Y is for Youths

– The Darkest Age of All

Release Date: 23rd May 2025
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When we think of horror, we often imagine things lurking in the shadows—monsters, ghosts, serial killers. But what if the true source of dread wears the face of a child?

Y is for Youths, the twenty-fifth installment in the widely praised A to Z of Horror series from Red Cape Publishing, dares to ask just that. Featuring thirteen new tales from a selection of talented independent horror authors, this collection doesn’t merely disturb—it unsettles on a deeper, more psychological level. Each story explores the terrifying idea that the very young—those we’re conditioned to protect, trust, and adore—might instead be something far more dangerous.

Fear in Its Smallest Form

The stories within this volume take readers into the darker corners of youth:

A doppelgänger that mimics too well
Spirits that use the guise of children to exact revenge
Psychopaths forming behind innocent smiles
Bloodlines carrying the taint of evil from birth

The collection offers a diverse range of horror sub-genres, from the supernatural to the disturbingly plausible. These aren’t stories about evil coming for the children—they’re about evil coming from them.

There is something uniquely provocative about horror centered on young protagonists or antagonists. As a literary device, children often symbolize potential, purity, or vulnerability. But in horror, this very symbolism is weaponised, turning comfort into discomfort and innocence into something twisted.

Y is for Youths taps into these contradictions. Readers will find not only scares but social commentary—exploring the loss of innocence, the influence of environment, the idea of inherited evil, and the thin line between nurture and nature.

Whether you’re discovering the series for the first time or have followed it from A is for Aliens, this latest instalment offers something fresh—and thoroughly disturbing.

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Y is for Youths releases 23rd May 2025 from Red Cape Publishing. Available in ebook and paperback.
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Project Threshold Season Two – Riker is Back!

The second series of the science fiction / horror series from Craig Crawford continues with Season Two: Book Two – Team Riker, launching April 25th 2025!

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Surviving the Unthinkable: A New Chapter in Project Threshold

The chilling tale continues as Hannah and McCoy grapple with loss, struggling to move forward after the devastating confrontation with the genocidal Alaskan entity. The pain of losing two of their closest friends lingers, but the fight is far from over.

New Allies, New Challenges

Kurt and Cass join the battle, reinforcing their ranks, yet Kurt’s personal demons refuse to stay buried. His Alaskan curse threatens to consume him, adding another layer of danger to an already perilous mission. Meanwhile, Riker remains relentless in her pursuit of the monster that took her parents, her journey leading her deeper into a web of horrors beyond imagination.

A House of Nightmares

As they push forward, the team faces an entity that punishes all who trespass on its domain. Their search for answers takes them to the most dangerous house in Alaska—a place shrouded in terror, holding secrets that may never let them leave.

The Ultimate Supernatural Thriller

This latest installment in Project Threshold is a relentless, pulse-pounding adventure filled with supernatural horrors, vengeful spirits, and the darkest corners of the unknown. With gripping tension and a cast of determined survivors, this book is a must-read for fans of chilling, edge-of-your-seat storytelling.

Will they survive the horrors that await them? Step inside—if you dare.

Pleasure Seekers by Mike Krutz

Pleasure Seekers: A Journey into the Strange and Sinister

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Long, hot nights in the city. The scent of possibility in the air. The pulse of something supernatural just beneath the surface. In Pleasure Seekers, author Mike Krutz invites you into a world where the extraordinary and the eerie intertwine, pulling readers into the depths of the unknown.

Releasing Friday, April 18, 2025, this unique collection of stories blends the bizarre, the thrilling, and the darkly imaginative. Within its pages, you’ll encounter a jaded rockstar who dares summon a goddess of judgment, paramilitary Christians on a time-traveling mission to rescue Jesus, and even the devil itself, walking among us to claim an errant soul. From forgotten alleyways to abandoned lots steeped in sinister history, each tale crackles with energy, daring you to explore its secrets.

Are you ready to indulge your curiosity and step into the world of Pleasure Seekers? Mark your calendars for April 18th and prepare for a journey like no other.

Project Threshold Returns!

The science fiction / horror series from Craig Crawford enters its second season, with Season Two: Book One – Team Berger launching March 28th 2025!

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Into the Unknown: The Thrills of Project Threshold

For fans of high-stakes supernatural thrillers, the latest instalment in Project Threshold promises an electrifying journey into danger, mystery, and the paranormal. The events in Alaska changed everything, leaving the team fractured and struggling to regain their footing. But the battle is far from over.

A Team in Turmoil

After suffering devastating losses, Project Threshold is in the process of rebuilding. Berger, now moving up in the ranks, is tasked with training a new leader—a crucial step in stabilizing the mission. However, his path is anything but straightforward. A dangerous psychic emerges, pulling him into a whirlwind of chaos, and his pursuit of Katie and Jessie becomes a race against time before they vanish forever.

Unrelenting Horror

The team finds themselves facing horrifying new threats: a sinister force in the desert decapitating its victims, lethal killers lurking in the skies, and a vengeful ghost whose wrath knows no bounds. Each battle pushes them closer to the edge, testing their resilience and their ability to survive against impossible odds.

The Ultimate Supernatural Thriller

This latest Project Threshold novel expertly blends action, suspense, and horror, delivering a relentless pace that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With chilling paranormal entities, mind-bending twists, and an ever-deepening mystery, this book is a must-read for fans of supernatural investigations and high-octane storytelling.

Are you ready to step into the unknown? Project Threshold is waiting—if you dare.

NEW from Caroline Angel

Unleashing Terror: Caroline Angel’s Origin of Evil: Destruction

Horror fans, get ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride! Caroline Angel, the brilliant mind behind Madman Across the Water and Exist, returns with the latest installment in the Origin of Evil series—Destruction. This gripping new entry weaves together supernatural horror, science fiction, and gritty crime-thriller elements, delivering an unrelenting story filled with suspense, monsters, and dark secrets.

A Sinister Force Unleashed

A mysterious blood-red drug has surfaced on the streets, quickly infiltrating the teenage population. Its devastating effects spiral out of control, creating chaos and destruction. As the crisis escalates, Sam, Nick, and Drew reunite, determined to track down the source. With the Guardians at their side, they must race against time before an entire generation is lost to the drug’s sinister grip.

The Past Comes Knocking

Meanwhile, Angie—once known as The Destroyer of Worlds—is being hunted. Her past sins refuse to remain buried as vengeance-driven enemies close in. Will she escape their wrath, or will she finally meet the reckoning she’s long feared?

A Tale of Horror, Science Fiction, and Suspense

With Destruction, Caroline Angel masterfully blends horror and science fiction, creating a world where the supernatural and reality collide in terrifying ways. Fans of high-stakes storytelling, eerie monsters, and heart-stopping suspense will find themselves utterly hooked.

Prepare yourself for an epic battle against darkness. Origin of Evil: Destruction is here to test the limits of fear—are you ready to face it?

Have you read Caroline Angel’s Origin of Evil series? What are your thoughts on the blend of horror and sci-fi in modern storytelling? Let’s discuss in the comments!

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