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Monsters Monsters Monsters Monsters
HellBound Books pays loving homage to the spine-tingling 70’s kids’ anthology Monsters, Monsters, Monsters, without which they would not be around today to delight horror fans with these 17 deliciously gruesome tales.
Dig into this slew of unique, terrifying monsters—each one hand-picked for your deplorably horrific delight.
Vampires, genetically engineered animal-people, giant spiders, ghouls—and more than a handful of the absolutely worst monsters of them all: the human variety—are brought to you by some of the biggest and best horror names in the indie world today!
Featuring monstrous stories by Jeff Strand, P. Mattern, Gerri R. Gray, Ksenia Murray, Cayce Osborne, Mark Wheaton, Richard Clive, Tom Vandermolen, Chris Preston, Jeff Oliver, Scotty Milder, Carson Demmans, Jane Nightshade, Douglas Ford, Alexander C. Bailey, Ricki Whatley, and Krissy Eliot, this is a collection not to be passed by!
Dig into this slew of unique, terrifying monsters—each one hand-picked for your deplorably horrific delight.
Vampires, genetically engineered animal-people, giant spiders, ghouls—and more than a handful of the absolutely worst monsters of them all: the human variety—are brought to you by some of the biggest and best horror names in the indie world today!
Featuring monstrous stories by Jeff Strand, P. Mattern, Gerri R. Gray, Ksenia Murray, Cayce Osborne, Mark Wheaton, Richard Clive, Tom Vandermolen, Chris Preston, Jeff Oliver, Scotty Milder, Carson Demmans, Jane Nightshade, Douglas Ford, Alexander C. Bailey, Ricki Whatley, and Krissy Eliot, this is a collection not to be passed by!
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2021
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About the author
Xtina Marie
39 books119 followersThe Accidental Poet:
Xtina Marie is an avid horror and fiction genre reader, who became a blogger; who became a published poet; who became an editor; who now is a podcaster and an aspiring novelist—and why not? People love her words. Her first book of poetry: Dark Musings has received outstanding reviews. It is likely she was born to this calling. Writing elaborate twisted tales, to entertain her classmates in middle school, would later lead Xtina to use her poetry writing as a private emotional outlet in adult life—words she was hesitant to share publicly—but the more she shared; the more accolades her writing received. Light Musings is just about ready for publication and her first novel: Desiree is well under way.
Collections:
Dark Musings, a collection of dark poetry. (May 2016, Jaded Books Publishing)
Anthologies :
He Doesn't Know (Busted Lip, Jaded Books Publishing, April 2016)
Desire, Paranoid (Monsters Of Metal, Jaded Books Publishing, July 2016)
Gore Fest (The Intermission) (The Gore Carnival Book 2), Jaded Books Publishing, July 2016)
When I Whispered Goodbye, I'll Reign, A Most Horrible Pain (A Lovely Darkness, Poetry With Heart, Jaded Books Publishing, September 2016)
When The Veil Doth Lift (Black Candy, Jaded Books Publishing, October 2016)
Xtina Marie is an avid horror and fiction genre reader, who became a blogger; who became a published poet; who became an editor; who now is a podcaster and an aspiring novelist—and why not? People love her words. Her first book of poetry: Dark Musings has received outstanding reviews. It is likely she was born to this calling. Writing elaborate twisted tales, to entertain her classmates in middle school, would later lead Xtina to use her poetry writing as a private emotional outlet in adult life—words she was hesitant to share publicly—but the more she shared; the more accolades her writing received. Light Musings is just about ready for publication and her first novel: Desiree is well under way.
Collections:
Dark Musings, a collection of dark poetry. (May 2016, Jaded Books Publishing)
Anthologies :
He Doesn't Know (Busted Lip, Jaded Books Publishing, April 2016)
Desire, Paranoid (Monsters Of Metal, Jaded Books Publishing, July 2016)
Gore Fest (The Intermission) (The Gore Carnival Book 2), Jaded Books Publishing, July 2016)
When I Whispered Goodbye, I'll Reign, A Most Horrible Pain (A Lovely Darkness, Poetry With Heart, Jaded Books Publishing, September 2016)
When The Veil Doth Lift (Black Candy, Jaded Books Publishing, October 2016)
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March 10, 2025
This monster-sized anthology holds a mix of the creepy, humorous, and satirical.
