Horror in the Heart: Five Tales in Terror

Horror writer Tavera Del Toro delivers a new batch of tales, describing the terror that lurks, even in the sanctity of our homes; leaving us nowhere to escape from our worst nightmares. The Nightwatchers, where a man battles an ancient evil, before they take his family lives and pays the ultimate price for his humanity. Time is Now, centers on a philandering spouse who must play a twisted game after his son is kidnapped and his only choices are to disfigure himself or let an unknown psychopath mutilate his teenage son. The Town That Vanished, a man tries to solve the mysterious past of his father and discovers the macabre reason his father’s hometown vanished decades ago. The Steps, a real estate agent finds out the true cost of survival as she battles with a demonic force, and hides the secrets of a nightmarish house from police. Message from Below, a young woman from a bizarre family, tries to make sense of the world, as she witnesses souls dragged away by a dark figure, and she discovers a dark underworld after one of her living friends is dragged away by the evil figure. Is she crazy, or are things much worse than anyone could ever imagine?

About the Author

Tavera Del Toro resides in Scottsdale, AZ. Tavera enjoys reading older horror novels, written by Lovecraft, Poe, and Machen, as well as modern writers like King and Ramsey Campbell. Horror films are also a favorite pastime, from The Cabinet of Dr. Calgari and Freaks, and The Wolfman and modern classics like The Host.Often writing late into the night, Tavera finds solace when the day's sounds fade, often sitting in the red chair Tavera's mother warned her children never to sit on.Tavera is an ASU alumni and of course, is a Devils fan(Sun Devil that is). Tavera often finds ideas for stories while walking to the grocery store in 110 degrees and doing yardwork in the blazing sun while most residents hide indoors.Are You an Author?

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