The Faceless Villain: A Collection of the Eeriest Unsolved Murders of the 20th Century, Volume Three
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume Three is the final installment in a three-volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1980 through 1999, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of late twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Keddie Murders. The Nude in the Nettles. The Highway of Tears. The Chicago Tylenol Murders. The Redhead Murders. The Kerry Babies Case. Günther Stoll: The YOG’TZE Case. The Texas Killing Fields. The Frog Boys. The Dardeen Family. Venus Xtravaganza. The Bolney Torso. Joe Cole. Mr. Cruel. The Alcàsser Girls. The Cheerleader in the Trunk. The Inokashira Park Dismemberment Incident. The Bain Family Murders. Judy Smith. Amber Hagerman. The Kingfish Boat Ramp Murders. JonBenét Ramsey. Jill Dando. Ricky McCormick. And Much More!
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume Three is the final installment in a three-volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1980 through 1999, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of late twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Keddie Murders. The Nude in the Nettles. The Highway of Tears. The Chicago Tylenol Murders. The Redhead Murders. The Kerry Babies Case. Günther Stoll: The YOG’TZE Case. The Texas Killing Fields. The Frog Boys. The Dardeen Family. Venus Xtravaganza. The Bolney Torso. Joe Cole. Mr. Cruel. The Alcàsser Girls. The Cheerleader in the Trunk. The Inokashira Park Dismemberment Incident. The Bain Family Murders. Judy Smith. Amber Hagerman. The Kingfish Boat Ramp Murders. JonBenét Ramsey. Jill Dando. Ricky McCormick. And Much More!
The Faceless Villain: A Collection of the Eeriest Unsolved Murders of the 20th Century, Volume Two
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume Two is the second in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1960 through 1979, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of mid-twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Lake Bodom Murders. Jack the Stripper. The Zodiac. The Beaumont Children. Bible John. The Good Hart Murders. Highway of Tears. Isdal Woman. The Alphabet Murders. The Lady of the Dunes. The Seewen Murder Case. The Wanda Beach Murders. The Freeway Phantom. The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders. The Girl Scout Murders. Bob Crane. And Much More!
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume Two is the second in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1960 through 1979, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of mid-twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Lake Bodom Murders. Jack the Stripper. The Zodiac. The Beaumont Children. Bible John. The Good Hart Murders. Highway of Tears. Isdal Woman. The Alphabet Murders. The Lady of the Dunes. The Seewen Murder Case. The Wanda Beach Murders. The Freeway Phantom. The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders. The Girl Scout Murders. Bob Crane. And Much More!
The Faceless Villain: A Collection of the Eeriest Unsolved Murders of the 20th Century, Volume One
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume One is the first in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1900 through 1959, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of early twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Atlanta Ripper. The Villisca Axe Murders. The Axeman of New Orleans. Hinterkaifeck Farm. The St. Aubin Street Massacre. The Atlas Vampire. The Brighton Trunk Crime. The Cleveland Torso Murderer. The Horror in Room 1046. Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Sodder Children. The Phantom Killer. The Black Dahlia. Somerton Man. The Grimes Sisters. The Boy in the Box. And Much More!
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume One is the first in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1900 through 1959, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of early twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Atlanta Ripper. The Villisca Axe Murders. The Axeman of New Orleans. Hinterkaifeck Farm. The St. Aubin Street Massacre. The Atlas Vampire. The Brighton Trunk Crime. The Cleveland Torso Murderer. The Horror in Room 1046. Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Sodder Children. The Phantom Killer. The Black Dahlia. Somerton Man. The Grimes Sisters. The Boy in the Box. And Much More!
Hopeful Monsters: Stories by Jenny Ashford (2nd edition)
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
A group of freakish outsiders strive to take the next step in human evolution... A vicious serial murderer finds himself stepping on the toes of some very powerful beings... A journalist gets caught in the middle of a battle between rival zombie cults... A hapless woman causes bloody carnage with an uncontrollable killer mind virus... These are just a few of the monsters on offer in this collection of macabre tales, monsters who hope to either shed their monstrosity... or revel in it.
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
A group of freakish outsiders strive to take the next step in human evolution... A vicious serial murderer finds himself stepping on the toes of some very powerful beings... A journalist gets caught in the middle of a battle between rival zombie cults... A hapless woman causes bloody carnage with an uncontrollable killer mind virus... These are just a few of the monsters on offer in this collection of macabre tales, monsters who hope to either shed their monstrosity... or revel in it.
