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Grendel Press @grendelpress.social · 02/10/2026

On Christmas Eve, a hooded stranger leaves a blank book in Elise's Little Free Library, and leads her face to face with the ghosts of her past. STRANGER IN THE SNOW is out now.

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY! My Christmas gothic novella, STRANGER IN THE SNOW, is ready for delivery to your home or device! Merry reading! www.amazon.com/Stranger-Sno... @grendelpress.social #gothic #christmasgothic #horrorbooks #holidaygothic #suspensebooks #booksky #horrorbooksky

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Grendel Press @grendelpress.social · 26/09/2026

"Sometimes, the stories we fear to tell are the very ones that set us free." Dive into Stranger in the Snow, where one woman's journey through memory and pain uncovers a truth she can't ignore. Get ready to be captivated.

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One week until publication day! STRANGER IN THE SNOW is now available for pre-order on Amazon. 🌲 @grendelpress.social #gothic #horrorbooksky #suspensebooks

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Grendel Press @grendelpress.social · 19/09/2026

Prepare for a Christmas Eve like no other. Stranger in the Snow is coming soon. Follow Elise on her journey through grief, memory, and the snowy Seattle streets—but beware, not all ghosts remain hidden. Release day is near!

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Grendel Press @grendelpress.social · 14/09/2026

Seeking early readers for 'Stranger in the Snow' by David Massengill. This atmospheric novel explores loss and redemption on a chilling Christmas Eve. Interested in an ARC? Sign up in the comments.

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Grendel Press @grendelpress.social · 12/09/2026

The cover of Stranger in the Snow has been unveiled! The haunting image mirrors the chilling atmosphere within. Ready yourself for a story where a blank book might just hold the key to survival. Do you dare to turn the first page?

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Christmas is coming! And so is STRANGER IN THE SNOW! @grendelpress.social releases my gothic holiday novella 10/1. #gothic #horrorbooksky #christmasgothic

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

About 3 months until the holidays, but only about 1 month until the release of my Christmas gothic novella, Stranger in the Snow! 🌲 #gothic #horrorbooksky @grendelpress.social

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Marc Ruvolo @marcruvolo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

RELEASE DAY! Friends, I could really use some help spreading the word... Thank to @slashichorrorpress.bsky.social and everyone who has read the novella so far. You rock. #queerhorror #horrorsky #horrorbooks #chicago

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Slashic Horror Press @slashichorrorpress.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

‼️ DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️ Mr. Doppelganger, by David Massengill, will be the first Slashic release for 2027! David's latest work is the queer covid horror novella Virulent (Demain Publishing). His Christmas gothic novella, Stranger in the Snow, is forthcoming from Grendel Press.

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Arriving January 2027: My novella MR. DOPPELGANGER “The beach seemed to always be at its best on Trevor’s worst days.” From @slashichorrorpress.bsky.social #horror #thriller #crimefiction #novella #doppelganger #booksky #horrorbooksky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Coming this fall: STRANGER IN THE SNOW My Christmas gothic novella From @grendelpress.social #gothic #horror #horrorbooksky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

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Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors

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Alma Katsu (INCARNATE is out now!) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

You are part of an elite group www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/w...

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Fewer People Are Reading for Fun, Study Finds

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Oscar Wilde's foreshadowing of the 21st-century celeb? Lord Henry to Dorian Gray: "'I am so glad that you have never done anything, never carved a statue, or painted a picture, or produced anything outside of yourself! Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music.'" #Wilde #DorianGray

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Gill James @gillj.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

“Work like hell! I had 122 rejection slips before I sold a story.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Love the horror-themed billboard for public transit. 🧟‍♂️

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

When you go to Half Price Books to sell stuff and you see one of your own books on the shelf! #montagpress

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

In the middle of all this we're still reading books, which is more than okay. We need books now more than ever. #BookSky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

To celebrate the paperback release of my horror novella Virulent, Demain Publishing’s offering the Kindle version FREE for 24 hours! Plus, the Kindle version of my story collection Extermination Days will be free during that time. Ends 4/1. www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #gothic #horror #booksky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

THANKS for getting Virulent to #1 in American Horror New Releases within a day of the paperback release! Grateful. www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horrorbooksky @demainpublishing.bsky.social

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Happy paperback release day! Virulent is now in print. "Mesmerizing, dread-inducing, and shocking, David Massengill’s queer covid horror novella splits open the myth of safety and unleashes the terror of transformation." www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2Y5NMS... #gothic #horror #queerfiction #booksky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

VIRULENT is available in paperback in about 3 weeks! Got your Kindle copy yet? www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horror #gothic #pandemicfiction #booksky #demainpublishing

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Always grateful for reviews! "A taut, adrenaline-fueled novella that thwarts us back to the...early days of COVID. Laden with paranoia, misinformation, and justified isolation, the story feels once again relevant to the current moment." www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horror #booksky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Wanting a twisty tale you can finish this weekend? Try my novella Virulent. www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horror #gothic #novella #queerfiction #pandemicfiction #booksky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Recommended reading for these times: Christopher Isherwood’s The Berlin Stories.

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demainpublishing.bsky.social @demainpublishing.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Virulent by David Massengill. Ebook OUT NOW. Cover by Adrian Baldwin. #writer #horror #book www.amazon.co.uk/Virulent-Dav...

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Long live the queer protagonists! Check out my new novella, Virulent, or my novel The Skin That Fits for main characters that ain’t straight. www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #queerfiction #horror #gothic #supernatural #demainpublishing #montagpress #novella

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Wanting a twisty tale you can finish this weekend? Try my novella Virulent. www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horror #gothic #novella #queerfiction #pandemicfiction #booksky

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

No vampires in Virulent, but those who love a vampire story may enjoy my novella. "David Massengill’s queer covid horror novella splits open the myth of safety and unleashes the terror of transformation." www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horror #gothic #vampire #novella #demainpublishing

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Amy Stauffer PA @amystaufferpa.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

🐉📚 Brand-new LGBTQ+ book releases from January 17, 2025. Credit @amy.stauffer.cas 🔗 Find new releases here: bit.ly/m/QBR Happy reading y'all! 🖤🏳️‍🌈🤟🏼 #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #sapphicromance #queerbookreviews #qbr #readqueerallyear #lgbtbooks #lgbtqbooks Post 3 of 3

New LGBTQ+ books released on January 17, 2025. Virulent by David Massengill.

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

VIRULENT is now available to read! Queer covid horror novella set during the time when masks were mandatory. Kindle version's out first. Paperback arrives in spring. www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horror #gothic #novella #queerfiction #pandemicfiction #booksky #demainpublishing

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

RIP David Lynch. One of my favorite creators.

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Virulent now available for pre-order! “Macabre maestro David Massengill delivers a bone-chilling, twisty, provocative tale...where ‘the perfect getaway’ on a resort island becomes a descent into terror.” -Kevin O’Brien www.amazon.com/Virulent-Dav... #horror #gothic #booksky #demainpublishing

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David Massengill @dmfiction.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

New year, new novella. Demain Publishing releases the Kindle version of my book Virulent this month. Paperback by spring. #demainpublishing #horror #gothic #novella

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