If you came here to read short stories about tranquil lakes, run to the nearest exit. Run as far away as you can from Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, Edward Lee, and our array of international voices:
Lisa Morton
Tim Lebbon
Richard Chizmar
Jim Goforth
Ben Eads
Jan Edwards
Hal Bodner
Raven Dane
Rocky Alexander
Glen Johnson
Aaron Dries
Tales from The Lake volume two also includes the three winners from Crystal Lake Publishing’s Tales from The Lake Horror Writing Competition:
1st: Descending by John Whalen
2nd: Forever Dark by Jonathan Winn
3rd: Ripperscape by Vincenzo Bilof
Beneath this lake you’ll find nothing but mystery and suspense, horror and dread. Not to mention death and misery – tales to share around the campfire or living room floor. Dive beneath a frozen lake with Rena Mason’s “Winter’s Dollhouse”; allow Tim Lebbon to introduce you to “The God of Rain”; don’t go into the lake when Jim Goforth takes you to the haunting sit of “Lago de los Perdidos”; and never get in an elevator again with John Whalen’s award-winning “Descending.”
Cover by Ben Baldwin, and edited by Joe Mynhardt, Emma Audsley and R.J. Cavender, you can’t afford to spend another minute away from The Lake.
So dive on in.
The water’s just…right.
Industry Reviews
"These are modern campfire tales you won't soon forget, so bundle up tight and keep your loved ones near! One never knows who or what is lurking in the darkness."-John Palisano
"With any Tales from The Lake volume you're guaranteed a great product--quality stories, smooth editing, gorgeous production values."-Tim Lebbon, author of Relics
"All in all, another great volume of stories from the eerily melancholy to the full-blown horrific, you will be entertained!"-Paula Limbaugh, Horror Novel Reviews
"...powerhouse stories and complement each other well in terms of themes."-Hellnotes
"If you're looking for a surprising mix of horror stories with a host of dark themes, look no further."-The Corpse Bride
"Tales from The Lake is becoming a very reliable source for new, quality horror fiction."-Pop Culture Podium