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Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology
Bram Stoker Awards® nominee for Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2022)
35 BRAND NEW TALES OF TERROR
Not all monsters are fantasy. Some are very real, and they walk among us. They're our friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. They're the people we're supposed to trust...and they know it. Contained within this anthology are 35 never-before-published works by supremely talented authors and best-selling novelists. Brace yourself for the unexpected and unimaginable horror of...human monsters.
STORIES BY
Linda D. Addison, Gemma Amor, Jena Brown, Nat Cassidy, Venezia Castro, Andrew Cull, Andy Davidson, L. P. Hernandez, Laurel Hightower, C. S. Humble, Emma Alice Johnson, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Stephen Graham Jones, Rebecca Jones-Howe, Caroline Kepnes, Samantha Kolesnik, Chad Lutzke, Josh Malerman, Catherine McCarthy, Francesca McDonnell Capossela, Jeremy Megargee, Tim Meyer, S. P. Miskowski, Archita Mittra, Stephanie Nelson, Leah Ning, Cynthia Pelayo, Sam Rebelein, Belicia Rhea, Stephen S. Schreffler, Greg Sisco, Elton Skelter, John F. D. Taff, Dana Vickerson, Kelsea Yu
Edited by Sadie Hartmann and Ashley Saywers. Introduction by Christopher Golden, author of ROAD OF BONES.
35 BRAND NEW TALES OF TERROR
Not all monsters are fantasy. Some are very real, and they walk among us. They're our friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. They're the people we're supposed to trust...and they know it. Contained within this anthology are 35 never-before-published works by supremely talented authors and best-selling novelists. Brace yourself for the unexpected and unimaginable horror of...human monsters.
STORIES BY
Linda D. Addison, Gemma Amor, Jena Brown, Nat Cassidy, Venezia Castro, Andrew Cull, Andy Davidson, L. P. Hernandez, Laurel Hightower, C. S. Humble, Emma Alice Johnson, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Stephen Graham Jones, Rebecca Jones-Howe, Caroline Kepnes, Samantha Kolesnik, Chad Lutzke, Josh Malerman, Catherine McCarthy, Francesca McDonnell Capossela, Jeremy Megargee, Tim Meyer, S. P. Miskowski, Archita Mittra, Stephanie Nelson, Leah Ning, Cynthia Pelayo, Sam Rebelein, Belicia Rhea, Stephen S. Schreffler, Greg Sisco, Elton Skelter, John F. D. Taff, Dana Vickerson, Kelsea Yu
Edited by Sadie Hartmann and Ashley Saywers. Introduction by Christopher Golden, author of ROAD OF BONES.
411 pages, Paperback
First published October 18, 2022
About the author
Sadie Hartmann
22 books6,233 followersSadie Hartmann aka Mother Horror is the co-owner of the monthly horror fiction subscription company, Night Worms and the Bram Stoker Awards® winning author of 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered from Page Street Publishing.
She lives in the PNW with her husband of 20+ years where they stare at Mt Rainier, eat street tacos, and hang out with their 3 kids. They have a Frenchie named Owen.
She lives in the PNW with her husband of 20+ years where they stare at Mt Rainier, eat street tacos, and hang out with their 3 kids. They have a Frenchie named Owen.
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October 4, 2022
"We did a combination of invites and open submissions. Our desire was to curate an anthology of seasoned horror voices, rising stars in the genre, and brand-new voices.
Initially, we were intimidated by the sheer volume of submissions and wondered how we would ever be able to give everyone’s story the attention they each deserved but Rob Carroll and his team at Dark Matter do this sort of thing every month for the Dark Matter Magazine so they have a system that made it so much more manageable.
Once we got the hang of it, we had an absolute blast. There were so many exciting text messages and group discussions going on during the reading process. It was truly one of the most satisfying experiences we’ve ever had. The name on the story did not matter, it was 100% about the way those stories made us feel in relation to the Human Monster call we put out to the community of horror writers. We easily could have put together several anthologies out of just this pool of stories, it was extremely difficult to narrow it down to what has made it into the final TOC but at the end of the day, we’re really proud of the way it came together.
