Eldritch Almanac

03/01/2022

Hey everyone! Did you know that today is Jan 2 Day? Also known as Fake Jan Day? Look it up!

Dudgrick Bevins has a wild little ride for you if you're a fan of the Brady Bunch and a good conspiracy theory!

https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/b-o-d-case-file-9-1976-77-aka-jan-by-dudgrick-bevins-rated-pg-13

“Listen,” he said leaning across the metal desk, the stink of his coffee breath tickling her nose, “we have done this before and we will do it again!” His partner paced, fi*****ng the latch on his gun holster before doing a quick turn and slamming his fist down on the table, which rattled ag...

08/11/2021

Some of the cover art from the 13 Stories til Halloween countdown for 2021!

08/11/2021

For those who may have missed it (and for those who just want a convenient list of links) here is the master list of content links from the Eldritch Almanac takes over the 13 Stories Til Halloween Countdown!

Enjoy and please share!

The search for lost monsters, Autumn poetry, art from the Underworld, and a cautionary tale for parents.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/all-hallow-s-day-assorted-candies

There's something in the wires and screens that even these mystic agents can't escape...
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/going-to-ground-by-mikey-hope

The visceral and vicious artwork of Ernest Law.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/the-art-of-ernest-law---oddities-by-ernie

Life can change entirely in an instant, but maybe even if it ends, there can be a new beginning.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/all-good-things-by-carole-conner

Whimsy and weirdness abound in the art of Shawn Powell.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/the-art-of-shawn-powell---uncle-silo

By the time the rescuers arrived there was no one to save. Not even themselves.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/the-darkness-of-dael-inor-an-umbra-tale-by-caleb-king

Places of power and dwellers in dreams...or nightmares, in the art of Mikey Hope.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/the-art-of-mikey-hope-preternatch

Sometimes serenity isn't enough, and making amends can lead to more sins...
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/tonight-s-guest-speaker-by-dudgrick-bevins

The gruesome and the beautiful meet in the Art of Ryan Walker.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/the-art-of-ryan-walker

The harder you try to deny the past, the more it comes flooding back.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/undine-by-t-c-padgett-pg-13

Some of your favorite scary monsters and super creeps in the artwork of Caleb King!
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/the-artwork-of-caleb-king

To fight monsters, one must become a monster - or at least it helps!
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/midnight-mayhem-by-terri-lynn-coop-pg-13

The twisted and terrific artwork of Chris Hamer.
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/the-artwork-of-chris-hamer---urbnpop

The words are on the tip of your tongue but you can't remember? There's a reason...
https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/samuel-by-joey-payne-rated-pg

You didn't think Halloween was the end did you? It's All Hallow's DAY now! And in the spirit of of the season we are pleased to present the leftover oddities, last minute submissions, and other various and sundry previously unseen goodies from this year's countdown! Thanks to several artists and wri...

01/11/2021

Annnnnnnnnd that's a wrap, boys and ghouls! Thanks so much for joining in the fun, here's one last grab-bag of goodies for ya on the way out!

It's been a blast!
-Preternatch

You didn't think Halloween was the end did you? It's All Hallow's DAY now! And in the spirit of of the season we are pleased to present the leftover oddities, last minute submissions, and other various and sundry previously unseen goodies from this year's countdown! Thanks to several artists and wri...

31/10/2021

HUZZAH! Happy Halloween!

I hope you enjoy this electrifying entry on the countdown, a story by yours truly, the Preternatch himself!

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE - Come back tomorrow for ALL HALLOW'S DAY CANDY ASSORTMENT - all the goodies that just wouldn't fit in our candy bag during the 13 days!

But we still have to make it through the night of ghosties and ghoulies! To give you something to muse upon while you sneak candy from the bowl and await your fates, here's yours truly, Ol' Preternatch himself with a tale to curdle your blood (or whatever else you got laying around that needs curdli...

30/10/2021

Almost there! Oddities by Ernie is here to get us that much closer to the most spooktastic night of the year!

Don't forget to love, hug, like, and share!

We're SO close! Just one more day until our favorite day of the year! But on this penultimate day, we bring you a little something from our resident "Numbers Guy" Ernest Law of Oddities by Ernie fame to tide you over until THE BIG DAY! CLICK HERE TO STARE INTO THE ABYSS - NOT TOO LONG, OF COURSE! ar...

29/10/2021

Hey everyone! We're getting close enough to feel the Veil thinning! 13 Stories vet Carole Conner would like to spin you a tale about such things! And she has in tonight's entry on the 13 Days til Halloween countdown!

So close but not quite! But as the Veil thins more and more crossing over occurs! Let 13 Stories veteran Carole Conner tell you a little sumpin' bout it! CLICK HERE TO SLIDE THROUGH THE CRACKS AND MINGLE WITH THE SPIRITS! artwork copyright Oddities by Ernie

28/10/2021

Just 3 more days til Halloween! Tonight we have the visual freaky fun of Shawn Powell from Uncle Silo's Asylum!

