3 Voices. 1 Shadow.
The Red Pen Men write horror born in small towns, forgotten places, and the things that should have stayed buried.
Our debut horror anthology, The Red Ledger, is available now.
A Grave Matter...
THIRTEEN TALES OF DARK FICTION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DREAD
The Red Ledger is officially open.
Within these pages are thirteen accounts of forgotten folklore, haunted landscapes, ancient evils, and ordinary people caught in extraordinary nightmares.
Walk the banks of the Mississippi where something stirs beneath the mud. Follow storm-riding hunters through the darkness. Spend Christmas Eve with three boys who discover some legends should remain buried. Visit lonely roads, cursed valleys, abandoned homes, and places where grief leaves wounds that never heal.
Written by Dred Baird, Ash MacReady, and Mark Hardcastle, The Red Ledger blends folk horror, supernatural terror, creature-feature horror, and psychological dread into a collection where every story leaves a mark.
Perfect for fans of The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt, Night Shift, and dark folklore horror.
The Red Ledger is open. The accounts remain open.
The only question is whether your name is already written inside.
The Red Ledger Speaks
The stories of The Red Ledger are coming to life.
Audiobook narrated by Mandy Balser of Truly Madly Mandy. Coming soon.
Some books are meant to be read.
The Red Ledger demands to be heard.
Enter the world of The Red Ledger, a horror anthology from The Red Pen Men.
13 stories. Small towns. Ancient things. Scary beings.
This audiobook teaser features “Fight Now, Weep Tomorrow.”
Audiobook narrated by Mandy Balser of Truly Madly Mandy.
THE RED LEDGER SPEAKS.
Coming soon.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
★★★★★
“They reminded me of watching Creature Feature and Twilight Zone with my mom and Tales From The Crypt with my kids later on. I found them to be original, clever and imaginative.”
— Verified Amazon Purchase
“Clever, creepy and a little bit of fun”
★★★★★
“All of the tales live in the same Universe, but are varied enough to keep the reader engaged. From outright graphic to Midwest Gothic, this anthology takes you on a journey that makes you think twice about what's lurking in the heartland.”
— Verified Amazon Purchase
“Horror isn't usually my chosen genre...but great writing always is.”