Horror Anthologies

The Butchered Writers’ Anthologies
Dive into a vault of chilling fiction with our exclusive line of some of indie’s best horror anthologies. Whether you crave urban legends, retro slasher vibes, or original short stories soaked in dread, every collection here is a bloodstained gem. Browse, download, and read-if you dare.

A Twinge of Terror Book Cover Horror anthology short stories

A Twinge of Terror (16 Light Horror Stories)

Fear doesn’t always announce itself with blood and screams. Sometimes, it waits. A Twinge of Terror is a curated horror anthology that explores the unease you remember from childhood—the shadow in the hallway, the silence that lingers too long, the feeling that something is watching just out of sight. These stories are not built on excess or spectacle. They are designed to slip under your skin quietly, reminding you where fear learned to hide. Written by members of The Butchered Writers collective and invited contributing authors, each tale offers a distinct voice and a shared understanding: terror doesn’t need to shout to be heard. It only needs a moment. A pause. A single twinge. If you’re drawn to atmospheric horror, psychological unease, and stories that linger long after the final page, this collection is waiting for you.

The Butchered Writers Terror Monthly Urban Legends Horror Anthology Short Stories

Urban Legends - Terror Monthly

From the heart of the city to the cornfields and deserts beyond, we have all heard the stories. They never happen to us, but to a friend. Or, a friend of a friend knows someone who saw the alligator, the clown, the demon, the bloody woman in the mirror with their own eyes and lived—or sometimes didn’t—to tell the tale.In this volume, you will witness first hand what happens when warnings go unheeded. When curiosity wins out over caution. Will you escape or become a cautionary tale for others? Settle in with this anthology of Urban Legends and find out.

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Tarot - An Anthology Written From The Cards

Fate has been decided, and the cards have been dealt. For centuries, fortune tellers have used cards to reveal what lies ahead for the Fool on his journey, control the Lovers’ choices, aid in the Tower’s destruction, and prepare Death’s inevitable arrival. Within these pages, you’ll find a collection of horror stories inspired by the haunting imagery, symbolism, and mysteries of the Tarot’s Major Arcana. Each story takes its cue from a different card, twisting familiar archetypes into something far more sinister. A foolish choice can lead somewhere you never meant to go. A lover can become a nightmare. The Devil may offer exactly what you want. The Tower can come crashing down around you. And Death? Well, Death always gets the final word. The cards are on the table. Draw one. And whatever you do, don't assume you're the one controlling the deck.

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Prime Cuts: A Savory Cannibalistic Horror Anthology

What goes on in the minds of those who have a desire to consume flesh? What becomes of the victims of those strange desires? Is there a line a person shouldn’t cross in order to survive or feast? This anthology explores what may be taboo for some but just another meal for others. If you’re hungry come feast on what lies within the pages of Prime Cuts.

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Caught in the Web: A Dark Web horror Anthology

The Butchered Writers present stories from the darkest corners of the World Wide Web. Places that are so extreme, vile, and disgusting that you won’t find them on the normal internet. When curiosity about the dark web comes calling, you’d be better off to ignore it. It could be the last link you ever click on. *Trigger Warnings: Extreme Horror, Graphic Violence, SA

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80s Death Mixtape: A Horror Anthology

Big hair. Neon lights. Mixtapes that could make or break your soul. 80s Death Mixtape is a horror anthology inspired by songs, styles, and sinister undertones from the decade that rocked the world. So dust off the Walkman, insert 80s Death Mixtape, press the play button and crank it to eleven!

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Nightmares: A Horror Anthology

Do you dare step into the dark? Nightmares is not just a book—it’s a descent into fear itself. Within these pages lurk eighteen chilling tales, each more terrifying than the last. A whisper in the dark that turns into a scream. Shadows that move when no one is watching. Doors that lead to places you were never meant to find. The Butchered Writers have stitched together a collection of horror so vivid, so unrelenting, it will seep into your mind and fester long after the final page. These stories will haunt your dreams, but only if you’re lucky. Because some nightmares don’t end when you wake up… they just begin. Sleep tight.

The Best of Terror Monthly Horror Anthology the Butchered Writers short horror stories

The Best of Terror Monthly

Chosen by the authors and fans of Terror Monthly, The Best of Terror Monthly contains 17 horror stories spanning 13 volumes. The Butchered Writers serve up a sample platter of their most horrific tales that will make your heart race, skin crawl, and stomach turn. The Best of Terror Monthly includes themes of Christmas, urban legends, paranoia, monsters, and much more. Perfect for horror short story lovers, this is a fantastic introduction to The Butchered Writers. *TRIGGER WARNINGS: Murder, violence, torture, graphic depictions, extreme horror, and sexual content.

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Slaughter Claus - Terror Monthly

The Christmas horror anthology that spawned the Terror Monthly series gets a 2nd Edition! Kris took a step back and fell heavily to the floor, landing on his ample rump. His thoughts immediately went to his wife, Mary. Where was she? Where the hell was everyone else? ~from 'Tis the Season by Andy H. ‘Twas Christmas Eve in sweet Toodlebop Town And not one single Zoozle was wearing a frown. They all loved the Christmas-y holiday weather And the Twinkletoy Store was as busy as ever. ~from The Zoozles' Last Christmas by David E. Anderson Terror Monthly Volume 1: Slaughter Claus contains 11 terrifying Christmas stories written by the members of a group of horror authors located around the world: The Butchered Writers.

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What Lurks in the Deep - Terror Monthly

Only 5% of the massive, mysterious ocean has been explored. Some of the sea creatures we know about are terrifying, but what else dwells in the dark depths? Volume 12 of Terror monthly brings tales of ocean horror in: What Lurks In The Deep A diving team finds a lost artifact, and awakens an ancient evil. A man on a sea cruise sees five black shadowy figures floating above the water, foreshadowing Horror on the S.S. Esquire. Metal detecting friends are lured to an unknown island of riches, but the natives have ulterior motives. These stories take you places and introduce monsters never meant to be seen by man. Explore the terrors in the ocean with The Butchered Writers. *Trigger Warning: Murder, Violence, Torture, Graphic Depictions, Extreme Horror, Sexual Content

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