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PD Alleva
PD Alleva writes books, that’s what he does. Horror, SciFi, Psychological Thrillers, Fantasy, and sometimes a Literary Gem. Good books, crazy books, fun books, entertaining books, terrifying books that are absolutely insane, and books with depth and thrills that rip out the heart of humanity then tosses it on a slab to be feasted on. Yeah, that’s what he does. He writes books. Any questions?
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What Readers Are Saying
Recent reviews from Inside Story readers on horror books
Raven's Dollhouse (Haunting British Columbia #1.5)
Charlene Mattson
★ 4
1 rating
Raven's Dollhouse (Haunting British Columbia #1.5)
Charlene Mattson
“ This was a fun, spooky little read from a new‑to‑me author. Charlene Mattson drops you straight into a haunting with a clever twist — a trickster spirit, a stolen doll, and the ripple effect it unleashes in Prince Rupert. For such a short story, it builds tension quickly and keeps you turning the pages. I enjoyed it, and I’ll definitely be reading more by her.”
— travel_thru_books
★ 4.5
15 ratings
Not A Word
Kay Elem
“This short story was a rush from the very beginning. This is the first thing I have read by this author but I definitely want to check out more from her. ”
— Michele Morgan
★ 5
1 rating
FLY
Lee Stackhouse
“Lee Stackhouse's F L Y is a short story that lingers far after you've finished reading. What begins as a tale of a college dropout's flight home transforms into a relentless psychological horror that had me holding my breath. The premise is simple yet terrifying: Maude finds herself trapped in a mysterious building where silence is mandatory. Make a sound, and you're dead! Stackhouse's prose is hauntingly elegant, creating an atmosphere that was so tense that I caught myself reading more quietly, as if the force might somehow ear me through the pages. The pacing is immaculate. Stackhouse knows exactly when to let tension simmer and when to strike with visceral horror. Suffocating in the best possible way. And that ending, gut-wrenching and shocking. Stackhouse proves that the most terrifying monsters don't always make noise, they stalk it. If you love horror that's equal parts psychological and primal, F L Y is essential reading. Just remember, be quiet!”
— John Alaia
★ 4.2
18 ratings
The Order - A Deadly Silence Short Story
Tiffany Royster
“Kindred and Phoenix carry their trauma like a second skin, and Tiffany uses that tension beautifully. The atmosphere is claustrophobic in the best way—quiet rules and unspoken fears. I thought it was a good story overall. It’s tight, eerie, and emotional, delivering a surprising amount of depth for such a short read. It leaves you with that lingering, uneasy silence the title promises. ”
— travel_thru_books
★ 4.8
5 ratings
The Order: A Deadly Silence Short Story
Tiffany Royster
“Wow, this short story was so good. It keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next”
— Koen Spinney
★ 4.2
18 ratings
The Order - A Deadly Silence Short Story
Tiffany Royster
“Wow this short story was so good !!!! It keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next ”
— Koen Spinney
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