CONSUMED: Tales Inspired by the Wendigo

Edited by Hollie & Henry Snider

Hunger that changes you...consumes you...turning you into a nightmare version of what you once were. From desolate snowy mountains and apocalyptic wastelands to New York's sex clubs and virtual encounters, Denver Horror Collective brings you, dear reader, visions of horror inspired by the Wendigo.

With an introduction from Owl Goingback, authors treating you to this plate of delicacies include Wrath James White, Steve Rasnic Tem, Dana Fredsti, R. Michael Burns, Angela Sylvaine, Ian Neligh, P.L. McMillan, Michael Gore, Amanda Headlee, Joy Yehle, Ross Baxter, K.D. Webster, Ray Zacek, Elana Gomel, Marlin Bressi, Brenda S. Tolian, J.T. Evans, and Christophe Maso.

So sit back and take a nibble to satisfy your cravings. Better yet, devour these pages and be CONSUMED by what's inside.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION - Owl Goingback 

CRAVINGS - R. Michael Burns 

STARVED - Angela Sylvaine 

ADAPTATION - Ian Neligh

THE SCREAMING TREE - Dana Fredsti

PLANET OF THE HUNGRY - P.L. McMillan

LIKES - Michael Gore

JOURNAL OF MILTON PARKER - Amanda Headlee 

HOARD - Joy Yehle

UNSOLICITED - Wrath James White

THE HUDSON HUNGER - Ross Baxter

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY - K.D. Webster

ROAD DEMON - Ray Zacek

TOUCHING WOOD - Elana Gomel

EAST OF AVON - Marlin Bressi

BLOOD MOUNTAIN - Brenda S. Tolian 

AN GORTA MOR - Steve Rasnic Tem

CABIN FEVER - J.T. Evans

FEAST OF THE SENSES - Christophe Maso 

NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER - Josh Schlossberg

Today’s top Horror and SF authors pay tribute to C.H.U.D. in this anthology of original fiction.

C.H.U.D. is a genre defying, cult classic film featuring monsters living in the sewers below New York. The stories in this anthology expand the world created by the film and add depth to the C.H.U.D. universe like never before. From stories of apocalyptic horror and all out monster action, to tales of underground parties interrupted by uninvited guests and evening strolls that end in death, this anthology will leave you both smiling and breathless.

Relive the fear as these original stories take you beyond the movie to events that occurred before, during, and after the scenes we remember so well.

Includes C.H.U.D. related stories by Jonathan Maberry, Tim Waggoner, JG Faherty, Mort Castle, Michael H. Hanson, Martin Powell, Ben Fisher, Jason White, Chad Lutzke, Ross Baxter, Philip C Perron, David Bernstein, Nick Cato, Alex Laybourne, Christopher Fulbright, Angeline Hawkes, David Robbins, Robert Waters, Greg Mitchell, Ryan C. Thomas, and Eugene Johnson.

With an introduction by David Drake. Compiled by Eric S. Brown.

C.H.U.D. Lives! also features in-depth interviews with Andrew Bonime (producer) and Parnell Hall (screenwriter), as well as never before seen behind-the-scenes photos from the classic 80s horror film.

Lineup:

• Introduction by David Drake
• Interview with the late Andrew Bonime
• “Dog Walker” by Robert E Waters
• “The Dwellers” by Nick Cato
• “The City Will Eat You Alive” by Ryan C. Thomas
• “Date Night” by David Robbins
• “Strange Gods” by Christopher Fulbright and Angeline Hawkes
• “Lost and Found” by Greg Mitchell
• “They Are C.H.U.D” by Alex Laybourne
• “C.H.A.D.” by Michael H. Hanson
• “Samsa’s Party” by Ben Fisher
• “The Way to a Man’s Heart” by Tim Waggoner
• “Dweller Messiah” by Jason White
• “That’s Entertainment!” by Mort Castle
• “Toxic Disposal” by David Bernstein
• “Monstrous Me” by Martin Powell
• “Step Ate” by Chad Lutzke
• “Zero Hour” by JG Faherty
• “The Deuce” by Philip C. Perron
• “All at Sea” by Ross Baxter
• “You Will Never Leave Harlan Alive” by Jonathan Maberry and Eugene Johnson
• Interview with Parnell Hall (screenwriter) by Eric S Brown

This book is dedicated in loving memory to Andrew Bonime, the producer of the C.H.U.D. film.

Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.

Interview with the publisher/editor:

So what makes this horror anthology so special?

Joe Mynhardt: It’s based on a classic film, and written from the perspective of professional authors who grew up watching this movie. Its locations vary from the New York scenes used in the movie (including those claustrophobic tunnels) to the countryside and even aboard a ship off the coast of England.

THIS BOOK DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE SET OF STICKERS