From Savage Realms Press comes a dark and twisted tome with over 400 pages of skin-crawling, spine-tingling horror that is sure to make you sleep with the lights on! This eclectic mix of the macabre and the maniacal features 27 tales of terror : A man purchases a painting by the notorious serial killer, John Wayne Gacy - A night of seemingly harmless flirtation brings a woman much more than she bargained for - A journalist's interview for a human-interest story quickly evolves into a living, breathing nightmare - A man's dream of making contact with extraterrestrials has unforeseen consequences - While investigating a beautiful and mysterious planet, the crew of the Starship Tigris quickly discovers that all is not the paradise it appears to be - A doctor's emergency house call results in a truly horrifying discovery - In a near-future dystopia, stringent laws are passed dictating how men can interact with women - A couple receives a phone call from their daughter on the 15-year anniversary eve of her death - An elite team discovers the sole lifeform on a deserted planet is carrying a deadly secret - A bus ride takes an unexpected detour into the gruesome and the macabre - and many more Symphony of the Damned summons forth the ghoulishly diabolical talents of authors Adam C. Mitchell, A.E. Jackson, Andy Holberry, Buck Hanno, Catherine Jordan, David Lowrie, Debra J. Tillar, James A. Hirons, James Mascia, Luis Medina, Margaret McGoverne, Marie Lanza, Matthew Hollis Damon, Matt Martinek, Pat O'Neill, R.M. Breslin, Sara Jordan-Heintz, TroyAnthony Schermer, Victoria Hancox, and concludes with a terrifying novella by J. Miles Parker. WARNING: Contains material that is unsuitable for younger audiences! Parental discretion is strongly advised! PRAISE FOR SYMPHONY OF THE DAMNED... "No matter what the reader fancies, as long as it’s unsettling, s/he is certain to find something melodiously creepy in Symphony of the Damned." Rebecca Rowland, Horror Tree - 4/5 Ravens "This book will chill you, and you are going to want to sleep with the lights on and check under the bed." Donadee's Corner "Each tale begins with an intriguing premise and escalates the tension from that point forward to the unique and inevitable conclusions you won’t see coming! Really fun, uncanny, gothic, horrific, fast paced, slow burning nightmares to cuddle up with - I enjoyed every story!" A.E. Jackson "Filled with top-notch horror!" Lisa Owens "One of those that's great to keep on your bedside table... It's sure to give you pleasant nightmares." Heather Daughrity "Fantastic read!" Leva Brown "Symphony of the Damned is one hell of a wicked collection." Jack, ARC Reviewer "Very strong horror anthology! Great to see some unique indie voices springing up that I have never been introduced to." Milton Wilson "Super unsettling and creepy. I hope there is a volume 2 on the horizon!" Mark "Compelling horror you can’t put down." Jessica Jackson "A good mix of different types of horror stories to get into the spooky season spirit." Brianne Nally "Great horror stories!" Debra Tiller "Without a doubt the best horror anthology I have ever contributed to." Pat O'Neill "A treasure trove of short horror [with] shades of Lovecraft, Bradbury, Heinlein, Poe... Monsters, demons, aliens, murderers and ghosts. Creative stories and great writing!" DJT "Lots of nasty stories ― in a good way!" Margaret McGoverne "5 Stars from me and a thank you to the cast and crew who brought us this diabolical little feast." R. Scott