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Blood Tingling Tales Vol. 1
IF YOU LIKE SCARY STORIES, YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE
"Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!" VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
Each volume of Blood Tingling Tales consists of short, scary stand-alone stories. You can read the series in any order.
Over 15 Tales of Terror told in a true story style that will send chills down your spine.
THE ROSWELL INCIDENT - This is what really happened!
STRANDED - He thought breaking down in the desert would be the worst part of his day…then he accepted a ride.
MY HAUNTED HOUSE - He hears someone walking around upstairs…but he’s home alone!
STAY ON THE TRAIL - You’re not supposed to step off of the mysterious trail. But what happens if you do?
SNUFF FILM - A gritty private detective is hired to find the origin of a snuff film. What he discovers is chilling!
SERIAL KILLER - A serial killer makes a shocking discovery at a summer camp!
GRAVE ROBBERS - What would it take for you to be buried alive?
DETOUR - A man is forced to make a detour that takes a terrifying turn.
These and other creepy short stories are waiting for you!
I am here to satisfy your scary short story anthology needs!
"Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!" VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
Each volume of Blood Tingling Tales consists of short, scary stand-alone stories. You can read the series in any order.
Over 15 Tales of Terror told in a true story style that will send chills down your spine.
THE ROSWELL INCIDENT - This is what really happened!
STRANDED - He thought breaking down in the desert would be the worst part of his day…then he accepted a ride.
MY HAUNTED HOUSE - He hears someone walking around upstairs…but he’s home alone!
STAY ON THE TRAIL - You’re not supposed to step off of the mysterious trail. But what happens if you do?
SNUFF FILM - A gritty private detective is hired to find the origin of a snuff film. What he discovers is chilling!
SERIAL KILLER - A serial killer makes a shocking discovery at a summer camp!
GRAVE ROBBERS - What would it take for you to be buried alive?
DETOUR - A man is forced to make a detour that takes a terrifying turn.
These and other creepy short stories are waiting for you!
I am here to satisfy your scary short story anthology needs!
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2022
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About the author
Steve Hudgins
146 books109 followers"Steve Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!"
VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
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Keep up on all the latest crazy things Steve has in the works and get some FREE stuff by signing up for his Newsletter at:
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Steve is a best-selling and award-winning writer who specializes in horror, thrillers, suspense, serial killers, escaped mental patients, things that go bump in the night, ghosts, spirits, zombies, vampires, blood, guts, maniacs, monsters, murder and mayhem!
Steve is considered one of the most prolific writers in the world, with a wide range of works, including multiple interconnected series and his short horror story anthologies.
He's also one of the few authors who narrates all of his audiobooks himself.
Additionally, Steve founded the Maniac on the Loose Scary Stories Podcast, delivering a weekly dose of terrifying tales he writes and narrates.
He also founded Big Biting Pig Productions, a movie production company known for unpredictable storytelling and for producing multiple award-winning, feature-length horror films with virtually no budget.
www.maniacontheloose.com
VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
---
Keep up on all the latest crazy things Steve has in the works and get some FREE stuff by signing up for his Newsletter at:
www.maniacontheloose.com
Steve is a best-selling and award-winning writer who specializes in horror, thrillers, suspense, serial killers, escaped mental patients, things that go bump in the night, ghosts, spirits, zombies, vampires, blood, guts, maniacs, monsters, murder and mayhem!
Steve is considered one of the most prolific writers in the world, with a wide range of works, including multiple interconnected series and his short horror story anthologies.
He's also one of the few authors who narrates all of his audiobooks himself.
Additionally, Steve founded the Maniac on the Loose Scary Stories Podcast, delivering a weekly dose of terrifying tales he writes and narrates.
He also founded Big Biting Pig Productions, a movie production company known for unpredictable storytelling and for producing multiple award-winning, feature-length horror films with virtually no budget.
www.maniacontheloose.com
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September 15, 2024
Definitely, a Great Read!
These are some good stories. I believe that there are fifteen of them. And they are all wonderful.
I have other volumes in this series. I have volumes one and two and I believe I have volume four.
I enjoyed reading volume one so much that I am now going to read volume two. And then volume four.
Or, maybe I’ll read volume four, next. I don’t have to read the volumes in any order, I believe.
Five fantastic stars. ✨✨✨✨✨
These are some good stories. I believe that there are fifteen of them. And they are all wonderful.
I have other volumes in this series. I have volumes one and two and I believe I have volume four.
I enjoyed reading volume one so much that I am now going to read volume two. And then volume four.
Or, maybe I’ll read volume four, next. I don’t have to read the volumes in any order, I believe.
