some twists you really don't see coming. Creatures are very well thought out. The story of the painter and the Virgin Mary has haunted my thoughts for days!

It is written in a beautiful way and I think a big plus is that it takes place in the past, so outside of modern technology. This also gave a more scary atmosphere. Definitely recommended!.

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[Marcia Vida · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book presents fascinating stories that showcase the author's skill as a master of horror. Each tale is intricately woven with a charm that keeps readers engaged and prompts them to ponder the boundary between what's real and what's supernatural. These stories delve into weaknesses and the shadowy facets of the characters, resulting in a thrilling read. In essence, this crafted work blends fear and anticipation, leaving readers hungry for tales.

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[Puisan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of short stories about the unexplainables, the weird stuffs of life, the randomness of things, the paranoia of our minds and the predictability of unpredictable events. Haunting, troubling and left me wondering about what-ifs and whys. Overall a good read!.

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[Pam Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tales of the macabre volume 3
If you like short horror and supernatural stories this book is the one for you. Tales from different generations to modern these stories will keep you interested and entertained. Unique story lines are very entertaining and well written. I highly recommend this book.

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[Darkangel Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was most definitely just as dark as the rest of these books. These tales are most definitely out there but some what believable. This author's writing is very well and makes it easier to get immersed in these tales.

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[Tara Cicora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elegant, chilling, well written. Engrossing. This was a great set of short (perhaps too short?) stories. Honestly a few of them could have stood to be a bit longer but all around excellent!.

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[Terry M · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent collection of short horror stories. Each one was concise and to the point, but with a different story to tell. Recommended for those who enjoy short tales with a twist. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Skel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had been eagerly awaiting Vol 3 of Tales of the Macabre, but this just didn't live up to the quality of its predecessors.

Still a solid 3.5 and for $6 you don't have much to lose.

The story about the cocaine addict was particularly hilarious. Baggy anyone?

[Stephanie Vicente · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great collection of short horror stories to read. It was beautifully written and it was a fun read.

[Karen Oldman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unsettling and gripping. This was truly a great collection of horror shorts. With stories spanning multiple times and concepts. There is definitely something for everyone in here. If you love horror and short stories, don't sleep on this one. His writing is immersive and beautiful, while also creating a sense of dread

[Bambi Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Newton Webb weaves a story like a spider weaves a web. Not to mention, I also find myself reading his books in his voice.

All 18 of these macabre tales pull you in and keep you there while also bringing you on a creepy journey through different eras.