The Associated Villainies (2nd edition)
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
The residents of a small 19th century town hide a dreadful secret... A young man goes to extreme lengths to avenge the victim of a Nazi experiment... A routine exorcism goes horribly and hilariously awry... A macabre anniversary gift causes lascivious madness... A retired circus freak attempts one last revolting performance... A high school reunion culminates in a bizarre murder... A Native American monster legend becomes terrifying reality (or does it?)... These 26 horror tales run the gamut from the frightening to the facetious, from the poetic to the putrid, from the gently disturbing to the scatologically pornographic.
This second edition, published in 2019, contains four new stories, an enhanced print layout, and an audio book version.
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
The residents of a small 19th century town hide a dreadful secret... A young man goes to extreme lengths to avenge the victim of a Nazi experiment... A routine exorcism goes horribly and hilariously awry... A macabre anniversary gift causes lascivious madness... A retired circus freak attempts one last revolting performance... A high school reunion culminates in a bizarre murder... A Native American monster legend becomes terrifying reality (or does it?)... These 26 horror tales run the gamut from the frightening to the facetious, from the poetic to the putrid, from the gently disturbing to the scatologically pornographic.
This second edition, published in 2019, contains four new stories, an enhanced print layout, and an audio book version.
The Unseen Hand: A New Exploration of Poltergeist Phenomena
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
Rapping on the walls. Mysterious rains of stones. Furniture moving around by itself. Phantom voices. Unexplained fires. Invisible assaults. The symptoms of poltergeist activity are well known, but what is a poltergeist, really? Is it some type of demon, or an angry spirit whose only mission is to cause mischief and destruction? Is it the unconscious energy of a troubled living person, somehow affecting the environment from a distance? Or could it all be simply fraud or misidentification? In this comprehensive book, well over one hundred cases of poltergeist activity, from the first century to the present day, are summarized and examined. All the best-known cases are presented, from Borley Rectory to the Bell Witch, from the Great Amherst Mystery to Gef the Talking Mongoose, from Rosenheim to Tina Resch, from Enfield to the Entity. A large selection of fascinating and lesser-known accounts from all over the world are also included, and all contain testimony of the most eerie and extraordinary events. The Unseen Hand is the ultimate, one-stop shop for readers interested in poltergeist disturbances throughout history and the theories behind what causes them.
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
Rapping on the walls. Mysterious rains of stones. Furniture moving around by itself. Phantom voices. Unexplained fires. Invisible assaults. The symptoms of poltergeist activity are well known, but what is a poltergeist, really? Is it some type of demon, or an angry spirit whose only mission is to cause mischief and destruction? Is it the unconscious energy of a troubled living person, somehow affecting the environment from a distance? Or could it all be simply fraud or misidentification? In this comprehensive book, well over one hundred cases of poltergeist activity, from the first century to the present day, are summarized and examined. All the best-known cases are presented, from Borley Rectory to the Bell Witch, from the Great Amherst Mystery to Gef the Talking Mongoose, from Rosenheim to Tina Resch, from Enfield to the Entity. A large selection of fascinating and lesser-known accounts from all over the world are also included, and all contain testimony of the most eerie and extraordinary events. The Unseen Hand is the ultimate, one-stop shop for readers interested in poltergeist disturbances throughout history and the theories behind what causes them.
House of Fire and Whispers: Investigating the Seattle Demon House
by Jenny Ashford and Steve Mera
Published by Bleed Red Books
Keith Linder’s reports of a spectacular haunting at his Bothell home became fodder for intense media attention after a well-known paranormal TV show investigated his case and came up empty. But that was really only the beginning of the story. Desperate for help, Keith contacted a team of experienced parapsychologists in England, who flew over 4,000 miles to discover the truth about the Linder house. What they found when they got there proved to be the most baffling, frustrating, and potentially terrifying case they had ever encountered. This is the true story of Steve Mera, Don Philips, and a real parapsychological investigation into America’s most controversial—and perhaps most incredible—series of paranormal events.
by Jenny Ashford and Steve Mera
Published by Bleed Red Books
Keith Linder’s reports of a spectacular haunting at his Bothell home became fodder for intense media attention after a well-known paranormal TV show investigated his case and came up empty. But that was really only the beginning of the story. Desperate for help, Keith contacted a team of experienced parapsychologists in England, who flew over 4,000 miles to discover the truth about the Linder house. What they found when they got there proved to be the most baffling, frustrating, and potentially terrifying case they had ever encountered. This is the true story of Steve Mera, Don Philips, and a real parapsychological investigation into America’s most controversial—and perhaps most incredible—series of paranormal events.
