A chilling horror anthology with 20 original stories exploring dark and unsettling themes.
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A chilling horror anthology with 20 original stories exploring dark and unsettling themes.
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An exceptional third book in the horror anthology series which Publishers Weekly highlighted as “Beautifully written pieces that lean into the intuitive and fantastic.” Close to Midnight is the third volume in an annual, non-themed horror series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris. This new anthology contains 20 original horror stories, 16 of which have been commissioned from some of the top names in the genr...
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content likely in some stories; specific details not available. Moderate risk of assault themes in horror; specific instances not confirmed.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence and gore expected in horror anthology; graphic depictions central to genre.
Profanity
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Moderate profanity likely in some stories; typical for adult horror themes.
Substance use
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Minor substance use possibly present in some stories; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor representation possible in some stories; no specific mentions found.
Religious content
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Minor religious themes possible in horror context; no evidence of centrality.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Major occult themes likely in horror stories; rituals or demonology expected.
Political content
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Minor political or social messaging possible; not a focus of anthology.
Self-harm / suicide
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Moderate themes of self-harm or suicide possible in dark horror narratives.
Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of abuse or suffering likely in horror; cruelty often central. Moderate risk of assault themes in horror; specific instances not confirmed.
Other
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