Charnel River Complex

It's no secret that an insatiable beast lies at the foundation of all shopping malls, but at Charnel River Complex this may be more than a metaphor.

When the lights go out and the security guards do their last rounds, what lurks within the halls and behind the walls of the Complex? And, more importantly, what lurks there even in the daylight?

When they said their prices were to die for, they meant it.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Indulge this spooky season with nine original short stories exploring the supernatural influences of the modern mall.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: Managing It Author: E.S. Reinhardt-Reed

Balancing the needs of capitalistic success and whatever supernatural force inhabits Charnel River Complex is a special sort of hell.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: The Summoning Author: Liza Gunn

When you spend your day listening to teeny-bopper music and selling cheap jewelry to tweens, sometimes you just need to take a risk. Unfortunately, summoning spirits in the back of your shop rarely goes according to plan.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: Mannequins Author: Frank Zinsius

RJ hides out in the mall to investigate a mystery. He solves the mystery but gets more than he expected.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: Film Author: E. Reinhardt-Reed

The Charnel River Complex Cineplex has a history of making audiences truly absorbed in the films they're watching.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: Santa Author: Liza Gunn

Charnel River Complex has the best Mall Santa. But his successes come with a disturbing price.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: Remain Calm Author: Chelsea Paravel

A young man starts his first day in a pretzel shop at the food court. As the mall closes and he is unexpectedly left by himself, he realizes things can be a bit unnerving when you’re alone. His supply run to the central freezer should have been a quick trip, but things don’t go as planned when he hits his head and is knocked unconscious.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: Up the Stairs, Down the Slide Author: Miranda Blackwell

Cassandra Gorin is a housewife who’s bored with her family and her life. She goes to Charnel River Complex every other weekend with her children, where she lets her son play on the mall’s playground with a friend from school. One day her son goes down the slide and disappears for almost an hour and after he reappears, he’s never quite the same.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

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It's no secret that an insatiable beast lies at the foundation of all shopping malls, but at Charnel River Complex this may be more than a metaphor.

When the lights go out and the security guards do their last rounds, what lurks within the halls and behind the walls of the Complex? And, more importantly, what lurks there even in the daylight?

When they said their prices were to die for, they meant it.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Indulge this spooky season with nine original short stories exploring the supernatural influences of the modern mall.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: The Changing Room Author: Dan Scamell

Armed with a hefty gift card to her least favorite store in the mall, The Wedge, Jackie attempts to make the best of the situation. While in the fitting room, she is surprised by how good her reflection looks. What her reflection does next surprises her even more.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Story Spotlight: Jessica Author: Liza Gunn

Jessica had never been in a store that didn't cater to her specific body type. Entering the Dress Shoppe she knew she had to put a stop to this inclusivity. Unfortunately, she learned the hard way to read the fine print.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology includes nine original short horror stories.

It's no secret that an insatiable beast lies at the foundation of all shopping malls, but at Charnel River Complex this may be more than a metaphor.

When the lights go out and the security guards do their last rounds, what lurks within the halls and behind the walls of the Complex? And, more importantly, what lurks there even in the daylight?

When they said their prices were to die for, they meant it.

Charnel River Complex: A Horror Anthology

Indulge this spooky season with nine original short stories exploring the supernatural influences of the modern mall.

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You can now purchase the ebook edition of Charnel River Complex on Amazon.

Step into the cool, bright interior of Charnel River Complex and face all its untold horrors in the harsh light of day. Or perhaps you'd prefer to stay until after closing and see how long shadows change the landscape of this ode to the peak of American capitalism.