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Henry’s mother has enough money to live comfortably. But the only comfort she can concentrate on is her bizarre obsession. She can’t help but seek out the donation bins on the darker side of the city. The only problem is, she isn’t putting clothing into them, she’s taking it out. Until one frigid night when she accidentally unveils her selfish secret to everyone. After the revelation, the layer of shame left lathered on Henry becomes backbreaking. As Halloween approaches, macabre ideas manifesting in Henry’s head spark a series of events that will lead to sins far worse than stealing.

The Winslow Farm is a dying slice of Americana. Run by the “Princess of Pork,” Beulah Belle Winslow, the farm has seen better days. Along with her deformed daughter Hattie, Beulah performs unspeakable acts to keep the farm running. But will they be able to keep their dark secrets hidden, or will the sins of the farm be thrust into the light? Davey is a scumbag, and his father makes sure he knows it. With the threat of jail looming, he needs to secure a job to keep his probation officer off his case.

He should be dead, but Sorrow is a hard man to kill.

What would you do to save a loved one? Robert’s mother, Helen, is ravaged with cancer. Every day could be her last, and Robert dreads losing the last member of his family. Robert’s friend and Holocaust survivor, Josef, tells him an unholy story and leaves him a way to save his dying mother. But, as with everything in life, the salvation comes with a steep price.

Skylar, Jackson, Emmett, and Trenton want nothing more than to get home for winter break, but a blizzard changes their plans. As the roads worsen, they have no choice but to seek refuge in the town of Braxton. But Braxton is a town with a dark secret. For decades, many of the children born to unsuspecting parents wore horrific mutations. Some parents did the unthinkable, killing the innocent, while others surrendered them to an old woman known only as Grammy. With the snow piling up and food short, Grammy and her Runts are desperate to eat, whether it be man or beast.

In the early 1990s, the rising popularity of the video cassette gave birth to a seedy, underground world of illicit pornography. Talia, a Midwest dreamer, leaves home in search of fame under the blinding Broadway lights. But nothing could have prepared her for what she finds instead. Savage violence, bottomless depravity, and no way out.

At Shadows Casino, this isn’t just a phrase, it’s a grim reality. Far from prying eyes is a world of decadent pleasure, and unimaginable pain, where only the desperate or the rich dare to tread. Cee is the leader of the sinister establishment, but that hasn’t always been her story. Long before she'd ever heard of a parlay or letting it ride, Cee was just a little girl with a daddy who liked to gamble. And when her daddy brought her into Shadows, he made a bet that changed both of their lives forever.

Billy Silver, a low-life, self-downtrodden junkie, needs some cash to get his next fix.

Beauty is...pain. But for Pamela Rose beauty is everything. She spends every day and almost every dollar fighting a losing battle against nature. When a young coworker comes to the office with a new set of breast implants, Pam's delicate psyche begins to crack. Doctor Joseph DiBiro used to make art from flesh and plastic, but after his release from prison the only thing he's handling is a broom. He knows he has more to give the world; he's not done creating beauty. He just needs the right patient.

A Gift of Death is on tour. The three band members, Sarin, Vee-Exx, and Arsenic, travel the country playing their dark brand of music for screaming fans. Their violent lyrics and goth style draw people to them. But something else is drawing people to the mysterious trio...something sinister. Cameron Snyder is an outcast. His love of death metal and extreme horror and his home life have left him on the fringes of high school society. When a prank goes too far, Cameron decides he's had enough. He knows his life is not worth living, but can there be salvation?

Uncomfortably Dark presents...The Baker’s Dozen! Delicious dark delights for your horror consumption! Come indulge in the dark and disturbing with 13 tantalizing tales of terror written by an incredible lineup of independent horror authors. With stories ranging from delightful to disturbing, you are sure to find something to please your sweet spot. Authors include Jeff Strand, Christine Morgan, Ruthann Jagge, Aron Beauregard, Lee Franklin, Chris Miller, Patrick C. Harrison, III, Carver Pike, Kenzie Jennings, Daniel Volpe, Rowland Bercy, Jr., Candace Nola and M. Ennenbach.

It was a blizzard for the ages. Two, massive snowstorms strike back-to-back, causing chaos in the Hudson Valley. Anna, and her two children, are without power and the temperature is plummeting. Their situation seems bleak, but a break in the storm gives them a chance at salvation. Anna flees her home, hoping to find safety in a local hotel, but what she finds is madness. Scott is a man on the run. His travel partner, Mary, is the quiet type, but that doesn't bother Scott. The severed pinkie he keeps in his pocket is all the distraction he needs.

Everyone has demons… …but for Josef, evil has a name. After confronting an old enemy, Josef is left with a particular gift, granting him untold opportunities. But, as with everything, this comes at a hefty price. Each time he’s confronted with using his new found gift, Josef has to convince himself it’s for the better. As his life spirals out of control, Josef must decide whether he can reign in the new power or be consumed by it.