The Rochdale Poltergeist
by Jenny Ashford and Steve Mera
Published by Bleed Red Books
Steve Mera had been investigating paranormal phenomena for many years, and had never seen anything that shook him to his very foundations. All that changed in 1996, when he was called in with his team to look into the bizarre occurrences taking place at a small bungalow in Rochdale, Manchester, England. Flying objects, disembodied voices, phantom smells and sounds, and strangest of all, copious falls of water seemingly coming from nowhere plagued the Gardner family for nearly a year. What Steve experienced during the investigation was enough to make him question his entire career path, and remains one of only a handful of cases that he is completely unable to rationally explain. This account, written by horror author Jenny Ashford from interviews conducted with Steve about the case, is a bone-chilling foray into the paranormal that will make even the most ardent skeptic sleep with the lights on.
Japanese language edition available here.
by Jenny Ashford and Steve Mera
Published by Bleed Red Books
Steve Mera had been investigating paranormal phenomena for many years, and had never seen anything that shook him to his very foundations. All that changed in 1996, when he was called in with his team to look into the bizarre occurrences taking place at a small bungalow in Rochdale, Manchester, England. Flying objects, disembodied voices, phantom smells and sounds, and strangest of all, copious falls of water seemingly coming from nowhere plagued the Gardner family for nearly a year. What Steve experienced during the investigation was enough to make him question his entire career path, and remains one of only a handful of cases that he is completely unable to rationally explain. This account, written by horror author Jenny Ashford from interviews conducted with Steve about the case, is a bone-chilling foray into the paranormal that will make even the most ardent skeptic sleep with the lights on.
Japanese language edition available here.
The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist
by Jenny Ashford and Tom Ross
Published by Bleed Red Books
In December of 1982, when Tom Ross was thirteen years old, he took a week’s vacation to Mammoth Lakes in California with his aunt, uncle, and cousin. Almost from the moment they arrived at their condo, they experienced a near-constant barrage of bizarre phenomena that escalated over their stay, and seemed to follow them after they left. Items moved around by themselves, shades flew open when no one was near them, bloody tissues appeared out of nowhere, words appeared on windows in empty rooms, a blue haze seemed to hover near the ceiling, a door chain was broken from the inside by what appeared to be a clawed hand, and disembodied voices emerged from corners. The family was simultaneously terrified and amazed. Thirty-two years later, the four witnesses decided to tell their story.
by Jenny Ashford and Tom Ross
Published by Bleed Red Books
In December of 1982, when Tom Ross was thirteen years old, he took a week’s vacation to Mammoth Lakes in California with his aunt, uncle, and cousin. Almost from the moment they arrived at their condo, they experienced a near-constant barrage of bizarre phenomena that escalated over their stay, and seemed to follow them after they left. Items moved around by themselves, shades flew open when no one was near them, bloody tissues appeared out of nowhere, words appeared on windows in empty rooms, a blue haze seemed to hover near the ceiling, a door chain was broken from the inside by what appeared to be a clawed hand, and disembodied voices emerged from corners. The family was simultaneously terrified and amazed. Thirty-two years later, the four witnesses decided to tell their story.
Red Menace
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Damnation Books
A bitter brew of witchcraft and vengeance. Newlyweds Daniel and Paige Stanford move into the scenically decaying mansion that was Daniel's childhood home. They have barely begun to unpack when a diseased and half-blind old woman turns up on their doorstep. Soon enough the house is in chaos: broken clocks chiming in the dead of night; a mysterious red-headed girl appearing at odd moments; not to mention the strange transformations in the attic suite that was built to spec from "The Masque of the Red Death." There is also the small matter of a series of murders of ginger-haired girls, their faces disfigured by red sores. Paige must find out who the old woman really is and what she knows about the horrific killings, as well as the secret behind the terrible hold she has over Daniel.
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Damnation Books
A bitter brew of witchcraft and vengeance. Newlyweds Daniel and Paige Stanford move into the scenically decaying mansion that was Daniel's childhood home. They have barely begun to unpack when a diseased and half-blind old woman turns up on their doorstep. Soon enough the house is in chaos: broken clocks chiming in the dead of night; a mysterious red-headed girl appearing at odd moments; not to mention the strange transformations in the attic suite that was built to spec from "The Masque of the Red Death." There is also the small matter of a series of murders of ginger-haired girls, their faces disfigured by red sores. Paige must find out who the old woman really is and what she knows about the horrific killings, as well as the secret behind the terrible hold she has over Daniel.
