From the Heart: 13 Tales of Terror

by Ambrose Ibsen

“An absolute gem.”—Tracy Caple, author of The Blue Guitar Pick

Love isn't the only thing that comes from the heart.

In this haunting collection, master of horror Ambrose Ibsen tears open the chest cavity of human relationships to expose the writhing horrors within.

From a cultist who returns to the scene of a terrible crime, to an academic seeking an obscure book with a disturbing secret, to a forbidden website that streams the decomposition of the dead.

Some loves never die. Some never lived at all. And some were never meant to exist in our reality.

Genres: Horror

262 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2025

About the author

Once upon a time, a young Ambrose Ibsen discovered a collection of ghost stories on his father's bookshelf. He was never the same again.

Apart from horror fiction, he enjoys good coffee, brewed strong.

Reviews

[Tracy Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.
As is often the case with short stories, some of them I wanted to be longer because the story was so good.
For those who are fans of Isben's, Harlan Ulrich series, I could so see him investigating a few of the mysteries in these short stories.
My favourite story was The Incident at Mera Peak and Rotter. A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness was also very enjoyable.
This book is a must read for lovers of scary short stories and of course fans of Ambrose Ibsen

[Tracy Caple · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology is an absolute gem. As is often the case with well-crafted short stories, I found myself wishing for more—the narratives were just that captivating. For fans of Ambrose Ibsen's Harlan Ulrich series, you'll find yourself imagining Ulrich unraveling some of the mysteries presented here.

Among the standout tales are "The Incident at Mera Peak" and "Rotter," both of which left me on the edge of my seat. "A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness" also deserves special mention for its gripping and poignant storytelling.

This book is a must-read for aficionados of spine-chilling short stories and, of course, for dedicated followers of Ambrose Ibsen. Dive in and prepare to be thrilled!

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ambrose is the king of creepy!

[§amantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

[IL · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was such a treat! What a hidden gem. I loved the prose. I was so sad there were only thirteen stories and I wanted more. There was such eerie imagery that gave me goosebumps, like the thing in the fireplace... I'd think about that scene randomly after finishing that story and creep myself out. There's also a story reminiscent of Tomie by Junji Ito. I'd definitely revisit this book again!