Truly blown away by the professionalism and overwhelming talent of the community. Also, after we sent out acceptances, we were thrilled to learn how many of these authors expressed this was their first acceptance or the first time they were paid for a story. We’ve seen some of these authors go on to announce being acquired by agents, more story acceptances, book deals, and on and on. It’s so exciting." --Interview for Oct. BookList
Initially, we were intimidated by the sheer volume of submissions and wondered how we would ever be able to give everyone’s story the attention they each deserved but Rob Carroll and his team at Dark Matter do this sort of thing every month for the Dark Matter Magazine so they have a system that made it so much more manageable.
Once we got the hang of it, we had an absolute blast. There were so many exciting text messages and group discussions going on during the reading process. It was truly one of the most satisfying experiences we’ve ever had. The name on the story did not matter, it was 100% about the way those stories made us feel in relation to the Human Monster call we put out to the community of horror writers. We easily could have put together several anthologies out of just this pool of stories, it was extremely difficult to narrow it down to what has made it into the final TOC but at the end of the day, we’re really proud of the way it came together.
Truly blown away by the professionalism and overwhelming talent of the community. Also, after we sent out acceptances, we were thrilled to learn how many of these authors expressed this was their first acceptance or the first time they were paid for a story. We’ve seen some of these authors go on to announce being acquired by agents, more story acceptances, book deals, and on and on. It’s so exciting." --Interview for Oct. BookList
April 6, 2023
Look, it’s a Rad cover, and I love Sadies contribution to horror lit. She’s formed a great community by bringing together horror fans and authors. I can’t wait to see what else she puts together. 🤘
But my God, I trudged slowly through this anthology.
I went through major 5-star highs while others just fell flat to me.
I mean, hello, it’s over 34 stories. It’s bound to happen! I just felt like some stories needed more time cookin’
So I had to pick the book up in very short bursts to stay engaged… But I’m going to chalk it up to not really vibing with long anthologies and personally leaning toward the paranormal or quirky horror. So that's why I’m in the minority with a lower rating. And I know I just listed out a bunch of negatives, but I was able to learn about new authors and revisit some old favorites, so that was a treat!
But my God, I trudged slowly through this anthology.
I went through major 5-star highs while others just fell flat to me.
I mean, hello, it’s over 34 stories. It’s bound to happen! I just felt like some stories needed more time cookin’
So I had to pick the book up in very short bursts to stay engaged… But I’m going to chalk it up to not really vibing with long anthologies and personally leaning toward the paranormal or quirky horror. So that's why I’m in the minority with a lower rating. And I know I just listed out a bunch of negatives, but I was able to learn about new authors and revisit some old favorites, so that was a treat!
February 15, 2023
Full review to come!! (I swear)
October 11, 2022
Review and an interview with the editors in the October 2022 issue of Library Journal and on the blog: https://raforall.blogspot.com/2022/10... [link live 10/12/22]
Three Words That Describe This Book: wide range scares, uncomfortably seductive, psychological
Draft Review: Hartmann and Sawyers are Horror’s top social media influencers. After starting the popular Horror book subscription service, Night Worms, they have branched out to become editors, lending their genre expertise to this anthology. Focused on one of their favorite subgenres, Hartmann and Sawyers, put out a call for original stories of human monsters, and what they got back led to this deliciously disturbing volume of 35 brand-new tales, where every monster wears human skin. Authors like Stephen Graham Jones, Josh Malerman, and Caroline Kepnes will bring readers to this book; however, it is with the new voices, which make up the majority of stories, where readers will get trapped and then seduced to stay for just one more unsettling tale. Two standouts here are “Victim 6” by Belicia Rhea and “The Bystander” by L.P. Hernandez. What may be most terrifying about this anthology though is how scared it will make readers of their fellow humans.
