Considered one of the three most important voices in contemporary Chinese science fiction (along with Liu Cixin and Wang Jinkang), Han Song is a multiple recipient of the Chinese Galaxy Award (China's highest profile sci-fi prize), as well as the Chinese Nebula Award and Asian-Pacific Sci-fi Gravity Award. Song bridges new developments in science and subjects of cultural and social dynamics with stories of dystopia, governmental conspiracy, and subversive horror, earning praise for his work as "absurdly dark, " while also reigniting a science fiction renaissance. Including original English translations by Nathaniel Isaacson, PhD, Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to Han Song's work, the fifth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the enigmatic voice of Han Song, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich. Included within these pages are: Six short stories, three translated exclusively for this book Author interview Complete bibliography Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University) . and more! Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Han Song. Table of Contents includes: . Introduction by Eric J. Guignard. Han Song: A Biography. Earth is Flat. Earth is Flat: A Commentary. Transformation Subway. Transformation Subway: A Commentary. The Wheel of Samsara. The Wheel of Samsara: A Commentary. Two Small Birds. Two Small Birds: A Commentary. Fear of Seeing. Fear of Seeing: A Commentary. My Country Does Not Dream. My Country Does Not Dream: A Commentary. Why Han Song Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD. In Conversation with Han Song. Sending Chinese Science Fiction Overseas: A New Dialogue: An Essay by Han Song. A Bibliography of Chinese and English Fiction for Han Song

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Every nation of the globe has unique tales to tell, whispers that settle in through the land, creatures or superstitions that enliven the night, but rarely do readers get to experience such a diversity of these voices in one place as in A World of Horror, the latest anthology book created by award-winning editor Eric J. Guignard, and beautifully illustrated by artist Steve Lines. Enclosed within these pages are twenty-two all-new dark and speculative fiction stories written by authors from around the world that explore the myths and monsters, fables and fears of their homelands..   In "The Wife Who Didn't Eat, " a modest Japanese farmer's prayer to the gods comes true .

A World of Horror

*The classic tale that inspired the A24-movie The Green Knight starring Dev Patel!* Sir Gawain and the Green Knight stands as one of the earliest literary memories of Medieval England, King Arthur and his Round Table, the mythical Camelot, and those knights who called it home. In this classic tale of chivalry and adventure, a mysterious figure interrupts a New Year's Eve celebration. Dressed all in green, he challenges King Arthur to a dangerous duel, but it is Gawain, the least of them, who is brave enough to accept the challenge on Arthur's behalf. What follows is the young knight's journey into the heart of darkness as he tries to survive the impossible. Intended for students, academics, and fans of the Knights of the Round Table mythos, no treatment or contemporary retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is as complete and thrilling as this Dark Moon Books edition by USA Today bestselling-author Weston Ochse! Included in this comprehensive edition are: The original 1348 tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in Middle English verse Jessie L. Weston's 1898 poetic translation of the original Middle English version Acclaimed author Weston Ochse's 2021 modernized narrative of the story Supporting preface by the author Afterword by Unconventional Warfare Scholar, Jason S. Ridler, PhD Interior Illustrations by Yvonne Navarro . and more!

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A 21st Century Modernization

1963 Detroit is a hotbed of gambling, and the weekly baggage auctions keep a busy trade. Charlie Stewart and Joey Third are skilled in the art of successful bidding, but when Joey lands a mysterious suitcase, the thrill of winning turns to terror once they realize they've opened something sinister. Inside the suitcase is an antique gramophone, and the music it plays is unlike anything they've heard before. A chanting voice speaks to them in strange words, evoking visions of a dark, frozen land. It's a voice that makes them sick with addiction, and it continues chanting in their heads even when the record stops playing. Charlie sets out to solve the mystery of the unholy music and how to turn it off forever. But the urge to listen grows stronger, and the more it plays, the more the aural virus spreads, until people begin to vanish .

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Darkness exists everywhere, and in no place greater than those where spirits and curses still reside. Tread not lightly on ancient lands that have been discovered by this collection of intrepid authors. In Dark Tales of Lost Civilizations, you will unearth an anthology of twenty-five previously unpublished horror and speculative fiction stories, relating to aspects of civilizations that are crumbling, forgotten, rediscovered, or perhaps merely spoken about in great and fearful whispers. What is it that lures explorers to distant lands where none have returned? Where is Genghis Khan buried? What happened to Atlantis? Who will displace mankind on Earth? What laments have the Witches of Oz?Answers to these mysteries and other tales of archaeologists and scientists, treasure hunters, tragic royalty, and ghosts, are presented within this critically acclaimed anthology. Including stories by: Joe R. Lansdale, David Tallerman, Jonathan Vos Post, Jamie Lackey, Aaron J. French, and twenty exceptional others.

