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The Howling Between Worlds
For centuries after a Cataclysm that forced humanity underground, there has been peace.
Three Utopian cities thrive while those that protect them, the inhuman Ronin. Pilot humanoid weapons called Combines to fight off the horrors of the surface.
Nearly four hundred years have passed, and a Ronin enters the city of Gomorrah, seeking help.
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The Night Hunters
In the world long before written history, Croh and his nomadic tribe are doing their best to survive. With their food gone and bodies exhausted, Croh finds a caldera. Through luck, he stumbles upon a pass through its rocky walls, leading to their salvation.
Every tree and plant produces food, the lake is filled with fish, and Croh thinks he found a place where they could make a permanent home.
Only the caldera wasn't a home, it was bait. Once complacent and comfortable, Croh and his tribe come under attack by something that lurks in the night.
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What The Witch Moth Brings and Other Localities
A man is haunted by an apparition that appears like his dead wife; sweet corn enthralls the descendants of a town settlers; A bunch of hikers are harassed by a clown; a woman grieving the loss of her family moves to a cabin surrounded by Ominous aspens; a man moves rural cemeteries and collapses a grave; the sins of a father inherited by his son; a vengeful spirit takes revenge on a group of gangsters.
This collection of EM Oteros is inspired by the strange experience growing up in a small town in upstate New York. Where the remnants of its bloody history can be found in the soil itself.
These stories feature the broken, hopeless, and grim individuals that populate the haunted hills beyond the Big City.
These horrors will be familiar to anyone who has lived in a small town. These horrors are local.
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I was introduced to Eric’s work while reading his short story Water Mining in Body Horror Anthology and instantly found a new top author. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to ARC read his newest standalone. Eric possesses a writing style that is smooth as silk to read, all while being able to keep his stories absolutely horrifying. His plots are uniquely unmatched and will keep you wanting more far after you’ve finished.
Danielle Yvonne ARC / BETA reader for Unveiling Nightmares and Dark Desire Press
Praise & Reviews
Eric Otero is a master story-teller when it comes to atmospheric, folk-lore horror. He always manages to write solid stories that horror readers crave without missing a beat.
Paige Ray ARC/BETA reader for Unveiling Nightmares and Dark Desires Press
Eric Otero displays the range and talent to be a major force in the sci-fi/horror genre. His mind is truly fascinating.
Dan Shrader, author of BANSHEE GRAVEYARD
About EM Otero
EM Otero is a father, husband, and lover of all things weird. While working outside, or hiking, he may be taking pictures of plants, insects, and anything else he finds interesting or strange. He loves showing the curious things in nature to his daughter and wife.
His writing is inspired by the weird world we live in, as well as robot anime, horror stories, and science.