In Creeps The Night

by Natalie Gibson

  KATIE JENNINGS

  Katie Jennings is the author of ten full-length novels, including the popular fantasy series The Dryad Quartet as well as the award-winning Things Lost in the Fire. She lives in Idaho with her husband and daughter. She’s a firm believer in happy endings and loves nothing more than a great romance novel.

  KAYLEIGH EDWARDS

  Kayleigh Edwards is a writer based in South Wales, UK. She is currently studying for a master’s degree in scriptwriting, and had her first theatre play, Kill ‘em in the Brain, produced in early 2014. She has been placed in online short story competitions on sites such as Spinetinglers and aims to scare people indefinitely.

  KEVIN G. BUFTON

  Kevin G. Bufton is a father, husband, and horror writer (in that approximate order), from Birkenhead on the Wirral. He has been writing short horror fiction since 2009, and over 40 of his stories have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and websites around the world.

  KEVIN HAMMOND

  Kevin Hammond lives with his wife and daughter in Pennsylvania. Author of some stuff that is humorous, horrorous or just kind of daft.

  LaDONNA COLE

  LaDonna Cole, author of The Holding Kate Series, thrives in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with her children, singing, writing and traveling as much as possible. A psychiatric nurse, therapist, and incurable optimist, she draws on her zest for adventure, passion for family, and journey through faith to release the soul of each new story.

  LAURA JAMEZ

  Laura Jamez is a writer with a sharp wit, ready pen, and love of the macabre. She is a regular contributor to the online horror eZine Sirens Call Publications.

  LESLIE FULTON

  Leslie Fulton is a writer who lives in Ottawa, Canada. Visit her on Twitter where she creates the diary of Elizabeth Pepys.

  LIONEL RAY GREEN

  Lionel Ray Green is an award-winning newspaper journalist and a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he covered the fall of the Berlin Wall and the frontlines of the Gulf War in Iraq. He resides in north Alabama, where he enjoys writing horror fiction and reporting on the world of books, movies, and music for Examiner.com.

  LISA SHAMBROOK

  Lisa began weaving intricate stories inside her imagination from a young age, but these days her words find themselves bursting forth in the forms of flash fiction, short stories, and novels. You can find her novels, including her debut Beneath the Rainbow at her website.

  M.A. WALKER

  Building from personal experiences and his diverse interests and hobbies, Michael A. Walker has constructed a solid foundation of writing that covers a broad spectrum. Glean insight from his nonfiction essays, find inspiration in his poems, or delve into his works of science-fiction and fantasy to experience worlds rich in atmosphere and intrigue.

  MARISSA AMES

  Using details from a lifetime of research, Marissa Ames entertains both adults and teens with tales of action, adventure, and a little romance. Her novels Minstrel and Vassal immerse readers into the medieval-based fantasy world of Tir Athair. In her real life, she manages a day job, a husband and two teenage children, and an entire urban farm just a mile south of downtown Reno, Nevada, in the United States.

  MARK W. COULTER

  Mark W. Coulter grew up with a deep love of horror and the macabre which led to more than a few sleepless nights early in life. His work appears in The Beast Within, The Beast Within 2: Predator and Prey (Graveside Tales), and American Nightmare (Kraken Press).

  MARY MacFARLANE

  What toddler calls their toys “characters?” Mary did, and she’s dabbled with them ever since. She resides in Ontario, Canada with her darling prince and occupies her time with crocheting, housekeeping, Bible studies, and working on her first novel. Should you wish to encourage, critique, or insult this beginner, her scribbles are located at her blog.

  MICHAEL WOMBAT

  A Yorkshireman living in the rural green hills of Lancashire, Michael Wombat is a man of huge beard. He has a penchant for good single-malts, inept football teams, big daft dogs, and the diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys.

  MORGAN GRIFFITH

  Morgan Griffith’s work appears in the anthology Cellar Door as well as A Mythos Grimmly.

  NATALIE GIBSON

  Born and raised in northeast Texas, Natalie Gibson adores the color green and reveres the forest and the tortoise. Her stories always have strong females who change the world, magical creatures that battle their baser natures, and seriously evil bad guys who don’t.

  NICK JOHNS

  Nick Johns lives in Wellingborough, UK. Since retiring from a life of crime, he has turned to writing flash fiction. Some of his work appears in Blink Ink, Ether Books, and Burrst.com. More of his tiny tales can be found at his blog. He is definitely not working on a novel.

  REBECCA FYFE

  Rebecca Fyfe is a wife and a mother of seven children. She writes on several different blogs, including Skinny Dreaming. She founded the Chapter Book Challenge and Melusine Muse Press and has written several short stories for many different anthologies.

