ACS Publications x Author Chad Schimke

TALES FOR THE CAMPFIRE

2026-06-12T19:42:10.898-07:00

TALES FOR THE CAMPFIRE – "[A] brilliant collection of truly creepy tales by horror's hottest voices! Dark, funny, heartbreaking, and bizarre. Highly recommended!" -- Jonathan Maberry, Editor of Weird Tales magazine. A charity anthology of short stories to help support wildfire relief efforts. Contributors include members of the Horror Writers Association - SF Bay Chapter including Chad Schimke, author of the short story entitled Vivified. He also wrote the anthology’s introduction. Tales for the Campfire was edited by Loren Rhodes and published by Tomes & Coffee Press. Want to read more?

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Vivified by Chad Schimke

2026-04-01T16:18:08.710-07:00

Vivified by Chad Schimke - When a young father doesn’t have access to his car, he decides to take a train ride. No biggie, he’s a successful business man used to making hard decisions. But a deadly incident will force him to reexamine what’s truly important. Living his best life, and then … dead. Find out what happens next in this weird paranormal short story. Read ‘Vivified’ today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W76X5MS

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Behind the Walls by Chad Schimke

2026-04-01T16:17:00.000-07:00

Behind the Walls by Chad Schimke – Distant communities try to come together after the Die Back. But every time, the story ends up the same way. Food ran out, brigands attacked, or people couldn’t stand living together again, after the apocalypse. Why not here? At Litogot Township. An ex-military man makes it his mission to find out. Read ‘Behind the Walls’ today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YRYN6C7

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The Costumer by Chad Schimke

2026-03-07T10:35:00.000-08:00

The Costumer by Chad Schimke – Life’s rough in NYC in 1989, especially when all you really need is someone to talk to. Don’t go it alone, pick up the phone - because time, time, time will tell… when it’s safe to go back home. Step inside the costumer’s closet backstage on opening night, for the worst New Year's Eve of your life. Snap to it because time is running out. Read ‘The Costumer’ today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LYRJHJC

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Midwinter by Chad Schimke

2025-12-20T13:25:05.174-08:00

Midwinter by Chad Schimke - When the first edge of the setting Father Sun touches the horizon, the High Priest lights fire to the wicker man. A Teryn stands on the shoulders of his ancestors during Winter Solstice on Salisbury Plain. Follow the tale of the lone pine, from the bluestone cliffs of South Wales, to the hamlet of Feldmid. Read ‘Midwinter’ today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPLXLZB/

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The Merchandiser by Chad Schimke

2025-11-08T12:29:00.000-08:00

The Merchandiser by Chad Schimke – When a merchandiser becomes preoccupied with decorations, he gives in to his chilling obsession. Second best will have to do, but he makes the most of it. Fear meets perfection in this unnerving tale, set against a backdrop of stark film noir. Read ‘The Merchandiser’ today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WF2G7YH/

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Hallowmas by Chad Schimke

2025-10-03T14:01:00.000-07:00

Hallowmas by Chad Schimke – Kids decorate a haunted house for a holiday get-together on the spookiest night of the year. They’re unaware that a creeping stranger is watching them through the window. On All Hallow’s Eve… a night when supernatural entities roam free. Read ‘Hallowmas’ today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WLVWBRJ

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THE PURGE ANNOUNCEMENT (Main Theme)

2024-04-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

REVIEW OF MIDWINTER BY MICK D

2023-12-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

Review of midwinter by Mick Dubois – “Short story about the bronze age origins of Christmas. Could very well serve as prologue of a larger work. Very well written and an enjoyable read.”

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2808948213

REVIEW OF THE MERCHANDISER BY MYRA G

2023-11-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Review of The Merchandiser by Myra G – “In this case, the Merchandiser is a department store decorator. It is almost Thanksgiving and Fred Dorman's job is to dress the store for Christmas. Fred is a loner, but not by choice. He knows he's an ugly man who has had no luck with women. He thinks it's perfectly alright to sleep with a mannequin that he's smuggled home. The store decorations and windows are so perfect he is sure he will get a raise. Instead, when he reaches out to the store's pretty bookkeeper, what he gets is a domino effect as things get hopelessly out of control. I can see this story being presented by Alfred Hitchcock. Very well done.”

