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  HATE

  A DARK DRABBLES ANTHOLOGY

  Compiled & Edited by D Kershaw

  Also available from Black Hare Press

  DARK DRABBLE ANTHOLOGIES

  WORLDS

  ANGELS

  MONSTERS

  BEYOND

  UNRAVEL

  APOCALYPSE

  LOVE

  HATE

  OCEANS

  ANCIENTS

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  Hate, A Dark Drabbles Anthology title is

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  First published in Australia in March 2020 by Black Hare Press

  The authors of the individual stories retain the copyright of the works featured in this anthology.

  All characters and events in this publication, other than those clearly in the public domain, are fictitious and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

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  Blunted unto goodness is the heart which anger never stirreth,

  But that which hatred swelleth, is keen to carve out evil.

  Anger is a noble infirmity, the generous failing of the just.

  The one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the prerogatives of virtue:

  But hatred is a slow continuing crime, a fire in the bad man's breast,

  A dull and hungry flame, for ever craving insatiate.

  Hatred would harm another; anger would indulge itself;

  Hatred is a simmering poison; anger, the opening of a valve:

  Hatred destroyeth as the upas-tree; anger smiteth as a staff:

  Hatred is the atmosphere of hell; but anger is known in heaven.

  Is there not a righteous wrath, an anger just and holy,

  When goodness is sitting in the dust, and wickedness enthroned on Babel?

  Doth pity condemn guilt? is justice not a feeling but a law

  Appealing to the line and to the plummet, incognizant of moral sense?

  Thou that condemnest anger, small is thy sympathy with angels.

  Thou that hast accounted it for sin, cold is thy communion with heaven.

