Marlena Frank

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About Marlena Frank

Marlena Frank has always been fascinated by monsters, and now gets to write about them.

She is the author of young adult fantasy and horror novels, short stories, novellas, and epic series. Many of her books have hit the Amazon bestseller charts, including her debut novel, Stolen, and her latest book release, The Impostor and Other Dark Tales. In 2022, she will be kicking off her young adult dark fantasy series The Wolves of Kanta featuring mad scientists, hunters, and werewolves.

Although she was born in Tennessee, Marlena has spent most of her life in Georgia. She lives with her sister and two spoiled adopted cats. She is an affiliate of the Atlanta Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and is an avid member of the Atlanta cosplay community.

She is also an INFJ, a tea drinker, and a wildlife enthusiast.

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Not Your Average Monster, Vol. 2: A Menagerie of Vile Beasts Feb 29, 2016

by Pete Kahle, John F.D. Taff, Richard Farren Barber, Aaron Worth, Meryl Stenhouse, Wednesday Lee Friday, Leigh Harlen, Nisi Shawl, Jenny Orosel, Johann Thorsson

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JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD
VENTURE OUT OF YOUR HIDING PLACES,
HERE COMES ANOTHER HORDE OF HORRORS.

Slithering, wriggling, lurking, and creeping. Leaving slick trails of pustulent slime behind them.

These aren’t your run-of-the-mill monsters populating the pages of this tome. No, these critters feed on the fear that bubbles up inside you when all appears lost and the scent of blood is on the wind. Now is the time to face these demons and read on.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE MONSTER, VOL. 2:
A MENAGERIE OF VILE BEASTS

19 more creatures gestated in the sick minds of:

Jared Oliver Adams
Richard Farren Barber
Shawn Francis
Marlena Frank
Wednesday Lee Friday
Leigh Harlen
Erin Michelle Jendras
B.T. Joy
Patrick Lacey
Sallie McDaniel
Logan Noble
Jenny Orosel
Michael Picco
Betty Rocksteady
Nisi Shawl
Meryl Stenhouse
John F.D. Taff
Johann Thorssen
Aaron Worth

THIS NIGHTMARE HAS JUST BEGUN!

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Catstruck!: A Charity Anthology Oct 28, 2022

by Debbie Manber Kupfer, Stephanie Barr, Debra Kristie, Indigo Leigh, Jen Ponce, Henry Herz, Holly Hook, V.M. Sang, Diana Dawn, Marlena Frank

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“Perhaps one reason we are fascinated by cats is because such a small animal can contain so much independence, dignity, and freedom of spirit." Lloyd Alexander

Delve into the world of all things feline in this anthology of tales of whimsy, courage and wonder.

All proceeds will go to Tenth Life Cat Rescue a wonderful shelter that saves stray cats and kittens in the St. Louis area, prioritizing those with special needs.

The anthologies includes stories and poetry from:
Debbie Manber Kupfer
Stephanie Barr
Jen Ponce
Debra Kristi
Indigo Leigh
Henry Herz
Holly Hook
Marlena Frank
V.M. Sang
Diana Dawn
Kressel Housman

Emporium of Superstition: An Old Wives' Tale Anthology Oct 5, 2022

by Elle Beaumont, Candace Robinson, C. Vonzale Lewis, Christis Christie, Katya de Becerra, Meg Dailey, Marlena Frank, Kristin Jacques , Theresa Braun, Jessica Cranberry, Leslie Rush, D.M. Siciliano

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Heed the warnings, or you could be next.

A society of Old Wives’ comes together in this collection of suspenseful stories. In between these pages, twelve authors draw on ancient tales your grandmothers warned you about. From demons living amongst humans, to ghosts lurking in the shadows, and even gods looming above, these recountings will surely inspire a fright.

Open the book, turn the page, for it may be the last thing you do.

Emporium of Superstition is an anthology full of superstition, suspense, and horror. If you love Survive the Night by Riley Seger, Stephen King, Joe Hill and American Horror Story, then you'll not want to miss this thrilling collection.

