Split Scream Volume One

Split Scream Volume One brings together two distinct novelettes under the Tenebrous Press imprint. The first story, The Guts of Myth by Carson Winter, follows Byron, a British-American thug in 1973. He must locate occultist Allosaurus D' Ambrosere while accompanied by two hateful associates. Their path leads through blood red skies and obsidian towers toward a deep thirst for violence. Winter describes this narrative as weird horror that snaps like hardboiled noir, drawing visual inspiration from Beksinski. The second tale, The Mourner Across the Flames by Scott J. Moses, shifts to a salt-ridden dystopia. Bharath, an exile prone to hallucinations, escorts an emaciated mourner across barren flats. This journey exposes a monster evolved to live in the After among surviving humans. The narrative questions whether this new creature or the humans who stole Bharath's love is worse. This collection suits readers seeking grief-stricken tales of spiraling delusion held by enduring love. It may not appeal to those preferring traditional linear plots or clean endings. The book presents a stark contrast in tone and setting. Winter’s contribution anchors the volume in mid-century criminal underworlds mixed with occult elements. Moses’ work explores post-apocalyptic survival and psychological decay. Both authors utilize specific atmospheric details to ground their supernatural premises. The Guts of Myth relies on noir tropes twisted by mythic horror. The Mourner Across the Flames uses dystopian landscapes to examine personal loss. Readers interested in character-driven horror will find value here. Those seeking fast-paced action without emotional weight might find the pacing slow. The volume offers a focused look at violence and grief through two separate lenses.