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The Horror Collection #12
The Horror Collection: Nightmare Edition
Book twelve in The Horror Collection sits at over ninety-thousand words — by far the heftiest book in the best-selling anthology series. As to be expected from our horror compilations — expect the unexpected!
This Nightmare Edition is filled with many familiar names and some new talent joining the impressive KJK Publishing catalogue.
We are coming to wreak havoc in your nightmares.
The Llama by Drew Stepek
When Calls the Deep by Mike Duke
Run Rabbit Run by Andrew Lennon
The Graveyard by Lee Mountford
Peuchen by Lex H. Jones
Soul Prism by Ruthann Jagge
A Broken Man by Steve Stred
Three Seconds by Nicola Lombardi
It Walks About the Woods by Tom Deady
Boys Will be Boys by Natasha Sinclair
Clubhouse of the Dead by David Owain Hughes
The Old Man at the Gatehouse by Simon Clark
Meetings with the Devil by J.C. Michael
Taste for Adventure by Matthew A. Clarke
I Am the Storm by Michael Bray
Old Soul by RJ Roles
Beneath A Templar Cross by Gord Rollo
Beast by Kyle M. Scott
This Nightmare Edition is filled with many familiar names and some new talent joining the impressive KJK Publishing catalogue.
We are coming to wreak havoc in your nightmares.
The Llama by Drew Stepek
When Calls the Deep by Mike Duke
Run Rabbit Run by Andrew Lennon
The Graveyard by Lee Mountford
Peuchen by Lex H. Jones
Soul Prism by Ruthann Jagge
A Broken Man by Steve Stred
Three Seconds by Nicola Lombardi
It Walks About the Woods by Tom Deady
Boys Will be Boys by Natasha Sinclair
Clubhouse of the Dead by David Owain Hughes
The Old Man at the Gatehouse by Simon Clark
Meetings with the Devil by J.C. Michael
Taste for Adventure by Matthew A. Clarke
I Am the Storm by Michael Bray
Old Soul by RJ Roles
Beneath A Templar Cross by Gord Rollo
Beast by Kyle M. Scott
- GenresHorrorAnthologies
406 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2022
About the author
Kevin J. Kennedy
151 books335 followersKevin J. Kennedy is a Scottish horror author known for his fast-paced storytelling, dark humor, and unforgettable characters. He is also the curator of the bestselling The Horror Collection and Classic Monsters anthology series.
When he’s not writing tales of blood-soaked chaos, Kevin champions indie horror, supports fellow authors, and dreams up new ways to keep readers sleeping with the lights on.
When he’s not writing tales of blood-soaked chaos, Kevin champions indie horror, supports fellow authors, and dreams up new ways to keep readers sleeping with the lights on.
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July 21, 2022
There are 18 stories weaved into the pages of this anthology and I am always happy when I see a new release by KJK Publishing as I know there are going to be some more horror authors to explore along with revisiting ones I have read from the past. Though I liked all the stories I have to say I pulled some favorites out of this collection and they are listed below.
Favorite stories from this collection are as follows with a tiny cryptic note:
It Walks About the Woods by Tom Deady: "Folklore legend could be real."
A Broken Man by Steve Stred: "Be careful what you trade away as there could be consequences."
Old Soul by R.J. Roles: "Experiencing death one too many times."
When Call the Deep by Mike Duke: "What really resides in the deep blue sea?"
The Old Man at the Gatehouse by Simon Clark: "Becoming a ghost is not what it is cracked up to be."
Soul Prism by Ruthann Jagge: "Glasses invention goes south."
Run Rabbit Run by Andrew Lennon: "If someone is dead make sure they are dead."
I Am the Storm by Michael Bray: "Desperate to see loved ones becomes a painful mind trip."
Taste for Adventure by Matthew A. Clarke: "Getting lost in the back country turns dire."
Beast by Kyle M. Scott: "Even furry beasts get to have some fun."
The Graveyard by Lee Mountford: "Becoming a ghost wouldn't be too bad or would it?"
Thoughts:
Another great collection filled with all kind of twisted nightmares from KJK Publishing! I probably say this every time I do a review for these books that KJK Publishing puts out and I will say it again - these books are great as I am able to get a taste of the authors that are gathered in each book and it makes me want to pursue their other work.
I have read many anthologies in my life, but interesting enough I almost own all of the collections put out by KJK Publishing as I really like and love all the authors that are intertwined in these books.
If you have not stepped into these anthologies then you need to go check them out as there are quite a few books now in the horror collection series - 12 to be exact. Giving this book four "Twisted Frightening" stars!
Favorite stories from this collection are as follows with a tiny cryptic note:
It Walks About the Woods by Tom Deady: "Folklore legend could be real."
A Broken Man by Steve Stred: "Be careful what you trade away as there could be consequences."
Old Soul by R.J. Roles: "Experiencing death one too many times."
When Call the Deep by Mike Duke: "What really resides in the deep blue sea?"
The Old Man at the Gatehouse by Simon Clark: "Becoming a ghost is not what it is cracked up to be."
Soul Prism by Ruthann Jagge: "Glasses invention goes south."
Run Rabbit Run by Andrew Lennon: "If someone is dead make sure they are dead."
I Am the Storm by Michael Bray: "Desperate to see loved ones becomes a painful mind trip."
Taste for Adventure by Matthew A. Clarke: "Getting lost in the back country turns dire."
Beast by Kyle M. Scott: "Even furry beasts get to have some fun."
