A bizarre descent into madness which explores the lengths people go to in the pursuit of the ultimate creative expression. Satirical and grotesque, HaA bizarre descent into madness which explores the lengths people go to in the pursuit of the ultimate creative expression. Satirical and grotesque, Haunted is a collection of overarching stories within stories, a colorful cast of characters breaking down over their stay at a mysterious and unknowingly disastrous writing retreat. With a number of scenes that are equally memorable and cringeworthy, this is a novel that tests the boundaries of what it means to be a good writer; what is the limit between a good story and the consequences of the actions taken to produce it? For fans of dark comedy and the looming shadows of social horror, Haunted is a one-way trip into the darkest corners of the creative mind, and the ruthless chase of literary success. ...more
An equally academic and emotional series of musings on human history in the face of a looming apocalypse. Poetic and intricate, The World Goes On is aAn equally academic and emotional series of musings on human history in the face of a looming apocalypse. Poetic and intricate, The World Goes On is an intense reflection on ennui, desire, hope and hopelessness alike, and the most ugly and compelling parts of society. As the darkness closes in over each story, it asks: what does the human condition actually mean? What happens when we stand on the edge of the world and look into merging realms? If you had the task of recording mankind at the edge of time, what would you write? Exhibiting an expert use of language and tone, this short story collection reads as both a compelling lecture on human behavior as well as a science fiction dystopia coming slowly to life. ...more
A dark, sensual series of sapphic love stories against the backdrop of various apocalypses. Honestly discussing motherhood, friendship, and aging, thiA dark, sensual series of sapphic love stories against the backdrop of various apocalypses. Honestly discussing motherhood, friendship, and aging, this collection is an intimate look at sacrifice, love, and the devastatingly beautiful experience of being seen. From haunting to humorous to heartbreaking, each story journeys deep into the heart, navigating scars, holes, the ghosts of another’s touch. Surreal and memorable, with gorgeously thoughtful prose, this is a collection that is sure to impact those who ruminate on the end of the world, and what that means for the fragile bonds built during life. ...more
A unique collection of stories on navigating creative, emotional, sexual, and political landscapes. Timely, vibrant, and expertly written, each story A unique collection of stories on navigating creative, emotional, sexual, and political landscapes. Timely, vibrant, and expertly written, each story glows with its own personality, exploring self discovery, queer joy, internal crisis, and creative breakthroughs. It accounts for the blending between the everyday and the extraordinary, the vague magic that can in an instant change our views, our lives. Through provoking, fun, and mystical. ...more
Electrically emotional and deeply romantic, this short story collection is alive with meaning and music. Cleverly crafted, and mirroring iconic songs Electrically emotional and deeply romantic, this short story collection is alive with meaning and music. Cleverly crafted, and mirroring iconic songs that speak to so many breaking, healing, and thriving hearts, each narrative is energetic, reflective, and a testament to the power of music when it comes to human connection, flourishing passions, nursing grief. It is a love note to life as a whole, for its ups and downs, its curses and blessings, its paths that deliver us to those who will change us forever. Vividly human, this is the kind of literature that transports us not only into the lives of each character, but into the memories of our own, into the song notes that have punctuated the best and worst of us. A marvel of a short story collection. ...more
A bizarre, dreamy complication of Caitlín R. Kiernan’s dark fiction. Moody, seductive, and unique, these stories are genre bending peaks into dark minA bizarre, dreamy complication of Caitlín R. Kiernan’s dark fiction. Moody, seductive, and unique, these stories are genre bending peaks into dark minds and hearts, shadowy realms, and uncharted revelations. Exploring sexuality, gender identity, and the many shades of grey that morality inhabits, these tales walk the line between whimsical and horrific, quietly chipping away at the heart and burrowing in. From sadism to long held secrets, pining to controlling, this is a collection that will appeal to fans of dark fantasy, gothic reflections, and subtle horror alike. A fascinating, lyrical grouping. ...more
A fun collection of 42 short stories that focus on creeping dread and tiny terrors. With an array of incredibly talented authors, this anthology highlA fun collection of 42 short stories that focus on creeping dread and tiny terrors. With an array of incredibly talented authors, this anthology highlights the power of nuanced horrors; less is more with these glimpses into the darkest parts of our imaginations, from monsters to demons to our very own minds and hearts turned against us. Playful and perfectly concise, these stories are sure to appeal to late nights by lamplight, checking over shoulders between pages. ...more
An uncanny collection on the thinly disguised horrors of loss and growing old, fighting against memories. Beautiful prose tracks the subtle growth of An uncanny collection on the thinly disguised horrors of loss and growing old, fighting against memories. Beautiful prose tracks the subtle growth of unease and disorientation between stories; the sense of solitude and displacement we so often feel after a loss, as the years tick by and as memories blend together, fade in and out; this is a kind of fear that we can all relate to, the houses we build, we breath life into, may one day close around us, or shut us out completely. Samantha Schweblin is an expert of turning everyday struggles and emotions into so much more; every breath is one of anticipation, every shadow has its own life. A quietly haunting collection that emphasizes the power of the spaces we inhabit. ...more
An eerie collection of stories that highlight the darkest moments we face as humans, our most bleak observations and reflections. With beautiful, intiAn eerie collection of stories that highlight the darkest moments we face as humans, our most bleak observations and reflections. With beautiful, intimate prose, each story adds depth to the growing unease and sorrow of this reading experience; it is a look at the ghosts that haunt us, be they memory, regret, resentment, or love lost. Brimming over with emotion and terror beneath a relatable surface, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There is a collection that effectively uses a subtle buildup of psychological horror and hurt until it reaches a shocking conclusion. ...more
A frighteningly fun anthology of indigenous horror fiction. From darkly humorous to deeply disturbing, Never Whistle at Night discusses monsters of every making, from ancient spirits to the men who walk among us. Complex and nuanced, each story highlights the doubled edged swords of revenge, the ever shifting sands familial ties, the elusive grasp of legacy, the ways in which identity is discovered, preserved. A dynamic collection that encases the hard truths of American history in incredibly impactful stories that shimmer with the unknown, the voices of those lost, those waiting to be found....more
A gorgeous, disturbing collection of horror and magic. Lyrical and dreamy, each story blurs the lines between worlds, histories, perceptions, and shimmers with the many different, razor-sharp sides of truths. It is a beautiful compilation of Hawaiian culture and traditions, immersive and rich, told in a truthful and hard hitting voice. It discusses the blessings and curses of feminine existence, the rage, desire, and never ending struggle for agency and control of their own stories, for the right to live authentically, with no judgement and no expectations. A stunningly impactful debut....more
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