Hell Hare House Short Reads

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Cetus by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads. Pre-release—available June 22, 2024. Price: $1.99 USD. Language: English. Published by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
A community of survivors adrift in a post-apocalyptic world faces the ultimate test of hope and survival. When Darrell, a seasoned elder, discovers mysterious lights piercing the perpetual darkness, the village is thrust into a whirlwind of speculation and fear. What follows is a daring journey towards the unknown, a beacon that promises salvation or doom. As they navigate the treacherous...
The Story of Life by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads. Pre-release—available May 25, 2024. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 36,220. Language: English. Published by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
Mairi MacSkimming, a seasoned anthology editor, stumbles upon a manuscript that defies her reality. As she delves into the pages of The Sgeul Beatha, she is drawn into a narrative that transcends time and space, challenging her understanding of life and destiny. The manuscript, arriving under mysterious circumstances, becomes a mirror reflecting her deepest fears and desires. Set against the...
Karma by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 9,500. Language: English. Published: April 13, 2024 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
A gripping tale of suspense unfolds, revealing the terrifying consequences of one's darkest deeds. When a middle-aged man finds himself at the mercy of an enigmatic captor, a chilling game of survival ensues. With every turn of the page, the stakes grow higher, and the line between victim and villain blurs. Spellbindingly weaving a complex web of revenge, secrets, and redemption, witness a...
Three Tokens for Mammon by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 7,590. Language: English. Published: August 26, 2023 by Hell Hare House. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Horror » Occult
A lonely young man longs to escape the boredom of living in a small seaside town, but finds himself sucked into a bizarre ritual sacrifice that reveals the true nature of his imprisonment. Modern folk horror from John Ward.
Watcher at the Tide by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 9,740. Language: English. Published: May 11, 2024 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
A family beach outing spirals into a gripping tale of supernatural encounters and a child's fight against an ancient force.
In Another Life by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads. Pre-release—available June 8, 2024. Price: $1.99 USD. Language: English. Published by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Horror
In a world ravaged by war and disaster, where the remnants of civilization cling to hope, In Another Life tells the moving story of Al and Betty. As they journey across a desolate landscape to find their son, they face the ghosts of their past and the harsh reality of their present. With every step, they are tested by the environment and their own memories. This tale of survival, love, and the...
If Thine Eye Offend Thee by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 10,670. Language: English. Published: May 4, 2024 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Dr Janice Meyerson confronts her most perplexing case: Carol Creed, a self-mutilating patient shaped by societal demands. Within the stormy confines of Castleton House, a high-security psychiatric facility, a treacherous mind game unfolds between doctor and patient. Creed's eerie intelligence and potential telepathic abilities challenge Meyerson's ethics and understanding. One storm-laden night...
Seeing by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 1. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 10,030. Language: English. Originally Published: November 20, 2021 by Hell Hare House. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Horror » Occult, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
A secret revealed. A legacy undone. A horror immortalised. For generations, the Berdeaux family name had been synonymous with hospitality and distinction. But that all changed in the summer of 1979, when Dewey Berdeaux's "hobby" came to light. It was a revelation that stunned the town of Barrville, and ever since then, the Berdeaux family mansion has stood as a grim reminder—with its fair share...
Rainmaker by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 7,220. Language: English. Originally Published: December 30, 2021 by Hell Hare House. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Horror » Occult, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
Three of us are marooned on an island of light, and I'm the only one breathing. Maynard Bays, dead. Abby Jenkins, missing. LaKeita Haynes, missing. Greyson Barnes, missing. Tupac Livingston, dead. Emmogene Hoover, dead. DeJuan Clayton, dead. Too many faces from Brother Wasmutt's church were no longer around. When my friend Clayton got mixed up in some "weird church" his sister, Linda, begged me...
Tesato's Code by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 4. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 17,780. Language: English. Originally Published: July 23, 2022 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
A reluctant corporate assassin who is losing her edge, discovers fellow assassins are dying after killing high-value targets. When she botches a hit, her employers assign her such a target—a top scientist. Love and loss cloud her judgment, and only following her code will help her survive. Futuristic thriller from Karen Bayly
Sanctuary by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 7. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 24,450. Language: English. Originally Published: October 9, 2022 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Horror » Occult
Deep in an impenetrable swamp, lies the Sanctuary. Abandoned there as a child, Theobard has lived a quiet life among the Silent Brotherhood, a monastic sect that never speaks. The arrival of Dellia, a beautiful golden-eyed girl with a secret, will change everything. Her secret will expose Theobard's true nature, and that of the Sanctuary, pulling apart the only world he has ever known, leaving...
Just Desserts by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 8. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 23,760. Language: English. Originally Published: February 2, 2023 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Psychological
*** 2024 American Legacy Book Awards Winner - Horror: Psychological Susan Moore is a shy girl who overcame a speech impediment. Relentlessly bullied in high school—with one deadly prank that leads to a stay in ICU—she seeks revenge on her classmates at her 20-year high school reunion with delicious results! Flavoursome horror from NJ Gallegos.
The Devil's Chair by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 14. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 6,110. Language: English. Originally Published: October 7, 2023 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Horror » Occult, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Psychological
Two daring grave robbers embark on a risky venture to secure a fast fortune. But their illicit pursuits take a chilling turn when they stumble upon the ominous legend of The Devil's Chair—a cursed seat that beckons the infernal presence itself. As they grapple with their fears, one of the robbers becomes entangled in the other's haunting past, forcing them to confront a harrowing choice between...
What Blood is For by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 14. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 8,290. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2023 by Hell Hare House. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Her mother once lay at the bottom of the stairs with a broken neck. Her father now stands behind a pulpit. Abigail has spent years trying to find a place between the two, but now, a letter from her grandmother has destroyed all her beliefs about where she is meant to fit in the world. The man she knows as her father, it says, is not. The step missed in the dark, the unhappy accident that took...
Baba Yaga by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 15. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 8,780. Language: English. Originally Published: October 21, 2023 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Nick was just looking for a quiet place to write. In rural backwoods Maine, what could possibly go wrong? He did not reckon on the oddly grasping caretakers or the noxious fumes rising from the locked cellar being so disruptive to his creative flow. And then there was the cottage itself, whose vaguely birdlike appearance suggested it might at any moment just get up and walk away...
Dream Job by
Series: Hell Hare House Short Reads, Book 17. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 6,750. Language: English. Originally Published: November 25, 2023 by Black Hare Press. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Horror » Occult, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
Charles Banks, an adventurous English backpacker, arrives at Murchison Station for an enticing job opportunity. But what starts as a warm welcome from owner Vern Cardwell and his wife, Martha, quickly turns into a sinister nightmare. As Charles delves deeper into his role at the remote wheat station, he uncovers the truth behind the high employee turnover and the grim fate that awaits him...