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Post-infection Chicago. Christmas. Inside The Hospice, Emily and her fellow nurses do their rounds. Here, men and women live out their final days in comfort, segregated from society, and are then humanely terminated before fate turns them into marrow-craving monsters known as ‘Smilers.’ Outside these imposing walls, rabid protesters swarm with signs, caught up in the heat of their hatred.

Alex knows what it's like to be invisible. He has gone through his entire life not being noticed by those around him. Even his own college roommate Xavier treats him like he isn't even there. That is until Alex creates an alternate persona on social media, Xander. Suddenly his life is full of likes and friend requests, and even Xavier takes notice. Having no idea Alex is behind the Xander account, Xavier develops an intimate and steamy relationship with a person who is only a fiction.

Patrick and Clare wake up trapped in a basement, a thin wall separating their cells. Their captor is mysteriously absent, which at first seems like a blessing. As more time passes with no food or water, they begin to realize a clock is ticking for their survival. Combining their intelligence and determination, the two begin plotting an escape from their shared prison. Overcoming each obstacle only presents another obstacle standing in the way of their freedom. It will take all of their ingenuity and strength to find their way out of this mess.

Twelve tales of darkness from the new generation of horror authors that will seep into your mind as you lie Dead Awake at night.

Kennedy’s Horror Collection series continues with Book 15. Once again, he has collected stories from authors from all over the world, and this time, they have been selected specifically from the LGBTQIA+ community. As always, only the best made the cut, and have been gathered here for your listening pleasure. Sit back, relax, and get ready for some of the best scary stories you will listen to this year.