Nightmares of the New Order

Welcome to Nightmares of the New Order, a gateway into a new realm of surreal imagination and dark possibilities not too dissimilar from our own reality. Throughout nine chilling tales and six eerie poems, the newest face of horror, Norris Vaughn III will take you on a terrifying journey to this new world filled with monsters both new and familiar. Meet the Michaels, a newlywed couple, who, after taking a wrong turn in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, come across an abandoned gas station where monsters beyond their comprehension await (Haunted Mountain). A crotchety old man discovers a trail of cigarettes leading down the hospital corridor (Cigarette Butts). Beware of stranger danger, as the young victims of a serial killer return from the grave to exact revenge (The Missing Child Poster). Take a trip back in time as we explore the traumatic childhood experiences of the author himself that continue to haunt him into adulthood (Sunshine into Darkness), and the monster at his back grown from the darkness of anger and hatred of these events (The Crow-Man). An outgoing young woman gets her dream job at a high-end department store, yet she can't help but notices that the lone male mannequin seems to be watching her (The Mannequin). And Yuki, afraid of the outside world, suffers at the claws of the embodiment of her fears throughout her entire life (Agoraphobia), and many more. Norris Vaughn III welcomes you to the New Order; he hopes you enjoy your stay.

Killdozer… And Other Stories of Horror

Dive into six tales that begin with a man who couldn’t deal his cards with reason and, instead, uses another form of negotiation with a fabricated 60-ton decision maker!

Then follow the journey of a man who finds himself stranded on an island with amnesia, and an approaching fog carrying within it unknown horrors!

Learn why one shouldn’t open their home to a stranger who might simply be crying wolf, and be wary of the houses we buy, for either can turn into ultimate nightmares!

And so, journey into madness, and prepare for absolute horror as you read these tales of phantasmagoria!

Hell's Island

In the heart of Savannah, Georgia, Benjamin Farrows enjoys a life of luxury: a loving wife, an adorable daughter, and a remote island that has been in his family for generations. When a chemical company offers to purchase the island, Ben must decide whether to sell or keep the mysterious land.

Hanley Rivers, an old family friend, fills Ben’s mind with chilling tales of voodoo worshippers and demons who inhabit the island, warning him that they will stop at nothing to protect their sacred ground. Intrigued and determined to uncover the truth, Ben sets out to investigate, unaware that he is about to face a formidable foe: an evil, supernatural demon named Everette Marlowe.

As Ben delves deeper into the island’s secrets, Marlowe lures him into a deadly trap, unleashing unspeakable horror upon his family. Can Ben protect his loved ones and prevent Marlowe from guarding his evil domain, a place known as Hell’s Island, which he has secretly watched over for more than three centuries?

“Hell’s Island is filled with southern atmosphere and local folklore…a spooky horror novel that successfully blends history with demonic chills…”

– Sue Terry, Metapsychology.

“The author hooked me with the fifth sentence on page one. From then on, I had no choice but to go with the tide of words…”

– Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews.

“William Hardy does a wonderful job of weaving a story with interesting twists and turns and then ends with all your curiosity satisfied.”

– Fiction Addiction.net

“Witchcraft, suspense, and plenty of twists and turns add up to a book that’s sure to hold the reader’s interest… William Hardy has a winner with Hell’s Island.”

– Ken Bell, The Beaufort Gazette.

Gullah Gravestones

Steve Riley is a realtor who sells his friend and client a large tract of land in coastal South Carolina for a pricey condo project. The old Gullah graveyard there is specifically not to be disturbed but during initial grading, it accidentally happens. The land explodes, forming a large crater, coughing out hideous, angry skeletons killing all the workers and pulling them into the doomed abyss—a fiery pit of no escape! Shocking mayhem has now come to the once peaceful sea island!

Unconcerned by the frightening supernatural event and events to come, Johnny is only upset about his ruined property and threatens Steve to get his money back. The two men become bitter enemies! Ironically, Steve’s twin daughters disappear. Filled with vengeance, Irish-tempered Steve believes Johnny kidnapped them! But did he? Out of desperation, Steve resorts to black magic in his quest to save his girls. After receiving amazing voodoo powers by an anomaly from the invisible world, will Steve find them? Can he deal with Johnny? And will the spirits rest again, under their Gullah Gravestones?  

