Casey Douglass was born in Norwich, UK in 1982. Growing up, he had a love of writing that always saw him pestering his English teachers for new assignments that might give him the chance to write his own stories. This twinned with horrific nightmares through childhood planted the seeds for what he has become today.

He fell ill in 2000 and has suffered with chronic ill health ever since. This gave him cause to re-evaluate much of what he thought about life and what he wants from it. Eventually he rekindled his love of writing and even though it physically pains him, he now knows what he wants to do. He has a love of the macabre, the twisted and the dark and enjoys the way a good story can momentarily distract from, or reduce by comparison, the pain found in the real world.

He completed a Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing with the Open University and ever since has been developing his own style and voice, both with fiction and non-fiction. He places regularly in writing competitions, writes articles and reviews for various websites and has his writing published in a handful of places. He is quietly pleased that his efforts are now bearing fruit and that the journey continues.

Vivian Kasley hails from the land of the strange and unusual, Florida! She’s a writer of dark fiction and poetry which have appeared in various science fiction anthologies, horror anthologies, horror magazines, literary journals, and webzines. Her words haunt places such as October Night's Press, Written Backwards, Cemetery Gates Media, Brigids Gate Press, Deaths Head Press, Blood Bound Books, Vastarien, Ghost Orchid Press, The Denver Horror Collective, and poetry in Black Spot Books inaugural women in horror poetry showcase: Under Her Skin and Under Her Eye. She has more on the way, including her first collection, "All's Well That Ends Well" coming in October 2025 from Brigids Gate Press!

When not writing or subbing at the local middle school, she spends her time reading in bubble baths, snuggling her rescue cats and dogs, going on foodie adventures with her other half, and searching for seashells and other creepy treasures along the beach.

Get ready to dive into the captivating world of Tyler Wittkofsky! This talented individual hails from the enchanting southern coast of North Carolina.

Tyler is not your average writer—he's a multi-genre maestro, crafting stories that will whisk you away on unforgettable adventures. But that's not all! He's also a passionate podcaster, mental health advocate, and travel blogger. Together with his wife Grace and their furry companions Dutch and Belle, Tyler embarks on an awe-inspiring journey across the United States, documenting every thrilling moment on the enthralling blog, Adventure With Coffee.

Prepare to be captivated by Tyler's first novella, "(Not) Alone," a touching tale inspired by true events surrounding the struggles of mental illness. Love takes center stage in his debut romance novel, "The Seeds of Love: Sunflower Kisses Book One," where a mentally ill young man navigates the complexities of love. And if you're a fan of powerful poetry, his collection, "Coffee, Alcohol, and Heartbreak," will strike a chord with its emotionally charged verses born from four transformative years. “Enamored Echoes Book 1: Potent” was Tyler’s first fantasy and co-written publication, written alongside the talented Kelsey Anne Lovelady.

As a beacon of hope and transparency, Tyler shares his personal mental health journey on his website, www.TylerWittkofsky.com. But he doesn't stop there! He co-hosts the engaging Cook the Books podcast, where he dives into the exciting world of writing and publishing. Adding another feather to his cap, Tyler is the visionary behind Tea With Coffee Media, a small independent publishing company dedicated to sharing untold stories that deserve to be heard.

Not only does Tyler conquer the creative realm, but he also shines as an award-winning marketing and communications professional. His exceptional skills have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Wilmington Biz Journal’s Top 100 award. In 2020, he fearlessly launched The Wittkofsky Company, an non-profit digital marketing and public relations firm that aims to make a positive impact in the world.

Ready to join Tyler on his thrilling journey? Connect with him on social media at @TylerWittkofsky and explore his captivating body of work at https://linktr.ee/tylerwittkofsky. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of inspiration, emotion, and unforgettable stories!

SJ Townend writes contemporary romance, horror, sci-fi, speculative and dark fiction. Her first romance novel, PICK-UP LINES, will be published via Champagne Book Group early 2023 and her debut horror collection, SICK GIRL SCREAMS, will be published by Brigids Gate Press end of 2023. She has short stories published with Ghost Orchid Press, Dark Matter Magazine, and Brigids Gate Press and a handful of other awesome indie presses.

She won the Secret Attic short story contest (2020) for her story, 'We Still Don't Use the Garage' and the Tortive Literature story contest (2021) for her short story, 'Joy'.

She was long-listed for a non-fiction contest run by Women On Writing in 2020 for a piece about losing her mother to cancer, entitled 'Blood Moon'.

SJ was also shortlisted for the HG Wells Story Contest (2021) for her short piece of post-apocalyptic eco-horror, 'The Beauty Parlour'.

Twitter: @SJTownend

José Raposo Santos is an author of strange stories. Hailing from Portugal his work has been feature don multiple anthologies such as Archive of the Odd, Boreal: A Taiga Biome Anthology, and many others.

Ria Rees writes from her cosy cottage in Wales, praying that her creations will never become sentient. Her first loves in fiction were Horror and Sci-Fi, and she leaps at any chance she gets to combine the two.

Her work is published or forthcoming in Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine, Reaper Press and Martian Magazine.