Five fantastic stars. ✨✨✨✨✨
September 21, 2024
Entertaining horror listening 🎶🔰
This kindle novella was free from Amazon book one of six
A number of short terror stories. Each story is different with interesting characters lots action, horror, misdirection, and some violence leading to each conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of fantasy world 🌎 terror horror haunting adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024
I have listened 🎶 to a number of Steve Hudgins series and enjoyed each. Enjoy reading 📚 and have fun 🌙😀
This kindle novella was free from Amazon book one of six
A number of short terror stories. Each story is different with interesting characters lots action, horror, misdirection, and some violence leading to each conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of fantasy world 🌎 terror horror haunting adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024
I have listened 🎶 to a number of Steve Hudgins series and enjoyed each. Enjoy reading 📚 and have fun 🌙😀
June 30, 2025
A collection of horror short and flash fiction. Not awful, but the constant music in the background of the audio is!
Would likely have enjoyed much more without the background noise.
Would likely have enjoyed much more without the background noise.
September 4, 2023
Eerie
These were some wonderful stories that reminded me of some older style strange tales. Each one gives a complete story in a few pages or so. I don't think I could pick a favorite as they each had their own life. As Halloween approaches I tend to read more horror and thriller types to put me more in the mood for my favorite holiday.
These were some wonderful stories that reminded me of some older style strange tales. Each one gives a complete story in a few pages or so. I don't think I could pick a favorite as they each had their own life. As Halloween approaches I tend to read more horror and thriller types to put me more in the mood for my favorite holiday.
March 10, 2023
Volume 1 of Steve Hudgins’ Blood-tingling Tales offers 16 tales in the already established first-person, true-story format.
Taking inspiration from classic horror influences and themes while adding a unique, often violent and ironic twist, these tales introduce everyday heroes and heroines who encounter ghosts, aliens, monsters, crazed killers, the strange and unknown.
A tried and true story format makes a reappearance – the story told from multiple perspectives that complement each other (My Haunted House, Serial Killer). Another familiar approach is the exploration of a well-known true incident, building a theory as to what might have happened into a story. After stories like the Bermuda Triangle and Jack the Ripper, the real-life event explored in this volume is the Roswell incident. This story follows another established format – having multiple narrators tell a story that gradually escalates in intensity with each encounter.
Once again, eagle-eyed fans will be rewarded with Easter eggs and the appearance of familiar places and characters in the story Snuff Film.
As always, the very best stories are the ones where horror and humor intersect in an exploration of human nature. Two such standouts in this volume are The Fisherman and Grave Robbers. In the former, an avid fisherman’s luck abruptly changes on an otherwise unexciting day. In the latter, a husband and wife hatch a plan to push the boundaries of science and human endurance.
One of the most unnerving tales that deserves a special mention is Serpent Woman, an unusual take on holiday horror, after which the beach will never be the same.
Taking inspiration from classic horror influences and themes while adding a unique, often violent and ironic twist, these tales introduce everyday heroes and heroines who encounter ghosts, aliens, monsters, crazed killers, the strange and unknown.
A tried and true story format makes a reappearance – the story told from multiple perspectives that complement each other (My Haunted House, Serial Killer). Another familiar approach is the exploration of a well-known true incident, building a theory as to what might have happened into a story. After stories like the Bermuda Triangle and Jack the Ripper, the real-life event explored in this volume is the Roswell incident. This story follows another established format – having multiple narrators tell a story that gradually escalates in intensity with each encounter.
Once again, eagle-eyed fans will be rewarded with Easter eggs and the appearance of familiar places and characters in the story Snuff Film.
As always, the very best stories are the ones where horror and humor intersect in an exploration of human nature. Two such standouts in this volume are The Fisherman and Grave Robbers. In the former, an avid fisherman’s luck abruptly changes on an otherwise unexciting day. In the latter, a husband and wife hatch a plan to push the boundaries of science and human endurance.
One of the most unnerving tales that deserves a special mention is Serpent Woman, an unusual take on holiday horror, after which the beach will never be the same.
April 18, 2023
Blood Tingling Tales, by Steve Hudgins are anything but blood tingling. Although some of these stories had the potential to be truly creepy, there was way too much telling and not nearly enough showing. These tales remind me of the ones we used to tell around the campfires or on sleepovers as kids, with not enough detail to be truly frightening or freaky.
While entertaining enough, the stories included in Blood Tingling Tales we’re not very scary.
While entertaining enough, the stories included in Blood Tingling Tales we’re not very scary.
July 5, 2023
Compilation of around 16 short stories. Interesting in that all of them were written from first person perspective. That didn't always work - especially when characters did not survive to the end of the story. Like any of these short story compilations, some were good, some not so good but a little bit of something for everyone. Can't say any of them were really "Blood Tingling" but all in all a good collection to have around when you have a few minutes looking for a quick read.
April 15, 2023
RA
A set of crazy stories. Witty and surprising. Don't expect literature or narrative rules: expect conveniently handy extra weapons and tales told from the victim's point of view in past tense! Maybe we're privileged to enter a ghost realm where these events are narrated. What the writer lacks in the school of good writing he more than makes up for with an overactive imagination (if a good writer can have such a thing). Suspend your disbelief and indulge!
