
Human Monsters
A Horror Anthology
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FINALIST FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY (2022).
35 BRAND NEW TALES OF TERROR, including stories by New York Times bestselling authors Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, and Caroline Kepnes! Not all monsters are fantasy. Some are very real, and they walk among us. They're our friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. They're the people we're supposed to trust...and they know it. Contained within this anthology are 35 never-before-published works by supremely talented authors and best-selling novelists. Brace yourself for the unexpected and unimaginable horror of...human monsters. Edited by Bram Stoker Award-winning author Sadie Hartmann (aka Mother Horror) and co-owner of Night Worms, Ashley Saywers, with introduction by Christopher Golden, bestselling author of Road of Bones and All Hallows.
STORIES BY: Linda D. Addison, Gemma Amor, Jena Brown, Nat Cassidy, Venezia Castro, Andrew Cull, Andy Davidson, L. P. Hernandez, Laurel Hightower, C. S. Humble, Emma Alice Johnson, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Stephen Graham Jones, Rebecca Jones-Howe, Caroline Kepnes, Samantha Kolesnik, Chad Lutzke, Josh Malerman, Catherine McCarthy, Francesca McDonnell Capossela, Jeremy Megargee, Tim Meyer, S. P. Miskowski, Archita Mittra, Stephanie Nelson, Leah Ning, Cynthia Pelayo, Sam Rebelein, Belicia Rhea, Stephen S. Schreffler, Greg Sisco, Elton Skelter, John F. D. Taff, Dana Vickerson, Kelsea Yu.
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In his Locus review of Two Worlds and in Between - the first volume of The Best of Caitlín R. Kiernan - Gary K. Wolfe wrote, “...it makes you wish the second volume were here now.” Well, the long wait is over. This second volume completes this ambitious undertaking, collecting the finest of Kiernan’s stories from 2004 to 2012, selected by the author herself. The book includes 25 short stories and one poem, plus the short novel Black Helicopters - more than 200,000 words of fiction, including the World Fantasy Award-winning “The Prayer of 90 Cats”.
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Oh, Ms. Kiernan, how do I love your stories?
- By Ross on 11-28-20
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Dark Stars
- New Tales of Darkest Horror
- By: John F.D. Taff - editor
- Narrated by: Jennifer O'Donnell, John Keating, Jonathan Todd Ross, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
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Created as an homage to the 1980 classic horror anthology, Dark Forces, edited by Kirby McCauley, this collection contains 12 original novelettes showcasing today’s top horror talent. Dark Stars features all-new stories from award-winning authors and up-and-coming voices like Stephen Graham Jones, Priya Sharma, Usman T. Malik, Caroline Kepnes, and Alma Katsu, with seasoned author John F.D. Taff at the helm. An afterword from original Dark Forces contributor Ramsey Campbell is a poignant finale to this bone-chilling collection.
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Disappointing
- By Ambrose Hock on 09-02-22
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Scary Bastard
- By: Aron Beauregard
- Narrated by: Kayll Heath
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
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Bones crushed, pulled-out guts, candy, and homicidal nuts! What do a brilliant child killer, a hopeful special effects artist, a duo of budding teen spree killers, a student-screwing teacher, and a mutated maniac missing his lower jaw have in common? They're all out this Halloween...How will their paths cross? Who will be butchered? Can anyone survive this bloodbath, or are they all destined to drown in a pool of warm red? This slasher nightmare gives you a seat right beside the killer, but don't get too comfortable. There's a Scary Bastard on the loose....
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So sick I had to stop several times
- By Lea on 05-20-23
By: Aron Beauregard
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Houses Under the Sea
- Mythos Tales
- By: Caitlín R. Kiernan
- Narrated by: Chelsea Stephens, Tavia Gilbert, Neil Hellegers, and others
- Length: 21 hrs and 5 mins
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In this remarkable collection the author has selected over two dozen of her best Lovecraftian tales ranging from 2000s “Valentia” to her more recent classic “A Mountain Walked” as well as including the complete Dandridge Cycle, as well as a new story, “M Is for Mars.” In short, this is a cornerstone volume for Kiernan fans and Mythos devotees alike.
