GRIPPING TALES of SUSPENSE
Thrilling Anthologies of Horror, Mystery, Peril, & Suspense
Edited in Collaboration with Charles G. Waugh, PhD.,
Jon Arlen Schlenker, Wayne Lewis, Joe Monson, and Others
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Lovecraft may be the name on the cover, but his stories are not inside. This anthology explores the strange, surreal world of his rivals—those brilliant but too-often overlooked authors who helped shape the weird tale alongside him. Between 1912 and 1937, a revolution in horror fiction unfolded across pulp magazines and literary journals alike. Influenced by decadent art, occult philosophy, and early psychology, these writers abandoned tidy morals and ghostly justice for stories of insanity, mutation, cosmic indifference, and otherworldly dread.
The results are astonishing. From sunken cities and gelatinous horrors to psychic torment and haunted landscapes, these two-dozen-plus tales show that Lovecraft was far from alone in pushing horror fiction into deeper, darker territory. Some of these authors influenced him. Some competed with him. All of them deserve to be remembered.
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Witchcraft has long cast a shadow over the American imagination—from the deadly hysteria of Salem to the gothic anxieties of the modern age. American Witches is a spellbinding anthology of 19th and early 20th century short stories that chart the literary evolution of the witch: from scapegoat to symbol, from feared outcast to ambiguous force.
Here, tales by Hawthorne, Gaskell, Montgomery, Pyle, Lovecraft, and L’Engle reveal how the witch has reflected America’s deepest fears—of women, outsiders, and the unknown. These witches may be tragic, seductive, dangerous, or wise—but never simple. With themes of gender, power, superstition, and identity woven throughout, this collection offers a haunting glimpse into how fiction used witchcraft to probe the boundaries of reason, morality, and belonging. Whether cautionary or redemptive, these stories remind us that the witch endures because she reveals something true.
The very first anthology of Sargasso Sea stories ever published, Legends of the Sargasso Sea: Gripping Tales of Shipwreck and Shudders collects thirteen rare and haunting maritime tales set in the ocean’s most mysterious region. From ghost ships and giant cephalopods to sunken cities, sentient seaweed, and portals to other dimensions, these stories explore the eerie calm and deadly secrets of the sea’s "dead heart"—a vast weed-choked expanse where ships vanish and time stands still.
Featuring legends by William Hope Hodgson, Lord Dunsany, George Griffith, and other masters of early weird fiction, this groundbreaking collection resurrects a lost subgenre of nautical horror that flourished in the pulp magazines of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edited and introduced by M. Grant Kellermeyer, Jon Arlen Schlenker, and Charles G. Waugh, Legends of the Sargasso Sea is a voyage into the strange, the sinister, and the unforgettable.
Gripping stories of danger and suspense have always been strangely attractive reading, especially when life begins to grow predictable and boring. The desire to shift in the imagination from a reality where we enjoy safe, cozy house with plenty of food and a reliable-if-tedious job to a fantasy world invaded by hideous dangers where escape is doubtful and survival unlikely is one of the stranger impulses of human psychology. But it is a time-honored tradition: since the popularization of the 1001 Arabian Nights, with its white-knuckle tales of derring-do, break-neck perils, and nick-of-time escapes, humans have thrilled in reading stories about perilous escapes.
Mankind still has an insatiable appetite to imagine, and to seek battle with the elements that he understands pose the ultimate risk to the species. We long to experience – from a place of safety, say an armchair in a library – the perils that tested the mettle of our forefathers, to face starvation, immolation, dehydration, hypothermia, or wild animals and to come out on top. For those who are interested in such masochistic escapism, this collection of classics and rarities alike from the Golden Age of suspense thrillers is the perfect solution.
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Fire in the Sky is a dazzling anthology of dragon tales drawn from the golden age of fantasy literature. Spanning the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, this collection brings together whimsical, terrifying, and deeply symbolic stories from across cultures and continents. From the poetic pacifism of Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon to the mythic heroism of Eastern European quests, these dragons are more than monsters—they are guardians, tricksters, sages, and shadows of the self.
With contributions from E. Nesbit, Lord Dunsany, Joseph Jacobs, and many more, Fire in the Sky reveals the dragon’s endless ability to transform: into metaphor, menace, or mirror. Whether lurking in enchanted caves or soaring above dreamscapes, these creatures reflect humanity’s deepest fears and greatest hopes. Perfect for lovers of folklore, fantasy, and timeless storytelling, this anthology invites readers to rediscover the power and mystery of the world’s most enduring myth.
