Author Archives: L. Marie Wood

A group of friends head out to enjoy a much-deserved night out and paintballing is on the menu. But the team they are playing against has something entirely different in mind. The friends find themselves in a battle for their lives in unfamiliar terrain against well-equipped opponents whose motivations are both irrational and lethal.  Considered,Continue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 12”

Bloodshot eyes stare at me curiously, peering out of one of those ski masks that cover your whole face. It wasn’t cold enough for that kind of thing – I don’t even think I’ve ever seen one of those in the stores around here. Must have bought it online. Just black. No design, no patternContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 11”

“Penny Candy” from The Tales of Time

“We cheer for the victories and gasp at the shortfalls, engrossed in the way her unique vision plays out, because it’s delivered with authenticity and an honesty we don’t always get from storytellers.” – R. J. JOSEPH, AUTHOR OF MONSTROUS DOMESTICITIES BUY NOW!

“L. Marie Wood… might be rewriting existences and what we thought we understood reality and free will to be.” – R. J. JOSEPH, AUTHOR OF MONSTROUS DOMESTICITIES BUY NOW!

“[The Realm] brings Cosmic Horror into the 21st century.” – John R. Robison, Priest, Sci/Fi/ Horror Enthusiast BUY NOW!

2024-09-24-223208991 In here, things are strange. Imitation of Life is the third installment in The Open Book universe and is the product of a fevered dream experienced by one of the survivors. From his scratchings, “Hands moving, words flowing from someplace else, someplace other, someplace… Fevered dream disconnected life eternal dead void life nonexistent Life… Limbo… WordsContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 6”

Someone close to her is hiding the truth. When strange things start happening, Sara Sue realizes she’s being watched. Now she must untangle the mystery before the shadows come for her as well. But can she uncover the truth in time to escape the looming threats that surround her? BUY NOW!

“Telecommuting is a prescient, chilling exploration of contemporary isolation from each other, from our hopes and dreams. Suspenseful and gripping, L. Marie Wood crafts psychological horror you can’t put down!” – John Edward Lawson, author of Bibliophobia Telecommuting is a modern psychological horror story set in what could be your town, your street, your house.  BUYContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 4”

“Vampire fans will get their fill here, as will horror readers thirsty for a fresh, unexpected take on one of the genres oldest mythologies.” – Library Journal In the shadows of ancient Benin, a demonic presence stalks an innocent girl on the cusp of womanhood. Seduced by this sinister stranger’s fatal charm, the girl’s soul descendsContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 3”