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Often dystopian, violent worlds with amoral or morally questionable protagonists. Grim and dark, it valourises the protagonist's struggles as they choose between good and evil. 5-4-3-2-1 by D.L. ShireyA Change of Uniform by Birgit K. GaiserA Dose of No Closure by Barend Nieuwstraten IIIA Fall in the Hall by Barend Nieuwstraten IIIA Place to Call Home by Vijayaraj MahendrarajA Proud Death by Justin HunterA Siren's Dilemma by Nathan SlempAdvance of the GrimSails by Jasiah WitkofskyAn Ounce of Humanity by John H. DromeyAn Unexpected Guest by Toko HataAssassin by BlenAttrition by Liam HoganBattle Spoils by Stephen SottongBlacktooth by Barend Nieuwstraten IIICannibalism Day by Andrew KurtzDiversionary Tactics by Steven LordDrab by Olen CroweEnd Game by Lee HammerschmidtFor Unconditional Love by Michelle Chermaine RamosFour Daughters: Prologue by Tim LawFour Daughters: Prophecy by Tim LawFour Daughters: The Game by Tim LawFriend by Justin HunterGet to the Point! by Andrew KurtzGone World by R.S. NevilGrimdar by R.S. NevilHear Them by J.D. WolffI Worked the Vert by Darren ToddJudgement by Vijayaraj MahendrarajJunkers by William BartlettLa Petit Mort by Barend Nieuwstraten IIILast Orders by James HancockLast Words for the Dragonslayer by Nathan SlempLoverboy by Birgit K. GaiserMercy by L.J. McLeodMote by A. LilyNo Laughing Matter by John H. DromeyNo Quarter by Jameson GreyOnce More into the Breach by L.J. McLeodOrganic Wine by Ryan TanPhantom by Vijayaraj MahendrarajPiñatas by Mike MurphyProphecy by Vijayaraj MahendrarajRaiders by R.S. NevilRed Sky's Morning by Daniel R. RobichaudRescued by Gray W. WolfeReturning the Favour by BlenSacrificial Lamb by Vijayaraj MahendrarajSoldier of Fortune by Maggie D. BraceThe Blind Lord and the Heretic King by Xavier GarciaThe Contract by Eric LewisThe Dark Eye by Barend Nieuwstraten IIIThe Enchanted Mermaid by Andreas HortThe Guy With a Life's Mission by Christopher T. DabrowskiThe Hand of Justice by Gray W. WolfeThe Hibagon by Jasiah WitkofskyThe Invited and the Uninvited by Barend Nieuwstraten IIIThe Junkernaut by William BartlettThe Last Warrior by Birgit K. GaiserThe Right Thing by BlenThe Shadow's Pattern by Chad A.B. WilsonThe Shores of Triple E by John H. DromeyThe Silver Cog by William BartlettThe Sorcerer's Sky by Sheldon WoodburyThe Story of Marcos by R.S. NevilThe Time of the Night-Wacche by John LaneThe Weight of One by R. Wayne GrayTurning the Tide by Birgit K. GaiserUnholy Grace by Vijayaraj MahendrarajVampire World by R.S. NevilWanted by BlenWolf-Bitten by Nathan Slemp

The Black Hare Press YEAR TWO anthology is a cumulation of all the nano-tales published in the Dark Moments online archive during 2020, as well as the short stories from the year's Patreon content. As a champion of emerging writers, you'll always find works by debut authors in our publications, as well new pieces from established and best-selling authors. We hope you enjoy the hard work that has been put into these tiny tales.

The Black Hare Press YEAR FIVE anthology is a cumulation of all the nano-tales published in the Dark Moments online archive, and all the tales published on Patreon during 2023.As a champion of emerging writers, you'll always find works by debut authors in our publications, as well new pieces from established and best-selling authors. We hope you enjoy the hard work that has been put into these tiny tales.

