by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tell us a bit more about you and where you’re from. Michael: I’m Michael Porter from Chesapeake, VA. I’m a husband and father of two. I love reading and writing horror fiction. What inspired your winning story? Why did that particular theme resonate with you? Michael:...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 8, 2025 | Open Submissions, Updates
Author Nate Atkins won Crystal Lake’s most recent flash contest and has agreed to host. Here is the new theme: “Eco-Horror! This month, it’s time to plunge into Eco-Horror: stories rooted in ecological dread, nature-based curses, primeval forces tied to the land, your...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 7, 2025 | Updates
Are you a hardcore hardcover collector? By popular demand, we’ve added a $30 tier. You’ll receive a hardcover of your choice every month (shipping included), along with all other $12 tier rewards and benefits. So that means you get a hardcover, an eBook of...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jun 27, 2025 | New Releases, Updates
Evil has a new home–and it’s a place called New Vineland. The town appeared almost overnight, as if summoned from the shadows, complete with a looming stone tower at its heart and a general store that promises to fulfill your deepest desires… for the price...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jun 24, 2025 | Sinister Smile Press, Updates
It was just a matter of time!Things seemed perfect in your fairytale world…almost too good to be true. But then it all changed in a heartbeat—in that one instant, everything went to shit. Lock yourself inside a panic room and jump headfirst into this unique collection...