In a few of my favorites...
A bride learns her husband's secret on their wedding day and it's not just about the women in his past.
A boy develops a long-lasting relationship with a spider.
A Halloween party in a hospital with deadly costumes.
A boy loses his mask after trick or treating at the attractive new neighbor's house.
A runaway hitches a ride with unusual circus performers.
While I can not say I loved every story, I can say that whether you are looking for a scare or a giggle there is something here for you.
3 out of 5 stars
My thanks to Hellbound Books Publishing.
In a few of my favorites...
A bride learns her husband's secret on their wedding day and it's not just about the women in his past.
A boy develops a long-lasting relationship with a spider.
A Halloween party in a hospital with deadly costumes.
A boy loses his mask after trick or treating at the attractive new neighbor's house.
A runaway hitches a ride with unusual circus performers.
While I can not say I loved every story, I can say that whether you are looking for a scare or a giggle there is something here for you.
3 out of 5 stars
My thanks to Hellbound Books Publishing.
March 14, 2025
I loved this one! I've always been a fan of short horror stories (fellow Goosebumps, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, and Are You Afraid Of The Dark kids, where you at?!) so l knew this spooky anthology would be right up my alley. It's got 17 spine-tingling short stories inside from some pretty incredible indie horror authors. Each story is unique, featuring terrifying monsters that will both intrigue you and creep you out. As an autumn loving, Halloween enthusiast who's a fan of all things spooky, this was such a treat! Highly recommended this for all of those who love those vibes too. Huge thank you to @hellboundbooks for gifting me this copy and allowing me to read and review! All opinions are my own.
February 15, 2025
This is a group of short stories that focuses on the monsters that are hidden in our world. Ones that are legends, myths, and maybe even real. There’s a story in here for everyone who likes horror.
March 17, 2022
This is a fun compilation of stories featuring Monsters that showcases many authors I have never read before. The stories are clever and easy to read through for those that don’t like to read for long sittings. I found it best to read a few stories before bed, but you know what works for you!
I did have some favorite stories from the bunch that came from the minds of some new authors to me. “The Boy Under the Bed” by Gerri R Gray is an amusing tale that details a child’s terror that he sees. “Indoor People” by Cayce Osborne is a tale of suspense and grabs you right from the beginning. “Male of the Species” by Tom Vandermolen put a new spin on a story about a boy and his unusual pet. “Wake of the Medusa” by Scotty Milder was just fantastic. Milder’s way of drawing from tales of the old world and spinning them to a lively story of today was perfectly done!
I really enjoyed reading these each night and I hope you will too! Coming soon from Hellbound Books!
I did have some favorite stories from the bunch that came from the minds of some new authors to me. “The Boy Under the Bed” by Gerri R Gray is an amusing tale that details a child’s terror that he sees. “Indoor People” by Cayce Osborne is a tale of suspense and grabs you right from the beginning. “Male of the Species” by Tom Vandermolen put a new spin on a story about a boy and his unusual pet. “Wake of the Medusa” by Scotty Milder was just fantastic. Milder’s way of drawing from tales of the old world and spinning them to a lively story of today was perfectly done!
I really enjoyed reading these each night and I hope you will too! Coming soon from Hellbound Books!
February 15, 2022
This was a pretty good collection which I received as an ebook copy in exchange for a review and I'm very glad about it.
There are 17 stories and There's something for everybody I guess. Most of them have real monsters others...well you're gonna find out.
The first couple of stories were more on the fun side and I enjoyed them both. The first one, Dump truck by Jeff Strand, is particulary funny, very short though. Then we get more serious and the stories are longer. A couple of them take place on Halloween; one of them even takes place during Covid from what I gathered (Caretaker of a thousand houses, which is one that dragged a little for me).