Goodwood

Some towns feel impossible to escape. They have a way of wearing folks down, sucking dry their ambition. It’s like they’re cursed.

Goodwood is such a place. But Toby and the guys are different. Ever since that night in the woods when they were fourteen. The night they visited the old Blood Tree, their futures brightened.

Now, over a decade later, Toby spends his bachelor party back in his hometown. From greener pastures, he and his friends return. But a deeply rooted curse has long awaited their arrival. These boys, who somehow managed to escape all those years ago.

Dead-end towns like Goodwood aren’t meant to be escaped. And curses are rarely eluded.

Eternal Desolation in Vices

The wick burns at both ends as a young man is caught in between reality’s suffocating inferno and a psychological state that’s disintegrating like hot candle wax…

Ten years after his mother’s violent death and a terrifying mental institution stay, Todd Moore’s past suddenly comes back to haunt him. His nights become plagued with his horrific memories that replay in graphic and sickening detail. But when a series of fires ignite in familiar places, he begins to experience disturbing visions that endanger his flickering sanity. While trying to find the truth of the fires and his own inner turmoil, he’s forced to recall his darkest days and face the darkest part of himself.

Which will burn his life down first: the mysterious fires, or a lurking, unseen evil? Or is peace and salvation possible despite of the vast, foreboding shadow that threatens to snuff him out like a mortal flame?

American Odyssey

In American Odyssey, Uriel Sullinger is thrust into a high-stakes card game with the prince of darkness, taking readers on a salacious romp through the darkened halls and back alleys of the human mind. When an old college mate lures him into a labyrinth of deception and illusion, Uriel’s fate hangs in the balance as he faces the devil’s hand. As he navigates between heaven and hell, Uriel discovers that the game of lies and illusion holds the key to his personal truth. With the powers of the universe battling for his soul, only Uriel’s childhood ghosts can save him from himself and help him understand his past to secure his future.

A View of the Meadow

David Sellers can’t stop thinking about the beautiful California Napa Sonoma Mendocino Coastline, even though he’s never been there before. He’s grateful for the opportunity to go, thanks to a suggestion and a pair of tickets from his boss’s secretary. It’s a welcome distraction from the dangerous situation he’s currently embroiled in back home. He had planned to return soon, but that all changed when he met Charlotte Von Shillingsfurst.

Meanwhile, Jasper Symthe and Otto Weinberger are puzzling over a relic or artifact found on the Von Shillingsfurst estate. Jasper, an architect tasked with remodeling the estate, and Otto, a university professor of archaeology and theology, are both intrigued. Jasper has no idea what the object is, and Otto is hesitant to investigate further.

As it turns out, Charlotte, an heiress who has never been in danger before, suddenly finds herself under attack. Someone or something is determined to protect her, and the quiet town she’s lived in her whole life is not what it seems. 26 years ago, the town welcomed a wealthy royal couple and their child, Charlotte. But now, things have taken a dangerous turn.

A Room

Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling journey through the pages of this gripping anthology, Six Tales of Terror. Within its compelling narratives lie stories of profound literary merit that will both captivate and haunt you.

With masterful precision, the author skillfully weaves together a tapestry of horrors, each tale crafted to elicit suspense and dread, leaving you breathless and eagerly turning the pages.

Delving fearlessly into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, ensnaring your imagination with unexpected twists and turns.

But be forewarned, dear reader, for once you have experienced these macabre tales, you may never emerge from their grasp unscathed.

4: A Morbid Love Story

Brian is from a very powerful family in Washington. Like most young adults, his idea of Los Angeles is distorted and self-indulgent. Since Brian’s birth, he has been considered by many as being one of the chosen. This makes him a target for enemies and the spiritual world.

Brian meets a realtor with a past. A dark past, and an ambitious future. Against his father's wishes, Brian wants to experience life and create his own destiny. He delves in alcohol, success, money, and women. Brian finds Sondra, his true love. After her disappearance, many questions arise. He becomes obsessed with Sondra and destroying the people who influenced her.

Brian is morally tested as he spins into a demonic world influenced by an Anti-Christ.

For such an ambitious and influential man, they will not stop until they have Brian and control his destiny.