Books by Thirteen O'Clock Press

Some times, the blood boils in the heat of the moment--leading to impetuous acts. They don't call someone "hot-blooded" for nothing! But the heat fades, leaving the ashes of dreams and regrets behind. Until all that is left is cold-blooded, passionless cruelty. The writers of Thirteen O'Clock examine these three stages in this volume of twisted tales. Whether your blood runs hot or cold, or all you have are ashes, there is something for everyone within its pages.

The Blue Gonk Café decided to hold a storytelling day... some of the best writers from Thirteen Press went to the sessions... the result being an anthology of almost 170 pieces of flash fiction, ranging from SF through gentle humour to outright horror. Pick up and put down or start at the beginning and read through all the storytelling sessions, either way the collection is a delight for the senses, far ranging stories covering all aspects of Life. Come on in and be part of the storytelling sessions. You won't regret it!

Trick-or-Treating and Stockings by the fire...everyone's favorite holidays are around the corner. Thirteen O'Clock authors present their own unique takes on these holiday celebrations.The first half of the anthology is dedicated to All Hallow's Eve and all the candy collecting and ghostly shenanigans one would expect on such an evening.The second half is full of carols and carnage. This isn't your typical Merry Christmas. Santa's been really naughty...Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas from Thirteen O'Clock. Join our celebrations-if you dare.

Bringing It Back: bringing what back? Memories, artefacts, stolen goods, bodies... Thirteen authors explored the theme with a huge and diverse range of great horror stories. What's hiding in your mind that one of these stories could trigger... happy nightmares...

Locked In - locked in where? Cell, house, relationship, physical locks, mental locks, the field for this theme was wide open and the Thirteen authors who responded took advantage of that. Their stories range far and wide, from demons to humans and everywhere else. Avoid this if you're claustrophobic, being shut in anywhere can be bad, being locked in is worse... on the other hand, it's a good read... none of it is real, , is it... enjoy!

Legends abound of The American Wild West but many secrets remain. The stories in this collection expose The Weird West, the tales of monsters, astonishing creatures and marvelous phenomenon that have not yet been told. Ride the Dark Frontier in this landscape of fantasy and horror where danger and wonder await behind every turn of the trail.

Join editor George Wilhite and the authors of Thirteen O'Clock Press on a hunt for the bizarre and strange. Is what they find supernatural, or is there a logical explanation for the terror they experience? What recorded stories will YOU come across in this anthology of the strange? The accounts appear real enough. They're just stories... right? Or perhaps some of these tales are real after all...

Mutant 1.A hideously ugly, repulsive, decrepid, foul, grotesque, unsightly, horrid, ill-proportioned, mangy, haggard, crude, bloated or generally ghastly person or being. 2.One who repulses.

It's my party.... and I'll die if I want to is an anthology of party themed horrors. When sweet sixteen turns sour and dream presents turn to nightmares you may not live to regret missing this exciting collection of stories guaranteed to frighten and entertain in equal measure.

Join editor George Wilhite and the authors of Thirteen O'Clock Press on a hunt for the bizarre and strange. Is what they find supernatural, or is there a logical explanation for the terror they experience? What recorded stories will YOU come across in this anthology of the strange? The accounts appear real enough. They're just stories... right? Or perhaps some of these tales are real after all...

The Call, themed stories bringing you the other side of that most innocent thing, a call and Welcome To The Dance, more themed stories on many aspects of that most delightful of pastimes, dancing. The stories show the risks you take when making a call or simply dancing... it opens the doors to all manner of strange beings, happenings, coincidences, blood baths and death. Thirteen's authors have taken these themes and wrought seriously evil stories for your entertainment. Enjoy...

Contains 'The Rains of War' by Roy C. Booth and William Tucker - Top Ten Finisher in P & E Readers Poll 2016 (best short story). Rain... can be benevolent and life giving, can be torrential and damaging, even lethal. Thirteen authors came up with a wide variety of stories featuring rain, put up the umbrella and get reading. Oh and be careful of the next downpour you walk in...

Alone is one of the most evocative words we, as humans, can speak or write. The talented Thirteen writers really delved into this theme, producing beautiful, sad, horrific and unforgettable stories. Be alone for a while with this collection, let it enter your mind...

The Body. The one we walk around in, the one we see lying in the mud and gore of a murder scene, the one built by those with skills... how many bodies are there in your imagination, how many have been drawn vividly and horrifically by Thirteen authors... This is an anthology with a different theme which produced some very different stories. Enjoy!

Welcome to the REAL vampire diaries. In these tales we observe the mythical vampire in its natural state. Dare you follow the blood red rabbit down the corridor of endless eternity?

Forests, woods, dark mysterious places which harbour and hide all manner of strange beings, from criminals to mythical monsters. The biggest problem is, we are now urban people and woodland, especially wildwoods, are alien to us... Fight your way through the tangle of undergrowth, menacing trees, nasty surprises hiding in unexpected places as Thirteen authors bring you the best of Wildwood horror tales.

Join editor George Wilhite and the authors of Thirteen O'Clock Press on a hunt for the bizarre and strange. Is what they find supernatural, or is there a logical explanation for the terror they experience? What recorded stories will YOU come across in this a

Sacrifice: big, small, easy, hard, fatal... the word can mean many things to many people. Thirteen authors have taken the word and conjured very different ideas of what sacrifice is about. This anthology contains outstanding stories on a very personal theme for each of us makes a sacrifice in our lives - you need to trust you never meet any of these situations... Enjoy!

EMPTY ROOMS What is it about empty rooms, what lingering presence is sensed when you walk in, what dark secrets do the silent walls hold... Thirteen authors have come up with innovative and dark stories on this theme, guaranteed to stay in your mind. MISSING What's missing, who's missing, how did they/it go missing... another themed collection from talented Thirteen authors who have delved into the depths of their dark imaginations and produced a range of stories to haunt your sleep.