Monstrous transplants. Appalling amputations. Bizarre implants. Nightmarish forms of body enhancements. Disturbing, perverse, often gut-wrenching stories--all between the covers of this anthology. Here are 20 tales by some of today's best horror, suspense, and science fiction writers, including Graham Masterton, John Shirley, Scott Nicholson, Michael Laimo, Lisa Mannetti, L.L. Soares, Armand Rosamilia, Aaron J. French, Christopher Nadeau, Michael Bailey, Adrienne Jones, Charles Colyott, J. Gregory Smith, Michael Louis Calvillo, Jezzy Wolfe, Jonathan Templar, P.I. Barrington, Elliott Capon, Rob M. Miller, and Weldon Burge. The stories are not for those who are faint of heart or squeamish, or who are easily offended by nasty language, bloody violence, and freakish body augmentations. You've been warned

"If director David Cronenberg edited an anthology, this would be that book." -- HORROR WORLD

"Hardcore studies of shocking monstrosities that will enthrall and entice even the most hardened horror fan." -- FANGORIA

"This anthology will not let you down " -- TALES OF HORROR Michael Bailey - Bootstrap-The Binds of Lasolastica Michael Laimo - Idol Adrienne Jones - Unplugged Charles Colyott - Comfort Christopher Nadeau - You With Me Scott Nicholson - The Shaping J. Gregory Smith - Something Borrowed John Shirley - Equilibrium L.L. Soares - Sawbones Aaron J. French - Whirling Machine Man Graham Masterton - Sex Object Michael Louis Calvillo - The Sad, Not-So-Sad, Ballad of Goat-Head Jean, Ambivalent Devil Queen Jezzy Wolfe - Locks of Loathe Elliott Capon - By Hook Armand Rosamilia - Creeping Death Lisa Mannetti - Paraphilia P.I. Barrington - Independence Day Jonathan Templar - Marvin's Angry Angel Rob M. Miller - Change of Heart Weldon Burge - Hearing Mildred

"You would think that when a big green tsunami pounds down on the earth and floods the streets, and rips buildings out of the ground, that the scientists would have seen something coming. That they could have prepared for it. But this seems to have caught everyone with their pants down.
"And it doesn't make sense that anyone survived. Nobody seems to remember when it actually hit. And nobody can figure out how we all didn't get wiped out. How we all didn't just drown.
"I've never seen such damage. And at the same time, it all seems to be healing over in some weird way. New things growing in their place-I can't identify most of it. But I'll try if you let me ..."
Laura Cooney and L.L. Soares have created an apocalytpic novella that is disturbing, graphic, and provocative. A mysterious "green tsunami" has swept the planet-and nothing will be the same as both living and inanimate things begin to metamorphosize into a new horrifying reality. The story is told entirely via e-mails between a man and his wife, separated by the catastrophe, describing the terrors they must face as they strive to survive.
The cover illustration is by Dan Verkys, with a cover design by Ju Kim. Interior illustrations were created by Will Renfro, Justynn Tyme, and Ju Kim.

Tom and Huck have reincarnated as twin white cats, and they're now familiars for a modern-day witch-and, of course, they want to be boys again This whimsical novel by Lisa Mannetti captures the flavor of Twain's writing, yet brings Tom and Huck to life in a contemporary framework that is utterly delightful "Huck always said it was a powerful lot of trouble to write a book, and if he'd a known it ahead of time, he wouldn't have gone through with it. That's his version of the truth, anyhow. And it's a lot more work than anyone bargains for when they sit down to write-but you add writin along with me and Huck comin back as twin brothers and the feline familiars of a twenty-first century witch-and you got even more trouble. A whole cauldron-full more. Anyhow, this time I guess it's me that has got to tell our story." The Introduction was written by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. The cover illustration is by popular artist Glenn Chadbourne, with cover design by Amy York. THIS IS THE ADULT EDITION. A Young Adult (YA) edition has also been written that is more suitable for a younger audience. "With charming Twain-like wit and style, Lisa Mannetti brings to life an engaging tale that will capture readers' imaginations and take them on the magical ride of their lives. Who wouldn't love feline familiars such as Huck and Tom? I can't recommend this book enough " -Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker-winning author of Sineater, Playback, and Homegrown "Lisa doesn't merely throw some witches and werewolves into some of Twain's old lore. She crafts her own story by absconding with two literary icons and dropping them quite unceremoniously in her world. And the way she does it is both mischievous and charming." -Gef Fox, reviewer for Wag the Fox "Mannetti weaves a beautiful, heartwarming, and humorous fantasy with the delectable Tom and Huck, but resurrects them with the love and care only a true fan and scholar of Twain could." -Meli Hooker, reviewer for Dreadful Tales

""There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly, and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it."" - Chanakya

Avaricious, cruel, depraved, envious, mean-spirited, vengeful-the wicked have been with us since the beginnings of humankind. You might recognize them and you might not. But make no mistake. When the wicked cross your path, your life will never be the same. Do you know someone wicked? You will.

