An anthology of monster fiction spanning three decades, featuring stories from acclaimed authors like Clive Barker and China Miéville.
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An anthology of monster fiction spanning three decades, featuring stories from acclaimed authors like Clive Barker and China Miéville.
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Monsters: As old as the oldest of stories, as new as our latest imaginings. From the ancient stone corridors of the labyrinth to the graffitied alleyways of the contemporary metropolis, they stalk the shadows. Leering from the darkness of the forest, jostling for space in our closets, they walk, crawl, creep and scuttle through our nightmares. Close as the clutter under the bed or the other side of the mirror, they are our truest companions. Creatures features the best monster fiction from the p...
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Romance & sex
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Some stories include explicit sexual scenes involving monsters; moderate frequency across the anthology. Coercive encounters and sexual threats in monster interactions; recurring in a few stories.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of monster attacks, dismemberment, body horror, and torture in multiple stories; pervasive and defining.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language and profanity in several stories.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use in a few stories.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters in one or two stories, not central.
Religious content
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Fleeting references to religious figures or rituals in monster contexts.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Frequent occult themes, including summoning, demonology, and monstrous rituals in several tales.
Political content
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Brief social commentary on urban decay and fear in select stories.
Self-harm / suicide
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One story includes brief suicide ideation.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of cruelty, animal abuse, and systemic suffering inflicted by monsters; central in multiple entries. Coercive encounters and sexual threats in monster interactions; recurring in a few stories.
Other
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