First published 2017
Step into worlds where ordinary moments twist into terror. A rendering man processes more than expected materials. A woman carries an unnatural burden in her womb. Wedding preparations take a sinister turn the night before Alec's ceremony. Children face selection for purposes unknown. A little mermaid's tale grows dark beyond recognition. Each story in this collection pulls readers through different doorways of dread. Clegg crafts characters who confront violence that erupts from hidden passions. His innovative approach moves beyond typical monsters and madmen into psychological territories where the vile becomes seductive. The stories connect through a chilling framework that amplifies their individual power. Images from these tales return unbidden, slipping past conscious defenses to haunt dreams and quiet moments.
Genres: short-stories, suspense, horror
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, psychological-horror
294 pages · Paperback · Alkemara Press
Content warnings: gore, violence