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Jin Village
by Vincent Stoia
Jin Village
by Vincent Stoia
American historian Malcolm Wang is embarking on the trip of his life, leading a team of archaeologists deep into the mountains of rural China. There, they will excavate the ruins of Jin Village, a tiny hamlet that has not seen a human visitor in a century.
But Jin Village is more than just a collection of overgrown stones. There are forces here, relics of a forgotten past that will fight – and kill – to survive. One by one, the archaeologists begin to disappear.
The survivors find themselves isolated and hunted by a being they do not understand. In this place of ancient myth and magic, the trappings of the modern world mean nothing. If Malcolm and his people are to survive, they must delve deep into the past of Jin Village, and confront its terrifying secret.
“Jin Village is an outstanding horror novel that perfectly blends mysticism, mythology and cultural differences together to create an edge of your seat, nail biting, adrenaline charged good old fashioned ghost story.”
- Buy Zombie
“I finished this book in two days because I was so enthralled with it.”
- Horror Novel Reviews
Dynasty of Shadows
by Vincent Stoia
A story of murder and political intrigue in Ancient China.
In the muddy streets of the Tang Dynasty’s capital, authorities discover the body of a murdered child. In his left hand, the boy clutches a letter accusing his parents of a terrible crime. In his right hand is a small wooden carving of Leigong, the God of Thunder. Over the following weeks more children are discovered, each holding a letter in one hand, a statue of Leigong in the other.
Since leaving the Emperor’s police force, Ming has led a dull life. He spends his days tutoring young scholars in the Confucian texts, raising his children and tending to his dying wife. But when the murders threaten to plunge the city into chaos, Ming is called upon to rejoin the Gold Bird Guard and stop the terror.
Ming is no stranger to crime, but this time he isn’t tracking a bandit or a thief. To find his killer, Ming must navigate the dizzying world of Chinese bureaucracy and intrigue. He must also learn about Leigong, a fearsome god that wields nature to punish those who harbor secret crimes. As Ming pushes deeper into this mystery, he discovers he must go one step farther. He will have to look into his own past, and confront the sins he has spent years trying to forget.
The House
The average rent in Los Angeles is $2,500. In New York, it’s north of $4,000. Most of us would do just about anything to reduce expenses. We’d live in a sketchy neighborhood, tolerate unthinkable smells and accept all kinds of vermin if we could just catch a break on the damn rent.
Amy, a shameless penny pincher, takes her bargain hunting to a new level. She moves into a haunted house for the great rent. She finds herself surrounded by ghosts whose personalities are suspiciously similar to hers. These beings don't want justice or eternal rest. They want Hulu. They want potato chips. And they expect Amy to help. When Amy can no longer take their harassment, she decides to exorcise them...on a budget, of course.
Written and Produced by Vincent Stoia. Watch it here.
Accolades for The House
About Vincent
Vinnie is a novelist and a screenwriter. He grew up in Boston, but he has spent more than fifteen years abroad. He has lived in Australia, Taiwan and Japan. Vinnie’s two previous novels, Jin Village and Dark Blossom, are both horror stories set in China. Most of Vinnie’s prose is horror. As a screenwriter, he tends to write comedies. Horror and comedy may seem like a strange combination to some, but Vinnie respectfully disagrees. After all, both genres come from dark places. His novels and screenplays have placed in prestigious contests, and his short film The House won several first place awards.