  Martin Farquhar Tupper, Of Hatred And Anger 1840

  Table of Contents

  Foreword

  Justice by Zoey Xolton

  Heads or Tails by G. Allen Wilbanks

  I Caused the Holocaust by P.C. Darkcliff

  Final Edit by J.D. Bell

  A Controversial Opinion by Ali House

  A Scream in the Silence by J.W. Garrett

  S.H.E.L.L.Y. by Brandi Hicks

  It’s Heart to Hate You by Michael D. Davis

  Kill Me Slowly by Umair Mirxa

  To Sleep, Perchance to Dream by Jason Holden

  Skin Peeler by Terry Miller

  Hater in a Strange Land by Carole de Monclin

  Survivor by Terri A. Arnold

  The Rage Book by Koji A. Dae

  Hannah Has a Talk by Angela Zimmerman

  Where Heartbreak Takes You by Nerisha Kemraj

  Wishes Do Come True by Eddie D. Moore

  Bon Appetit by K.C. Clarke

  Sober by V. Mylynne Smith

  It Was Too Easy by Lynne Phillips

  To the Victor by Joachim Heijndermans

  Cold by Nerisha Kemraj

  She Swiped Right by Stephen Herczeg

  Bonds of Holy Acrimony by Melinda Pouncey

  Enough by Wendy Roberts

  Curse of a Beautiful Man by Ximena Escobar

  Crushed Heart by Peter J. Foote

  Sheep and Wolf Face by C.L. Steele

  Buddy by Eddie D. Moore

  The Last Bus Ride by J.W. Garrett

  Shucked by N.M. Brown

  Hate Me by Cindar Harrell

  A Lesson in Revenge by Radar DeBoard

  Mince and Repeat by Shawn M. Klimek

  Betrayal by Maxine Churchman

  Self Loathing by N.M. Brown

  I Hate My Boss by Gary Rubidge

  Loving Husband, Loving Son by Galina Trefil

  Lazy Daisy by Serena Jayne

  Mirrors by Vonnie Winslow Crist

  Loved to Bits by Andrew Anderson

  Punching Bag Needed by Brian Rosenberger

  The Scent of Fierce by Shawn M. Klimek

  Feelings by Terri A. Arnold

  Nosy Neighbours by Rowanne S. Carberry

  The River Legacy by Nicola Currie

  Excel by Lyndsey Ellis-Holloway

  Storge by Sanziana Tamiian

  Chow by Nicola Currie

  The Man Within by K.B. Elijah

  In His Hands by T.W. Garland

  Slow Burn by Chris Bannor

  A Hateful Spell by Shawn M. Klimek

  Seikel’s ‘Hobby’ by Stuart Conover

  The Envious Mother by D.J. Elton

  Ruffles by Vonnie Winslow Crist

  Meeting the Devil by Abiran Raveenthiran

  A Man of His Word by Frances Tate

  Deadly Sweetener by Peter J. Foote

  Stung by Frances Tate

  All’s Fair by Carole de Monclin

  When the Blood Spills by Rowanne S. Carberry

  The Argument by Chris Bannor

  See You in Hell by Jacob Baugher

  In Line for a Punch by John H. Dromey

  Drink Up by Tiegan Clyne

  Hurts You Is Its Own Reward by John H. Dromey

  Man of Steel by John H. Dromey

  Some Good Points by Paula R.C. Readman

  The Perfect Day by Stuart Conover

  You Will Remember Me by Jason Holden

  Breathing Room by Peter J. Foote

  Wait Plan by Shawn M. Klimek

  Dark Chocolate by Lauralana Dunne

  Betrayed by Cassandra Angler

  The Wedding’s Off by Trisha Ridinger McKee

  The Tyres, They Squeal by Stephen Herczeg

  A Giant’s Revenge by McKenzie Richardson

  Life After Hate by Carole de Monclin

  Hatred for You by C.L. Williams

  Frenemies by Wondra Vanian

  Liar by Nerisha Kemraj

  Ex Education by Raven Corinn Carluk

  Too Late by Kelly A. Harmon

  A Slashing Song by Shelly Jarvis

  Not the Opposite of Love by Raymond Johnson

  It’s Over by Eddie D. Moore

  The Tell-Tale Art by P.C. Darkcliff

  A Strange Incident at the Cafe by Jacek Wilkos

  Would Smell as Sweet by Peter J. Foote

  Abandonment by C.L. Williams

  Tech Era Revenge by J.M. Meyer

  Remember Me by Terri A. Arnold

  Smiling by Owen Morgan

  Existing by Dawn DeBraal

  Sins of the Father by Maxine Churchman

  Modern Hate by David Bowmore

  Noise Nuisance by Jacek Wilkos

  Nightmares by K.T. Tate

  Heartbeat by David M. Donachie

  Daydreams by G. Allen Wilbanks

  Akazawa A’avik’s Revenge by Vonnie Winslow Crist

  Fresh Herbs by Eddie D. Moore

  Stayin’ Alive by Shelly Jarvis

  The Long Con by N.M. Brown

  Bluebeard’s Bloody Test by McKenzie Richardson

  The Hate You Make by Liam Hogan

  Laughter by Rhiannon Bird

  Inconvenient by Chris Bannor

  Reflected in her Eyes by J.W. Garrett

  Serial
Student by Terri A. Arnold

  Hag by Terry Miller

  A Soldier’s Revenge by Zoey Xolton

  Ghost by Cassandra Angler

  I Am Sin by Terry Miller

  Deconstructive Criticism by Joanna Marsh

