Across forgotten mountains, cursed rivers, haunted forests, and ancient ruins, something waits in the dark.Dark Tales from the Outside gathers a wide range of horror voices from around the world, each exploring legends, folklore, monsters, ghosts, and the hidden fears lurking just beyond the edge of human understanding. From Appalachian nightmares and Japanese yōkai to ancient prophecies and eldritch terrors, these stories cross cultures and borders while embracing the many faces of horror.Inside these pages, you will encounter restless spirits, flesh-hungry entities, cursed landscapes, supernatural vengeance, and the terrifying consequences of curiosity, greed, arrogance, and obsession. Some horrors whisper softly from the shadows. Others tear their way into the world screaming.Dark, atmospheric, and deeply varied, this anthology is a journey through folklore-inspired horror and uncanny fiction from an international cast of writers.ContributorsRyan Colley · Kevin David AndersonJ. Rocky Colavito · Amber WillisAndrea Tillmanns · Marius CreedBasile Lebret · Norbert GóraRobert Hanover · Evan BaughfmanNelly Shulman · Laura NettlesTom Blicq · Joe Kraus · J. AgombarChristopher Dabrowski · Ross BaxterMorgan Chalfant · Shashi KadapaAndreas Flögel · Tina WinghamKareem Miskel · Phoenix Ginger

High Stakes HORROR: A WATG Press Dark AnthologyWhat would you risk for one more chance?A fortune. Your future. Your identity. Your soul.In High Stakes HORROR, nineteen chilling tales explore the deadly cost of temptation, ambition, greed, desperation, and survival. Every story begins with a wager, a challenge, a gamble, or a choice. And every choice comes with consequences.A gambler wins a cursed prize that refuses to stay buried. A mysterious coin offers luck at a horrifying price. A young man dares to speak his name to a darkness that steals more than words. A desperate swimmer risks crocodile-infested waters for wealth and revenge. An ambitious archaeologist uncovers an ancient warning that should never have been translated.Elsewhere, contestants compete for a crown where losing means far more than elimination. A simple poker game becomes a deadly proposition. A cursed artifact stalks those who discover it. Hidden predators wait in shadows, forests, carnivals, rivers, and even among those we trust most.From supernatural terror and folk horror to psychological suspense and creature features, these stories prove that every bet carries a cost.Featuring stories by Ryan Colley, Patrícia Sá, Sheri White, Robert Hanover, Amber Willis, Adele Liles, J. Rocky Colavito, John Davis, Charlotte Poitras, Petra F. Bagnardi, Robb White, Conner McAleese, Elisabeth May, Akifa Shazzad Prova, Adam DelRey, Andrea Tillmanns, and Demi Michelle Schwartz.Step up to the table.Place your bet.And pray you're not wagering more than you can afford to lose.

Across forgotten mountains, cursed rivers, haunted forests, and ancient ruins, something waits in the dark.Dark Tales from the Outside gathers a wide range of horror voices from around the world, each exploring legends, folklore, monsters, ghosts, and the hidden fears lurking just beyond the edge of human understanding. From Appalachian nightmares and Japanese yōkai to ancient prophecies and eldritch terrors, these stories cross cultures and borders while embracing the many faces of horror.Inside these pages, you will encounter restless spirits, flesh-hungry entities, cursed landscapes, supernatural vengeance, and the terrifying consequences of curiosity, greed, arrogance, and obsession. Some horrors whisper softly from the shadows. Others tear their way into the world screaming.Dark, atmospheric, and deeply varied, this anthology is a journey through folklore-inspired horror and uncanny fiction from an international cast of writers.ContributorsRyan Colley · Kevin David AndersonJ. Rocky Colavito · Amber WillisAndrea Tillmanns · Marius CreedBasile Lebret · Norbert GóraRobert Hanover · Evan BaughfmanNelly Shulman · Laura NettlesTom Blicq · Joe Kraus · J. AgombarChristopher Dabrowski · Ross BaxterMorgan Chalfant · Shashi KadapaAndreas Flögel · Tina WinghamKareem Miskel · Phoenix Ginger

High Stakes HORROR: A WATG Press Dark AnthologyWhat would you risk for one more chance?A fortune. Your future. Your identity. Your soul.In High Stakes HORROR, nineteen chilling tales explore the deadly cost of temptation, ambition, greed, desperation, and survival. Every story begins with a wager, a challenge, a gamble, or a choice. And every choice comes with consequences.A gambler wins a cursed prize that refuses to stay buried. A mysterious coin offers luck at a horrifying price. A young man dares to speak his name to a darkness that steals more than words. A desperate swimmer risks crocodile-infested waters for wealth and revenge. An ambitious archaeologist uncovers an ancient warning that should never have been translated.Elsewhere, contestants compete for a crown where losing means far more than elimination. A simple poker game becomes a deadly proposition. A cursed artifact stalks those who discover it. Hidden predators wait in shadows, forests, carnivals, rivers, and even among those we trust most.From supernatural terror and folk horror to psychological suspense and creature features, these stories prove that every bet carries a cost.Featuring stories by Ryan Colley, Patrícia Sá, Sheri White, Robert Hanover, Amber Willis, Adele Liles, J. Rocky Colavito, John Davis, Charlotte Poitras, Petra F. Bagnardi, Robb White, Conner McAleese, Elisabeth May, Akifa Shazzad Prova, Adam DelRey, Andrea Tillmanns, and Demi Michelle Schwartz.Step up to the table.Place your bet.And pray you're not wagering more than you can afford to lose.