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Winter 2004

The Horrific Christmas Issue

Vol V Issue III

Horror Fiction Stories

The Gathering new
By: Bobette Bryan

Allison is hosting her usual Thanksgiving dinner, catering to a family that she hates. Everyone of them has abused or backstabbed her in one way or another. Why they get together every year, she just can't understand. But that's all right, she'll serve the meal and get this horrible evening over--she has a last chapter to write in that suspense novel of hers. (8,000)

Infamy new
By: Stella Heyes

Beck is a star of renown. It seems that he has it all--good looks, money, and fame. The only problem is that he's misunderstood by the world at large and bitter about it. Everyone seems to think that in real life he's like the wicked character he plays. At least, he has one adoring fan who understands his true nature and accepts him for who he is. (2,300)

Robots Inc. new
By: Bobette Bryan

Not the typical horror story, but a very unusual dark sci-fi tale about a sexy scientist who's out to create the perfect man. Will she succeed? Find out! (1,000)

More Horror Stories

Poetry

Beneath the Tree new
By: Bobette Bryan
What could be more horrific than murder at Christmas? Nothing. Absolutely nothing!

Wicked Spider's Due new
By: Bobette Bryan
Here's a nasty little spider who likes to bite; he's sure to give you a holiday fright.

The Abyss new
By: Bobette Bryan
Here's a place that you wouldn't want to visit this holiday season.

Egg Sacs new
By: Bobette Bryan
A unique stocking stuffer idea. Check it out. Everyone will just have to have one.

More Dark Poetry

Mystic Echoes

An exciting �exclusive column by psychic and medium, Marie Saint Claire. Travel along with Ms. Claire as she explores the great unsolved mysteries of the world and write to her with your own questions.

Mary Celeste new
By: Marie St. Claire
The disappearance of the Mary Celeste's crew is often hailed the greatest sea mysteries of all time. Our psychic sleuth has done it again, however, and solved the case. Sail along with her to the ill-fated ship and find out what happened to the crew.

Channeling Oddities
By: Marie St. Claire
What's it like to channel? Well, sometimes it can be odd to say the least. Find out why.

Edmund Fitzgerald
By: Marie St. Claire
What happened aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald in its final moments? Why didn't the captain send out a distress signal. And most of all, why did the ship go down so quickly? Find out in this issue!

The Black Dahlia
By: Marie St. Claire
Just who killed the Black Dahlia? The case has been steeped in mystery since 1947. But now, you can find out what happened and who did it, through Ms. St. Claire's psychic exploration!

The RMS Queen Mary
By: Marie St. Claire
This ship is reported to be haunted. But is it? Travel alone with Marie St. Clarie and find out.

More Psychic Investigations

Welcome to
The Underworld Tales
Holiday Nightmare!

Welcome to Underworld Tales, formerly known as Underworld Magazine, a dark online literary magazine with horror fiction, true ghost stories, dark poetry, and other strange stuff to delight and entertain the ghoulish reader. Here you'll find everything from vampires to ghosts with a little bit of mystery and science fiction mixed in. Just sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. You'll need to get a grip on yourself before you delve into our terrifying tombs. Holidays have no pity.
--Eugenio Montale, "Eastbourne."

Chilling Halloween Issue
It's not too late. You can still check out our Halloween issue. After all, it's Halloween all year long at Underworld Tales Magazine. In this issue you'll find more terrifying tales, more ghost stories, and more dark poetry! Drop by if you're in the mood for some trick or treating! We'll fill your bag with bones.

Our advice for this Christmas:
Don't let the jovial spirit get you down.
Read a lot of horror.
Decorate your tree with bats.
Visit the cemetery--at night,
Go ghost hunting,
Collect something creepy!

Christmas, that wonderful time of the year to kick back with a chilling story while the world is making merry around you and the cold winds are howling. At Underworld Tales Magazine, we look forward to the holiday season, and so, we've decided to haunt you merrily with this especially horrific holiday issue. Happy holidays, brave reader!

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We would love to hear your real ghost story. Do you live in a haunted house? Have you had an experience
with a ghost? Tell us about it. Just copy and paste your story into the body of your email and
send it to Underworld Tales Magazine. At your request, we will not reveal your real name!

Suggested Holiday Reading!

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True Ghost stories

The Jersey Devil new
By: Bobette Bryan
Was it a hoax, mass hysteria, a ghost, a demon, or what? Don't decide until you read what we've dug up!

Does Father McGills Need a Smoke? new
By: Stuart Douglas Gray
An Underworld reader eye-witness ghost sighting. Read about this spectral priest who smokes even after he's dead. Who ever said we'll have to give up smoking in death?

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Bobette Bryan

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Merry Christmas, Underworld readers! This is a hectic time for Bobette Bryan, the editor of Underworld, who's working hard to get some novels out to publishers, so this will be a short issue. But we didn't forget you this Christmas. We've brought you some tales to make your Christmas...well...merrily horrific. Turn out the lights, light a candle, get a cross for protection, and read...if you dare.

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that may result from reading this magazine. Read this magazine at your own risk

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Welcome to The Underworld Tales Holiday Nightmare!

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Welcome to
The Underworld Tales
Holiday Nightmare!

Underworld Tales Magazine is Edited and Published by
Bobette Bryan