Scary Stories That Went to Far
(2025)A collection of stories by Phillip Garr, JL Hood, RJ Lawrence, BJ Rawls and Patrick Wells
A collection of uniquely terrifying scary stories from some of horror’s most disturbing authors
They pushed the boundaries. They crossed the line. They went too far.
Five authors. Five stories that will burrow under your skin and refuse to let go. This isn't your typical horror collection. These are the stories that made readers put the book down, take a breath, and question whether they really wanted to continue.
From the desolate Nebraska prairie where something grows inside a desperate woman, to the gleaming hotel room where a dating service delivers something far worse than heartbreak. From the alien visitors who don't conquer Earth but slowly consume it, to the dentist's chair where true nightmares are born. From a distant planet where the last survivor discovers she was never truly alone.
These stories don't just scare you. They stay with you.
Extreme body horror meets psychological dread. Cosmic terror collides with intimate violation. Each story escalates beyond comfort, pushing readers into territories where most horror fiction fears to tread. This is horror that respects no boundaries, shows no mercy, and offers no easy resolutions.
You've been warned. Some stories can't be un-read.
What's Inside
THE PRAIRIE
by Phillip Garr
Nebraska, 1800s. When Margaret disappears into the frozen prairie, her sister's desperate prayers are answered. But sometimes the thing that returns isn't the person who left. A shocking descent into isolation and biological terror that builds to an unforgettable climax.
THEY CAME
by Patrick Wells
First contact wasn't what humanity expected. The visitors arrived as diplomats, offering gifts and making deals. But their generosity has a price, and by the time we understand their true purpose, it may already be too late. A journalist documents humanity's fatal mistake.
THE RIGHT MATE
by BJ Rawls
After months of loneliness, Grace finally meets the perfect man through an exclusive matchmaking service. The dinner is magical. The chemistry is undeniable. But in the hotel suite, she discovers some facades are more than skin deep—and some desires are utterly inhuman.
THE TOOTHACHE
by RJ Lawrence
A routine dental appointment becomes a nightmare when Pauline learns that Dr. Freedent's practice hides a disturbing secret. Now she's being asked to investigate, to recover evidence of his crimes. But some truths are more horrifying than ignorance, and some videos should never be watched.
THE LAST TRANSMISSION
by JL Hood
Kepler-442b was supposed to be Earth's second chance: a new world for humanity's vanguard colonists. But the planet has other plans. As Grace records her daily transmissions, she begins to understand that some places don't want to be colonized. And some things don't want to be discovered.
Includes select stories from the books:
Tales from the Hollow Place
Scary Stories You Can't Un-read
Horror Mode
New Scary Stories to Read in the Dark
Tales from the Bone Orchard
Genre: Horror
They pushed the boundaries. They crossed the line. They went too far.
Five authors. Five stories that will burrow under your skin and refuse to let go. This isn't your typical horror collection. These are the stories that made readers put the book down, take a breath, and question whether they really wanted to continue.
From the desolate Nebraska prairie where something grows inside a desperate woman, to the gleaming hotel room where a dating service delivers something far worse than heartbreak. From the alien visitors who don't conquer Earth but slowly consume it, to the dentist's chair where true nightmares are born. From a distant planet where the last survivor discovers she was never truly alone.
These stories don't just scare you. They stay with you.
Extreme body horror meets psychological dread. Cosmic terror collides with intimate violation. Each story escalates beyond comfort, pushing readers into territories where most horror fiction fears to tread. This is horror that respects no boundaries, shows no mercy, and offers no easy resolutions.
You've been warned. Some stories can't be un-read.
What's Inside
THE PRAIRIE
by Phillip Garr
Nebraska, 1800s. When Margaret disappears into the frozen prairie, her sister's desperate prayers are answered. But sometimes the thing that returns isn't the person who left. A shocking descent into isolation and biological terror that builds to an unforgettable climax.
THEY CAME
by Patrick Wells
First contact wasn't what humanity expected. The visitors arrived as diplomats, offering gifts and making deals. But their generosity has a price, and by the time we understand their true purpose, it may already be too late. A journalist documents humanity's fatal mistake.
THE RIGHT MATE
by BJ Rawls
After months of loneliness, Grace finally meets the perfect man through an exclusive matchmaking service. The dinner is magical. The chemistry is undeniable. But in the hotel suite, she discovers some facades are more than skin deep—and some desires are utterly inhuman.
THE TOOTHACHE
by RJ Lawrence
A routine dental appointment becomes a nightmare when Pauline learns that Dr. Freedent's practice hides a disturbing secret. Now she's being asked to investigate, to recover evidence of his crimes. But some truths are more horrifying than ignorance, and some videos should never be watched.
THE LAST TRANSMISSION
by JL Hood
Kepler-442b was supposed to be Earth's second chance: a new world for humanity's vanguard colonists. But the planet has other plans. As Grace records her daily transmissions, she begins to understand that some places don't want to be colonized. And some things don't want to be discovered.
Includes select stories from the books:
Tales from the Hollow Place
Scary Stories You Can't Un-read
Horror Mode
New Scary Stories to Read in the Dark
Tales from the Bone Orchard
Genre: Horror
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