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The Highway Man Game: 15 Terrifying Tales
There are games that were never meant to be played with rules that must never be broken.
To win the Highway Man Game, you must make an offering to the creature under the streetlights. Just don’t pass him a fourth time.
If I can survive a night of tag with a monster in a shopping mall, I can talk to my dead girlfriend one last time.
Rule #1 of the porn Don’t open your eyes. No matter what you hear.
It was just a prank. We never meant to put Aiden Pond in the wood chipper. But we did. And now he’s coming back for us.
The rules have been explained. The board is set. The only question are you ready to play?
To win the Highway Man Game, you must make an offering to the creature under the streetlights. Just don’t pass him a fourth time.
If I can survive a night of tag with a monster in a shopping mall, I can talk to my dead girlfriend one last time.
Rule #1 of the porn Don’t open your eyes. No matter what you hear.
It was just a prank. We never meant to put Aiden Pond in the wood chipper. But we did. And now he’s coming back for us.
The rules have been explained. The board is set. The only question are you ready to play?
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Unexpected original horror!
Being an avid reader since I was in grade school, I feel like I have read almost every story in some type of format.
The characters have different names and circumstances vary, but basically by the end of the story, you can guess where it's going.
Absolutely not so with these stories! Each one pulls you into a different world where you just need to keep reading because it's like no other you have experienced!
This is not a bubble gum anthology, where you can lightly stop in the middle of any story as life pulls you to every day responsibilities.
I felt compelled to give each one my total attention. Reader, beware, it's so good you won't want to put it down!
Being an avid reader since I was in grade school, I feel like I have read almost every story in some type of format.
The characters have different names and circumstances vary, but basically by the end of the story, you can guess where it's going.
Absolutely not so with these stories! Each one pulls you into a different world where you just need to keep reading because it's like no other you have experienced!
This is not a bubble gum anthology, where you can lightly stop in the middle of any story as life pulls you to every day responsibilities.
I felt compelled to give each one my total attention. Reader, beware, it's so good you won't want to put it down!
March 10, 2026
Another winner
I'm a huge horror fan, anthologies are my favorites. Another winner by Velox books, I'm a big fan of their work. I follow them and get every anthology they publish.
I'm a huge horror fan, anthologies are my favorites. Another winner by Velox books, I'm a big fan of their work. I follow them and get every anthology they publish.
March 19, 2026
This is the best dark fiction writer I found on Reddit. Highly recommended.
February 8, 2026
An excellent creepypasta collection of 15 stories, wide-ranging, well-crafted, hitting all the right notes even for veterans of the genre. Although said veterans won't find anything incredibly new in the stories' premises, the familiar motifs (cursed objects, urban legends, weird games, and so on) are deployed wih such great skill and confidence, the tales become outstanding examples of creepypasta fiction, entertaining and terrifying at the same time. I was a bit surprised by the emphasis on sexual themes, but I had no trouble with it and enjoyed the book from start to finish.
My favorites were the longer ones: "Spacegirl," a two-part supernatural story of bullying, artistic creation, loneliness and revenge; "My Organization Monitors Potential Apocalyptic Scenarios," a beautifully done sci-fi/urban fantasy/apocalyptic tale of humanity's future(s) and the meaning of choice; the titular tale of "The Highway Man," a terrific tale brimming with creepiness and wonder, told in transcript format (I'd really like to read more about the premises of this story, as well as what followed after the ending - arghhh!); and "The Perfect Sin," an extraordinary story of cursed audio, about a old song whose obscure metaphysical significance can only be perceived at great cost to the auditors.
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My favorites were the longer ones: "Spacegirl," a two-part supernatural story of bullying, artistic creation, loneliness and revenge; "My Organization Monitors Potential Apocalyptic Scenarios," a beautifully done sci-fi/urban fantasy/apocalyptic tale of humanity's future(s) and the meaning of choice; the titular tale of "The Highway Man," a terrific tale brimming with creepiness and wonder, told in transcript format (I'd really like to read more about the premises of this story, as well as what followed after the ending - arghhh!); and "The Perfect Sin," an extraordinary story of cursed audio, about a old song whose obscure metaphysical significance can only be perceived at great cost to the auditors.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2026
The Highway Man Game has some excellent stories that left me wanting more (Spacegirl) and some pretty clever twists (I Was Awake).
These are unfortunately fewer in number than the stories that had a lot of room for improvement. There are predictable endings treated like surprise twists (F*ck! ; We Didn't Kill Aiden Pond). There are really clumsy allegories (Don't Use the Glory Hole at Roxy's Roadhouse). There are stories that show us a monster and fail to really do anything with them (vampires in Juicebox ; mermaids in I Can Never Return to the Ocean).
But the worst sin committed here is probably the repetition. Too many stories are told by a jaded survivor who saw the whole thing and is telling you about it afterward. A good rule of thumb is that if the protagonist says "f*ck" in the first hundred words, you're in for a fairly childish story that you're probably better off skipping to get to the good ones.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
These are unfortunately fewer in number than the stories that had a lot of room for improvement. There are predictable endings treated like surprise twists (F*ck! ; We Didn't Kill Aiden Pond). There are really clumsy allegories (Don't Use the Glory Hole at Roxy's Roadhouse). There are stories that show us a monster and fail to really do anything with them (vampires in Juicebox ; mermaids in I Can Never Return to the Ocean).
But the worst sin committed here is probably the repetition. Too many stories are told by a jaded survivor who saw the whole thing and is telling you about it afterward. A good rule of thumb is that if the protagonist says "f*ck" in the first hundred words, you're in for a fairly childish story that you're probably better off skipping to get to the good ones.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2026
A spine-tingling collection of 15 short horror stories that keep you on edge from start to finish. Each tale is unnerving, creepy, and unpredictable, ranging from subtle psychological scares to outright chills. Perfect for dipping into a little at a time or bingeing through if you crave nonstop suspense. The stories linger, leaving you looking over your shoulder long after the last page. The writing is solid with clever twists, and an eerie atmosphere that binds the collection together.
June 2, 2026
Ok, so i was scepticle with the titles of some of these stories... but you know what, i actually really enjoyed them! The narrator was good, and the length means theyre easy listens whilst walking about taking the dog out :) Thank you to Velox Books for the Audible Arc
March 15, 2026
15 horrifying tales that make you keep the light on. Ryan brings us a collection of creepy pasta that is entertaining and scary all at the same time. The tales vary on length and theme, but all make you want to finish them once you've started. We see urban legends, cursed objects, and all sorts of other things that make you keep turning the pages well into the night.
March 13, 2026
This book is filled with fun, engaging short horror stories. These are some good stories for someone entering the genre. I highly recommend.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 2, 2026
These stories were creepy, scary and unnerving. I loved them and the tingles I felt during and after reading them.i highly recommend
February 13, 2026
Great collection for anyone who enjoys horror. There a few stories that will linger long after you finish.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2026
Loved this book. Once u started reading it I had a hard time putting it down. Highly recommend this book.
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