When an unsuspecting young man from California instigates a comedic social media campaign to storm Area 51-the site of alien legend-little does he realise that this small action will bring about the end of the world as we know it.Millions of people line up outside the gates of the military base in Rachel, Nevada, and when the Storm began, it is a bloodbath."The screaming...the blood... the bits of flesh... I'll never forget it."Emily Sparrow, 28"I thought the Naruto run could outrun bullets. I was wrong. We were all wrong."Sexy_Kikashi_69"Took me nineteen years, but I can finally say with certainty that aliens impregnated my wife. Mother f*****s."Earl Justice, 64"The Donald sent me here. He's counting on me. I'm gonna make history."Kyle Koch, 48The secrets hidden within the high security facility were unleashed upon the world with devastating effects for the whole of humanity. This is the story of the ensuing alien invasion that almost wiped out the human populace on Earth, the struggle to rebuild, and the final annihilation.

YEAR THREE IS a culmination of all the stories that have appeared in Dark Moments on the Black Hare Press website and on the BHP Patreon throughout 2021.Thank you to all the wonderful authors who crafted tales for us this year. To those presented here, in Year Three, and everyone else who published with us in other publications. We've been helped throughout by family and friends, collaborators, editors, the amazing read team, the group moderators, and a myriad of helpers: we couldn't have done it without you. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters, especially S. Jade Path, James Aitchison, and Jonathan Stiffy. Take a look at the Patreon-only content and merchandise here-patreon.com/blackharepress-and consider helping us get to the next stage. And, as always, to our discerning reader: this was all done for you. We hope you enjoyed these tales, and if you did, don't forget to leave a review.

The Black Hare Press YEAR ONE anthology is a cumulation of all the nano-tales published in the Dark Moments online archive during 2019, as well as a showcase of the Five Club Final Mission drabbles. As a champion of emerging writers, you'll always find works by debut authors in our publications, as well new pieces from established and best-selling authors. We hope you enjoy the hard work that has been put into these tiny tales.

Christmas tales of darkness and horror to fill your stockings this holiday season. What horrors lie in wait on this special night? What macabre monstrosities might manifest? What evil lurks in every rooftop display? Terrifying Christmas tales never told before. The Carolers by A.L. KingChristmas Hack by Alice LamLast Christmas by C.L. WilliamsA Carol by Cecelia Hopkins-DrewerFlashing Christmas Lights by Charlotte O'FarrellChristmas Forest by Cindar HarrellAdvent by Cindy O'QuinnMerry Christmas, Mummy by D.M. BurdettAdeste Fideles by David BowmoreThe Fire Before Christmas by Dawn DeBraalO Christmas Tree by Derek DunnComing to Town by Eddie D. MooreNext Christmas Eve by G. Allen WilbanksOne Santa, Two Santas by Gabriella BalcomA Very Naughty Boy by Hari NavarroIt's That Time of Year by Helen PowerHave Yourself A Happy Little Deathwish by J.B. WocoskiDeep in the Grotto by Jason HoldenA Bequest to the December Saint by Jefferson RetallackThe Wish by Joel R. HuntNo Comfort and Joy by Kelly A. HarmonGhoul Crematorium by Mark MackeySins of the Snow by Matthew M. MontelioneNorth Pole by Michael BallettiA Thoughtful Gift by Michael D. DavisI'll be Home by N.M. BrownBloody Red Tinsel by Neen CohenThe Tree of Souls by Nerisha KemrajSilent Night by Nicole LittleThe Perfect Gift by Paula R.C. ReadmanSins & Needles by Peter J. FooteForeword by Raven Corinn CarlukRudolph the Avenger by S. GeppEat the Damn Candy Cane by Sam M. PhillipsAll I Haunt for Christmas by Shawn M. KlimekThe Greatest Gift of All by Shelly JarvisWeihnachten by Stephen HerczegGoing For the Gold by Stuart ConoverHolly Day's Last Christmas by Sue Marie St. LeeThe Lies We Tell Ourselves by Terri A. ArnoldDear Santa by Terry MillerBeelzebub by Umair MirxaThe Good List by Wondra VanianJust Another Dead Dolly by Zoey Xolton

