Tag Archives: short stories

Still going strong at age 78, Peter S. Beagle's version of fantasy is a whimsical one, though he never descends into farce. He takes his characters seriously, even if the reader cannot help but chuckle at their misadventures. Beagle’s charms have not worn off.

In 'Some Will Not Sleep' nothing is sacred, nothing is safe, and goodness me, if you like horror fiction you’re going to absolutely love every damn minute.

Melanie Rae Thon is a master of both the short and long forms of fiction as 'First, Body' and 'Sweet Hearts' aptly demonstrate in re-released digital format.

'Trigger Warning' is an entertaining collection of stories and poems. While not all of them succeed, the best stories here rank amongst the better works of fantasy produced in the last decade.

Casual readers of horror might not like "100 Doors to Madness" as it’s a bit too experimental. However, it is that same experimental nature that makes this worth picking up. It is an ambitious, original and valid collection, though only about a quarter of the stories really hit the mark.

Grudge Punk by John McNee is a highly-satisfying collection of interrelated short stories.