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Rapunzel's Daughters Jul 1, 2011

by Josie E. Brown, Rose Mambert, Bill Racicot

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Thirty-one stories of disparate quality and tone put a new spin on old tales. James S. Dorr's "The Glass Shoe" is a lighthearted political parody of Cinderella; Michael Takeda's "The Wolf in Standard Ration Clothing" is even darker than the original Red Riding Hood. Amy E. Yergen's brilliant title story, a meditation on family and matrilineal legacies, easily brings Rapunzel into the modern world, while David Turnbull's folksy "The Blood Cakes"; Duncan Eagleson's Viking Snow White retelling, "Snovhit"; and Michelle Markey Butler's Arthurian intrigue, "Sovereynte," have an authentically ancient feel. Line drawings by Ciaran Gaffney and Jade Liebes enhance each story, and introductions offer insight into the writers' lives and inspirations. The wide variety means many transitions are jarring, but any fairy tale fan will find something to enjoy in this collection. -Publishers Weekly

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The Blood of Kanta (The Wolves of Kanta Book 2) Jun 21, 2022

by Marlena Frank

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Mercy must unlearn her past if she hopes to find her future.

After eluding hunters who wanted her dead, Mercy finds herself in a strange new place to call home. With the help of the bizarre Thomas Farrell and the mysterious Leyda, she discovers how different the world is from what her father taught. The violence of her past still haunts her, but the truth she uncovers rattles her core.

Mercy must put her past and fears behind her, unlearn what she once believed to be doctrine, and uncover her true capabilities as a burgeoning scientist if she hopes to make a difference in Kanta. Drawn to the laboratory and to caring for the werewolves she once worked so hard to capture, Mercy discovers her own true passions instead of those demanded of her.

When Andrei, a young, handsome werewolf, enters her life, Mercy sees firsthand the harsh realities of the werewolves she once demonized.

She wants to help, but does Mercy have the courage and the wits to do the impossible?

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The Hunters of Kanta (The Wolves of Kanta Book 3) Sep 20, 2022

by Marlena Frank

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Mercy is on a mission.
She plans to administer her partial cure to as many werewolves as she can find, giving them a new chance at life. That means leaving Kanta and convincing werewolves of her good intentions. But finding their campsites during the day isn't easy.
Hot on the heels of a large camp somewhere near Crowsmirth, Mercy and Andrei get side-tracked by an unexpected rescue mission. They soon learn that there are far more werewolves in those woods than they expected. They're outnumbered, completely unprepared for the sheer numbers against them, and worse yet, running out of daylight.
Desperate to get out of the forest before night falls and the slaughter begins, they run straight into a team of highly organized werewolf hunters.
Surrounded by vicious killers and countless werewolves, can Mercy and her friends survive the long night in Crowsmirth?

The Hunters of Kanta is Book 3 of The Wolves of Kanta series.

The She-Wolf of Kanta (The Wolves of Kanta Book 1) Mar 22, 2022

by Marlena Frank

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The daughter of a werewolf hunter will become so much more.

Thirteen-year-old Mercy Pinkerton thought her days of cleaning house, fixing the barricade, and wiring electric prongs were over. She would finally get to train to be a werewolf hunter, what she has always wanted.

She doesn’t know that there are worse monsters in Kanta than the werewolves that plague Kanta each night. Danger lurks around every corner. She’ll have to avoid her father’s temper and follow his orders, even if it means risking her life.

It is supposed to be Mercy’s big day, but will take a drastic turn for the worse. She’ll have to keep her wits about her, remember her training, and prepare for the ultimate test of bravery if she hopes to survive.

The She-Wolf of Kanta is a re-release of the acclaimed novella, now expanded into Book 1 in The Wolves of Kanta series.

