What follows are some excerpts from stories submitted to Dark Hoard. These are PDF files, so you'll need Adobe Reader to view them.

You must not re-publish this material without written consent of Dark Hoard. These are excerpts only; They do not contain final, edited copy and may not feature in the final publication. These files are to provide excitement for potential readers and inspiration for potential authors.

 

Cold Comfort

Written by John Morgan.

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Cyclades

Written by Richard Smith.

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The Psychic

Written by Steven Deighan

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The Broken Egg-Timer

Written by A.J. Kirby. A marvelous story, with plenty of depth. An excerpt can't really do it justice, but still a recommended read.

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Something Went Wrong

Written by F.R. Jameson. A story to make your skin crawl.

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The Appearance of Evil

Written by Nick Button. A bank robbery goes wrong and the would-be robber meets an unlikely ally.

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The Jar

Written by R.Jill Fink. A superb tale which builds up tension perfectly. This is a good taster, but the full version is a treat.

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The Shroud

Written by Nick Button. This story takes an unwitting individual from a chance encounter with an inexplicable substance to a horrifying end.

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