The 21 stories in the Someone Wicked anthology were written by the members of the Written Remains Writers Guild and its friends, and was edited by JM Reinbold and Weldon Burge. Gail Husch - Reckonings Billie Sue Mosiman - The Flenser Mike Dunne - The Fire of Iblis Christine Morgan - Sven Bloodhair Ramona DeFelice Long - The Chances Russell Reece - Abracadabra Carson Buckingham - The Plotnik Curse Chantal Noordeloos - Mirror Mirror Patrick Derrickson - The Next King Barbara Ross - Home Improvements JM Reinbold - Missing Shaun Meeks - Despair Liz DeJesus - Sisters: A Fairy Tale Doug Blakeslee - The Flowering Princess of Dreams Justynn Tyme - The Semi-Aquatic Blue Baker of Borneo Ernestus Jiminy Chald - The Tail of Fate Weldon Burge - Right-Hand Man Joseph Badal - Ultimate Betrayal Maria Masington - Impresario L.L. Soares - Sometimes the Good Witch Sings to Me Shannon Connor Winward - The Devil Inside

The illustration for the cover was created by Jamie Mahon. Cover design by Amy York.

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As the Admission Director of a private school, you're probably amazed at the many different ways prospective families discover your school hearing positive word of mouth from a friend of a friend of a friend, coming across your school Web site during a Google search, reading about your school in a magazine or newspaper, receiving one of your direct mail pieces, watching one of your sports events or attending a school play or concert, or hearing the School Head on a local radio talk show. Regardless of how they find you, the key question you must ask is: What do I do when parents and students express an interest in our school? This book answers that question and more Not only does it answer what to do, but it provides a step-by-step process to bring prospective families into your office and eventually, if you meet their needs, matriculate their children into your school as successful, mission-appropriate students. Keeping the funnel full from top to bottom and free-flowing is the Admission Office's challenge. Your ability to skillfully guide mission-appropriate families through the admission process is essential in guaranteeing your school s future and maintaining its quality. This book helps you assess your process to ensure the effectiveness of your current practices. If your school is having trouble maintaining full enrollment, analyze your admission process using the Admission Funnel as a gauge. As you read this book and follow step-by-step through the funnel process, you're likely to find ways to fine tune your own process and strengthen the overall enrollment program at your school. The book is a based on the experience of the Consultants of Independent School Management and their consulting in private schools for more than three decades; articles published in ISM's two management advisory letters, Ideas & Perspectives and To The Point; and materials used for teaching in ISM's various workshops and seminars. Throughout this book, a fictional K-12, coed day school, Aegis Academy, is used to provide examples and samples to better explain the strategies and techniques discussed. These examples (e.g., contracts, forms, and response letters) are intentionally generic in nature so that you can easily adapt them for your school's unique character and mission. Chapters include: The Foundation of a Successful Private School Admission Process * How Do You Define Your School? * Encouraging and Handling Inquiries * The Visit * The Application Process * The Screening Process * Acceptances (and Waiting Pools) * Enrollment * Matriculation * Evaluating Your Admission Funnel Process Appendices include: The Role of the Faculty in Admission * The Online Admission Office * Strategies for Strengthening Relationships With Feeder Schools * Recruiting Students Through Your Summer Program * Admission Procedures for ADA Compliance * The Applicant Survey * The Shared Roles of Your School's Advancement Offices * Re-recruitment Keeping the Students You Want * Recommended Reading "This book is an A-to-Z encyclopedia on the steps of the admission funnel, with a wealth of detailed suggestions at each step along the way. It will be consulted frequently by readers who are new to their Admission Office roles, as well as by those veterans looking to enhance their operation and strengthen their enrollment. The chapter on all aspects of the campus visit alone is worth the price of this book." --Roger Dillow, Director of Admission, Friends Select School (Philadelphia, PA)