This is an eclectic assortment of sixteen absorbing short stories ranging from powerfully dramatic to spiritual, mainstream and clever sci fi/fantasy that are guaranteed to hold a reader’s attention for an intriguing literary experience. Included are a variety of forty-one expertly created poems of all genres.  Perfect for professional waiting rooms, libraries, schools and other institutions, as well as airport and terminal stands and gift shops.  Literary expertise presented on velvety cream paper, packaged in elegant tuxedo style glossy black book covers.

Orania Hamilton, three-time Pushcart Prize Award Nominee creates and shares a startling vision of emotions held deep within her heart and soul, until one day she decides, they don’t only belong to her alone.  A smoothly written, stylish and classy collection of romance and reminiscence to be enjoyed by all poetry lovers. 

 

 

24 Tales of Terror; 24 short stories each preceeded by stimulating, dark poetry.

Masters of Macabre, Victoria Valentine & Steven Manchester, Invite You Into Their Newest Nightmares.

Dedicated to those addicted to excitement and the adrenaline it shoots, the highly acclaimed collection, At The Stroke of Midnight, offers many different shades of the dark side. From mysteries and thrillers to the paranormal and gore, there is something for everyone! everyone but the weak at heart, that is. 

 Once again, veteran authors Steven Manchester & Victoria Valentine are pleased to drag their courageous readers into a world filled with strange occurrences and twisted fates! a world of short stories where anything is possible and as in real life, not every story ends with a smile.

 It’s too late for door bolts and bright lights! There's no escape!At The Stroke of Midnight casts a warlock’s spell of horror, mystery and supernatural thrills on those who dare to take a peak. Crammed into 24 tales of terror, page after page of raw excitement are sure to decimate the senses -- while dark, stimulating poetry (accompanying each tale) is guaranteed to spook the mind.   284 pages of excitement and thrills!

 

 Valentine & Manchester will have you perched on the edge of your seat, anxiously devouring each story and poem. They will consume your mind, test your heart and cause goose bumps to cover your trembling flesh! But you’ll still crave more. They’ll tempt you, trick you, bring you to fear and tears -- a promise from two authors who are happy to escort you to the far sides of life and death, and those haunting places in between.

 From flights to the unknown to horrid, stalking shadows, when you least expect it, the moon will disappear and you’ll wish you’d taken your mama’s advice!

 Visit The Last Resort for a taste of gore -- definitely NOT for the squeamish. Take a step through The Red Door -- NOT recommended for the innocent. No matter where you turn, Monsters, Murderers, Ghosts, Demons, and Insanity await you!

  If you’re hungry for the supernatural and scary, prepare to taste 24 different flavors of the macabre. Be ready to face hell, though, or worse -- At The Stroke Of Midnight.