Back Into the Ground
(2026)An Anthology Of Pacific Northwest Inspired Horror
An anthology of stories edited by Erick Mertz and James Strayer
Thirteen twisted tales of horror inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
This debut collection from Portland's Caretaker Press gathers a haunting collection of original horror tales. Each story is inspired by something in the Pacific Northwest landscape, from its haunted evergreen woods and shadow laden cities, to its rushing rivers and wave battered beaches.
Gathered here is a diverse and deeply imaginative roster of writers from all over the world. Each unique tale in this grimoire explores the darker corners of the human experience- where myth, madness and monsters reside just beyond the veil.
Back Into The Ground features new, original fiction from the following authors:
- "The Phantom of the Paramount" By Nathan Carson
"The Majestic" By J. Nathan
"The Nine Mouths of Snake River" By Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito
"Delivery" By J.D. Simpson
"Industrial Succubus" by Sarina Dorie
"Places Where No Lights Shine" by C.F. Page
"Suitcase Charlie" By Mark Masztal
"Seattle Freeze" by Camden Rose
"Wild Dogs" by Brie Williams
"The Drowning Pool" By KT Wagner
"The Ackerman Lodge" By Ilan Jones
"Amid The Hills of the Palouse" By Adam Golaski
"Bait" By Bec Stranger
Edited by Erick Mertz & James Strayer.
Genre: Horror
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