Other Works

A Wind's Whisper (Goodreads)

21 poems. 

If you listen closely, you'll find the whispers of the wind all around you... 

These 21 poems were compiled for a writing contest through Bookleaf Publishing. From Autumn through Summer, these poems reflect the sounds of voices caught on the wind. Voices of fear, voices of unrequited love, voices of distrust, voices of anxiety. In the end, however, they're just the wind's whispers.

Published by Bookleaf publishing.

HorrorScope: A Zodiac Anthology: Volume 1 (Edited by H. Everend) (Goodreads)

Aries. Taurus. Gemini. Cancer. Leo. Virgo. Libra. Scorpio. Sagittarius. Capricorn. Aquarius. Pisces.

It is said that destiny is determined by the stars. The signs of the Zodiac can predict who you’ll love, who you’ll hate, and who you’ll become. But the fates written in the stars are not always kind. Sometimes, they’re terrifying.

In Horrorscopes, you will find 36 dark fantasy poems and short stories all inspired by the Zodiac Signs. Within these pages, you’ll face killer goats, twisted twins and deadly fishies. So, open this book, if you dare, and pray that you weren’t born under a bad sign.

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The Twin Keepers (Short Story) by Alex Tilley

With Anne Rice being one of my favourite authors, I've always had an interest in doing a story about vampires. "The Twin Keepers" is a Gemini-themed short story about a pair of starved, vampirical, twin-minded beings who grow in decline as they watch over a mysterious sleeping master. While wallowing in misery, the twins are visited by a mysterious woman who reawakens their hunger. 

HorrorScope: A Zodiac Anthology: Volume 4 (Edited by H. Everend) (Goodreads)

Aries. Taurus. Gemini. Cancer. Leo. Virgo. Libra. Scorpio. Sagittarius. Capricorn. Aquarius. Pisces.

It is said that destiny is determined by the stars. The signs of the Zodiac can predict who you’ll love, who you’ll hate, and who you’ll become. But the fates written in the stars are not always kind. Sometimes, they’re terrifying.

In HorrorScope, Volume 4, you will find 36 dark fantasy poems and short stories all inspired by the zodiac signs. Within these pages, you’ll face demonic angels, children who definitely aren't what they seem and an island where not even love can save you from your worst nightmares.

After all, some folks are just born under a bad sign.

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A Cold Wind's Call (Short Story) by Alex Tilley

Gridiron Gates Of Hell (Edited by Loki Dewitt) (Goodreads)

Dead leaves crunch like bones under their cleats.

The feral screams from die-hard fans penetrate their helmets.

Seconds later the pigskin will be snapped but the horrors that await these players can’t be defeated with a slant route or a half-back toss to move the chains.

A Superbowl party turns into a gruesome revenge plot. Memories meld in a mind-bending melee when a military vet is invited back to a high school football game. A cheerleader’s plan to help the home team win involves brutal murder. Fans, players, and coaches alike, must band together to take down an ever-growing monster.

Including stories about slashers, the paranormal, and creatures, the Gridiron Gates of Hell showcases some of indie horror’s top talents as they tackle a range of macabre tales from endzone to endzone.

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When the Dust Settles (Short Story) by Alex Tilley

Unfortunately, the Lions didn't make the Superbowl, but what a season. I dedicate this short story to my buddies who are die-hard Lion's fans, especially @bizzair, whose appreciation for post-apocalyptic worlds inspired this story.

When the Dust Settles is not my usual style, but after reading it along with many other pieces in this collection, I'm stoked that @lokidewitt accepted it.

Writer's Retreat: Tales of Writing and Madness (Edited by Scott McGregor) (Goodreads)

No one said being a writer was easy. In fact, there’s so much more to fear than simply writer’s block or misspelled words. Tales of impostor syndrome, misplaced manuscripts, false hopes, thievery and much more…

An amateur writer visited by the deceased spirits of his idols. A fanatic stalking his favorite author to dangerous heights. A comic enthusiast trapped in hell who must follow an unforgiving deadline schedule. A woman grappling with the dangerous specters of rejection. A scholar tracking down the secrets of a mystical poet. A lyricist making a deal with the devil to write new songs.

Malevolent typewriters, method writing, shadow spirits, half-dead darlings, envious fans, sinister reviewers, getaway writing competitions, and many other tales within this collection will teach readers all about the dark, twisted nature behind the creative process.

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An Unexpected Visitor (Short Story) by Alex Tilley