Verdict: The theme of this anthology coupled with the inclusion of some of Horror’s hottest authors will cast a wide net of interest. Library workers can also count on the table of contents for dozens of further reading suggestions, but it is that stunning cover which will be the MVP for library displays.
Three Words That Describe This Book: wide range scares, uncomfortably seductive, psychological
Draft Review: Hartmann and Sawyers are Horror’s top social media influencers. After starting the popular Horror book subscription service, Night Worms, they have branched out to become editors, lending their genre expertise to this anthology. Focused on one of their favorite subgenres, Hartmann and Sawyers, put out a call for original stories of human monsters, and what they got back led to this deliciously disturbing volume of 35 brand-new tales, where every monster wears human skin. Authors like Stephen Graham Jones, Josh Malerman, and Caroline Kepnes will bring readers to this book; however, it is with the new voices, which make up the majority of stories, where readers will get trapped and then seduced to stay for just one more unsettling tale. Two standouts here are “Victim 6” by Belicia Rhea and “The Bystander” by L.P. Hernandez. What may be most terrifying about this anthology though is how scared it will make readers of their fellow humans.
Verdict: The theme of this anthology coupled with the inclusion of some of Horror’s hottest authors will cast a wide net of interest. Library workers can also count on the table of contents for dozens of further reading suggestions, but it is that stunning cover which will be the MVP for library displays.
October 25, 2022
Human Monsters takes you to the dark and blurry edges of the human condition. A collection of brilliantly dark and disturbing stories from a phenomenal selection of authors.
These are the stories that are kept in the shadows, hidden in the crevices, away from the eyes that will be pried. It's a dark walk on a stormy night to the outer echelons of the disturbing parts of humanity. Are you ready to be disturbed? This book delivers on that promise.
Some of my favorite stories were 'The Myth of Pasiphae' by Andy Davidson, 'Scrying Eyes' by Laurel Hightower, 'I Swear I Didn't Kill The Others' by Kelsea Yu, 'Grave Bait' by Chad Lutzke, and many more. As you walk this dark road of tormented tales, you'll find your favorites and maybe question yourself as to why you liked these particular bits of disturbia.
Human Monsters is deranged, devilish, and daringly dark!
These are the stories that are kept in the shadows, hidden in the crevices, away from the eyes that will be pried. It's a dark walk on a stormy night to the outer echelons of the disturbing parts of humanity. Are you ready to be disturbed? This book delivers on that promise.
Some of my favorite stories were 'The Myth of Pasiphae' by Andy Davidson, 'Scrying Eyes' by Laurel Hightower, 'I Swear I Didn't Kill The Others' by Kelsea Yu, 'Grave Bait' by Chad Lutzke, and many more. As you walk this dark road of tormented tales, you'll find your favorites and maybe question yourself as to why you liked these particular bits of disturbia.
Human Monsters is deranged, devilish, and daringly dark!
November 8, 2022
Horror Bookworm Reviews
Human Monsters by Sadie Hartmann & Ashley Saywers
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- Provided by the parents of Wallow Valley, the 129th Annual Awards has begun its ceremony. Highly sought after prizes and trophies are presented to the winners of this gruesome celebration. It just so happens the recipients are children ages 7 through 12.
- “You wanna see something?” A Grandfather & Grandson’s relationship becomes even more special when dark secrets are revealed, and those tense filled words are muttered.
- The owner and proprietor of Pasta Pronto works hard at his culinary skills and takes great pride in his cuisines. When a “part time” food critic gives an unsatisfactory review towards a meal from the restaurant, the opinion becomes an all-important factor between life and death.
- The Bodi Bag App is now taking orders as new listings are posted at regular intervals. These requests have a common penchant for duct tape, tarps and bloodshed.
- A woman bravely identifies her rapist. Even though a restraining order is set in place, their paths cross once again, and again, and again.
