Bizarre Splatter Patterns :Slasher

by Jim Groves

You might've read the first book. You might've missed it entirely. Either way—congratulations, you've stumbled into round two, and it's even weirder.

This delightfully unhinged anthology drags together some of your favorite indie authors plus a few fresh voices who clearly need supervision. Inside, you'll find Bizarro and Splatterpunk stories with a slasher theme, destined to make you laugh, squirm, gag a little, and occasionally mutter "WTF did I just read?"

Oh—and here's the part that almost makes us look every single cent of profit goes to charity. Yep, 100% of it supports Scares That Care. So while your brain is being melted, you're also doing something genuinely good.

So buckle up, lower your expectations of normalcy, and enjoy. It's for a good cause.

Genres: Contemporary Horror

296 pages, Paperback

Published July 31, 2026

Reviews

[Mickey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jim Groves is back with Volume 2 of his weird horror anthology, and somehow it's even better than the first.
Now don't get me wrong, Volume 1 was fantastic. But this collection just hit differently. Every story brought something unique to the table, and once I started, I couldn't put it down.
One of my favourite things about anthologies is discovering new authors, and this one absolutely delivered. It was great to see familiar names I already love, like Tim King, alongside newer favourites such as Laura Bilodeau, plus plenty of writers I'd never come across before but will definitely be adding to my TBR.
If you're a fan of strange, unsettling, imaginative horror, this collection deserves a place on your shelf.

[Stefanie Silvestri · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, who wouldn't like a graphic anthology that includes some of the most deranged brains in modern horror? There are fifteen strange slasher stories written by fifteen different authors in this book.
Every story is unique in its own way—brutal, bizarre, unsettling, and downright disturbing. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down because I was constantly wondering just how shocking, gruesome, or completely unhinged the next story would be.

[Kayla Frederick · Rating 4 out of 5]

15 bizarre slasher tales by 15 different authors, some veterans in the genre and others new voices.

Intense and unsettling, this collection has a little something for everyone. I was surprised at how many different directions these stories went. Not once could I guess where a story was going to go.

[DA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent anthology!

There's a little something for everyone in this great anthology! Christmas horror, supernatural horror, cannibals, horror at sea, resurrection, serial killers, revenge and so much more! There's laughs and plenty of gore.

Here are my favorites:

Tabitha by Timothy King combined grief with mad science and delivered a story that was deranged and a bit sad.

I Pass For Human by Ricardo D. Rebelo drew me in right away. A man confessing to murders and the end has quite the twist!

Harpoon Through The Taint by Phrique is a bit comedic and a whole lot gruesome! The opening scene with the teeth! Whyyyy???!!!

The Butcher by Nikk Valentine is serial killer vs cannibals. I loved the cannibal family. They were psychotic but loveable.

Inflatated Doom by Matt Brandenburg was definitely a treat! A killer beach ball is all I'm going to say.

Mr. Zeppole by Matt Forgit freaked me right out! Written as transcripts of found VHS tapes I imagined this is what it would be like to read transcripts of the footage from Blair Witch or the video from The Ring. Forgit for sure stepped outside his comfort zone with this one!

Check out this anthology if you want to be disgusted, terrified and amused!

[Ali O · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bizarre Splatter Patterns: Volume II
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
15 amazing authors = 15 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟stories!!
This is a fun and wild anthology of bizarre & splatter punk stories! Each story is unique and the range of different horrors is vast!

This collection is truly fantastic, and the bonus is that it is for a good cause!!
***All Proceeds go to Scares That Care***

I enjoyed all of the stories, but some of my favorite short stories are:
• Cheating Pig by Juliet Rose
• Tabitha by Timothy King
• Stovetop by Mark Conway
• It’s Lonely by D.Z. Hollow
• Nutter Butter by Laura Bilodeau
• Don’t look Back by J King
• Holy Diver by Damien Casey

**I highly recommend grabbing this anthology and helping donate to Scares That Care!!**

👻It’s out July 31st👻

[Sammi Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bizarre Splatter Patterns: A Bizzaro Splatterpunk Anthology was terrifying good and oh so strange. If you are looking for a few dark twisted yet bloody odd stories then this anthology is perfect for you.
You will find some great authors in this fun yet sick collection. Don’t think to much about what you are getting yourself into just do it and enjoy the twisted collage of messed up tale from start to finish.