Supporting the BLACK DOG INSTITUTE More Christmas tales of darkness and horror to fill your stockings this holiday season. What horrors lie in wait on this special night? What macabre monstrosities might manifest? What terrible things ride out of the trees?Cover Art by Les EdwardsA Gift from Krampus by Karen BaylyAway in a Manger by Adrian David & Debbie HewsonDear Slavic Santa by Avery HunterDevil of a Deal by J.D. FrainEleven Month Utero by Caoimhin KennedyFallen Miracle by Rachel L. TilleyFestive Takings by Jameson GreyHere We Come a-Wassailing by Kimberly ReiHome for the Holidays by Jeff EhrmannHungry Christmas by Cassandra O'Sullivan SacharMother Christmas by L.T. WardNine Ladies Dancing by D.M. BurdettRosey Ruby by Alexander NachajSnow on Snow by Charlotte O'FarrellSpelling Counts by Blaise LangloisSpirits of the Season by S. Jade PathThe Cost of Christmas by S.O. GreenThe Naughty List by Marion LougheedThe Very Good Pupil by A.H. SymeThe Yule Trolls by Leanbh PearsonTiny Tots All Aglow by Wondra VanianTis the Season by Brianna WitteTreasured Traditions by April YatesTwo Cloven Hooves by Matthew StevensUlee the Unicorn by Maggie D. BraceWe Don't Celebrate Christmas Here by Stephen HerczegWelcome to Aberdeen by Scott McGregorWish I May by Denver Grenell

As wizards bring forth the fall of modern society, humans are left scattered across a dystopian North America where couriers are used to deliver goods and information. The scrappiest among them is the misanthropic Joe. When his father is gravely injured, Joe accepts a harrowing job that could change the course of the current anti-utopia.

Bunny butchers, lunatic lagomorphs, cut-throat cottontails, evil Easter bunnies, poisonous pikas, and all manner of arduous alliterative animal anecdotes, compiled by the Hell Hare Submission Reader: They queue. With gaunt faces and bloodshot eyes, weary feet trudge slowly. The line snakes down the hill, back and forth between the Hell Fires, all eyes on the stooped shoulders in front. Silence, but for quiet groans. He watches. Three crimson eyes glow eerily in the dark; all that can be seen of the black Hell Hare waiting in the shadows. Trembling hands lift their offering to the altar, reverently placing it upon the last. Some even shed a single tear. His soul aches. For he knows he is the maker of dreams, but also the breaker of hearts.

Stories of new worlds, new creatures, alien colonisation, humanity's new home, space accidents, alien snackcidents, evil planets, military mashups, alien autopsies, and much, much more. What miracles can more than one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.

What creatures frequent the lush greens of the Common, hide in the undergrowth, reside underground?From zombie fairies, to hoblots and kerplimes. Land sharks and lunasplotches. Why not start your journey with "Perkins' Short Guide to the Beasts of Wimbledon Common" by Kayleigh Maddocks? Then you might just know what awaits you in the borders...An amazing array of stories and poems from authors worldwide-for young readers aged 8 to 12. WARNING: Not suitable for scaredy-cat adults.

Dragons aren't just mythical creatures, but a part of everyday life, with their own unique culture and traditions. Here in Dragons, international authors bring you stories filled with action, adventure, and richly imagined worlds in just 500 words. FEATURED AUTHORSJodie AngellChris BannorKaren BaylyMaggie D. BraceMichelle BrettTroy CheahMichael Anthony DioguardiMalina DouglasJeff EhrmannD.J. EltonJodie FrancisT.J. GallaschJ.W. GarrettKathleen HaleckiKevin HopsonJodi JensenStephen JohnsonConstantine E. KiousisCharlotte LangtreeTim LawNicole LittleScott McGregorL.J. McLeodJacqueline Moran MeyerMendel Mire

Grimdark, a sub-genre of speculative fiction, brings readers dystopian, violent worlds with amoral or morally questionable protagonists. The tone is always grim and dark-from whence the name comes-and valourises the protagonist's struggles as they choose between good and evil.