Edited by Sadie Hartmann & Ashley Saywers, Human Monsters is an anthology of intense disturbing human behavior. The pace is quickly set by showcasing an amazing cover, which happens to be a perfect representation of what is yet to come. With the introduction provided by the one and only Christopher Golden and contributions by Stephen Graham Jones, Laurel Hightower, Tim Meyer, Chad Lutzke, Josh Malerman, and Samantha Kolesnik…this quality of A-Listers goes on and on and on. This alone is reason to pick up a copy.
From a young boys circle of friendship who plan to murder their Boy Scout leader to a blind date gone extremely wrong. These sinister stories border dark fiction with real-life horrors of day-to-day living. The lack of humanity incorporated within this 400 page hunk of horror include victimized abductions and unstable adversaries to the point of causing the reader many sleepless nights. If you choose an immoral way of life, one thing is certain, revenge doesn’t take away the pain…but the feeling is euphoric.
Leather straps, duct tape, restraints, tarps and muffled screams…the only question left for a Human Monster is how many Hail Marys will it take to wash away the sins and be purified once again. Enjoy these nightmares. Hopefully you won’t be seeing your face on a missing flyer or milk carton any time soon. A five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Horror Bookworm Recommendation stamp of approval.
Human Monsters by Sadie Hartmann & Ashley Saywers
https://horrorbookwormreviews.com/
- Provided by the parents of Wallow Valley, the 129th Annual Awards has begun its ceremony. Highly sought after prizes and trophies are presented to the winners of this gruesome celebration. It just so happens the recipients are children ages 7 through 12.
- “You wanna see something?” A Grandfather & Grandson’s relationship becomes even more special when dark secrets are revealed, and those tense filled words are muttered.
- The owner and proprietor of Pasta Pronto works hard at his culinary skills and takes great pride in his cuisines. When a “part time” food critic gives an unsatisfactory review towards a meal from the restaurant, the opinion becomes an all-important factor between life and death.
- The Bodi Bag App is now taking orders as new listings are posted at regular intervals. These requests have a common penchant for duct tape, tarps and bloodshed.
- A woman bravely identifies her rapist. Even though a restraining order is set in place, their paths cross once again, and again, and again.
Edited by Sadie Hartmann & Ashley Saywers, Human Monsters is an anthology of intense disturbing human behavior. The pace is quickly set by showcasing an amazing cover, which happens to be a perfect representation of what is yet to come. With the introduction provided by the one and only Christopher Golden and contributions by Stephen Graham Jones, Laurel Hightower, Tim Meyer, Chad Lutzke, Josh Malerman, and Samantha Kolesnik…this quality of A-Listers goes on and on and on. This alone is reason to pick up a copy.
From a young boys circle of friendship who plan to murder their Boy Scout leader to a blind date gone extremely wrong. These sinister stories border dark fiction with real-life horrors of day-to-day living. The lack of humanity incorporated within this 400 page hunk of horror include victimized abductions and unstable adversaries to the point of causing the reader many sleepless nights. If you choose an immoral way of life, one thing is certain, revenge doesn’t take away the pain…but the feeling is euphoric.
Leather straps, duct tape, restraints, tarps and muffled screams…the only question left for a Human Monster is how many Hail Marys will it take to wash away the sins and be purified once again. Enjoy these nightmares. Hopefully you won’t be seeing your face on a missing flyer or milk carton any time soon. A five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Horror Bookworm Recommendation stamp of approval.
November 1, 2022
Loved these short horror stories, there wasn't a single one I didn't enjoy. Reminded me of reading scary stories on Reddit at night and being scared to go to the bathroom. Couldn't have hoped for a better book to end October with! I love that the stories all stuck to "human monsters", every single story delivered the scare of oh sh*t this could be real life, which I absolutely love.
October 19, 2022
Halloween Read. Must. Have
January 1, 2023
The range of authors in this collection is impressive. As Christopher Golden writes in the introduction, there is everything from “superstars to rising stars to the very first sparks of hoped-for careers,” making this an ideal horror sampler. “Human Monsters” highlights the horrors found in regular people, the ones “we’re supposed to trust,” those hidden monsters “that walk among us.”
