Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares

From waking fears to heart-breaking nightmares, this collection of short fiction is a glimpse into the terrors we face every day from the mind of Robert P. Ottone.In “The Arborist,” a woman hears the mysterious call of the forest.Five friends exploring an archipelago find themselves set upon by the island’s hungry inhabitants in “The Monitors.”A young woman confronts the mystery of her infertility in “Kelly Watch the Stars.”These works are joined by the title novella, Her Infernal Name, about the cruel intersection of desire and desperation, and many other stories crafted in the hopes of keeping you up at night.

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"A collection of horror stories, ones that, I believe, you will find belong on your shelves alongside the kinds of authors that get Barnes & Noble Classics Editions released of their works. Just give it time."​Carl R. Jennings, Phantasmagoria magazine"This is a collection of horror stories that dives into many different types of horror including creepy creatures and supernatural stories with some twists I didn't see coming. All in all, a very solid collection of dark nightmares."@LastBookOnTheLeft on Instagram"These stories are like fever dreams ... or fever nightmares."Morality In Horror"I think you'll enjoy all the stories in this collection."Books of Blood on YouTube"Ottone has a keen eye for bending the conventions of horror and I admired many of the yarns spun within this collection."@TheHorrorHypothesis on Instagram"If you are looking for a series of short stories that will give you chills, a sense of unease, or just to satisfy your bloodlust, then this collection is for you."ErebusHorror.com"All of these stories take one character and you get a very personal take on what's happening. I had a lot of fun with this. If you're looking for a short story collection, check it out!"Everyone Who Reads It Must Converse on YouTube "A treasure trove of great horror literature. Worth having up there with the pantheon of good horror literature!"Slashenings Podcast"Like something out of a nightmare ..."Turn the PagePodcast"It would be an infernal shame if you don't read Her Infernal Name!"Alex Rudy, The Artist Matters podcast"Get out and get this book. It was fun to read. Every story was very fleshed out. The writing keeps you engaged. I really enjoyed 'Support,' I could've read an entire book about these characters!"Working Man Reads on YouTube"This collection of short fiction will terrorize you from start to finish."@SalesOfTheDead on Instagram"The writing is fantastic, no doubt about that, but what I loved was the atmosphere created in each story."Chasing Eerie Horror Podcast"Vivid, provocative, and bizarre."Blue Reviews

About the Author

Robert P. Ottone is an author, teacher, and cigar enthusiast from East Islip, NY. He delights in the creepy. He can be found online at SpookyHousePress.com, or on Instagram (@RobertOttone). His collections Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares and People: A Horror Anthology about Love, Loss, Life & Things That Go Bump in the Night are available now wherever books are sold.

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