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The Sinister Marketplace is all about promoting top quality products while also putting money in the pockets of people who share our beliefs and values.

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Supporting Indie

At The Sinister Scoop, we support indie horror.

But maybe you didn't know there are some types of shopping that actually support indie creators more?

Our marketplace page is specifically laid out with tips for helping creators, and opportunities to ensure that each dollar you spend has the biggest impact.

Donate

The most direct way to support the people in our community who need it is by donating directly to campaigns.

Fundraiser For Transfusions

Our dear friend and esteemed community member Candace Nola (whom you may know from Uncomfortably Dark) is in a medical crisis and will need ongoing transfusions. You can read more (and donate) here. Fundraiser for Candace Nola If you don't have the funds, you can help us by sharing/spreading the message.

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Charity Anthology: LIVESTOCK

This is an anthology of horror written by women, about women. This anthology ranges in stories about body autonomy and reproductive...

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Buy Direct

The most accessible publishing platforms also take the biggest share from authors. The following sites have the infrastructure to sell direct to consumer.

Godless.com

Godless.com is an ebook distributor that aims to let extreme and subversive horror writers platform their work, take a larger share of profits, and support charity!

Preorder

Ordering a book before its release can help push smaller presses and authors in the algorithm on release day. Plus it's a little treat to your future self.

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Cover Reveal from TruBorn Press!

Thank you to TruBorn for sharing this cover reveal and pre-order announcement!

PREORDER: Extremities #1 DeadBeat by Maxim Volk

Welp, you're dead. Weird, right? That's usually how these books end, but here you are, at the beginning, dead as a doornail. Good news? There's a magical cult ready and willing to resurrect you. Bad news? You've reawakened with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. You've always had a penchant for eating ass, but this is ridiculous. Who should you eat first? The choice is up to you. There's a lot of tasty guys out there just waiting to be eaten. Welcome to Extremities: A seri

PREORDER: Just Us, Here by V.S. Lawrence

Cover art for Just Us, Here Wren built her life to be watched. She saw the next shift coming and got there first — a farmhouse, a beautiful family, a life that looked perfect on camera. Fresh bread, quiet mornings, a cottage that sells the image. Online, it looks exactly right. Offline, it's starting to come undone. There are gaps in her memory. A cold she can't shake. And the barn at the edge of the property keeps pulling her back. The woman tied to this house never really l

PREORDER: We, The Missing by Arwyn Sherman

Cover art for We, The Missing From Arwyn Sherman and Sobelo Books in 2026, WE, THE MISSING evokes the theme of powerlessness as in The Devil All the Time and is reminiscent of the dark world of Constantine. People disappear all the time in Caroline’s fading city. They go off in search of jobs, they follow predatory men, or their addictions swallow them whole. In the last year, the number of missing people has skyrocketed, and Caroline is terrified her unstable, addict mother

PREORDER: Island X by Marissa Yarrow

One thousand lucky celebrities and influencers receive an email invite to an island music festival that no one has ever heard of, with a mere 24 hours to commit to the unknown or refuse what could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Among them are newly sober nepo baby Cassidy and a codependent model named Edie. It's the party of a lifetime. Until a sudden death turns the festival on its head¿ Or it would, if anyone knew exactly what happened. Those who saw it firsthand suspect

Back a project

We understand why some consumers are more wary of crowdfunding, but if you want to get in on the groundfloor of a project, we recommend these!

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Crowdfunding: Side Hustle

This is the crowdfunding information for Agita Press' upcoming Side Hustle anthology featuring horror stories about late capitalism.

Charity anthologies

Sales from the following anthologies raise money for some amazing charities. Buy yourself a book AND support a great cause.

This House is Not Ours

All proceeds for this anthology go to Lotus House, a place whose mission is to improve the life of women and children experiencing homelessness by providing sanctuary and support.

The Butterfly Effect

All proceeds go to Butterfly Wonderland! This is an organization that funds education, conservation, and the care of butterflies! Did you know that many butterfly species are almost extinct? The Monarch is but one that is on the endangered list.

Howling For You

Werewolves. A classic horror monster that has evolved and changed over decades. Ever heard the thoughts from inside the minds of a pack? What would you do if the love of your life gave birth to a monster? What about a crime werewolf story? Or what about a transformation process that results in a chemical, goopy mess?

Zombacon

This exquisite corpse provides a full slab of 100% all natural, non-GMO, porcine destruction processed through thirteen twisted minds, cultivating into one continuous splatterpunk extravaganza. Guaranteed to be lower in cholesterol and a whole lot bloodier than the store brand.

They Use the Eyes to Sea

A spine chilling horror anthology, this exquisite corpse weaves together thirteen terrifying chapters, each from a different author.

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Rot

10 horror authors, 10 horror stories about food---all for charity!

Feed the Young

All proceeds from this book will go to The Humane Society International.