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Darkness has a new domain

 

2025 Halloween Horror

Student Flash Fiction Contest Winner


Chi Steadman
Bellbrook High School (Bellbrook, Oh)

Read her story here!

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Who is the Dark Veil Society?

The Dark Veil Society is a collective of independent horror authors united by a shared love for the eerie, the unsettling, and the unknown. Founded by a group of self-published writers, we are storytellers who breathe life into nightmares and find beauty in the macabre. Our mission is to craft tales that linger long after the last page, to champion the dark corners of fiction where others fear to tread, and to uplift the voices of fellow creators walking this shadowy path.

We believe horror is more than a genre—it’s a mirror to humanity’s deepest fears, a conduit for truth wrapped in the guise of monsters and madness. Within the Society, we celebrate each other's successes, offer feedback, provide support, and keep the fires of creativity burning bright. From bone-chilling novellas to full-length novels that explore terror in all its forms, we work together to ensure every member has the resources and encouragement to grow their unique voice.

  • Slashers
  • Paranormal
  • Lovecraftian
  • Gothic
  • Zombie
  • Thrillers
  • Splatterpunk
  • Dark Poetry
  • and more ...

The Dark Veil Society isn’t just a group—it’s a movement. As we build our presence and community, we look forward to future collaborations, anthologies, and shared nightmares that bear our name. If you write horror, read horror, or live for that delicious moment when the light flickers and the room goes silent, you’ve found your people. Step beyond the veil… we’ve been waiting.

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What readers say about the DVS ...

Our authors get nothing but rave reviews from readers, booktokers, and booktubers alike.
Here's a select few below. Some books below use affiliate links

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Pieces of my Heart

by Despoina Kemeridou

Kemeridou is so damned good that I wanted to throw this book across the room because she reminds me of the grief I have tried so hard to forget, but she also becomes our guide along this emotional journey, showing us the secrets we cannot bear while reminding us that we are not alone in our own private agony.

~ Michael C. Haymes

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Dark Bloom

by Molly Macabre

A darkly atmospheric book, brimming with action, violence and gore, which also packs an emotional punch that’ll leave a gaping bloody hole in your chest.

~ Lynn Sunderland, SFF Insiders

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Hot Dose of Hell

by Steve Stark

The pages are replete with blood-soaked nightmare infusions, but what really makes this book hum are the very real characters thrust into very unreal situations. This is a highly recommended page-turner of a stomach churner.

~ Dave Buzan

Latest Press Releases

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Book Release: The Devil in Mia by Jan Miklaszewicz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE DEVIL IN MIA By Jan Miklaszewicz Published: November 20 2025 eBook ASIN: B0FW4TMCL4 Paperback ASIN: B0FXRWG5SF (Amazon-only ISBN: 787624760222) Dark Veil Society announces the release of...

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2025 Halloween Horror Student Flash Fiction Winner: Chi Steadman

A Bird’s Caw by Chi Steadman Long wavy hair laid sprawled amidst the floor. The pale color was quick to be darkened by a shadow looming over. The figure was cloaked in darkness far as the young lady could make out....

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