First published 1991
This anthology brings together nineteen stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. Editor David G. Hartwell selects works from established and emerging voices in dark fantasy and horror fiction. The collection spans various approaches to supernatural dread and psychological terror. Each story receives contextual notes that illuminate both the author's background and their contribution to the genre's development. Hartwell provides a comprehensive introduction that traces how horror fiction has changed over time, examining its literary evolution and cultural significance. The anthology serves as both entertainment and education, offering readers quality fiction alongside scholarly insight into the craft and history of dark storytelling.
Genres: literary-fiction, horror, dark-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
438 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Tor
Content warnings: violence