A new short story, “The Keepers,” just hit the presses. Out now in the Vultures Anthology by Amaranth Publications. Get your copy and related merch here: Vultures Anthology.
Hanging with the Crew at Vortex Books & Comics

Had a great time as always hanging out at Vortex Books & Comics with Brian Keene, Tom Deady, Terry Emery, Larry Hinkle, Charles K. Godfrey, Valerie Williams and others! Great shop for horror and comics, it’s a great time every time; highly recommend.
“Angel Beyond the Flames” to be Published in GSP’s 2026 Anthology
A new short story, “Angel Beyond the Flames,” has been accepted for publication in Graveside Press’s Spicy Monster Anthology tentatively scheduled to go to press in February 2026.
Summary: Abbey is a woman trapped. Trapped in a cycle of abuse from which she feels powerless to escape. Until, that is, her friend convinces her to take advantage of Greg’s business trip out of town. At a glamping site up north, Abbey meets a beautiful stranger who changes her life in more ways that one.
New Narrated Short Story, “The Leveretian”
“The Leveretian,” an Easter horror short story has been narrated by Weird Wide Web and you can listen free! This story can be found at timestamp 39:05 on the Weird Wide Web Podcast Season 2, Episode 1.
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New Short Story, “The Keepers” publishing end of April
A new short story, “The Keepers,” is being published in the upcoming Vultures Anthology by Amaranth Publications! Keep an eye out here and on socials for details.
“Children of Never,” A Novella, Accepted for Publication!
The cryptid novella, Children of Never, has been accepted for publication with Graveside Press with a tentative publication date of late 2026.
“Jade Whispers” Short Story Coming Soon
The short story, “Jade Whispers,” has been accepted to be featured in the upcoming Witchcraft Anthology by Graveside Press. Publishing in December 2025, other details coming soon.
Short story, “The Beast of Always,” coming in a cryptid anthology!
A new short story, “The Beast of Always,” has been accepted for publication in Graveside Press’s Cryptid Anthology coming in August 2025 in print and digital editions.
Short Story Collection to be Published
The short story collection, “Finders/Seekers: Stories of Horror, Betrayal, and Voices in the Dark,” has been acquired by Graveside Press and will go to print in 2026.
Podcast Interview Out Now
Out today, an interview with C. Charles about writing, movies, music, influences, and much more on the Hanging with Monster Podcast (episode 144) is available on Spotify and other podcatchers. Check it out!