From what I can tell, they’re everywhere.
Read the rest of my review here.
From what I can tell, they’re everywhere.
Read the rest of my review here.
May 28, 2023
Anthologies are so much fun!! This one contains the darkest side of human nature and is nasty, gory and horrifying. So many great authors contributed to this one and is definitely a nightmare worth diving into!
December 1, 2022
One of my favorite short story collections of 2022.
May 3, 2023
I really loved this - the quality of the stories is so high. I have to say I finished them all, which normally I will find myself skipping a few at least, and it's clear there has been some hard thought about the order.
I was going to write a bit about every one I really loved but there 23 out of 35. That's so good for an anthology!
I was going to write a bit about every one I really loved but there 23 out of 35. That's so good for an anthology!
November 3, 2022
4.5 stars, but once again, I rounded up, because this was such a fun read. There were a few stories in here that I felt lukewarm about, but there were many more that I found really interesting. I think the standout story for me was Nat Cassidy’s “Jubilee Juncture.” It hit all the marks for me in just a few short pages. Ventriloquist dummies really creep me out, so do with that what you will. I really enjoyed that not every single story in here was about murder; there were some about torture, some about people who are on the verge of escalating to committing crimes or murder, or just general fucked up shit we do to one another. Some of them really made me question who the true monster was in the story, and I love that. I also love the breadth of storytellers in here; I read a lot of stuff from people I hadn’t read or heard of before, some stuff from very well-known authors, and some stuff from authors I was actually introduced to through NightWorms (L.P. Hernandez, Gemma Amor and C.S. Humble specifically, and I loved all 3 of their stories). Also that cover! 😍
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November 1, 2022Such an outstanding anthology! There's something here to suit all tastes, and every single story hits the mark. Some will stay with me for a very long time.
As a contributor I won't rate, but I will say how proud I am to have had my work included.
Superb!
As a contributor I won't rate, but I will say how proud I am to have had my work included.
Superb!
December 21, 2023
This is a pretty good horror anthology with a load of great authors. Some stories are great, some are good, and some are neither. There are 35 stories.
November 9, 2022
Full review to come, but until then--
My Personal Favorites:
*Monster Misunderstood By Catherine McCarthy
*Scrying Eyes By Laurel Hightower
*Between The Crosses, Row On Row By Venezia Castro
*I Swear I Didn’t Kill the Others By Kelsea Yu
*The Protest By Jeremy Robert Johnson
*Eggshell By Gemma Amor
My Personal Favorites:
*Monster Misunderstood By Catherine McCarthy
*Scrying Eyes By Laurel Hightower
*Between The Crosses, Row On Row By Venezia Castro
*I Swear I Didn’t Kill the Others By Kelsea Yu
*The Protest By Jeremy Robert Johnson
*Eggshell By Gemma Amor
December 16, 2022
Human Monsters is a BIG collection with a wide range of styles and themes represented. Editors Sadie Harman and Ashley Sawyers have brought together a truly disturbing chorus of dark voices. There are too many stories in this volume to go title by title, but here are my picks for the top. My favorite was Josh Malerman’s “A Sunny Disposition”. There is at least one image from that story I have been unable to shake loose. Creep factor off the scale. My second favorite would be “One and Done,” by Stephen Graham Jones. There are times in his writing that he takes on a voice that just feels comfortable and real – it’s evident in his novel Mongrels, and in The Only Good Indians, and it’s also the voice of this twist on an old theme. I will mention one more story by more than title alone, “Eggshell,” by Gemma Amor. This story is so much more subtle than the others in this volume, concentrating less on the evil, and more on a method – an art – used to unearth it. As in her novel Full Immersion, Amor shows off a flair for detailed research and authentic, complex characterization. I would love to see the story become a novel.