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incomplete release
- By 00horne on 02-25-21
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Short Horror Stories, Vol. 1-27
- Scary Ghosts, Paranormal & Supernatural Horror Short Stories Anthology
- By: Scare Street
- Narrated by: Thom Bowers, John Pirhalla
- Length: 42 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the gates to a world of fear with Short Horror Stories Vol. 1-27. Perfect for both horror aficionados and newcomers to the genre, this collection of over 80 meticulously crafted short stories promises an intense experience of pure, unrelenting fear. Each story is a journey that will take you to a maelstrom of dread and suspense. From sinister urban legends and eerie encounters to unsettling tales of psychological horror, this anthology delivers an array of nightmares that will grip your imagination and refuse to let go.
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ehhhh
- By Anonymous User on 02-03-25
By: Scare Street
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Monsters at Midnight
- 29 Horror Stories
- By: Nick Clausen
- Narrated by: Spencer Dillehay
- Length: 37 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Spanning everything from vampires and werewolves to ghosts and wendigos, this collection of supernatural horror stories brings you the finest thrills and chills from the bestselling author of Dead Meat and Cadaver. Dive into the depths of the dark imagination that spawned these highly entertaining and fear-fueled adventures.
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Explanation
- By Tara Elizabeth on 02-09-25
By: Nick Clausen
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Chunks of Terror Complete Series
- 67 Tales of Terror
- By: Steve Hudgins
- Narrated by: Steve Hudgins
- Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins
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All 3 volumes of Chunks of Terror bundled into one huge, terrifying collection! 67 Tales of Terror told in a true story style that will curdle your blood and send shivers down your spine!
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Psychologically some of the best stories I’ve read
- By David Ortmann on 12-25-24
By: Steve Hudgins
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Dark Screams
- Volume One
- By: Kelley Armstrong, Bill Pronzini, Ramsey Campbell, and others
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
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Weeds by Stephen King: When a meteorite lands on his property, Jordy Verrill envisions an easy payday. Unfortunately for Jordy, this is no ordinary rock - and the uncompromising force inside has found its first target.
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WISH IN ONE HAND, SPIT IN THE OTHER
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 03-14-16
By: Kelley Armstrong, and others
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A Life of Crime
- By: Aron Beauregard
- Narrated by: Chuck Brugee
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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By no choice of his own, Harvey Sutton embarked on a life of crime. After spending years scrounging around in the gutter, he is seduced by a life-changing drug experience. A bad trip that pulls back the curtain of reality, leaving him with more questions than answers. The subsequent vision haunting his memory speaks to him, taking him on an odyssey of depravity, transgression, and violence.
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Love Aron Beauregard
- By Meagan Staton on 03-07-25
By: Aron Beauregard
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To Hell and Back
- By: HellBound Books Publishing LLC, Jeff Strand, Nick Roberts, and others
- Narrated by: C.L. Berns
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
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To Hell and Back serves as a mosaic of contemporary fears and timeless terrors, curated and edited by the Bram Stoker Award-winning Joe Mynhardt. This collection of horror stories brings together a diverse array of tales from both beloved and emerging voices in the horror genre, each story a unique exploration of the dark corners of the human psyche.
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Great spooky stories!
- By Stephanie on 05-23-24
By: HellBound Books Publishing LLC, and others
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- Anonymous User
- 10-01-24
Jubilee! Was crazy!
This is a lot to unpack!
These types of books are very complicated to rate & like however the amount of new authors I discover as of late I can really appreciate.
So with that being said in a nutshell this was dope.
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- Danielle
- 02-19-25
Subpar stories
A large collection of mostly poorly written stories. Very little worth listening to in this anthology.
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