  REBECKA VIGUS

  Award-winning author Rebecka Vigus spends her time writing, reading, crocheting, hiking, and swimming. Look for her Macy McVannel thriller series.

  RUTH LONG

  Ruth Long writes flash fiction and short stories across many genres. She also writes urban fantasy, urban sci-fi, and thriller novellas. You can check out more of her stories and learn about her creative process at her website.

  RYAN T. NUHFER

  Ryan T. Nuhfer is a freelance writer who has dabbled in short stories for over a decade. He is currently working on his first novel, Gh05t Proxy, which is a science fiction/cyberpunk adventure. Ryan lives in Warren, Pennsylvania with his wife Crystal, his son Logan, and two hyperactive black labs.

  S.L. WILSON

  S.L. lives in the West Midlands, UK with her three teenage children, two fish, and a dragon called Roger. She is at her happiest with a slice of pizza in one hand, a latte in the other, and Game of Thrones on the TV. She is an obsessive list writer, huge social media addict, and a full-time daydreamer.

  S.R. KARFELT

  S.R. Karfelt is the author of the award-winning Warrior of the Ages series. She believes life is far too important to be taken seriously, and loves to laugh. She finds the kaleidoscope of human perspective fascinating and amusing, and writing is her happy place.

  SARA DANIELL

  Sara Daniell is a wife and mother who spends her days teaching children and her nights loving her family. In her free time she indulges her other two creative passions: writing and photography.

  SHAUN AVERY

  Shaun Avery is a crime and horror fiction fan who has been published in magazines, comics, and anthologies. He has won competitions with his writing, and was recently shortlisted in a screenwriting contest.

  SORCHA O'DOWD

  Sorcha O’Dowd is a writer and book-blogger from Cambridge, England. When she isn’t reading, she can be found in her study working on her WWII novel Poppy Field.

  SPENCER STONER

  Spencer Stoner was born in Reno, Nevada and still lives there today. When not writing, he’s drawing or teaching Kenpo Karate.

  THERESA MILLER

  Theresa Miller lives in Salmon, Idaho with her loving husband and neurotic dog, although those adjectives are subject to reversal at any given time. She is old enough to remember a time of rotary phones and no Internet and young enough to actively seek adventure.

  TOM MOHAN

  Tom Mohan grew up in rural Missouri, where he learned that reading was a great escape from the restless boredom he often felt. Tom and his wife currently reside in San Diego, where he is finalizing his first novel, Eve of Redemption.

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  Table of Contents

  Title Page

  Copyright Information

  Book Design Credits

  Table Of Con
tents

  Epigraph

  Welcome To “In Creeps The Night”

  Maria - J.S. Bailey

  Nightfall’s Wraith - D.M. Kilgore

  Under The Surface - Eric Brown

  A Rustle Of Leaves - E.G. Smith

  Now You See Them - Kayleigh Edwards

  Murder House - Chris Fitzner

  Ink - Joni Lynn

  Dead Man Laughing - Leslie Fulton

  Route 301 - Andrew Weston

  Delivery - Elle K. White

  The Face Of Evil - Kevin G. Bufton

  The Raven’s Bid - Lisa Shambrook

  Gazes Also - Nick Johns

  Closet Door - Ryan T. Nuhfer

  Silenced - LaDonna Cole

  The Hunger - Laura Jamez

  Ghoul’s Night Out - J. Whitworth Hazzard

  Friendly Fire - Sorcha O’Dowd

  Shadow - Lionel Ray Green

  Hellaway Bridge - Morgan Griffith

  The Dandelion Child - A.R. Meyering

  Ghormley Road - Sara Daniell

  Write Me In - Kevin Hammond

  Finding Ghosts - Rebecka Vigus

  Unexpected Visit - Ailsa Abraham

  What Creeps In The Night - Ruth Long

  Live Witness - Mary MacFarlane

  Golden Years - S.R. Karfelt

  Little Monsters - K.R. Smith

  The Loop - A.D. Trosper

  Deadly Nursery Rhyme - Theresa Miller

  Frozen In Glass - Brian R. Luedtke

  Transitions - D.L. Smith-Lee

  A Mother’s Love - Natalie Gibson

  The Angel Of Death - Michael Wombat

  On The Way Home - Spencer Stoner

  The Dark Spot - Marissa Ames

  Immune - Rebecca Fyfe

  The Blessing - Drea Damara

  The Failure Of Guardians - Beth Avery

  Mr. Morbid - Cory John Eadson

  Penance - Eric Martell

  Subconscious - Angie Trafford

  Final Investigation - Katie Jennings

  Child Chant - Shaun Avery

  The Scarecrow - Andrew Patch

  The Shadow Man - M.A. Walker

  The House On The Hill - S.L. Wilson

  The Mother-Thing - Mark W. Coulter

  Ladyfingers - Tom Mohan

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