My favorites are these in order from best:
Indoor people: of this one I particularly appreciated the writing style, the voice of the protagonist and it was also quite creepy and fun - Male of the species: this one must be the best if only for how disturbing it was and I would be very interested in a full lenght novel. - The widow's tower: this one had an overall chilling atmosphere and creepyness I liked - Bloodline: this had also an intriguing concept and appreciated the ending - The boy under the bed: liked the way it played with the reader- Curse of the blood moon: it had something but I'm not sure what - The it factor: some of it I liked some I wasn't entirely convinced about.
Anyway, all of these were at least capable of keeping my attention and create real enough characters and world, they stood out, especially for being so short.
Overall, I think this was pretty entertaining and some of the stories really stuck with me I must say (Male of the species I'm sure I'll never forget).
There are 17 stories and There's something for everybody I guess. Most of them have real monsters others...well you're gonna find out.
The first couple of stories were more on the fun side and I enjoyed them both. The first one, Dump truck by Jeff Strand, is particulary funny, very short though. Then we get more serious and the stories are longer. A couple of them take place on Halloween; one of them even takes place during Covid from what I gathered (Caretaker of a thousand houses, which is one that dragged a little for me).
My favorites are these in order from best:
Indoor people: of this one I particularly appreciated the writing style, the voice of the protagonist and it was also quite creepy and fun - Male of the species: this one must be the best if only for how disturbing it was and I would be very interested in a full lenght novel. - The widow's tower: this one had an overall chilling atmosphere and creepyness I liked - Bloodline: this had also an intriguing concept and appreciated the ending - The boy under the bed: liked the way it played with the reader- Curse of the blood moon: it had something but I'm not sure what - The it factor: some of it I liked some I wasn't entirely convinced about.
Anyway, all of these were at least capable of keeping my attention and create real enough characters and world, they stood out, especially for being so short.
Overall, I think this was pretty entertaining and some of the stories really stuck with me I must say (Male of the species I'm sure I'll never forget).
February 7, 2022
I enjoyed this anthology of monster tales largely for its originality and variety in all types of creatures. As in any anthology some were stronger than others but for the most part this was a fast, fun and spooky read! “Indoor People” was my favorite, it was an awesome Halloween tale!
Disclaimer: I received a free version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: I received a free version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 12, 2025
3.5 Stars
Thank you so much to Hell Bound Books for sending me an ebook copy of Monsters Monsters Monsters Monsters edited by Xtina Marie.
This is a short story collection consisting of 17 stories that cover different types of horror, some more gory, some more spooky. I read it on my phone and it showed 279 pages so it's not that long if you're looking for a quick horror read. I read this in 5 days, although I will add that it was over the exact period I was sick so I wasn't reading as much as I would have normally.
As always with short story collections you like some more than others. My favourites were:
The Boy Under the Bed - A monster is afraid of a boy (a monster slayer) under his bed.
The Elephant - A boy running away is picked up by a traveling family 'circus' in an old RV.
The God Whisperer - Three guys are hired to steal a fungal specimen (known as the God Whisperer) from a heavily guarded lab. What could go wrong?
Creature Feature - A company retreat goes off the rails when the CEO demonstrates his idea. I will generally like the story when it mentions Canadian cities, social anxiety (which I have), and has a vegan food mention (which I eat).
Now there were some spelling and grammatical errors that did at times take away from being really into the story, but overall I would recommend this if you're looking for a short story horror collection.
Thank you so much to Hell Bound Books for sending me an ebook copy of Monsters Monsters Monsters Monsters edited by Xtina Marie.
This is a short story collection consisting of 17 stories that cover different types of horror, some more gory, some more spooky. I read it on my phone and it showed 279 pages so it's not that long if you're looking for a quick horror read. I read this in 5 days, although I will add that it was over the exact period I was sick so I wasn't reading as much as I would have normally.
As always with short story collections you like some more than others. My favourites were:
The Boy Under the Bed - A monster is afraid of a boy (a monster slayer) under his bed.
The Elephant - A boy running away is picked up by a traveling family 'circus' in an old RV.