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Georgia Gothic Nov 20, 2021

by Alex Hofelich, Can Wiggins, Persephone Justice, David Powell, Jeff Strand, Benji Carr, Dawn Major, Darrell Z. Grizzle, Marlena Frank, Vanessa Reid, Jessica Nettles, Nathan McCullough, Jamie Grimes, Tony Sarrecchia, Derek Phillips, Gini Koch, Crystal O'Leary-Davidson, Kitty Sarkozy, Jessica Ann York, Kelley M. Frank, Vicki Greer, TS Dann

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Gothic Horror brings specific images to mind—crumbling castles, dark Parisian alleyways, mad wives in attics, dark and lonely moors, cathedrals where more evil than good exists. Georgia Gothic replaces those locations with antebellum plantations, creatures hidden in backyard sheds, rural folks who might or might not be making pacts with a variety of terrors because that's how it's always been done, city folks hiding their secrets in the trunks of their cars or in their correspondence, houses being far more and far less than homes, and cemeteries that can be the truest place of safety. Georgia Gothic teaches that "bless your heart" is often used as a curse versus a benediction, and the escape of racism as a way of life might lead to salvation, but far too often leads into worse horrors.

The Southern façade of perfection holds up politeness as a chief virtue while sheltering ugly truths. In these twenty-four stories and poems, the authors will take you behind the veneer of manners and on journeys you might think you know all about—but you'll find soon enough that you're in uncharted territory. Where alligators and cicadas might be more than they seem, creatures of nightmare might be sitting next to you in church, and humans will always be worse than you've imagined. The façade gets stripped away, the body count rises, the dead have their say.

Because some things just won’t stay buried.

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Creepy Campfire Quarterly Jan 19, 2016

by Sylvia Greenwich, Gregory Norris, John Stevens, Nicholas Paschall, M.B. Vujacic, Robert Stahl, John Teel, Jennifer Word, Theresa Huffman

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Welcome to the Campfire.

Did you ever go camping as a kid and sit around the fire at night listening to scary stories? Creepy Campfire Quarterly features horror fiction from the most talented writers across the globe. Dark, disturbing, dramatic, or just down right creepy, these stories will entertain you. And perhaps the next time you are around a campfire, you’ll find yourself recounting a few of these haunting tales…
Featuring works from the newest crop of modern horror writers:

Sylvia Greenwich John Howe Gregory L. Norris
Paul Stansfield John H. Stevens Leonard Apa
Nicholas Paschall M.B. Vujacic Robert Stahl
Emilio DeGrazia John Teel Craig Steven
Marlena Frank David J. Gibbs Randy D. Rubin
Katherine Sanger Daniel Marrone Stephen McQuiggan
Edward R. Rosick

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The Impostor and Other Dark Tales Sep 28, 2021

by Marlena Frank

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The beautiful and the bizarre

Something watches from the corner of the room, peeking through a crack, existing within an impossible space—what does it want?

The ghost of a lover returns at the end of a lifetime, carrying a dark secret—what will she say?

A woman struggling with identity finds herself in the arms of a dangerous woman with a mysterious curse—what will she find?

The beautiful and the bizarre exist side by side in this collection of fantastic and strange tales by prolific short story author, Marlena Frank. From dark fantasy stories of sharp-toothed mermaids and bewitched sorceresses to horror stories with ferocious bird beasts and golden-eyed monsters that live in the peripheral of human existence, these stories bring to life the creatures that haunt the nightmare world.

From heart-rending to heart-pounding, these tales will linger long after reading them.

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The Seeking Oct 27, 2020

by Marlena Frank

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Beware the Gray People

Each Seeking, the magic that protects the town of Carra must be renewed, which means the children of the Exalted Family must go into hiding. Whether it be through disguise or bribe, through trusted friends or perfect hiding places, every child of the Priest family must avoid capture for the full day.

When things go wrong with the renewal, it’s up to seventeen-year-old Dahlia, the middle child of the Priest family, and her girlfriend, Bisa, to escape Carra and find the magical beings responsible for the protection. They must learn who would require such a cruel game to be played every year and if the protection of the Gray People is really worth such a deadly cost. What they will discover is far worse.

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Undertow: A Short Story Dec 15, 2021

by Marlena Frank

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June has always been in motion. She's never satisfied with a place for long, so she's always moving and never content. Even her love life is a maelstrom, leaving behind a long list of lovers. After years of searching for a sense of belonging, she is drawn to the ocean waters near Leekston. She convinces Jeremy, a wealthy young playboy with a yacht, to take her out to the cold open waters.

She hopes to find answers, but Jeremy expects compensation for his trip and something watches in the deep waters. They are not alone.

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