Other notable stories (for me) were:
Monster Misunderstood - By Catherine McCarthy
The Myth of Pasiphae by Andy Davidson
Bodi-Bag by Rebeccah Jones-Howe
Between the Crosses, Row on Row – by Venezia Castro
Grave Bait – Chad Lutzke
Down the Road You Might Change Your Mind – S. P. Miskowski
Overall a solid anthology that runs the gamut from truly disgusting, extreme horror to carefully wrought prose. Well done.
Other notable stories (for me) were:
Monster Misunderstood - By Catherine McCarthy
The Myth of Pasiphae by Andy Davidson
Bodi-Bag by Rebeccah Jones-Howe
Between the Crosses, Row on Row – by Venezia Castro
Grave Bait – Chad Lutzke
Down the Road You Might Change Your Mind – S. P. Miskowski
Overall a solid anthology that runs the gamut from truly disgusting, extreme horror to carefully wrought prose. Well done.
November 4, 2022
What a fantastic collection! Almost every story is at least four stars.
Some monsters only live on screens, and others on pages. But some monsters live next door. That's what this collection is all about. Human monsters.
Some monsters only live on screens, and others on pages. But some monsters live next door. That's what this collection is all about. Human monsters.
January 16, 2023
Maybe the best horror anthology I've ever read. Was jotting down new (to me) authors to check out (Catherine McCarthy, Rebecca Jones-Howe, Dana Vickerson, Emma Alice Johnson, Belicia Rhea, Archita Mittra, Gemma Amor) and appreciating new stories from a few of my favorites (Caroline Kepnes, Stephen Graham Jones, Laurel Hightower, C.S. Humble). If it's not obvious, this is an especially spectacular collection of women's voices in horror. Bonus points for the completely gorgeous cover art.
October 30, 2022
I normally don't read short-story anthologies. Yet, when the creators of Night Worms pull together various submissions on a topic called 'human monsters' and put it in the October 2022 bag? Yeah, I'm gonna read it.
I was blown. away. by the talent but the take on the topic and the various submissions they got. Do I have a favorite story? Can I say all of them? It didn't really dive into 'paranormal', but think of it as fictional true crime stories showcasing how messed up a person can be or become.
That cover art? Banging. It's so perfect that even a book seller would display it front and center for a horror selection table or shelf.
This is probably a crappy review, but I don't want to spoil it for any one. If you have never read short-stories, love true crime, and looking for something creepy you absolutely gotta pick this up. If they end up doing another 'themed' anthology I'd happily read it! If this is the outcome of this book I can't wait to see what the next will bring.
I was blown. away. by the talent but the take on the topic and the various submissions they got. Do I have a favorite story? Can I say all of them? It didn't really dive into 'paranormal', but think of it as fictional true crime stories showcasing how messed up a person can be or become.
That cover art? Banging. It's so perfect that even a book seller would display it front and center for a horror selection table or shelf.
This is probably a crappy review, but I don't want to spoil it for any one. If you have never read short-stories, love true crime, and looking for something creepy you absolutely gotta pick this up. If they end up doing another 'themed' anthology I'd happily read it! If this is the outcome of this book I can't wait to see what the next will bring.
November 3, 2022
There were (just a few) duds, but oh man, the 5 star stories made up for those and then some.
October 31, 2022
Loved this collection of stories. So many great ones that stuck with me after reading.
April 7, 2023
My jaw will never be removed from the floor. Every story grabbed me and dragged me under. Great anthology!
January 29, 2023
Die menschlichen Monster sind es vor denen man Angst haben muss!
Eine wirklich, wirklich gelungene Mischung an Geschichten die sich mit dem menschlichen Bösen auseinandersetzt und zeigt, dass es keine Geister, Vampire oder Werwölfe sind vor denen man sich fürchten muss, sondern man lieber jedem Menschen dem man trifft mit einer gehörigen Prise Skepsis begegnen sollte.