The Graveyard by Lee Mountford: "Becoming a ghost wouldn't be too bad or would it?"
Thoughts:
Another great collection filled with all kind of twisted nightmares from KJK Publishing! I probably say this every time I do a review for these books that KJK Publishing puts out and I will say it again - these books are great as I am able to get a taste of the authors that are gathered in each book and it makes me want to pursue their other work.
I have read many anthologies in my life, but interesting enough I almost own all of the collections put out by KJK Publishing as I really like and love all the authors that are intertwined in these books.
If you have not stepped into these anthologies then you need to go check them out as there are quite a few books now in the horror collection series - 12 to be exact. Giving this book four "Twisted Frightening" stars!
July 11, 2022
The Horror Collection: Nightmare Edition presented by KJK Publishing is the twelfth amazing and brutal collection in this series. Like all of the others, once I dove in, I couldn’t stop reading!
I freaking love these collections! Each time I see that a new one is coming out, I start getting antsy to get my hands on it!
This one is one of my top favorites of the bunch! The range goes from mildly creepy to full blown extreme horror, so there’s something here for every horror fan, as always!
A killer collection of tales that will haunt your nightmares! This is a collection that horror fans won’t want to miss!
Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/book-...
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way. I also purchased a copy!
I freaking love these collections! Each time I see that a new one is coming out, I start getting antsy to get my hands on it!
This one is one of my top favorites of the bunch! The range goes from mildly creepy to full blown extreme horror, so there’s something here for every horror fan, as always!
A killer collection of tales that will haunt your nightmares! This is a collection that horror fans won’t want to miss!
Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/book-...
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way. I also purchased a copy!
July 27, 2022
Nightmare Edition is the latest horror anthology in The Horror Collection series from KJK Publishing, and this one is intense, y’all.
These stories crawl under your skin and burrow into your brain. They have complex characters and storylines, and they range from suspenseful psychological horrors to brutal cryptid and zombie horrors, with supernatural and cosmic horror stories mixed in. This is a diverse collection with something for every horror appetite.
Among my favorites is the nail-biting, evocative story “It Walks About the Woods” by Tom Deady, the haunting Lovecraftian horror tale “When Calls the Deep” by Mike Duke, and the brutal extreme horror “Beast” by Kyle M. Scott. But truly, all these stories have incredible horrors to show you.
As one reader pointed out, there’s some real-life horror in the mix; this is not a gore fest. I say that is a good thing, even though some of it got to me—really got to me. That’s what good horror does, though, right? It makes you feel things, makes you uncomfortable. As I said, these stories are intense; they crawl under your skin and burrow into your brain. They make you think and make you feel. This isn’t gratuitous horror, but it is definitely recommended reading for horror fans.
These stories crawl under your skin and burrow into your brain. They have complex characters and storylines, and they range from suspenseful psychological horrors to brutal cryptid and zombie horrors, with supernatural and cosmic horror stories mixed in. This is a diverse collection with something for every horror appetite.
Among my favorites is the nail-biting, evocative story “It Walks About the Woods” by Tom Deady, the haunting Lovecraftian horror tale “When Calls the Deep” by Mike Duke, and the brutal extreme horror “Beast” by Kyle M. Scott. But truly, all these stories have incredible horrors to show you.
As one reader pointed out, there’s some real-life horror in the mix; this is not a gore fest. I say that is a good thing, even though some of it got to me—really got to me. That’s what good horror does, though, right? It makes you feel things, makes you uncomfortable. As I said, these stories are intense; they crawl under your skin and burrow into your brain. They make you think and make you feel. This isn’t gratuitous horror, but it is definitely recommended reading for horror fans.
October 18, 2022
always enjoy these collections
Always enjoy these collections and this one was no different!
Fab little collection of shorts as always, will be looking out for more or any I've missed so far x
Always enjoy these collections and this one was no different!
Fab little collection of shorts as always, will be looking out for more or any I've missed so far x
February 28, 2023
Wow
I enjoy short stories, it's nice to sit down and read one quickly before having to get on with your next project. Plus a good scary story is the best.
I enjoy short stories, it's nice to sit down and read one quickly before having to get on with your next project. Plus a good scary story is the best.
December 24, 2024
Some of these stories were amazing.the shortness of them making you think. Some stay with you for a while. Very well put together.
October 2, 2022
I was lucky enough to read this anthology before it was released and it is fantastic. Scary stuff!
November 4, 2023
fine but some of the vulgar language was misogynistic and unnecessary
Some of the stories were okay, even enjoyable, but if I had a pound for every time the word “tits” was used or women were described in vulgar, sexualised and misogynistic ways I’d have enough to buy the whole collection.
Some of the stories were okay, even enjoyable, but if I had a pound for every time the word “tits” was used or women were described in vulgar, sexualised and misogynistic ways I’d have enough to buy the whole collection.
December 1, 2024
Mostly good short stories.
Most of the short stories are a fun read. A couple felt much longer than they were,but I enjoyed the collection. A couple of the authors I plan to check out properly.
Most of the short stories are a fun read. A couple felt much longer than they were,but I enjoyed the collection. A couple of the authors I plan to check out properly.
April 22, 2025
Nice
A good series of books. Some stories better than others but great short reads. I recommend this book and the series.
A good series of books. Some stories better than others but great short reads. I recommend this book and the series.
Did Not Finish
February 21, 2024Nightmare collection?
more like "Barely made me gasp" collection.
more like "Barely made me gasp" collection.
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