Masques Macabre

by Brian David Bruns

Best Short Story Collection - International Book Awards

“A juicy collection of stories, with some great character development and a lot of original ideas. Recommended!”

—Horror After Dark

“I found this book to be an extreme delight. Bruns builds each piece with a subtle tension rather than in your face horror. But do not misunderstand that the horror is there and very real.”

—Horror Novel Reviews

“The horror creeps slowly under your skin until you suddenly realize you’re in the midst of madness. This collection consists of four unique stories. Bruns handles plot, setting, and characterization exceptionally well in all four.”

—Quiet Fury Books

“Bruns creates realistic settings for his well-imagined, lively characters.”

—Kirkus Reviews

301 pages, Hardcover

Published January 10, 2026

About the author

Brian David Bruns has adventured in over 60 countries to gather material for his bestselling books and won dozens of literary awards, including the USA REBA Grand Prize. He has been featured on ABC's 20/20 and CBS Inside Edition and was anointed Sir Brian by Prince Michael, Regent of the Principality of Sealand (yes, really). 
 
After several years residing in Dracula’s actual hometown (yes, really), he and his Romanian wife now live in Las Vegas with their two old rescue cats, Julius and Caesar.

He is devoted to veterans organizations, such as Operation Homefront and Wounded Warriors Project, to which he's donated thousands of his books.

He sometimes writes as B.D. Bruns.