Horror Fiction Author
When Charlie loses his family in a tragic accident, grief transforms him into something darker. Armed with "The Bloody List" - a record of everyone who wronged him - Charlie embarks on a methodical journey of vengeance, documenting his descent into madness through letters to Detective Martinez.
Charles's quest for self-discovery on Night's Edge Mountain takes a horrifying turn when a mysterious well begins transforming him into something inhuman. A chilling Lovecraftian tale of resilience and the sinister consequences of encountering ancient evil.
A supernatural horror trilogy following Janet and her loved ones as they face otherworldly entities that shatter their reality. When humans are no longer at the top of the food chain, survival becomes a battle against primal terror and ancient evil.
A terminally ill man finds new purpose when he meets Jenny during a zombie outbreak. Their dangerous journey through a world overrun by the undead becomes a fight for survival, hope, and human connection in the face of certain death.
Dreams of meeting Clive Barker in LA or New Orleans - two cities that perfectly capture the blend of glamour and darkness that defines great horror. Also hopes to write in the atmospheric settings that inspired his favorite authors: from Robert Parker's gritty Boston streets to Stephen King's haunting Maine landscapes, Anne Rice's mystical New Orleans, and the gothic shadows of Salem.
Literary Influences: Dracula gave his dyslexic brain a headache when trying to read it younger, but the gothic visuals of Romania and Stoker's atmospheric descriptions left lasting impressions. Favorite authors include Clive Barker, Donald Hamilton, Louis L'Amour, Early King, and Early Koontz - masters who shaped his understanding of tension, character, and storytelling craft.
Upcoming Events: Book signing October 25, 2025 at Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery near Winchester, Virginia - a perfect gothic setting in their historic 1807 Federal-style brick home.
Current Focus: Continuing to hone the balance between psychological terror and supernatural elements that made his literary heroes so compelling, while drawing inspiration from the haunting landscapes they immortalized in their works. Read more about David's writing insights and horror tips.