The God Whisperer - Three guys are hired to steal a fungal specimen (known as the God Whisperer) from a heavily guarded lab. What could go wrong?
Creature Feature - A company retreat goes off the rails when the CEO demonstrates his idea. I will generally like the story when it mentions Canadian cities, social anxiety (which I have), and has a vegan food mention (which I eat).
Now there were some spelling and grammatical errors that did at times take away from being really into the story, but overall I would recommend this if you're looking for a short story horror collection.
February 22, 2025
What makes this collection shine is its range—some stories delve into folklore, others lean into psychological horror, and a few revel in pure grotesquery. There’s plenty here to keep any horror fan engaged. The book does a great job of embracing the fact that everyone’s definition of “monster” is different, presenting multiple interpretations that feel both familiar and unexpected.
With 17 stories from various authors, I won’t rate each one individually, but I genuinely enjoyed them all. That said, these three stood out as my favorites (in no particular order):
The It Factor by Krissy Eliot
Dump Truck by Jeff Strand
At the Wake of the Medusa by Scotty Milder
The beauty of this collection is that every reader will walk away with a different ranking—because horror, and what we fear, is never the same for everyone.
With 17 stories from various authors, I won’t rate each one individually, but I genuinely enjoyed them all. That said, these three stood out as my favorites (in no particular order):
The It Factor by Krissy Eliot
Dump Truck by Jeff Strand
At the Wake of the Medusa by Scotty Milder
The beauty of this collection is that every reader will walk away with a different ranking—because horror, and what we fear, is never the same for everyone.
April 16, 2025
Monsters Monsters Monsters Monsters compiled and edited by Xtina Marie (@hellboundbooks
Firstly thank you to Hellbound Books for sending me this copy.
This is a compilation of 17 Monster stories, all various kinds by many authors.
I love a good monster story, some were short and funny, others longer and more creepy!
I liked the first one Dump Truck, very short, but something that would happen to me, it definitely made me laugh.
I don’t want to post spoilers, but if you enjoy a monster story or 17, then give this book a go. A 5 star.
Remember give the genie the correct instructions LOL
Firstly thank you to Hellbound Books for sending me this copy.
This is a compilation of 17 Monster stories, all various kinds by many authors.
I love a good monster story, some were short and funny, others longer and more creepy!
I liked the first one Dump Truck, very short, but something that would happen to me, it definitely made me laugh.
I don’t want to post spoilers, but if you enjoy a monster story or 17, then give this book a go. A 5 star.
Remember give the genie the correct instructions LOL
February 18, 2025
Dark, Twisted, and Addictively Unhinged!
This book had me cackling—then questioning my sanity. It’s Black Mirror meets pure nightmare fuel. I swore I’d take breaks, but each story sank its claws in and wouldn’t let go. Vampires, giant spiders, genetically engineered horrors… and let’s not forget the scariest monsters—humans.
If you love horror that’s dark, funny, and deeply disturbing, this one’s for you. Just maybe leave the lights on.
This book had me cackling—then questioning my sanity. It’s Black Mirror meets pure nightmare fuel. I swore I’d take breaks, but each story sank its claws in and wouldn’t let go. Vampires, giant spiders, genetically engineered horrors… and let’s not forget the scariest monsters—humans.
If you love horror that’s dark, funny, and deeply disturbing, this one’s for you. Just maybe leave the lights on.
May 10, 2025
This was a great collection of unique and creepy monster tales that range from psychological to supernatural horror to creature feature. I particularly enjoyed “Caretaker of a Thousand Houses” about a rogue scientist performing genetic experimentation, “Male of the Species” about a young man infatuated with his unusual pet and “Curse of the Blood Moon: The Hospital” about a Halloween gone horribly wrong. Thanks to @hellboundbooks for a copy of this book
April 18, 2025
Nothing can beat monsters when it comes to horror - it's just such a classic. This anthology is packed with incredible stories, most of which throw the rule book out of the window. It's fasctinating to read the many different ways an author interprets a monster story. The creativity and brilliant writing makes this a must read.
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