A set of crazy stories. Witty and surprising. Don't expect literature or narrative rules: expect conveniently handy extra weapons and tales told from the victim's point of view in past tense! Maybe we're privileged to enter a ghost realm where these events are narrated. What the writer lacks in the school of good writing he more than makes up for with an overactive imagination (if a good writer can have such a thing). Suspend your disbelief and indulge!
November 28, 2023
DNF. I tried, but two stories in and I'm done. I have no doubt there's an audience for this but I'm not among them.
The first (Roswell) was tedious & left me bored to tears.
The second (Serpent) was a slight improvement.
Life is too short & there's a million other books I would rather devote my time to.
Recommendation:
I'm a huge fan of Clive Barker's Books of Blood & would recommend picking those up instead 🤓
The first (Roswell) was tedious & left me bored to tears.
The second (Serpent) was a slight improvement.
Life is too short & there's a million other books I would rather devote my time to.
Recommendation:
I'm a huge fan of Clive Barker's Books of Blood & would recommend picking those up instead 🤓
November 15, 2022
Kind of this nteresting
As with most anthologies there are both good and bad stories among these. Its worth reading as many fit into the good category. Most are told from a first person perspective, which when the character dies makes for some interesting questions. Certainly worth looking into the rest of the books.
As with most anthologies there are both good and bad stories among these. Its worth reading as many fit into the good category. Most are told from a first person perspective, which when the character dies makes for some interesting questions. Certainly worth looking into the rest of the books.
July 26, 2024
Not quite what I was expecting
I really love horror stories and these were more like true horror tales than fictional stories. They were horror but not the real scary ones that keep you up at night. None of them really tripped my trigger so 4 stars was more for the writing and not the content.
I really love horror stories and these were more like true horror tales than fictional stories. They were horror but not the real scary ones that keep you up at night. None of them really tripped my trigger so 4 stars was more for the writing and not the content.
September 5, 2025
Unfortunately, this book never reached the goosebumps inducing stage much less the blood tingling stage. After the first few stories I realized that it just wasn't going to be a book of scary stories, but I did force myself to finish the book. I found this book extremely boring and I didn't receive the scare thrill I was hoping for. I will not be reading the other volumes in this series.
October 23, 2023
it got good about the time the Seriel killer stories started
I thought maybe it would be all horror but the first few chapters almost had me putting it down. Thank goodness for the Seriel killer ones, those were good.
I thought maybe it would be all horror but the first few chapters almost had me putting it down. Thank goodness for the Seriel killer ones, those were good.
April 8, 2025
I really enjoyed Blood Tingling Tales Vol. 1 (kindle edition) by Steve Hudgins which contain eight scary short stories which are told in a true story style.
I particularly enjoyed The Roswell Incident which was very believable.
I particularly enjoyed The Roswell Incident which was very believable.
October 25, 2022
a very good anthology of 16 horror stories
October 27, 2022
A nice collection of eerie encounters and otherworldly phenomena. The story about Roswell was intriguing. Each story is scary and nightmarish.
November 5, 2022
Great collection of spooky shorts. A few dude bit most are good.
November 11, 2022
This is a 3.5 🌟 read rounded ⬆️ to 4 🌟.
November 12, 2022
Some of the stories were a great read. Enjoyed the book and recommended read
November 23, 2022
Phenomenal book. Exceptional writing. Just wish they were individual stories for me to count towards my reading challenge.
GREAT JOB!
BVII
GREAT JOB!
BVII
November 23, 2022
Great
These stories were chilling, surprising and creepy. I loved them all and look forward to more. I definitely recommend this
These stories were chilling, surprising and creepy. I loved them all and look forward to more. I definitely recommend this
January 1, 2023
Enjoyable
I did enjoy most of the stories.
One or two finished abruptly and left me wanting more. Can't wait to read the next book
I did enjoy most of the stories.
One or two finished abruptly and left me wanting more. Can't wait to read the next book
January 6, 2023
Wow
I really like story stories, all different . sometimes I don't have alot of memory ,so short stories are great
I really like story stories, all different . sometimes I don't have alot of memory ,so short stories are great
April 26, 2023
Entertaining enough.
June 7, 2023
The ending of most of the stories were predictable. In general it was an easy read, and a good pastime.
October 4, 2023
Nice
Fun, quick read. I don't like stories that are too scary, and these were just right. Nice start to spooky season!
Fun, quick read. I don't like stories that are too scary, and these were just right. Nice start to spooky season!
October 26, 2023
another set of mild "horror"
March 12, 2024
Only 3 stars as the stories were to short and lacking in content.
March 23, 2024
A nice collection of some interesting horror stories. Some of them could have been longer, but they still worked.
June 24, 2024
Solid collection of horror.
First time dipping into the created by Steve Hudgins. Enjoyed his style and the direction some of the stories took.
Will definitely be going back for more.
First time dipping into the created by Steve Hudgins. Enjoyed his style and the direction some of the stories took.
Will definitely be going back for more.
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