A chilling anthology of horror stories inspired by Shirley Jackson, featuring leading writers exploring dark and psychological themes.
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A chilling anthology of horror stories inspired by Shirley Jackson, featuring leading writers exploring dark and psychological themes.
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Chilling, human, poignant and strange, her stories have inspired a generation of writers and readers. This anthology, edited by legendary horror editor Ellen Datlow, will bring together today’s leading horror writers to offer their own personal tribute to the work of Shirley Jackson. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Carmen Maria Machado, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand, Kelly Link, Cassandra Khaw, Karen Heuler, Benjamin Percy, John Langan, Laird Bar...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor sexual references; no explicit scenes depicted. Sexual coercion or threat; not central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes; some graphic horror and body horror elements.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drug use; not prominent.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes in some stories.
Religious content
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Fleeting religious references; not a dominant theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Recurring occult themes; rituals and supernatural elements in several stories.
Political content
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Subtle social commentary; not a primary focus.
Self-harm / suicide
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Some stories depict self-harm or suicide ideation; handled with care.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of child abuse, domestic violence, and trauma in multiple stories. Sexual coercion or threat; not central.
Other
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