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Howl: A Shapeshifting Anthology from Graveside Press, is a solid collection of thought provoking horror stories. I tend to like horror that tries to be more than just scares, and this series of stories achieves that end.
Some dare us to laugh in the face of tragic circumstances, like The Salt Circle by Warren Benedetto, where the shifter in question is not a werewolf but an anxiety triggered slug. Others base their stories around identity, specifically queerness and the challenge to be who we are in a society of rigid definitions. There are dystopian scenarios, old world settings and themes of retribution that should resonate with anyone who might have been a victim. It’s a wide mix of horror sub-genres, including body horror, horror fantasy, folk, scifi and more. The link between the diversity is the shapeshifter element.
Food for thought, is how I would summarize each and every story. The titles that stood out for me, including The Salt Circle listed above, are:
Moth(er) by Chase Anderson
Wolves at the Fair by Mir Rainbird
Together Bound Unto Perdition by Matt McHugh
How Afraid by Devan Barlow
Time for a Change by Mark Towse
A Horse Walks Into a Bar by A M Sutter
You can check the book out here, at the Graveside Press website.
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