Dare to find out? It always starts small—a broken rule, a selfish impulse, a single step over the line. Harmless, maybe. Justified, even. But boundaries don’t disappear when ignored. They bide their time. And when they strike, they strike deep. These sixteen stories claw at the mind and tear at the flesh. Rebellion turns rancid, decisions rot into dread, and those who defy fate find themselves stalked by something far worse than guilt. The cost isn’t counted in moments—it’s measured in ruin. FUCK AROUND AND FIND OUT is a collection of consequences—bloody, brutal, and bone-deep. Some lessons scar the soul. Others leave bodies behind. Featuring stories Nick Roberts, Clay McLeod Chapman, John Durgin, MJ Mars, Gage Greenwood, Steven Pajak, Jay Bower, Leigh Kenny, R.E. Sargent, Megan Stockton, M.L. Rayner, Ben Young, RJ Roles, LM Kaplin, and Lance Dale. Edited by R.E. Sargent and Steven Pajak. Proudly represented by Sinister Smile Press, a division of Crystal Lake Publishing—Where Stories Come Alive!
Authors
MJ Mars is a horror enthusiast living in Lancaster, UK. MJ has been published in a number of horror anthologies, including Dark Peninsula's Negative Space, and Colors in Darkness' Deadly Bargains. The Suffering is MJ’s debut novel, and it was inspired by a love of horror monster icons and their backstories. Join her on Twitter @MJMars, Instagram /mjmarsauthor, and her Facebook page, MJ Mars Author.
Born and bred in the county of Staffordshire. Matt is a keen reader of classical, horror and fantasy literature and enjoys writing in the style of traditional ghost stories. During his working life, Matt joined the ambulance service in 2009, transporting critically ill patients all over the UK. After writing his first novel, Matt now dedicates his time on future releases. His hobbies include genealogy and hiking, and he enjoys spending time with his wife, Emma, his children, and his family. https://www.facebook.com/MLRayner
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Gage Greenwood is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He's the author of four hit serials on Kindle Vella, and the host of Gage Greenwood Writes on YouTube. He's been an actor, comedian, podcaster, and even the Vice President of an escape room company. Since childhood, he's been a big fan of comic books, horror movies, and depressing music that fills him with existential dread. He lives in New England with his girlfriend and son, and he spends his time writing, hiking, and decorating for various holidays.
