A collection of short stories and poems resurrect the spirit of the Gothic Blue Book. Gothic Blue Books were short fictions popular in the 18th and 19th century. They were descendants of the chap book trade—small, affordable, and terrifying tales that thrilled readers with whispers of ghosts, witches, crypts, and death. Burial Day Books presents its first Gothic Blue Book: The Haunted Edition. This volume features twelve short stories and two poems that honor the Gothic tradition while reimagining it for a modern audience. Within these pages you will discover misery, fear, despair, regret, and dread . Old ghosts are stirred, witches rise, and death awakens in haunting new forms. The collection brings together both new and established voices in horror who weave brilliant tales of terror, celebrating the Gothic story with fresh twists that will chill even the most seasoned reader. Featuring Works By: Helena Marie Carnes-Jeffries – The Beach House - John Everson – The Tapping - Abe Grace – Death and All His Friends - M. N. Hanson – The Squatter - K. Trap Jones – The Realtor - Ben McElroy – Emergence of the Hidden Things - Greg Mollin – Where the Fault Lies - Monica Nickolai – Doll - Cynthia Pelayo – The Gravedigger - Gerardo Pelayo – El Convento - Marc Ruvolo – The Ladies Escape - Jordan Scrivner – Attic - Courtney Sloan – Antidote for the Soul - Lisa Stock – The Wild Hunt Editors: Cynthia (cina) Pelayo - Gerardo Pelayo Assistant Editor: P Maxwell Cover Art: Abigail Larson If you love classic Gothic horror, haunted mansions, cursed souls, and dark poetic tales , this collection will transport you back to the chilling atmosphere of centuries past—while introducing new nightmares to savor. Step inside The Haunted Edition … if you dare. JOHN EVERSON is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of the erotic supernatural horror novels Covenant, Sacrifice, The 13th, Siren and The Pumpkin Man . He's also penned five short story collections, including N eedles & Sins , which included the Stoker nominated Letting Go. Over the past 15 years, John's short fiction has appeared in more than 75 magazines and anthologies, and he has contributed to Green Hornet and   Kolchak: The Night Stalker anthologies, as well as to the non-fiction On Writing Horror reference book for writers. His stories and novels have also been translated and published in Poland, Turkey and France. John is also the publisher of Dark Arts Books, a Chicago area press spotlighting the cutting edge work of some of the best authors working in short horror/dark fantasy fiction today. CYNTHIA (cina) PELAYO grew up in a haunted house with very superstitious parents. So, a lifelong fascination with Gothic literature, romantic horror and the macabre seemed fitting. Pelayo holds a genuine curiosity for superstition, folklore and myth. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College, a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication from Roosevelt University, and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a member of the Horror Writer's Association and is also the Publisher/Gravedigger at Burial Day Books. She wears black - most of the time and she stays out of the sun as much as (un)humanly possible.