First published 2012
This collection of twelve horror stories follows various characters who discover that some treasures should remain buried. In "Good for What Ails Ya" by Mike Oliveri, someone finds a remedy with a terrible price. Wrath James White's "Many Faces" reveals the danger of ancient masks. Adam P. Lewis delivers "Centuries of Torment," while Michael Laimo contributes "The Black Diamond." Dean Harrison's "Caroline's Playhouse" and Deborah LeBlanc's "The Painter" explore cursed objects and their victims. Steven L. Shrewsbury presents "Rachel Alhazred's Tablet," and Dora Machado offers "Adrift." Tim Deal updates a classic curse in "Monkey Paw 2.0," while Thomas A. Erb's "Pickin' & Grinin'" and Maurice Broaddus's "Whispers at the End of Creation" round out the collection. John Everson's "Nailed" and Jeff Strand's "Chomp" complete this anthology. Each tale warns against disturbing places where the living don't belong, as explorers seeking fame and fortune instead uncover ancient artifacts and remains that bring death and misery.
Genres: short-stories, horror, supernatural
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: ancient-evil, found-family
282 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: gore, violence