Hellscapes, Volume 1 — Stephen Zimmer

Journey into realms of darkness and explore the regions where angels fear to tread! Welcome to the Hellscapes, featuring tales of the infernal in settings where the horror never ends and the inhabitants experience the ultimate nightmare. In "Blood Dreams" follow the tale of a woman who knew great political authority and influence in life, as she discovers the reward awaiting her in the next world. "The Grove" welcomes a new arrival, a wealthy man who is looking forward to a weekend of indulging in lust and libation, as he has for many years in this secluded convocation for the elite. Something is different this time, though, and he soon finds that his visit will be taking a very different turn. In "The Smallest Fish", the story is told of a ruthless business mogul who finds himself in an abandoned, ruined version of the city he knew well ... in life. This city won't be remaining vacant for long. "Drowning in Tears" tells the story of a young man's unhealthy obsession for a suicidal girlfriend that leads him on a path of severe transformation. The final tale of Volume 1, "Lords of War", follows the story of a man who wielded military power on a worldwide scale as a Secretary of Defense, who now learns the deeper nature of war and what kinds of monstrosities it breeds. Hellscapes, Volume 1 is the first release in an exciting new themed horror collection from Stephen Zimmer.