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Mark McLaughlin is the author of the novels, HUMAN DOLL, THE HELL NEXT DOOR, and INJECTABLES. His fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in many magazines, newspapers, websites, and anthologies, including Cemetery Dance, Black Gate, Galaxy, Fangoria, Writer’s Digest, Midnight Premiere, Dark Arts, and two volumes each of The Best of the Rest, The Best of HorrorFind, and The Year’s Best Horror Stories (DAW Books). Mark is the author of many books of horror, so be sure to visit his Amazon Author's Page at http://www.amazon.com/Mark-McLaughlin/e/B008QCY4TC/

What will author Mark McLaughlin be remembered for…?

Posted on October 5, 2025 by bmoviemonster

“What will author Mark McLaughlin be remembered for…?” I asked the mighty search engine Grok at Grok.com and the answer surprised me, in a pleasant way. _________________________________ GROK REPLIED: Mark McLaughlin, a prolific American author born in 1961, is primarily … Continue reading →

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Grok Ranks Authors of King in Yellow Fiction

Posted on September 4, 2025 by bmoviemonster

After my previous post, in which Grok, a top form of search engine intelligence, praised my work with King in Yellow stories, friends asked me, “Who does Grok consider to be the top living writer of King in Yellow fiction?” … Continue reading →

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What Does Grok Think of Mark McLaughlin’s Work?

Posted on September 1, 2025 by bmoviemonster

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1659240719/ ————– According to Grok: McLaughlin’s extensive, verified contributions to the Yellow Sign and Carcosa lore, particularly in his collaborations with Michael Sheehan, Jr., make him a prolific and engaging modern exponent. His style—grotesque, humorous, and pulp-infused—brings the forbidden play … Continue reading →

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Story Collection, ABSOLUTELY MONSTROUS

Posted on July 14, 2025 by bmoviemonster

ABSOLUTELY MONSTROUSTen Tales Of Cosmic Horrorby Mark McLaughlin and Michael Sheehan, Jr. Kindle / Kindle Unlimited. Paperback forthcoming.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDBFDZ3BUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FDBFDZ3B When people think of a Cthulhu Mythos story, they may think of a macabre tale set in a sinister rural town, or … Continue reading →

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THE SLIME OF OUR LIVES

Posted on July 14, 2025 by bmoviemonster

THE SLIME OF OUR LIVESNine Ooze-Streaked Tales Of The Grotesqueby Mark McLaughlin Available for 99 cents on Kindle/Kindle Unlimited.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XLN15PWUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00XLN15PW From the author of HUMAN DOLL, INJECTABLES, and THE HELL NEXT DOOR comes a collection of tales so shocking … so … Continue reading →

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THE UNDEAD OF THE HIMALAYAS: A Cthulhu Mythos Tale

Posted on July 14, 2025 by bmoviemonster

THE UNDEAD OF THE HIMALAYAS: A Cthulhu Mythos Taleby Mark McLaughlin and Michael Sheehan, Jr. Just 99 cents (US). Available on Kindle/Kindle Unlimited.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JD8WS9UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F2JD8WS9 THE UNDEAD OF THE HIMALAYAS is a Cthulhu Mythos tale, told through entries in the … Continue reading →

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Short Story: THE DOOMSDAY THAW

Posted on November 15, 2024 by bmoviemonster

THE DOOMSDAY THAW by Mark McLaughlin and Michael Sheehan, Jr. Kindle: 99 cents (US). Also available on Kindle Unlimited.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMYN21MB/UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DMYN21MB/ A Lovecraftian short story that takes you to the end of the world – and beyond. Pollution has slowed … Continue reading →

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HEPZIBAH’S GAZEBO, A Novella

Posted on June 26, 2023 by bmoviemonster

HePZiBaH’S GaZeBoby Mark McLaughlin “HePZiBaH’S GaZeBo” is a new dark fantasy novella about the Vultaine family – the most powerful witches in the world. Available on Kindle/Kindle Unlimited. Paperback forthcoming.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9BJN6BHUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9BJN6BH Claudia Vultaine is a widow and a Practitioner who prefers … Continue reading →

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Watch a Reading of a Story from THE SPIDERWEB TREE

Posted on March 10, 2023 by bmoviemonster

Visit the YouTube video for “Ratpunzel,” a story from THE SPIDERWEB TREE: https://youtu.be/33hkIK1hPYk THE SPIDERWEB TREEby Mark McLaughlin. 99 cents to buy on Kindle. FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Available as a paperback.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3SJ8NT4UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B3SJ8NT4 The 18 Spiderweb Tree stories in … Continue reading →

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Watch a Video Reading of a Poem from CRUSHED VELVET

Posted on March 10, 2023 by bmoviemonster

“My Sweet,” read by Mark McLaughlin in this video link,https://youtu.be/ws-1FFki48ois a selection from….CRUSHED VELVET: Poems Of Horror & Beautyby Mark McLaughlin. Available on Kindle/Kindle Unlimited and as a paperback.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG8T5J5RUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BG8T5J5R CRUSHED VELVET: POEMS OF HORROR & BEAUTY features the best of … Continue reading →

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