  One More Slash by Clint Foster

  Burning Bridges by Annie Percik

  Current Mood by Andrew Anderson

  Trail by Robin Braid

  A Sister’s Love by S.N. Graves

  Boredom and Change by Radar DeBoard

  Repeat the Question by Nikki DeKeuster

  Time to Put on Those Dancing Shoes by Jason Holden

  Roasting Marshmallows by C.L. Williams

  Silence by James Lipson

  The Fool by Jennifer Hatfield

  Road Rage by Shawn M. Klimek

  A New Horror Story by Cindar Harrell

  Out of Time by Dannielle Viera

  Stupid People by Stephen Herczeg

  A Little Bit of Torture by Jodi Jensen

  A Dance with Suspicion by Carole de Monclin

  Jennifer’s Lament by Stuart Conover

  The Guardian by James Lipson

  Cancer by Ximena Escobar

  Al Moto’s Revenge by J.B. Wocoski

  Loathing by C.L. Williams

  Going Down, Sir? by Andrew Anderson

  The Last Dance by Kimberly Rei

  My Own Vengeance by Brandi Hicks

  Just Stop It by Stuart Conover

  Bloody Revenge by Emma K. Leadley

  The Case of the Tortured Torso by John H. Dromey

  He Loves Me Not by Zoey Xolton

  Over a Steak by C.L. Williams

  Blackmail by Trisha Ridinger McKee

  Waste Not, Want Not by Dale Parnell

  The Ex by Lyndsey Ellis-Holloway

  Bitter Tea by R.A. Goli

  My Lover’s Lover by Shelly Jarvis

  Pre-existing Condition by Raven Corinn Carluk

  Not Enough Coffee by Zoey Xolton

  You Said You Wouldn’t, But You Did by Monica Schultz

  Monster by T.W. Garland

  New Neighbours by Kevin Berg

  This Little Piggy by A.R. Dean

  Leaving Gift by Dale Parnell

  Hate Runs in the Family by T.A. Ulven

  Just a Friend by G. Allen Wilbanks

  Meet at 0600 Hours, Top of the World Hotel by Jacob Bowers

  Prayer by Dale Parnell

  Fury by Gabriella Balcom

  The Best Revenge by Mikko Rauhala

  The Illustrated Boy by Nicola Currie

  Tea for Two by Jason Holden

  The Press Are Vultures by Ximena Escobar

  Last Laugh by Shelly Jarvis

  Secret Ingredient by K.B. Elijah

  Us and Them by Dawn Knox

  Curse by A.R. Johnston

  Breathe by Michele Freeman

  Home Run by Dawn DeBraal

  People Just Gotta Learn the Rules by Stephen Herczeg

  Target of Hate by Tracy Davidson

  Melanie’s Choice by Lynne Phillips

  Pincushion by Brian Rosenberger

  Copycat by V. Mylynne Smith

  Revenge is Sweet by Terri A. Arnold

  The Porcupine Man by Terry Miller

  Ashes in the Water by G. Allen Wilbanks

  Hate Versus Love by Olivia Arieti

  Have a Nice Fall by Clint Foster

  Love Me Once by Umair Mirxa

  She Even Took My Hand Cream by Stephen Herczeg

  Janus Lot’s Wife by Paula R.C. Readman

  The Plunge by J.M. Ames

  Hell Hath No Fury Like a Psychopath Scorned by Frances Tate

  Liar by Catherine Kenwell

  A Growing Alarm by Maxine Churchman

  In Time by Brianna Witte

  A Lesson in Trust by Paula R.C. Readman

  Smile For Me by J.W. Garrett

  Murder She Wrote by Umair Mirxa

  Turned Up to Eleven by Clint Foster

  Burning in the Night by Destiny Eve Pifer

  Infamous Last Words by John H. Dromey

  Left at the Altar by Evelyn Benvie

  The Last Straw by Jodi Jensen

  The Weave by Maura Yzmore

  Trapped by Annie Percik

  Calista by Vonnie Winslow Crist

  The Apartment by Trisha Ridinger McKee

  Sweetheart by Nicola Currie

  On Reflection by Maxine Churchman

  Monsters by Chris Bannor

  Bowline Vengeance by Michael Carter

  Unconditional by A.L. King

  Helping Hand by G. Allen Wilbanks

  A Victim of Love by Ann Christine Tabaka

  The Mummy of the Marsh by Matthew M. Montelione

  Merciless by Zoey Xolton

  Laying the Blame by Annie Percik

  A Life of Hate by Nerisha Kemraj

  Her Face by Dermott O’Malley

  Sweets for My Sweetheart by Raven Corinn Carluk

  Home Warfare by D.J. Elton

  Til Death Do Us Part by Nerisha Kemraj

  Hate in Half the Time by Michael D. Davis

  Heart Pain by A.S. Charly

  Garrett by Gabriella Balcom

  Light Bulb by Brian Rosenberger

  Mean Girls by A.R. Dean

  Guess My Name by McKenzie Richardson

  Honour by Nicola Currie

  The Thanksgiving Feast by Mark Kodama

  Stale Mate by Dawn DeBraal

  Zero Hour Contracts and Bad Managers by Kevin J. Kennedy

  Steel Clarity by Kimberly Rei

  Happy Anniversary by Stuart Conover

  Lifting the Veil by Paula R.C. Readman

  Doll Making by A.R. Johnston

  Blood Soaked Competition by Mark Mackey