Please share, like, react, and enjoy!

Only 3 days left til the big night! Tonight we bring you a bit of a palette cleanser, something still warped and twisted but a bit more whimsical than dreadful - the art of Shawn Powell /Uncle Silo! CLICK HERE FOR SOME WEIRDNESS AND WHIMSY! artwork copyright Oddities by Ernie

27/10/2021

Tonight in the countdown, things that should not be feature prominently in a tale of the Umbra, by The Caleb King!

Don't forget to share /react /enjoy!

The Veil continues to thin as we approach All Hallow's Eve, and spirits fair and foul press themselves up against it like something pressing on the screen door. Can you feel the push? While some spirits are welcome, there are abominations waiting their turn to get in too! Let Caleb King tell you a l...

26/10/2021

If anything from tonight's entry in the countdown seems familiar, it might be because it's the art of yours truly: Preternatch of Eldritch Almanac! Hope you enjoy!

Please share far and wide!

On this day of the countdown to Halloween, please allow yours truly, Ol' Preternatch, to showcase some art of my own for your viewing pleasure! CLICK HERE! PLACES OF POWER, CREEPY CREATURES & ELDRITCH ENTITIES LIE WITHIN! artwork copyright Oddities by Ernie

25/10/2021

What's a little homicide between friends? Dudgrick Bevins shows us how to fess up, make amends, and move on in tonight's story!

As the countdown enters it's second week Eldritch Almanac's own Dudgrick Bevins is has stepped up to spin a story filled with hope and redemption. And blood, so much blood... Don't forget to drop your email into the Subscribe form at the bottom of the page to be reminded of each day's post (and the....

24/10/2021

Tonight in the countdown, enjoy the sumptuous sights of the art of Ryan Walker Art!

Today Eldritch Almanac is happy to bring you the lovely bones and macabre majesty showcase in the art of Ryan Walker! Don't forget to drop your email into the Subscribe form at the bottom of the page to be reminded of each day's post (and the monthly posts at Eldritch Almanac)! CLICK HERE TO FEAST Y...

23/10/2021

I'm pleased to welcome a new (to 13 Stories and Eldritch Almanac) talent to the countdown! Check out the sinister stylings of TC Padgett!

Tonight's entry in the countdown is a warning to stay out of the water! No you won't need a bigger boat, but you might need to come up for air! Enjoy "Undine" by T.C.Padgett who is new to 13 Stories Til Halloween and Eldritch Almanac. Don't forget to drop your email into the Subscribe form at the bo...

22/10/2021

Today Eldritch Alamac features the artwork of The Caleb King!

Please share, follow, like, and otherwise spread the word of our countdown to Halloween!

We here at Eldritch Almanac are pleased to bring you the eerie imagery of Caleb King with today's entry on the countdown as we edge every closer to the night of ghosties and ghoulies! Don't forget to drop your email into the Subscribe form at the bottom of the page to be reminded of each day's post....

21/10/2021

New post with a story by Terri Lynn Coop! Check it out! Share it to your page and to your friends!

Today's spooky story is from 13 Stories Til Halloween veteran, Terri Lynn Coop! She's penned us a little ditty by the name of "Midnight Mayhem," proving that reunions with old crushes from back in the day can be full of surprises! Don't forget to drop your email into the Subscribe form at the bottom...

20/10/2021

New post up! Check out the art by Chris Hamer / Urbnpop.com!

Please share and links and spread the word!

Today's entrée --- I mean entry --- into our Halloween countdown is something of a departure for both 13 Stories til Halloween and for Eldritch Almanac in that we feature the first of a group of artists whose work speaks to the same weird, creepy, fantastical, and fun aspects of this time of year a...

19/10/2021

Hey friends! If you don't mind, please share our posts and spread the word to your friend's lists about the 13 Stories countdown!

19/10/2021

Here we go! A new twisted tale from Joey Payne!

https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/post/12-days-til-halloween

Today's entrails --- I mean entry --- into our Halloween countdown is from the warped noggin of one Joey Payne, a 13 Stories til Halloween vet, with a tale known as "Samuel"! CLICK HERE TO PIERCE THE VEIL BETWEEN WORLDS AND PEER INTO THE VOID!

18/10/2021

The Countdown begins!

Welcome one and all to the countdown to our favorite day of the year - Halloween! I am your host, Preternatch and it is my honor and privilege to be your guide through this event for 13 Stories Til Halloween, keeping the countdown tradition alive (or undead)! Each day posts here will feature either....

18/10/2021

18/10/2021

Hi all! Still under construction here, but will make a grand opening soon :)

Check out https://www.dudgrickbevins.com/eldritchalmanac for the 13 Stories Til Halloween countdown beginning at midnight and continuing every midnight through Halloween!

Eldritch Almanac is a living anthology collecting tales of the weird, eerie, and macabre as manifest in your favorite holidays and days of observance throughout the cycle of the year.

18/10/2021