by Lisa Tuttle
First published 1986
Lisa Tuttle presents a collection of supernatural horror stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. Each tale draws readers into unsettling situations where the ordinary world collides with forces beyond rational explanation. Tuttle crafts characters who face psychological and supernatural threats that challenge their understanding of reality. The stories range from intimate personal horrors to broader supernatural phenomena, all unified by Tuttle's skill at building tension through psychological realism. Her protagonists must confront not only external threats but also their own fears and limitations. The collection demonstrates how horror can emerge from everyday situations when the familiar becomes alien and threatening.
Genres: short-stories, horror, supernatural, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: confronting-fears, external-threat, psychological-threat
Period: 20th-Century
225 pages · Hardcover · Dark Harvest