One Buck Horror: Volume Three
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One Buck Horror presents classically-styled tales of modern horror from some of the most exciting writers working in the genre today! Each volume in this critically-acclaimed anthology series delivers quick, sharp thrills that are perfect for reading at home or on the go.
In this volume...
Children shouldn't walk alone at night, not when Pete's around. But not all is what it seems. Pete has a job to do, and in "Helpers" by David Steffen, some jobs require a little assistance.
In "Home" by Augusto Corvalan, pay a visit to a suburban family that's normal in every way...as long as they keep their masks on and their dark urges at bay.
A new arrival is not so joyous for a father who has reason to believe that the child is not only not his own, but something not quite human, in "Child of Dirt" by John F. D. Taff.
Leisa K. Parker plays "The Catman Blues", in which the owner of a nightclub is visited by a strange musician whose primal tunes leave blood and death in their wake.
Family trips go to dark places when duct tape and shovels come into play, but has this last trip gone too far? Find out in "Vacation" by J. Tanner.
Greg Simpson awakes one morning to find his own head sitting on the night table next to his bed. His struggle for sanity becomes a struggle just to stay alive in "Off With His Head" by Mark Budman.
Be sure to check out the other volumes in this ongoing anthology series, and watch for new volumes coming soon!
Christopher Hawkins
Christopher Hawkins Ph.D, LPCC-S, CCJS Dr. Hawkins earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Urban Education with a Counseling Specialization as well as a Master of Education degree in Counseling and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University. He is a Nationally Certified Clinical Forensic Criminal Justice Specialist, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor registered with the State of Ohio. Over the years, he has conducted extensive individual, group and family therapy with children, adolescents, adults and families dealing with adjustment issues, abuse and neglect, and sexual abuse treatment (both victims as well as perpetrators). Dr. Hawkins has also worked extensively with various school districts providing counseling services and training teachers. He has also worked with the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court system providing court mandated counseling for juveniles, as well as with the Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services testifying in court cases and assisting with family reunification. He has many years of experience in career counseling and presently helps individuals including those with felonies to find their life’s purpose through appropriate career matching.
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One Buck Horror - Christopher Hawkins
One Buck Horror
Volume 3
edited by
Christopher Hawkins
Kris M. Hawkins
featuring stories by
Mark Budman
Augusto Corvalan
Leisa K. Parker
David Steffen
John F. D. Taff
J. Tanner
cover art by
Shawn Conn
ISBN: 978-1-937346-05-8
Copyright © 2011 Coronis Publishing. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Helpers by David Steffen
Home by Augusto Corvalan
Child of Dirt by John F. D. Taff
The Catman Blues by Leisa K. Parker
Vacation by J. Tanner
Off With His Head by Mark Budman
Helpers
by David Steffen
The boy crept out of the front door, distant streetlamps bouncing dim reflections off his smooth cheeks, breath misting in the chill air. Pete couldn't help but smile. The boy was just the right size, old enough to have grown some real muscle but still well short of being a man. He was downright plump compared to the half-starved urchins Pete was used to. Strange for a boy with a family to be out at this time. Hadn't his parents told him the night was populated by thieves and killers? Their loss.
Ripe for the plucking, yes,
Pete whispered. How tough, strong, how healthy.
The boy looked around, but didn't see Pete where he stood in the pool of shadow between streetlamps, bulging sack set next to him. Convinced he was alone, the boy crept right past Pete and on down the street. Pete shouldered his sack, heavy even for him. The sack squirmed and let out a muffled moan before falling quiet again.
They crept along, the boy's fine shoes scraping against the cobblestones, Pete's footsteps light and silent. Pete allowed the boy to walk, to gain some distance from his home, less chance of struggle that way. The boy's head turned this way and that in fits and starts, like a bird watching for predators. He shivered; his coat did little to hold off the night's chill.
A few doors ahead, a pub door slammed open, filling the street with light and noise from inside, the smell of roasting meat. Two men staggered out, yelling loudly to each other, and the boy froze, then ducked into an alley. Pete followed, his eyes adjusted quickly into the cramped space. The boy picked his way by feel over the refuse strewing the alley, putting his foot down in