First published 2025
This anthology gathers stories that emerge from bloodlines and family secrets. Gemma Amor, nominated for British Fantasy and Bram Stoker awards, curates tales from Gabino Iglesias, Erika T. Wurth, and other authors who mine the darkness embedded in heritage. Each story springs from bedtime tales, hometown legends, and ancient family knowledge passed between generations. The collection includes work by Ai Jiang, Usman T Malik, Adam Nevill, Nuzo Onoh, Premee Mohammed, Nadia El-Fassi, Ramsey Campbell, V Castro, and Hailey Piper. These narratives explore how horror grows from roots planted long ago, how family stories carry darkness forward through time, and how the legends we inherit shape the fears we carry.
Genres: literary-fiction, horror, dark-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, generational-trauma
320 pages · Paperback · Titan Books
Content warnings: mental-illness