BOOK LAUNCH | Beyond Stories 2 Lands: 20+ Horror, Sci-fi & Thrillers to Haunt
Writers dominating Substack's dark corners deliver a second collection of horror & psychological thrillers to terrify and push you to the edge of your mind... and beyond.
It’s here.
Step into the dark.
Beyond Stories II is now available. An anthology of sci-fi, horror and psychological thrillers, Beyond Stories II will twist your mind and haunt your soul.
Featuring stories that unravel identity, faith and reality, written by some of Substack’s best writers, this sequel infects and spooks well beyond fear.
Get your copy now before the nightmares catch you.
One of the best parts of Substack is connecting with writers off-screen.
For those of us trying to land a book deal or literary agent, building your platform sucks and sometimes, it feels all about the subscriber numbers.
But Substack offers fantastic opportunities to grow as a writer with other writers.
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and .A Worthy & Worthwhile Challenge
Last fall,
, fearless leader of Lighthouse and author extraordinaire, united writers around the world, challenging us to write a short story in either the horror, sci-fi or thriller genre.As a nonfiction writer, I assumed he was being kind and thoughtful.
But he actually expected me to submit a story on time-ish.
Shockingly, I discovered I have a knack for writing psychological thrillers in a strange prose that pours from the little dark corners of my heart… and it was included in Beyond Stories: An Anthology of Sci-fi and Horror:
Within weeks, I could add “#1 Best-selling Amazon writer” in my bio.
I’ve connected with amazing writers who are dear and powerful friends like
and .And when I wanted to give up writing… Alexander issued a kind assignment and due date.
Today, the entire Beyond Stories family is thrilled to announce our second anthology, Beyond Stories 2, is now available on Amazon!
Even if it’s an unpaid submission, the platform boost, confidence infusion, bestselling author bragging rights and an Amazon author’s page?
Priceless.
*Also, if you purchase via these buttons, I maybe finally make a few cents off Amazon for once - but at no additional cost to you.
Inside you shall find…
The Hunt |
Can he outrun a deadly chase, a predator, in the labyrinth?
Or will he give up and fall?
A race so deathly and daunting, no amount of training prepares you for The Hunt inside the walls…
Whispers in the Void: The Lost Pattern | Dr. aka Business Bestie (also cowriting this!)
Two weary travelers blindly follow a whisper through the ruins of a forgotten world, will they uncover their lost essence, or fade into the dust like everything else?
Echoes of Elysium’s End | (me)
It begins with conviction, as most betrayals do.
A carnival of hope with morality to spare…
For those who dare to enter…
…without knowing they already have.
My Sleep Paralysis Demon | (she’s here, too!)
Taka despises his life, so when his sleep paralysis demon offers him an escape, he takes it without question. He soon learns that some bargains cannot be undone.
The Voice of Snow |
A man haunted by the call of a strange voice in the moments between sleep and wakefullness. A betrayal which pushes him over the edge of sanity. Will the voice of snow save him or lead him to his end?
It Is Not What It Seems |
A cultural exploration explored through a cracked futuristic lens, this sci fi opus reveals a glimpse of our present future... and our selves.
The Sale by
Garrick loves his pickup, country music, and vacationing at the beach-boardwalk. An unusual tourist shop provides him an opportunity that changes the trajectory of his life.
Date with the Devil by
Kat thought she’d finally found the man of her dreams. But her perfect night takes a dark turn when she realizes she’s been lured into a deadly trap.
The Quiet Orchards |
Entrepreneur Matt is struggling to keep his cafe going after Spring of 2020. As two weeks stretches into two months, and longer, the task begins to feel impossible. His whole world seems to have been turned upside down. Nothing seems normal anymore, and he starts to question his own sanity.
Meanwhile, closer than he realizes, something from a dark and forgotten past is rising to the surface…
Beast in the Wood |
Have you ever been so terrified that you buried yourself alive to hide?
I’ll never return to those woods…
Paper Cuts from Peace Treaties | Blake Alb
Have you ever dug too deep and asked too many questions that don't have answers? Have you ever broken the 4th wall, as if a mirror, and seen yourself from beyond the perspective of the looking glass?
Fine Grind | S. Evan Townsend
Azrael Sky by
Earth has lain dead for generations while the various nations of humanity endure exile in the blackness of space. But a sudden clash of opposing forces sends a surviving soldier back to a long-abandoned world…The Fire Destroys Boarded Walk Voodoo Shop by Louise Sermon
Davey Sunshine and The Sexual-Justice Warriors |
Life's "all good" for Davey Sunshine. He just wants to hang out, get high, and soak in all that life has to offer. So when folks start calling for the Equal Distribution of Sex, Davey's all for it... until he learns what that means.
Tangerine, Bergamot and Snow by
A tasty story of an unplanned date of two strangers. She’s not what he’s looking for. He’s the one she didn’t know she’s been waiting for her whole life. Will they give into the sweetness or leave each other with the bitter taste of bergamot on their lips?
A Letter to a Sir from a Sire by Blake Alb
Have you ever felt guilty for not taking home the pet nobody else wanted?
Good for Business by S. Evan Townsend
Mile Marker 4 by
While parked on the shoulder of a rural road, Zack Hurtz is struck by a bag of body parts. Sheriff Sergeant Louise Peretti's ensuing investigation reveals an unforeseen evil.
The Quiet Orchards | Shaffer
Entrepreneur Matt is struggling to keep his cafe going after Spring of 2020. As two weeks stretches into two months, and longer, the task begins to feel impossible. His whole world seems to have been turned upside down. Nothing seems normal anymore, and he starts to question his own sanity.
Meanwhile, closer than he realizes, something from a dark and forgotten past is rising to the surface…
Thank You | дякую
Firstly, an incredible thank you to
. He’s a humble one and doesn’t realize how many writers he inspires to keep going, master new genres, take a chance. The entire Lighthouse & Beyond Stories family appreciates, supports and greatly respects you as a writer, publisher and friend.
And thank you to all of our writers - many of us have become great friends and colleagues. We are all so blessed.
Finally, thank you, dear readers.
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