by Mary Shelley
First published 2004
In a remote laboratory, Victor Frankenstein pushes scientific boundaries to their breaking point. Using forbidden techniques and scavenged biological materials, he successfully animates a massive humanoid creature—but is instantly horrified by his creation's grotesque appearance. Rejected by its own creator, the intelligent being becomes consumed by profound loneliness and a desperate need for connection. As the creature's isolation turns to rage, it begins systematically destroying everything Frankenstein holds dear, murdering his loved ones and pursuing him across landscapes of ice and terror. Trapped between his scientific ambition and mounting human cost, Frankenstein must confront the terrifying consequences of playing god. At stake: not just his own survival, but the potential annihilation of everyone around him.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, horror, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: creature-feature, hubris, isolation
Period: 19th-Century
83 pages · Paperback · Hesperus Press
Content warnings: body-horror, death, murder