Bunny butchers, lunatic lagomorphs, cut-throat cottontails, evil Easter bunnies, poisonous pikas, and all manner of arduous alliterative animal anecdotes compiled by the Hell Hare Submission Reader: They queue. With gaunt faces and bloodshot eyes, weary feet trudge slowly. The line snakes down the hill, back and forth between the Hell Fires, all eyes on the stooped shoulders in front. Silence, but for quiet groans. He watches. Three crimson eyes glow eerily in the dark; all that can be seen of the black Hell Hare waiting in the shadows. Trembling hands lift their offering to the altar, reverently placing it upon the last. Some even shed a single tear. His soul aches. For he knows he is the maker of dreams, but also the breaker of hearts.

Love, lust, and lunacy. Have you ever been so obsessed with someone that thoughts of them envelop everything in your life, fill your every waking moment with desire, permeate your dreams…make you crazier than a sack of cats?Have you ever been so devout in your love for another that all rational thought goes out of the window and you'd do everything in your power to keep them close, no matter what? Maybe keep them locked away...? Kill for them...?Kill them...?When love or lust hungers you, what would you do?

The Black Hare Press YEAR FOUR anthology is a culmination of all the nano-tales published in the Dark Moments online archive, and all the tales published on Patreon during 2022. As a champion of emerging writers, you'll always find works by debut authors in our publications, as well new pieces from established and best-selling authors. We hope you enjoy the hard work that has been put into these tiny tales. Featured authors: A. Lily A.H. Syme A.J. Van Belle Addison Smith Aisling Campbell Alden Terzo Alex Azar Alison Kaiser Amelia Weissman Andreas Flögel Andrew Anderson Andrew Hughes Andrew Jackson Andrew Kurtz Angela Zimmerman Austin Mooney Ben Lockwood Bernardo Miller-Villela Bernardo Villela Bill Bibo Jr. Blair Frison Blaise Langlois Blen Mesfin Brianna Witte C.J. Carter-Stephenson C.L. Sidell Caoimhin Kennedy Carol Ryles Chad Miller Chelsea Pumpkins Chris Tattersall Collin Yeoh Crystal N. Ramos D.S. Powell Daisy Ravenel Daniel R. Robichaud David D. West David Staiger Dawn DeBraal Don Money Dorian J. Sinnott Dr Bob Warlock E.S. Huberty Eric Clayton Eric Farrell Evan Baughfman Fiona M. Jones Genesis Quihuis Greg Beatty Gully Novaro Gustavo Bondoni Ian Gabriel Loisel Jacek Wilkos Jacqueline Moran Meyer James Hall James Hancock James Rumpel Jameson Grey Jasmine Jarvis Jay Seate Jay Seate Jean Martin Jeremy Hinkley Jesse Highsmith Jessica Brook Johnson Jodi Jensen Jodie Angell John Dougherty John Merva Jordan Chase-Young Julia C. Lewis Julien Junker K.J. Watson Kai Delmas Kailey Alessi Kaitlyn Arnett Karen Thrower Katherine Sankey Kimberly Rei Koh Hee Ja Kristin Lennox Kyle Toucher L.B. Limbrey L.J. McLeod L.L. Garland L.N. Hunter Laura Nettles Leah Roemer Leanbh Pearson Lena Ng Liam Hogan Lillie Franks Lindsay Mansfield Lindsey Harrington Lisa Edwards Lisa H. Owens Lisa Rodrigues Lori Green M. Vijayaraj M.A. Dosser M.F. Johnson Maggie D. Brace Mari Mendoza Matt Krizan Maxwell Marais Megan Kiekel Anderson Mel Andela Michael A. Clark Michael Stroh Michelle Brett Mike Rader N.E. Rule Nicole Little Paul Lonardo Pauline Yates Phillip Pettit R. Wayne Gray Ria Hill Ria Rees Rita Riebel Mitchell Robert Stahl Robyn Fraser Ryan J.M. Tan Samantha Arthurs Scott O'Neill Scotty Sarafian Shane Sinjun Shaun Bibo Shawn M. Klimek Sheri White Simon Kewin Sophie Wagner Stephen Herczeg Stephen Holding Stephen Johnson Stephen McQuiggan Steven Holding Taryn George Thomas J. Griffin Tim Kane Tim Law Tracy Davidson Victor Nandi Victoria Brun Warren Benedetto Zack Zagranis