From mystical mountains to scorching deserts, ancient legends to eerie colonial encounters, India Bizarre unearths the hidden, haunted corners of the subcontinent and its tangled colonial past. This anthology brings together 23 gripping tales—17 set in India (as it once was) and 6 deeply entwined with it—ranging from ghostly vengeance and hypnotic powers to feminist utopias and cursed tigers.
You’ll find hypnotists with terrifying control, reincarnated lovers, vengeful gods, and creatures that blur the line between man and beast.
Drawn from the Golden Age of magazine literature (late 1800s–mid-1900s), this collection blends the familiar and the forgotten. Here are works by Kipling, Conan Doyle, and Howard alongside rarities from overlooked voices like Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain and Maitland Leroy Osborne. The stories span 15 magazines, 4 collections, and 4 newspapers—many never anthologized before.
An anthology of classic short stories about cats from all parts of the world and eras of history, from Edith Nesbit and Emile Zola to Korean folktales and the Brothers Grimm. The magic that cats render can be both light and dark—evoking the warmth and optimism of their dauntless curiosity, pride, and transcendent timelessness, as well as the iciness and brutality of their unyielding vanity, rage, and otherworldly omnipresence. Although we will be exploring this dark side of felines, this collection will explore their lighter aspects—the mystical, playful magic that made them the avatars of Egyptian royalty, sovereigns of the internet, and icons of the human imagination. Prepare to delve into their universe of clumsy humor, mystic elegance, and unrestricted adventure.
From haunted hulks adrift on endless seas to derelict ships crawling with madness and vermin, this anthology gathers the darkest tales of nautical horror and maritime suspense from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Here, the sea is a vast, indifferent terror—a force that tests men’s courage, sanity, and morality. These stories chart cursed vessels, unearthly monsters, and psychological unraveling in remote oceans where no help can reach.
Authors like Arthur Conan Doyle, William Hope Hodgson, Rudyard Kipling, Bram Stoker, and Joseph Conrad explore mutiny, shipwreck, dereliction, isolation, and monstrous transformation. Whether grounded in gritty realism or soaring into cosmic horror, these classic stories reveal the sea as both frontier and abyss, mirror and grave, an ungovernable element that makes men face their worst fears. Readers will discover that at sea, survival is never guaranteed—and the true monsters may be within. Set sail if you dare.
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Art has long been associated with spirituality, serving as a conduit between the earthly and the divine. Whether through religious iconography, visionary paintings, or symbolic representations, artistic expression has often been linked to higher realms. However, just as art can illuminate and inspire, it can also reveal darkness, serving as a medium for fear, obsession, and the uncanny. If art has a light side, it must also possess a dark side—one that haunts, disturbs, and unsettles.
The portrait, in particular, is a convenient metaphor for the ego, and has been throughout modern literature as a motif of the self. Haunted portraits are a time-honored Gothic trope used for a variety of reasons: sometimes they suggest the continued existence of the sins of past generations; sometimes they symbolize the way that we cling to the deep-seated patterns and refuse to change; on other occasions, the portrait with moving eyes – or shifting positions, or changing expressions – is simply a very chilling thing to imagine. Taken from the classic canon of Gothic fiction, these eighteen stories of haunted and haunting portraits are sure to chill, thrill, and – perhaps – cause some prudent hesitation with your next art purchase.
Hounded! is a lovingly curated anthology of crime and mystery tales, each uniquely featuring dogs—some clever, some sinister, some downright uncanny. Spanning the golden years of 1879 to 1923, these stories unearth hidden gems alongside classic authors, with a careful blend of suspense, wit, and a few supernatural surprises. Eighteen of the stories are straight-up mysteries involving canine companions, culprits, or clues, while others venture into the eerie and fantastical.
Unlike previous anthologies like Hound Dunnit or Canine Crimes, nearly all the stories here have never appeared in any other dog-themed mystery collection. Assembled with affection, discernment, and a great nose for forgotten treasures, Hounded! offers readers a rich variety of tones, settings, and literary pedigrees. Whether you’re in it for sharp whodunits or chilling tales with four-legged twists, this book delivers a rare and rewarding reading experience for dog lovers and detective fiction fans alike.
Plunge into the shadowy heart of the Southern Hemisphere with South American Horrors, an anthology of eerie, exotic, and unforgettable tales. From the suffocating depths of the Amazon jungle to the haunted highlands of the Andes, this collection gathers lost world adventures, supernatural terrors, and science-fiction nightmares penned by masters like H.G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, A. Merritt, and Guy de Maupassant. Each story conjures a version of South America teeming with ancient mysteries, forgotten civilizations, bizarre creatures, and cosmic dread.