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3057947417

MY OKTOBER COLLECTIBLES – FEATHERSTONE JACK-O-LANTERN BLOW MOLD CIRCA 1970 & BEISTLE DECORATIONS

2023-10-07T07:00:00.001-07:00

HALLOWEEN COMIC BOOK COVERS

2023-10-04T07:00:00.001-07:00

REVIEW OF HALLOWMAS BY MARIA J

2023-10-01T07:00:00.001-07:00

REVIEW OF HALLOWMAS BY MARIA J – “Quick Scare- 5.0 out of 5 stars. I absolutely love this quick read of scary possibilities!”

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1R4A2NBB6V55A/

REVIEW OF THE MERCHANDISER BY JASON

2023-06-25T07:00:00.001-07:00

Review of The Merchandiser by jason - "A cross between The Twilight Zone and Stephen King, The Merchandiser will creep you out and make you a little sad all at the same time. 5 out of 5 stars. "

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3064548114

BECKY (2020) TRAILER

2023-05-31T07:00:00.001-07:00

BECKY (2020)

2023-04-16T07:00:00.013-07:00

BECKY (2020) – Becky’s getaway weekend with her father goes from bad to worse, when unexpected company arrives. She’s blithely unaware that Dominick, a recently escaped convict, verges on breaking in, and wreaking havoc in her home. But nobody should underestimate Becky, because that would be a huge mistake. With Lulu Wilson in the leading role, Becky (2020) was directed by Milott and Murnion and despite being released initially via digital video-on-demand platforms, it has ultimately amassed a cult following. It’s a highly enjoyable film, even though it’s a few years old, holds up well. Becky 2, or The Wrath of Becky (2023), is scheduled to be released on May 26th, 2023 on multiple digital platforms.

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REVIEW OF THE COSTUMER BY BILL

2023-03-27T07:00:00.001-07:00

REVIEW OF THE COSTUMER BY BILL - "The costumer pickes [SIC] New Years Eve as the time to settle up debts. 5 out of 5 stars."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4204714609

M3GAN DANCE

2023-03-19T07:00:00.001-07:00

REVIEW OF HALLOWMAS BY DEBB

2023-03-12T07:00:00.004-07:00

REVIEW OF HALLOWMAS BY DEBB - "Enjoyed the story line just wish the ending had more depth. Looking forward to reading more by this author, great potential."

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1YXKYKZLCRN3G/

M3GAN (2022)

2023-03-05T07:00:00.018-08:00

M3GAN (2022): A 9-year-old is sent to live with her aunt after losing her parents to a car accident. Her aunt, a roboticist, gifts her an AI powered, child-sized, humanoid robot doll named M3GAN. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, written by Akela Cooper, from a story by Cooper and James Wan (who also produced the movie with Jason Blum), M3GAN (2022) stars Allison Williams. A sequel, entitled M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled for release in 2025.

https://www.chadschimke.com/2023/03/m3gan-dance.html

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CATS BE LIKE

2023-01-29T07:00:00.000-08:00

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2009)

2022-11-27T07:00:00.005-08:00

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2009) – Spanning a total of 7 movies, the original was created by Oren Peli, premiered in 2007, and released widely in 2009. A 7th installment, titled Next of Kin, streamed in 2021 to Paramount+, with an 8th coming next year. The final film in this “found footage” series, the upcoming Paranormal Activity: The Other Side, is set for a 2023 release date.

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Vampires on my blog https://www.chadschimke.com/search/label/VAMPIRE

2022-09-11T07:00:00.002-07:00

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REVIEW OF VIVIFIED BY DONALD

2022-09-04T07:00:00.008-07:00

REVIEW OF VIVIFIED BY DONALD - "Interesting characters, action as well as a fun read but some lagging at points. All in all a good read. Hope to find more by this author..!"

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3319484238

REVIEW OF HALLOWMAS BY TAMMY

2022-08-14T07:00:00.002-07:00

REVIEW OF HALLOWMAS BY TAMMY - "This was a tease... It was a good read, but I want more. The story left me with so many questions."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3671682769