  Plotting by A.R. Johnston

  Money Well Spent by Eddie D. Moore

  Yard Sale by Peter J. Foote

  Cybele’s Lament by Kate Lowe

  Disgruntled by Raven Corinn Carluk

  Nasty Nancy by Amber M. Simpson

  Not Forgiven, Never Forgotten by Rich Rurshell

  Fate of an Evil Queen by McKenzie Richardson

  Have Some Cake by Catherine Kenwell

  The Greatest Con Artist by Carole de Monclin

  Worth It by Wondra Vanian

  Circles by Steven Lord

  Born to Kill by Brianna Witte

  End of a Rivalry by Radar DeBoard

  Delicacy by Cassandra Angler

  Sauce by Kimberly Rei

  The Last Word by Glenn R. Wilson

  The Circle by Ximena Escobar

  Devolution of Love by N.M. Brown

  Venom by Joachim Heijndermans

  The Borrower by Kathleen Halecki

  Arachnids by Vonnie Winslow Crist

  Ironic by Ximena Escobar

  Cyber-Vengeance by Jo Mularczyk

  Roofer by David Bowmore

  Hunter by A.R. Dean

  Teach Me by J.W. Garrett

  I Hate That Rat by D.M. Burdett

  One Night in the Lumber Camp by McKenzie Richardson

  The Doll by Lesley Drane

  The Last Supper by Shelly Jarvis

  Propolis by Maura Yzmore

  Dig Two Graves by Aaron Channel

  Shattered Trust by Lesley Drane

  In Sight by Jeff Slade

  The Blessed Dead by Matthew M. Montelione

  Patience by Stephen Christie

  Newer Model by Dawn DeBraal

  Karma by A.R. Johnston

  Bloodied Lips by Hari Navarro

  Justice for Danny by A.R. Dean

  Justified by Chris Bannor

  Death to the Devil by A.R. Dean

  The Plastic Anarchist by Tristan Drue Rogers

  Marinated by Raven Corinn Carluk

  Combustible Loathing by Terry Miller

  Wipe Out by Dawn DeBraal

  Witch Burning by Paula R.C. Readman

  Baking with Magic by A.R. Johnston

  Foreword

  Hatred. Al
l those feelings of anger, animosity and resentment that burn inside you, building up into a raging, all-encompassing fire until you can no longer control yourself.

  And then, when rational thought is lost like, as Yeats described, a besom that clears the soul of everything that is not mind or sense, what depths of depravity would you sink to in order to manifest all that hate?

  Freud said hate was an ego state that wishes to destroy the source of unhappiness so that to fulfil self-preservation, and boy, did these one hundred and fifty authors leave behind some destruction!

  Love and kisses

  D. Kershaw & Ben Thomas

  Black Hare Press

  Justice

  by Zoey Xolton

  She throws a bucket of ice-water on the bound and gagged woman, prone on the floor. Her captive startles into consciousness, writhing pitifully, eyes wide. She smiles as the woman recognises her face, terror taking over.

  “You thought you’d get away with it, didn’t you?” she asks.

  The woman tries to speak, but it’s an exercise in futility.

  “You thought there’d be no consequence? Your lies got my husband thrown in prison—an innocent man!”

  Sobs. Tears.

  “Your crocodile tears won’t work on me, sweetheart,” she says, brandishing a blowtorch. “You had your fun, now it’s my turn to play.”

  ZOEY XOLTON is an Australian Speculative Fiction writer, primarily of Dark Fantasy, Paranormal Romance and Horror. She is also a proud mother of two and is married to her soul mate. Outside of her family, writing is her greatest passion. She is especially fond of short fiction and is working on releasing her own themed collections in future.

  Website: www.zoeyxolton.com

  Heads or Tails

  by G. Allen Wilbanks

  “They say love and hate are just two sides of the same coin,” said Brent. He reached into his pocket and removed a quarter. He held it up so his wife could see it. “Heads, I used to love you so much I married you. Tails, I can’t stand the sight of you now.”

  “The feeling is mutual,” his wife assured him, throwing clothing into a suitcase.

  Brent flipped the quarter and snatched it out of the air with one hand.

  “What are you doing?” his wife asked.

  “Heads, I let you go. Tails, you never leave this room alive.”

  G. ALLEN WILBANKS is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) and has published over 100 short stories in various magazines and on-line venues. He is the author of two short story collections, and the novel, When Darkness Comes.

  Website: www.gallenwilbanks.com

  Blog: DeepDarkThoughts.com