My story ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Solstice’ is featured in this holiday horror anthology.
From the darkly imaginative minds of both veteran and emerging authors, each story in this anthology unveils a unique perspective of horror during the most wonderful time of the year. Let the Yule Cat lead you down a tw... isted road of dark stories. Here, obsession for luxurious Christmas gifts can set someone on a sinister path. Beware, for you may just find yourself in the midst of theatrical performance that is set to be overtaken by the dead. Prepare for ritualistic sacrifices and apocalyptic fears, not to mention the classic touches of the ghosts of (Christmases) past and present, with stories that also remind us of the power of kindness and the true holiday spirit.read more
BIOGRAPHY Chad Anctil is a bestselling author of scary stories and terrifying tales, hailing from Rhode Island—the very birthplace of H.P. Lovecraft’s peculiar brand of fiction. His fascination with horror began at a young age, perhaps too young, but that’s how Generation X rolled. By day, Chad works in cybersecurity, but when... the candlelight flickers, he writes. His debut novel, The Midnight Tree, delves into middle school supernatural mystery. Additionally, his horror, crime, and weird fiction short stories have found homes in various anthologies, including Christmas of the Dead: Yule Cat Codex, Flash of the Dead: Requiem, Masks of Sanity, Halloweenthology: Jack O’ Lantern, Apocalyptales, and Femme Fatale Flashes among others. He also posts stories and his thoughts on writing to his website, http://chadanctil.com. Keep an eye out for the debut novel in his upcoming urban fantasy crime series, set in Providence, Rhode Island, slated for publication in summer/fall 2024 from Perspective Publishing.read more
