Author: Newton Webb

Welcome to the debut collected works of Newton Webb. Tales of the Macabre is intended for mature audiences.

This book includes the following tales of creeping horror:

The Grimsdyke Ghouls In the 16th century, a family kicked out from their homes in Grimsdyke finds a new and murderous way to survive.

Smoke in the Sewers In 18th century London, a group of street urchins strive to escape their master. But in doing so they unleash a greater horror.

The Black Fog When the black fog rolls in, death follows. In 1950‘s Grimsdyke, two lovers encounter a horror unlike any other.

A Rose By Any Other Name A bank robber hiding out from the law, Dennis commits a heinous crime. Soon, he’ll learn to regret his actions.

Rock Bottom Aussie back packers come face to face with primal adversaries in the cold peaks of Nepal.

The Platinum Service When you have almost bottomless wealth, you can buy your way out of almost anything. But sometimes, actions come with unexpected consequences.

Festival of the Damned Four teenagers are hired to perform at a county fair, but they soon realise that they were each chosen for a very specific reason.

The Sinful Child Held captive in her father’s basement, Amelia struggles to escape. But reality isn’t always what it appears to be and soon she will learn an earth-shattering secret.

Terror from the Trash Climate change is a very real threat to the world, but scientists find new perils, as something long thought to be dead, awakens.

The Tattoo A hitchhiker and a lorry driver exchange tales on the road. Soon, they realise that neither of them is whom they claim to be.

The Tokoloshe In South Africa there exists a demonic entity that can make wishes come true, but the consequences cannot always be predicted.

The Heir Apparent Keen to support his parents’ failing farm, Keith asks his wealthy cousins for a position in the family firm. As he becomes more and more entrenched in the business, he discovers that limitless ambition can be murderous.

The Wrong Crowd Tim just wanted to apologise to his girlfriend, but soon finds himself in peril as he accidentally joins a very exclusive, very deadly club.

The Black Box Waking up from a coma after a severe accident. Jack finds it is better to read the small print when offering your body to medical science.

The Illusive Passenger In the distant future, a freighter captain picks up a most unusual cargo.

The Ghouls of Bangalore In outer space, greed and narcism still plague the human race. An engineer whose life is at its nadir learns a terrifying secret.

Newton’s Macabre Tale’s span continents, with stories from the 17th Century to the distant future, from Nepal to South Africa. Some of the stories contain elements of humour, of love, of passion, but all of them are imbued with soul shattering terror.

As you travel through time and space, you’ll witness horrific consequences, mind bending paranormal activities and good people who took the wrong turn.

Each story is unique and offers a different perspective. So cradle your drink, and get comfy, because you are about to pierce the veil and witness the true nature of horror!

Read more “Tales of the Macabre, Vol. 1 (Newton’s Macabre Tales) by Newton Webb Available April 5”