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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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Sacred Valley

by Shaun M. Jooste

[Sacred Valley] sucked me in and kept me guessing where the story was going to go! Now it's an original series that pays homage to the Silent Hill series and I've been looking forward to the sequel that has been years in the making!

~ Amazon Reviewer

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The Veil

by Eamonn Bradley

This book was so great, it had me in chills at some parts and fist pumping the next. I was hooked from start to finish with the fantastic characters and the great setting he puts you in.

~ RowdyPlayer1

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Sinner's Pass

by S.S. Fitzgerald

I think my jaw is sore from how frequently it was agape. S.S. Fitzgerald lured me in with the title and dragged me down to the depths of hell with this book.

~ Saffron Asteria, Indiosyncrasy

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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