Meine Highligts waren:
The Heartbreak Boys von Andrew Cull
Everyone's a Critic von Greg Sisco
BodiBag von Rebecca Jones-Howe
Everything You Want to Be, Everything You Are von John F. D. Taff
Drea's Sparkly Pink Kaboodle von Dana Vickerson
I Swear I Didn't Kill the Others von Kelsea Yu
The Better Man von Jena Brown
One Man's Trash von Samantha Kolesnik
Eggshell von Gemma Amor
Paypig von Jeremy Megargee
Außerdem habe ich von den 35 enthaltenen Geschichten noch weitere 12 mit vier Sternen bewertet und wirklich nur drei Geschichten konnten mich nicht komplett überzeugen. Wer also mal wieder Lust auf frische Stimmen aus dem Bereich Horror hat sollte hier auf jeden Fall zugreifen.
Eine wirklich, wirklich gelungene Mischung an Geschichten die sich mit dem menschlichen Bösen auseinandersetzt und zeigt, dass es keine Geister, Vampire oder Werwölfe sind vor denen man sich fürchten muss, sondern man lieber jedem Menschen dem man trifft mit einer gehörigen Prise Skepsis begegnen sollte.
Meine Highligts waren:
The Heartbreak Boys von Andrew Cull
Everyone's a Critic von Greg Sisco
BodiBag von Rebecca Jones-Howe
Everything You Want to Be, Everything You Are von John F. D. Taff
Drea's Sparkly Pink Kaboodle von Dana Vickerson
I Swear I Didn't Kill the Others von Kelsea Yu
The Better Man von Jena Brown
One Man's Trash von Samantha Kolesnik
Eggshell von Gemma Amor
Paypig von Jeremy Megargee
Außerdem habe ich von den 35 enthaltenen Geschichten noch weitere 12 mit vier Sternen bewertet und wirklich nur drei Geschichten konnten mich nicht komplett überzeugen. Wer also mal wieder Lust auf frische Stimmen aus dem Bereich Horror hat sollte hier auf jeden Fall zugreifen.
December 2, 2022
I really enjoyed this anthology! Every story was something new and equally creepy and I just really liked being able to explore writings from so many different authors in one book. Some of these authors I had read before but many of them I hadn't but definitely will read more from them in the future. Really just an enjoyable read!
October 31, 2022
This is the best anthology I have read. Sadie and Ashley did an amazing job picking out the best stories. And the cover art…creepy and beautiful. Even if the book didn’t come in my Night Worms package I would have bought the book on that cover alone. Not one of the stories disappointed. I was here for all of it.
February 2, 2024
Five stars.
Most of the stories were 5 stars, I don't think I disliked any of them. For a 35 stories anthology it's very very impressive! I'm not sure I can choose a favorite one they were all so good.
But some special mentions to "Jubilee Juncture" by Nat Cassidy. "Grave Bait" by Chad Lutzke. "7 P.M Awards Ceremony..." By Sam Rebelein and finally "Barry and Lich" by Stephen S. Schreffler.
Most of the stories were 5 stars, I don't think I disliked any of them. For a 35 stories anthology it's very very impressive! I'm not sure I can choose a favorite one they were all so good.
But some special mentions to "Jubilee Juncture" by Nat Cassidy. "Grave Bait" by Chad Lutzke. "7 P.M Awards Ceremony..." By Sam Rebelein and finally "Barry and Lich" by Stephen S. Schreffler.
October 28, 2022
What an anthology! This reaffirmed some favorite authors, and introduced me to some new favorites that I hope to see more from. The stories are short (mostly under 10 pages), and incredibly diverse in how the authors interpreted the "human monster." I was invested quickly in each story, and I didn't encounter a single one I didn't like. Horror fans, you can't miss this read!
December 2, 2022
One of the strongest horror anthologies I have ever read. Not one story was a throwaway! AND lots of pieces by women and POC. The editors are EXCELLENT - each story connected seamlessly from one to the next. I will literally read anything with Sadie Hartmann or Ashley Saywers names on the cover. Bravo👏👏👏
May 19, 2023
A solid collection of stories. Some were brilliant and some were not for me. This was a well put together anthology and can't wait to read the next one in the three part trilogy future monsters.
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