[Jen Ramsden · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of 15 stories contains some of the most weird and fantastical tales I've ever read, all focused on the slasher trope. This was such a fun read, and your imagination can really run wild, with the authors taking you on a wacky trip that'll leave you wondering what on earth you just read! I shall definitely be reading more from these authors.

[Emily Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories are unique. They will have you feeling an assortment of emotions. Sit back and enjoy a blood filled bizarre ride.

[Breanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just read it!

Bizarre Splatter Patterns Volume II

How could I resist an anthology with so many of my favorite authors in it?!

This book is filled with fun, unsettling, and down right creepy stories!!

[Karen Oldman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story 1:
Cheating Pig by Juliet Rose
This was a short fast paced revenge tale that is not for the squeamish, with some serious good for her vibes.

Story 2:
Tabitha by Timothy King Author
Another quick read, this one was both grotesque, had me questioning Winston’s morals while simultaneously guessing how tf anyone was getting out of this situation.

Story 3:
I Pass For Human by Ricardo Rebelo
What starts out as a confession quickly turns terrifying. This one doesn’t hold back and I had an absolute blast with it.

Story 4:
Stovetop by Mark Conway
This one opens with dismemberment and doesn’t let up. Incredibly fast paced and had me hooked as I pretty instantly needed an explanation.

Story 5:
Dr. Mycelia by Kirsten Noelle Craig
If you know me you know why that title had me hooked. A fungal slasher? Yes please! The descriptions in this one pulled me right in and the vengeance did not disappoint. Don’t let the lovely writing and vivid imagery fool you, when Edmund gets angry this story gets gnarly.

Story 6:
Harpoon Through The Taint by Phrique
Phrique never fails to amuse and horrify me simultaneously and there was no exception here. If you want some crazy af situations, gnarly kills, iconic prose and utterly amusing dialogue, look no further.

Story 7:
It’s Lonely by DZ Hollow
This one grabbed me right from the opening line. The POV instantly upped the stakes and kept me reading, and waiting for vengeance.

Story 8:
Nutter Butter by Laura Bilodeau
What happens when a vigilante is more depraved than the villains he seeks? A gag inducing game that’ll leave them wishing for death. Maybe save the snacks for after this story.

Story 9:
The Butcher by Nikk Valentine
This one felt grimy from the first line and just got more gory and depraved as the story went on. Some families keep the doors unlocked because they are the scary things in the dark. Depraved, bloody and darkly humorous I had a great time with this one.

Story 10:
Blue Slashes: A Supernatural Defense Story by B Muraca
These stories are rather like a police paranormal thriller series and I quite enjoy them. What starts off as a mundane day, is suddenly interrupted by an unknown monster or entity, only this one feels personal. If you enjoy this one you can find another in Muraca’s collection “Chaos Nights” as well.

Story 11:
Inflated Doom by Matt Brandenburg
This was everything I want in a horror/bizarro read. Crazy concept. Wild kills. Characters that feel too grounded for the “nonsense” that’s going on around them. Truly I have waited too long to read his work and I’ll be rectifying that this year. Inflated Doom by Matt Brandenburg
This was everything I want in a horror/bizarro read. Crazy concept. Wild kills. Characters that feel too grounded for the “nonsense” that’s going on around them. Truly I have waited too long to read his work and I’ll be rectifying that this year.

Story 12:
Don’t Look Back by J King
This was a quick story so I don’t want to spoil it, but I am impressed by how quickly I cared about the characters and how devastating the ending felt.

Story 13:
Naughty by Gus Decemberist
We’ve already established I cannot get enough Christmas horror, so I’m primed to be biased but let me tell you, this one, this had a spin I have not yet seen and I had such a good time with it. Gory and tense but also, every time you think you know what’s happening there’s a new twist on the lore. If you’re like me, you’ll want to read it too.

Story 14:
Holy Diver by Damien Casey
This was So. Much. Fun.
An 80s camp slasher with a bizarre twist and the POV had my absolutely dying… If you haven’t read Damien yet this is a good start point. I always have a great time, and I’m still chuckling as I type this.

Story 15

Mr. Zeppole by Matt Forgit
Ended this anthology on a banger. I’m not big on found footage movies but it works for me in books and there’s no exception here. Read police transcripts of old vhs tapes and bit by bit it gets creepier and creepier. By the half way point I was literally yelling “Who is holding the camera?”
Unsettling. In the best way.

All proceeds to benefit Scares that Care.