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Fuel for the Dark Dreams of Yamesh-Lot Claude Lalumiere
A lost myth – a legend that never was, from a world that never was – about how nightmares first invaded the land of dreams. This tale forms part of Claude Lalumière’s “cerebral, erotic, and hypnotically compelling”… More
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The Lost and Found of Years Claude Lalumiere
A disillusioned writer’s grasp on reality becomes increasingly tenuous as Lost Pages, the bookshop from his stories, appears in the real world. This tale forms part of Claude Lalumière’s “cerebral, erotic,… More
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A Place Where Nothing Ever Happens Claude Lalumiere
A young man struggling with getting his life together keeps receiving phone calls from a man claiming to be his deceased father. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable” (New York Review… More
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The Object of Worship Claude Lalumiere
In a world of women, gods dwell in every household, controlling every aspect of reproduction and daily life. Despite the gods’ physical reality, some women champion atheism. From Objects of Worship, this story… More
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The Ethical Treatment of Meat Claude Lalumiere
Zombie suburban couple Raymond and George face an ethical crisis when one of them decides to become an animal rights activist. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable” (New York Review… More
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Hochelaga and Sons Claude Lalumiere
The multigenerational saga of a Montreal superhero, unwittingly created by Nazi science. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable” (New York Review of Science Fiction) speculative … More
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The Sea, at Bari Claude Lalumiere
Mario returns to Bari, Italy, where, as a child, he suffered a terrifying and transformative encounter with a sea monster. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable” (New York Review of … More
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The Darkness at the Heart of the World Claude Lalumiere
An infirm boy journeys through a fantasy land, to reach the mythical dwelling of the winged warriors who protect the world against nightmares. His quest: to be granted the gift of flight! From Objects of Worship, this… More
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Njàbò Claude Lalumiere
An artist suspects that her daughter is secretly the avatar of an ancient elephant god intent on vengeance and the destruction of human civilization. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable”… More
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Spiderkid Claude Lalumiere
Young lovers worship a primordial spider god … but what must they sacrifice? From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable” (New York Review of Science Fiction) speculative fiction … More
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Roman Predator’s Chimeric Odyssey Claude Lalumiere
In the aftermath the BioWar, a chosen elite undergo a sacred ritual that transforms them into werewolves who hunt giant monsters for sustenance. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable”… More
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Destroyer of Worlds Don Lalumiere
A retired fisherman with a failing marriage yearns for a more exciting life … and finds himself caught in an apocalyptic conflict between gods and superheroes. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent,… More
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A Visit to the Optometrist Claude Lalumiere
A zombie goes to the optometrist to get a new pair of eyes, but those eyes used to belong to an immortal human sorcerer who possesses his undead host in order to accomplish his evil plans. From Objects of Worship, this story… More
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This Is the Ice Age Claude Lalumiere
Teenagers struggle to survive a surreal ice age that has wiped out electricity, civilization, and most of the population. From Objects of Worship, this story is part of a “potent, memorable” (New York Review of … More
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Leaves Brown Ian Rogers
The only thing worse than seeing the Unnaturals is when you realize they’re can see you, too. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places… More
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Wood Ian Rogers
Three friends pass the night with a story about a haunted forest and a boy made of wood. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places between… More
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Aces Ian Rogers
A young girl’s very existence threatens to destroy the entire planet. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places between our world… More
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Cabin D Ian Rogers
Cabin D is one of the most dangerous haunted houses in the world. But now it might have met its match. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places… More
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The Currents Ian Rogers
A woman and her children meet a mysterious man with the ability to ride the river currents. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places… More
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Winter Hammock Ian Rogers
Tentacles, zombies, hellhounds — it’s the end of the world as we know ut. It’s not so bad if you have a hammock. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores… More
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A Night in the Library with the Gods Ian Rogers
Books have power. What happens when some people use that power for evil? This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places between our world… More
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The Dark and the Young Ian Rogers
Wendy’s job was to translate the artefact known as Black Book. She should have read the fine print. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places… More
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The Nanny Ian Rogers
It’s not easy taking care of kids. It’s even harder when they’re dead. This short story is part of Ian Rogers’s Every House is Haunted, a short fiction collection that explores the border-places between our … More
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The Dark Space in the House in the House in the Garden at the Centre of the World Robert Shearman
Cindy and Steve, favourites of all God’s creations, explore the haunted house in the forest right in the middle of the Garden of Eden. From Remember Why You Fear Me, this story is one of a set of deliciously frightening… More