“You know what’s wrong with the world today? People just don’t like clowns anymore…”

Free Candy is a collection of 8 terrifying and strange stories from the fiendish mind of author Dylan Collins Dunbar.

Follow the tired worker drone looking for something new to break up his daily monotony as he once again gets assigned a 117. An elderly clown combing the streets of a southern Ohio town looking for one last job before he calls it quits. What seems like a simple game of chess between two friends has an unsuspected outcome. A group of fanatical friends trying to save America by trolling the internet get more than they bargained for when the tables turn. A veteran recounts his experience in a Vietnam-era zombie encounter. An evangelical loses her grip on reality as her life comes crashing down around her when a mysterious guest shows up at the door. A young couple moves into their new home at 2250 Seminole Street only to awaken an ancient evil when one of them discovers a forgotten painting. Finally, follow Greg and his cat as they navigate through a modern-day apocalypse uncovering stories from the past as they go.

From the classic battles of good and evil to zombie outbreaks, Free Candy will twist your brain and leave you wanting more.

About the author:

Dylan Collins Dunbar is a professional touring musician from Detroit, Michigan who has shared the stage with, or directly supported artists like Chris Stapleton, Patti Smith, Elle King, and many more. Since 2015, he has toured the United States with his wife, Jennifer, performing their original music in close to all 50 states. Through recovery from alcoholism, he discovered he had a passion for writing. In 2023, he figured it was time to embark on a new creative endeavor. As a result of sobriety, he now gets to explore the dark places of his mind in a positive way.

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Respected Navajo, Sheriff Tanaka Chee, must investigate a pile of gruesome murders near the forests of Flagstaff Arizona. The signs tell the Sheriff that it isn’t a man. Soon the case begins to remind him of stories his grandfather told. Dark stories about the Yee Naaldlooshii. An evil that turns someone into a beast on the nights of the full moon. When Sheriff Chee finally learns the stories are true it is too late. Tanaka then sets out to track the beast across the country turning it into a vicious game of cat and mouse.

From the author who brought you the horror story collection, Free Candy, comes the novel Wolf’s Hyde. From the trenches of Nazi Germany to the streets of Detroit. Follow one man's crusade fueled by guilt and driven by wrath.

An action-packed, coming of age horror tale, full of twists, turns and unexpected adventures. Zak and Wendy are a couple of horror buffs who love Halloween. In their sleepy, run-down little town, an exciting attraction promises to inject some life into the place for one special night only. A travelling carnival, making its debut on Halloween. Anticipation builds, and the mysterious 'Halloween Land' carnival is the talk of the town; the calliope music, bright lights, and sweet and savoury smells from the pop-up carnival lure in the crowds flocking to the pier. The two teenage friends Zak and Wendy are eager to be among the first. Revelations unfold, mysteries peek from the outer limits. The kids have to think and act fast to defeat the evil that's come to town and it’s nothing like in the movies! This tale is full of mystery, fun, magic, tension and dread. Step up for the ride, give your ticket to the clown, she'll show you a good time; no one can say where you will end up, but it'll be a wicked ride! PRAISE FOR HALLOWEEN LAND "A fun, spook-filled throwback that evokes Laymon and R. L. Stein in equal measure... imbued with a real sense of adventure." — Kyle M. Scott, author of The Club and Dark Island Kennedy has given us a great tale, reminiscent of Bradbury. Halloween Land was truly a joy to read. — Andrew Lennon, author of A Life to Waste “Kevin J. Kennedy’s Halloween Land peeled back the years of adulthood and revived the youthful lover of All Hallows’ Eve inside me. This fun and frightening tale of a Halloween carnival with sinister intentions captivated and entertained me from beginning to end. Buy your ticket now... but beware of the Funhouse!” — Ronald Kelly, author of Fear, Undertaker’s Moon, and Irish Gothic "A genuinely creepy, nostalgic romp from light into deepest darkness." — Christopher Motz, author of Pine Lakes and A Hostile Takeover "Kennedy's 'Halloween Land' comes at you a million miles an hour. Filled with as much emotional depth as carnage. This one will have you hooked from page one!" — Steve Stred, author of Ritual If the thought of crazed clowns and killer carnivals have you trembling from both fear and anticipation, then Kevin Kennedy’s Halloweenland is the nightmarish novella that you need. — J.C. Michael, author of Pandemonium and You Only Get One Shot "Old school horror clashes with new in this surgically-lean coming of age tale. Lean, hip, and well-seasoned with blood and carnage, just the thing to get you in the Halloween spirit." — Tim Curran, author of Clownflesh and Bioterror "Part Bradbury, part Laymon, Halloween Land is something straight off the paperback horror rack! Classic horror fans need to check this out." — Glenn Rolfe, author of August's Eyes and Until Summer Comes Around "Halloween Land may be dripping festive themes, but you do not need to wait for Fall to get your ticket to the dark carnival. The wonderful blend of Halloween, carnival, and coming-of-age tropes blend perfectly into a fun and enthralling novella. Halloween Land is horror comfort food to be consumed in one sitting, perhaps by a fire with a stiff drink and some leftover candy. The story starts in a Halloween carnival to tickle your inner child before powering into adult badassery. The adventure is full of the barrage of monsters and battles you come to expect from Kevin J. Kennedy. Get in line to see if you survive the Fun House!" — Christine Bergling, author of Savages and The Rest Will Come
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