Edited by M. Grant Kellermeyer, Jon A. Schlenker, and Charles G. Waugh, this volume blends folklore, history, and speculative fiction into a chilling exploration of a continent as rich in horror as it is in culture. Whether it’s moon cults in Peru, giant rats on a cursed island, or unseen predators from the depths of the mind, South American Horrors invites readers to explore fear where the map once warned, “Here be monsters.”
Across myth, history, and imagination, Warrior Women gathers eighteen fierce and unforgettable heroines whose courage defies expectation. Spanning from prehistoric shadows to distant futures, this richly curated anthology explores the many forces that forge women into warriors—whether through innate daring, desperate necessity, cultural tradition, or the transformative power of technology. Here are queens who build empires, civilians who rise in moments of terror, and soldiers who stand unflinching in the chaos of war. Inspired by real figures like Semiramis and the Maid of Saragossa, alongside bold fictional counterparts, these stories reveal women as protectors, avengers, leaders, and legends. From ancient battlefields and haunted coasts to alien worlds and interstellar conflicts, each tale offers a distinct vision of strength under fire.
Voices from Beyond: Gripping Tales of Spirits and Séances invites readers into the shadowy parlors and flickering candlelight of the Spiritualist age, where the living dared to commune with the dead. Spanning classic tales from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this chilling anthology explores the hopes, delusions, and dangers of tampering with unseen worlds. From comic misadventures to harrowing encounters with malevolent forces, these stories capture both the allure and terror of séances at their cultural peak. Featuring renowned masters and forgotten gems alike, this collection offers romance, mystery, and gothic horror in equal measure—perfect for readers who delight in the eerie question: what truly waits beyond the veil?
From creation myths and trickster legends to ghost stories, warrior epics, and haunting historical dramas, Native American Legends and Stories gathers twenty-six classic tales drawn from the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous North America. Featuring works by Native writers such as Charles Eastman, Zitkala-Ša, and E. Pauline Johnson alongside influential folklorists and historians, this anthology explores the uneasy meeting of Native traditions and Euro-American retellings. Readers will encounter floods and monsters, quests and vengeance, love and famine, sacred beings and restless spirits. Thoughtfully introduced and carefully edited, this collection preserves powerful, complicated stories that continue to entertain, unsettle, and provoke reflection more than a century later.
Steam power remade the world—shrinking oceans, quickening commerce, and opening perilous new frontiers. In Steaming into Danger, classic storytellers chart the triumphs and terrors of the steam age, from churning riverboats to iron ocean liners. These gripping tales plunge readers into boiler-room suspense, deadly storms, haunted cabins, wartime chases, and strange encounters on isolated waters. Here are desperate captains, cursed passengers, invisible killers, and ships that seem to carry more than cargo. Blending historical realism with adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, this anthology captures an era when innovation and risk went hand in hand—and every voyage might be the last. Step aboard, but beware: not all journeys end safely.
From missionary outposts and fur-trade rivalries to shipwrecks, smuggling, ghostly omens, and frontier justice, From the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence Gulf journeys across nearly three centuries of North American waterside history. Spanning the 1640s through the 1920s, this richly curated anthology gathers forgotten adventures, romances, mysteries, maritime dramas, and strange tales set amid the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, and the Gulf beyond. Readers will encounter pioneering priests, Indigenous legends, lighthouse keepers, pirates, abolitionists, voyageurs, storms, and spectral encounters in a region that was once every bit as wild and dangerous as the American frontier. A vivid portrait of a restless borderland shaped by conflict, courage, commerce, and wonder.
Step into the vivid, contested world of British India through fifteen gripping tales of adventure, mystery, love, and survival. Kipling’s India gathers stories not only from Rudyard Kipling, the era’s most iconic literary voice, but from a diverse circle of contemporaries whose perspectives—imperial, indigenous, and everything between—bring the subcontinent to life in all its complexity. From ghost-haunted villages and deadly jungles to courtroom dramas and romantic entanglements, these stories span the tumultuous years from the Sepoy Rebellion to the twilight of empire. Rich in atmosphere and historical texture, this anthology explores not just the drama of empire, but the people, cultures, and moral tensions that defined it. Carefully edited and thoughtfully introduced, Kipling’s India invites modern readers to experience a vanished world—at once alluring, dangerous, and deeply human.