A chilling and atmospheric fantasy horror novel that readers of all ages will get sucked into... Ivas Sbarg has seen a monster… In the quaint seaside town of Loch Lomond, an ominous fog descends, shrouding the landscape in mystery and fear. As the locals whisper of lurking terrors within its depths, the fog thickens, casting an eerie pall over the town. When a girl goes missing, simple shepherd Ivas Sbarg has the only clue to what happened, and he ventures into the mist to find her. He stumbles upon a chilling revelation: something far more sinister than the monstrous fog is on the horizon, and it hungers for the souls of all who dwell in Loch Lomond. In a desperate bid to unravel the mystery and save their town from impending doom, Ivas, a girl with horns, and an incredible cast of villagers, must navigate the treacherous fog and confront otherworldly forces. But as they delve deeper into the heart of darkness, they soon realize that the true enemy may lie closer than they ever imagined. A gripping tale of unlikely alliances and unwavering courage, The Shepherd and the Horned Girl plunges readers into a world of ancient legends and supernatural horrors. With its richly developed characters and palpable sense of dread, this haunting narrative explores themes of grief, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. Prepare to be ensnared by the chilling atmosphere and heart-pounding suspense of The Shepherd and the Horned Girl—a mesmerizing journey that will leave you hooked until the very last page. Keywords: Teenagers/Young Adults, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Mystery, Adventure, Suspense, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal, Monsters, Haunted, Mythology, Legends, Friendship, Courage, Grief, Seaside, Scottish, Small Town, Legends, Fog, Secrets, Thriller, Chilling, Atmospheric

The highly anticipated second book in this dark and twisted fantasy horror series is finally here! Don’t go in the woods… Desperate for respite from the horrors of their past, Ivas and Ruby seek refuge in the serene mountains away from the seaside, hoping to leave their troubles behind. After narrowly escaping the clutches of supernatural scavengers from the sea, Ivas and Ruby find sanctuary on a secluded mountain farm. But tranquility proves elusive as they soon discover that the monsters they sought to escape are lurking in the shadows of this new wilderness. As Ruby, finally free from her cursed horns, begins to embrace her newfound sense of safety, a sinister presence emerges from the depths of the forest. A legendary monster, responsible for the countless disappearances haunting the woods, sets its sights on the unsuspecting duo. With danger closing in from all sides, Ivas and Ruby must summon all their courage and ingenuity to survive the relentless pursuit of this ancient terror. As they unravel the mysteries of the mountain and confront their darkest fears, they realize that the true battle for their lives has only just begun. Join Ivas and Ruby on another heart-pounding adventure fraught with peril and suspense in The Shepherd and the Reaper, the thrilling next installment in this spellbinding series of fantasy horror. Keywords: Teenagers/Young Adults, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Mystery, Adventure, Suspense, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal, Monsters, Haunted, Mythology, Legends, Friendship, Courage, Grief, Seaside, Scottish, Small Town, Legends, Fog, Secrets, Thriller, Chilling, Atmospheric

The Whumpy Printing Press presents Once Upon a Blade. Fairy tales are dark stuff, the original whump, if you will. This anthology brings together nineteen whumpy fairy tale retellings. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Trevor Project, which provides crisis support to LGBTQ+ youth.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.