Bellwether
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Damnation Books
Just when you thought home renovation couldn't be a bigger headache, along comes a haunting and a crazy supernatural cult to really liven things up. Martin, Chloe, Ivan, and Olivia are four arty friends who have bought and renovated an old house once owned by a magician who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. No sooner have they slapped on the last lick of paint than trouble starts brewing: First come nightmares, suggesting something lurks behind the walls that isn't insulation. Then comes the parade of strange, empty-eyed people who desperately want to get into the house for some nefarious reason. The nightmares get worse, leading to a bizarre discovery in the bowels of the house, and the strange people multiply, threatening the lives and sanity of the four heroes and their friends. It all leads up to a confrontation between the dueling forces plaguing the house from within and without.
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Damnation Books
Just when you thought home renovation couldn't be a bigger headache, along comes a haunting and a crazy supernatural cult to really liven things up. Martin, Chloe, Ivan, and Olivia are four arty friends who have bought and renovated an old house once owned by a magician who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. No sooner have they slapped on the last lick of paint than trouble starts brewing: First come nightmares, suggesting something lurks behind the walls that isn't insulation. Then comes the parade of strange, empty-eyed people who desperately want to get into the house for some nefarious reason. The nightmares get worse, leading to a bizarre discovery in the bowels of the house, and the strange people multiply, threatening the lives and sanity of the four heroes and their friends. It all leads up to a confrontation between the dueling forces plaguing the house from within and without.
The Tenebrist
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
“From the moment I first looked upon his striking and clouded features, his dark eyes brimming with passion, intensity, and hellish fire, I knew he was destined to come to ruin. I want to commemorate him as a man, as an artist; yes, even as a criminal. I set down the story for myself, for the world, so that all of us may come to some late understanding of the man they call Caravaggio." Lauded genius, tortured madman, fugitive murderer…the painter Caravaggio lived a tragically short life treading the line between heaven and hell. This fictionalized account, told by his beloved acolyte Mario Minniti, is a sordid tale of art and adoration, of power and passion, of fame and infamy, of lunacy and violence, illustrated by the stunning beauty of the painter's legendary works.
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
“From the moment I first looked upon his striking and clouded features, his dark eyes brimming with passion, intensity, and hellish fire, I knew he was destined to come to ruin. I want to commemorate him as a man, as an artist; yes, even as a criminal. I set down the story for myself, for the world, so that all of us may come to some late understanding of the man they call Caravaggio." Lauded genius, tortured madman, fugitive murderer…the painter Caravaggio lived a tragically short life treading the line between heaven and hell. This fictionalized account, told by his beloved acolyte Mario Minniti, is a sordid tale of art and adoration, of power and passion, of fame and infamy, of lunacy and violence, illustrated by the stunning beauty of the painter's legendary works.
The Five Poisons
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
The Below is a shadowy place, where the nightmares of humans have dwelt for thousands of years. Once in a while, a person will choose to visit. Photographer Sabrina Glass has chosen to live there. During her stay, she befriends the Poisons, half-demon guardians who keep the nightmares in the Below world where they belong. But someone has begun to murder the Poisons, one by one. Will Sabrina be able to stop the killer before the nightmares escape from Below and reconquer the sunlit world of humans?
by Jenny Ashford
Published by Bleed Red Books
The Below is a shadowy place, where the nightmares of humans have dwelt for thousands of years. Once in a while, a person will choose to visit. Photographer Sabrina Glass has chosen to live there. During her stay, she befriends the Poisons, half-demon guardians who keep the nightmares in the Below world where they belong. But someone has begun to murder the Poisons, one by one. Will Sabrina be able to stop the killer before the nightmares escape from Below and reconquer the sunlit world of humans?
The Nightmare Collective
Published by Play With Death
Featuring Jenny’s story “The Mother of Foresight”
Published by Play With Death
Featuring Jenny’s story “The Mother of Foresight”
History Is Dead: A Zombie Anthology
Edited by Kim Paffenroth
Published by Permuted Press
Featuring Jenny’s story “The Anatomy Lesson”
Edited by Kim Paffenroth
Published by Permuted Press
Featuring Jenny’s story “The Anatomy Lesson”
2012 AD Apocalyptic Anthology
Published by Severed Press
Featuring Jenny’s story “The Five Hills of Ichaanziho”
Published by Severed Press
Featuring Jenny’s story “The Five Hills of Ichaanziho”