The Black Hare Press YEAR FOUR anthology is a culmination of all the nano-tales published in the Dark Moments online archive, and all the tales published on Patreon during 2022.As a champion of emerging writers, you'll always find works by debut authors in our publications, as well new pieces from established and best-selling authors. We hope you enjoy the hard work that has been put into these tiny tales.Featured authors:A. LilyA.H. SymeA.J. Van BelleAddison SmithAisling CampbellAlden TerzoAlex AzarAlison KaiserAmelia WeissmanAndreas FlögelAndrew AndersonAndrew HughesAndrew JacksonAndrew KurtzAngela ZimmermanAustin MooneyBen LockwoodBernardo Miller-VillelaBernardo VillelaBill Bibo Jr.Blair FrisonBlaise LangloisBlen MesfinBrianna WitteC.J. Carter-StephensonC.L. SidellCaoimhin KennedyCarol RylesChad MillerChelsea PumpkinsChris TattersallCollin YeohCrystal N. RamosD.S. PowellDaisy RavenelDaniel R. RobichaudDavid D. WestDavid StaigerDawn DeBraalDon MoneyDorian J. SinnottDr Bob WarlockE.S. HubertyEric ClaytonEric FarrellEvan BaughfmanFiona M. JonesGenesis QuihuisGreg BeattyGully NovaroGustavo BondoniIan Gabriel LoiselJacek WilkosJacqueline Moran MeyerJames HallJames HancockJames RumpelJameson GreyJasmine JarvisJay SeateJay SeateJean MartinJeremy HinkleyJesse HighsmithJessica Brook JohnsonJodi JensenJodie AngellJohn DoughertyJohn MervaJordan Chase-YoungJulia C. LewisJulien JunkerK.J. WatsonKai DelmasKailey AlessiKaitlyn ArnettKaren ThrowerKatherine SankeyKimberly ReiKoh Hee JaKristin LennoxKyle ToucherL.B. LimbreyL.J. McLeodL.L. GarlandL.N. HunterLaura NettlesLeah RoemerLeanbh PearsonLena NgLiam HoganLillie FranksLindsay MansfieldLindsey HarringtonLisa EdwardsLisa H. OwensLisa RodriguesLori GreenM. VijayarajM.A. DosserM.F. JohnsonMaggie D. BraceMari MendozaMatt KrizanMaxwell MaraisMegan Kiekel AndersonMel AndelaMichael A. ClarkMichael StrohMichelle BrettMike RaderN.E. RuleNicole LittlePaul LonardoPauline YatesPhillip PettitR. Wayne GrayRia HillRia ReesRita Riebel MitchellRobert StahlRobyn FraserRyan J.M. TanSamantha ArthursScott O'NeillScotty SarafianShane SinjunShaun BiboShawn M. KlimekSheri WhiteSimon KewinSophie WagnerStephen HerczegStephen HoldingStephen JohnsonStephen McQuigganSteven HoldingTaryn GeorgeThomas J. GriffinTim KaneTim LawTracy DavidsonVictor NandiVictoria BrunWarren BenedettoZack Zagranis