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Pay to Play: Five Horror Films Where the Rich are the Absolute Worst In celebration of their latest book, In the Dollhouse We All Wait, author Amanda M. Blake brings us another great feature!

@amandamblake.bsky.social swings by with another great feature. This time, it's Pay to Play: Five Horror Films Where the Rich are the Absolute Worst. Give it a read and pick up Amanda's latest, IN THE DOLLHOUSE WE ALL WAIT, now out from @crystallake.bsky.social.

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News Round-up Week Ending 10 April 2026 Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Out today from author Amanda M. Blake and Crystal Lake Publishing, In the Dollhouse We All Wait Sam …

Well, tomorrow's @thisishorror.bsky.social news is all lined up but #ICYMI - here are last week's new & forthcoming horrors: www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-u...

In the Dollhouse We All Wait by @amandamblake.bsky.social - out now @crystallake.bsky.social ...

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It's number #1, because it's that damn good!

When a lab leak unleashes genetically engineered skin mites, survival becomes a nightmare. Out today!

Happy book launch day to David M. Salkin!

LITTLE THINGS BIG by D.M. Salkin: geni.us/LittleBig
THE WENDIGO HUNTER by K. Greer: geni.us/WendigoHunter
MORI QUINN AND THE COFFIN GAME by S. Martinez: getbook.at/MoriQuinn
THE WITCH OF TONGUES by S. Martinez: getbook.at/WitchofTongues
THE FATHOMS BELOW by J. Sonnenberg: getbook.at/FathomsBelow

Cover Reveal for Dark Reservoir, a poetry collection by Cindy O'Quinn and Nzondi.

Cover art by Joanna Halerz.

Dark Reservoir will be released October through Crystal Lake Publishing!

Signups close April 20th, except for those who arrange(d) later payments. Don't miss out: www.crystallakepub.com/pro.../the-a...

Harmed And Dangerous Review: Jasper Bark’s Bark Bites Horror Shines - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website Harmed and Dangerous review. Jasper Bark’s Bark Bites Horror returns with a thriller about trauma, small-town secrets, and the past that won’t stay dead.

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“Harmed and Dangerous is like a therapy session with a serial killer, uncomfortable, oddly enlightening, and you’ll definitely need a shower afterwards,” Jasper Bark’s horror sticks with you. Mostly in your nightmares.

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What lies at the reservation is more than the end of a journey—it's the precipice of insanity.

One-Shot is a gripping narrative that delves deep into the psyche, unraveling a story where the final destination might just be the complete unraveling of one's mind

On sale now: getbook.at/One-Shot

Just another day at the office. Thank you so much for your support.

The House of Shadows & Ink 1 like. "Branding and Marketing for Gaming Channels"

Attention all gaming content creators!

I'm going live this coming Wednesday at noon EST (6pm SAST). Pop in and let's chat. The recorded replay will stay on YouTube, at this very link, in case you can't make it: www.youtube.com/live/ZoBVBqR...

🐰 New Folk Horror Release

The Easter Maidens by Monique Snyman is here.

A perfect life.
A fatal accident.
A strange town where Easter traditions hide something far darker.

From @crystallake.bsky.social.

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#Horror #FolkHorror #DarkFantasy

Attention all gaming content creators!

I'm going live this coming Wednesday at noon EST (6pm SAST). The recorded replay will stay on YouTube, at this very link, in case you can't make it: www.youtube.com/live/ZoBVBqR...

Coming this Friday to bookstores, libraries, and of course Amazon!

Come check it out: geni.us/LittleBig

J.D. Barker Talks James Patterson, Writing, and Autism YouTube video by The House of Shadows & Ink

Check out my interview with author J.D. Barker, where we chat about his upcoming books, creativity, James Patterson, and writing with autism: youtu.be/b2CJ7xg0H_I

Original Fiction: "How to Silence the Voices in Your Head in 15 Easy Steps" by A.K. McCarthy YouTube video by The House of Shadows & Ink

Amazing and super fun rendition of my short story "How to Silence the Voices in Your Head in 15 Easy Steps" courtesy of @crystallake.bsky.social and Bree Allison. Grab a bitter IPA and find out how to banish those pesky voices:

🔥 New Release

In the Dollhouse We All Wait by @amandamblake.bsky.social is here.

A nanny job in a mansion.
A “child” named Annie.
A house full of dolls and rules you do not break.

Extreme horror from @crystallake.bsky.social’s Torrid Waters imprint.
geni.us/DollHouseWeWait

#Horror #ExtremeHorror

Original Fiction: "How to Silence the Voices in Your Head in 15 Easy Steps" by A.K. McCarthy YouTube video by The House of Shadows & Ink

We've started posting original fiction on our YouTube channel, read by a team of readers we've hired. The first story is "How to Silence the Voices in Your Head in 15 Easy Steps" by A.K. McCarthy. Read by Bree Allison: youtu.be/xY5OAsieP50

Happy book launch day to Amanda M. Blake!

Paperback's out early on Amazon!

I'd order now if I were you, because this one's going to blow readers away!

An extreme horror novel of privilege, cruelty, and survival—splatterpunk at its most unflinching.

“In the dollhouse, if you don’t play with Annie…she plays with you.”

The final guest speaker in this year's Author's Journey workshop is Andrew Van Wey!

Andrew joins Jonathan Janz, Monique Snyman, MJ Mars, Brad Ricks and John Ward.

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The Author's Journey (2026) - Crystal Lake Presenting our 5th annual Author’s Journey workshop (all online), and we’re proud to say that many of our students have gone on to receive publishing contracts.

Sign-ups for this year's Author's Journey close April 20th. Contact me if you need a payment extension. There are other payment options, as well.

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Horror Tree just launched a brand-new site layout, making it easier than ever to find your next submission opportunity or story to read.

It's a go-to resource for speculative fiction writers and readers, featuring paying market listings, original fiction, and writing advice: horrortree.com

Is Success the Cure for Impostor Syndrome? YouTube video by The House of Shadows & Ink

Imposter Syndrome getting you down? youtu.be/OaBNR5q8Kxc

Scary News You Might’ve Missed This Week 👀 | The Shadow Report (3 April) YouTube video by The House of Shadows & Ink

Scary News you might've missed this week (with a bit of humor sprinkled in): youtu.be/5cqN04F0L2E

Happy Easter!

Death is just the Beginning

Perfect for fans of folk horror, mythological horror, and supernatural thrillers, The Easter Maidens blends eerie folklore with dark fantasy and psychological terror.

Order Today: geni.us/Maidens

Beautiful, Once By Mia Dalia Review: An Apocalypse Story That Bites - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website Mia Dalia’s apocalypse story trades zombies for psychological collapse. Read the review of this character-driven survival thriller.

New Book Review
Tasha Schiedel reviews Beautiful, Once by Mia Dalia

Tech billionaire builds perfect island. Universe writes back. Beautiful, Once is the apocalypse story you didn't know you needed. Full review ↓

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Check out our guest speakers:
Jonathan Janz, Brad Ricks, John Ward, MJ Mars, Monique Snyman, and Andrew Van Wey.

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