This ghostly anthology includes thirteen accounts of Mountain State ghostly manifestations, myths and mountain mythology, based on known legends from the state West Virginia. Themes included in this work are Mothman, the Ethel coalmine spector, the Chapmanville school haunting, the Ghost of #22 Mountain and many others. Nationally known horror writer Michael Knost serves as the anthology s editor. Participating writers are an amalgamation of professional authors and novelists in the horror, science fiction and fantasy fields, along with up-and-coming writers from Appalachia. Many are National Bram Stoker Award winning authors currently in the national spotlight. All 13 of these stories take place in the state of West Virginia and are of a family-friendly nature; however, this title is suitable for anyone, from any state, who enjoys bone-chilling ghost tales told by some of the best storytellers in the business.

Legends of the Mountain State

Literature & Fiction

Michael Knost

Genre Fiction

Woodland Press, LLC

After putting together this anthology's predecessor, Legends of the Mountain State: Ghostly Tales from the State of West Virginia, editor Michael Knost realized he had barely scratched the surface with Mountain State folklore. The first time around, thirteen extraordinary authors contributed horrifying tales that left everyone goosebumped and scared of the dark. After seeing great success with the project, Woodland Press, publishers of the first edition, asked Knost to put together a second edition - one that focused on thirteen additional ghost stories and mountain legends. The new project, which is arguably scarier than its predecessor, embodies the same tone and texture of its forerunner, with 13 nationally known authors and storytellers. According to Knost, this new volume offers fresh meat to those who devoured the stories in the first volume.

Legends of the Mountain State 2

The third and final installment of the Legends of the Mountain State series is already being called the most amazing of the ghostly trilogy. Michael Knost again takes the reins as chief editor and coordinator. Here you will find 13 final chapters bone-chilling ghost tales and treacherous legends to delight the reader. Stories are penned by many of the preeminent writers in the business. Writers include: Elizabeth Massie Michael West Scott Nicholson John R. Little Brian J. Hatcher Kelli Dunlap Matt Venne Douglas F. Warrick Steve Vernon Fran Friel Matthew Warner Mark Justice J.G. Faherty

Legends of the Mountain State 3

Foreword by Homer Hickam

Experience sixteen short stories by Appalachian writers with strong appetites for the macabre. Within these pages lie terrifying ghost tales sure to cause more than a few sleepless nights. Dark Tales of Terror is a gripping anthology-full of Southern fried horror of the first degree-assembled by Bram Stoker Award finalist Michael Knost. Storytellers and contributors include G. Cameron Fuller, Karen L. Newman, Brian J. Hatcher, Michael Fitzgerald, Michael Knost, Lesley Conner, Karin Fuller, Ellen Thompson McCloud, Jude-Marie Green, S. Clayton Rhodes, Robert W. Walker, Eric Fritzius, Ellen Bolt, Jessie Grayson, Miranda Phillips Walker and Jason L. Keene.

Dark Tales of Terror

The fourth installment of an extremely popular series, Legends of the Mountain State 4 is here. Again, Appalachian myths, ghost tales, and folklore provide an eerie backdrop for powerful, dark, and gritty storytelling. Concerning the series, Shroud Magazine has written that myth, legend, and folklore are among the most powerful forms of storytelling, and Legends of the Mountain State 4 will not disappoint ... not one bit. Michael Knost again takes the reins as chief editor and project coordinator. Discover 13 creeped-out chapters and bone-chilling tales and legends to delight the reader. Stories are penned by many of the preeminent writers in the horror industry along with exceptional in-state storytellers. Contributors include: Gary A. Braunbeck, Steve Rasnic Tem, Alethea Kontis, G. Cameron Fuller, Jason Keene, Elizabeth Massie, JG Faherty, Brian J. Hatcher, S. Clayton Rhodes, Lisa Morton, Mark Justice, Lisa Mannetti, and Michael Arnzen.

Legends of the Mountain State 4

The depth and darkness of the coalmine has been described as the blackest of black, the loneliest of lonely, and the coldest of cold. American miners have tunneled the earth s bowels for the black diamond since the early 1700s, and unexplained tales of ghosts and specters have made their way to the surface with nearly every load of anthracite. Specters in Coal Dust. An eerie collection of coal camp stories from some of the horror genre s finest storytellers, Specters in Coal Dust will leave you cold, lonely, and gasping for air. Stories and contributors include: Gary A. Braunbeck, Christopher Golden, Tom Piccirilli, Steve Rasnic Tem, Elizabeth Massie, Lee Thomas, Ronald Kelly, Bev Vincent, William Meikle, Nate Southard, Joshua Reynolds, Barbara Jo Fleming, Michael Bracken and Brian J. Hatcher

Specters In Coal Dust

Essays & Correspondence

Strange occurrences and alarming sightings in and around Point Pleasant, West Virginia-including the shocking appearance of a bizarre winged apparition that became known as the Mothman-troubled the once tranquil community from November 1966 to December 1967. Mysterious lights sparkled and moved across the winter heavens. Domestic animals were found slaughtered and mutilated. Weird speculations among townsfolk began to emerge that have never been fully confirmed or explained. Most alarming, many say the strange Mothman visitations never stopped. The terrifying legend was birthed in the mountains, but now visitations have been documented around the world. Credible eyewitnesses abound-from every region of America and South America, from Europe to Asia-of a winged beast of mammoth proportions. Â  The stories inside this volume further this legend and are penned by some of the best storytellers in the nation, including Chandler Kaiden, Bev Vincent, S. Clayton Rhodes, Karin Fuller, Brian J. Hatcher, Lisa Morton, Victorya Chase, Orrin Grey, Jessie Grayson, William Meikle, John J. Barnes, Adrian Ludens and Joseph Nassise. They have done their research and have much to say about the winged monster. Be prepared. Many of their final conclusions are petrifying.

The Mothman Files

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

<p>Barbers &amp; Beauties is a flipbook anthology with four stories from male writers on one side, and four stories from female writers on the other side, each exploring the dark possibilities of beauty. It features introductions by Michael Knost and Nancy Eden Siegel, with stories from authors Gary A. Braunbeck, Tim Lebbon, Kaelan Patrick Burke, Lee Thomas, Rhodi Hawk, Roberta Lannes, Fran Friel and Lisa Morton, with cover art by Cortney Skinner.</p>

Barbers & Beauties

LEE, Thomas

Tim Lebbon

Lisa Morton

Rhodi Hawk

Gary A. Braunbeck

Kealan Patrick Burke

Fran Friel

Roberta Lannes

Hummingbird House Press

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