Dark Tales of Lost Civilizations

Death. Who has not considered their own mortality and wondered at what awaits, once our frail human shell expires? What occurs after the heart stops beating, after the last breath is drawn, after life as we know it terminates?Does our spirit remain on Earth while the mortal body rots? Do remnants of our soul transcend to a celestial Heaven or sink to Hell's torment? Are we offered choices in an individualized afterlife? Can we die again in the hereafter? Is life merely a cosmic joke, or is it an experiment for something greater?  Included within this critically-acclaimed anthology are answers to these queries alongside tales and suppositions relating from traditional ghosts to the afterlife of e-coli. Explore the afterworld of an Australian cowboy. Discover what the "white light" really means to the recently departed. Consider the impact of modern, or future, technology on the dead. Follow the karmic path of reincarnation. Travel from the 999th level of Fengdu's Hell to the gates of Robot Heaven. Enclosed are thirty-four all-new dark and speculative fiction stories, individually illustrated by Audra Phillips, and exploring the possibilities "after death."Table of Contents Includes:Introduction by Eric J. GuignardSomeone to Remember by Andrew S. WilliamsBoy, 7 by Alvaro RodriguezSea of Trees by Edward M. ErdelacThe Last Moments Before Bed by Steve Rasnic TemThe Resurrection Policy by Lisa MortonHigh Places by John M. FloydCircling the Stones at Fulcrum's Low by Kelda CrichI Will Remain by David SteffenTree of Life by Aaron J. FrenchThe Reckless Alternative by Sanford Allen & Josh RountreeThe Thousandth Hell by Brad C. HodsonMall Rats by James S. DorrAfterword by Ray CluleyLike a Bat out of Hell by Jonathan ShipleyThe Overlander by Jacob EdwardsForever by John PalisanoMy Father Knew Douglas MacArthur by Bentley LittleRobot Heaven by Jamie LackeyBeyond the Veil by Robert B. Marcus, Jr. Prisoner of Peace by David TallermanA Feast of Meat and Mead by Christine MorganBe Quiet At The Back by William MeikleCages by Peter GiglioHammerhead by Simon ClarkMarvel at the Face of Forever by Kelly DunnThe Unfinished Lunch by Trevor DenyerI Was The Walrus by Steve CameronThe Devil's Backbone by Larry HodgesThe Death of E. Coli by Benjamin Kane EthridgeFinal Testament of a Weapons Engineer by Emily C. SkaftunAcclimation Package by Joe McKinneyHellevator by Josh StrnadIn and Out the Window by Allan IzenWith Max Barry in the Nearer Precincts by John Langan

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Praised by literary journals, news outlets, and leading fiction magazines, Nisi Shawl is celebrated as an author whose works are lyrical and philosophical, speculative and far-ranging; ".broad in ambition and deep in accomplishment" (The Seattle Times). Besides nearly three decades of creating fantasy and science fiction, fairy tales, and indigenous stories, Nisi has also been lauded as editor, journalist, reviewer, teacher, speaker, afrofuturist, and proponent and mentor of feminism, African-American fiction, and other pedagogical issues of diversity. Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to her work, the third in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the vibrant voice of Nisi Shawl, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich. Included within these pages are: Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book Author interview Complete bibliography Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University) . and more! Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Nisi Shawl. Table of Contents includes:. Introduction by Eric J. Guignard. Nisi Shawl: A Biography. The Beads of Ku (fiction). The Beads of Ku: A Commentary. Otherwise (fiction). Otherwise: A Commentary. Just Between Us (fiction). Just Between Us: A Commentary. At the Huts of Ajala (fiction). At the Huts of Ajala: A Commentary. Street Worm (fiction). Street Worm: A Commentary. Conversion Therapy (fiction). Conversion Therapy: A Commentary. Why Nisi Shawl Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD. In Conversation with Nisi Shawl. Written On The Water: An Essay by Nisi Shawl. A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Nisi Shawl

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The +Horror Library+ anthologies are internationally praised as a groundbreaking source of contemporary horror short fiction stories-relevant to the moment and stunning in impact-from leading authors of the macabre and darkly imaginative. Filled with Fears and Fantasy. Death and Dark Dreams. Monsters and Mayhem. Literary Vision and Wonder. Each volume of the +Horror Library+ series is packed with heart-pounding thrills and creepy contemplations as to what truly lurks among the shadows of the world(s) we live in. Containing 30 all-original stories, read Volume 7 in this ongoing anthology series, and then continue with the other volumes. Shamble no longer through the banal humdrum of normalcy, but ENTER THE HORROR LIBRARY! Included within Volume 7: .   In "Hand of Glory, " a despairing prison inmate studies astral projection in order to escape his cell..   In "The Key to Mabella, " a cemetery groundskeeper discovers a mysterious vault key held by his predecessor and investigates what it unlocks..   In "Abandon, " a tour guide takes friends to visit his home village, long-since deserted and languishing under superstition..   .

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Hailed by The Oxford Companion to English Literature as "Britain's most respected living horror writer, " Ramsey Campbell has authored an astounding body of work for over half a century that embodies the weird, the supernatural, and the subtle, much of which is widely considered classics of dark fiction today. He has been given more awards than any other writer in the field, including being made an Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University for outstanding services to literature. Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to his work, the sixth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the remarkable voice of Ramsey Campbell, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich. Included within these pages are: Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book Author interview Biography and bibliography Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University) . and more!  Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Ramsey Campbell. Table of Contents includes: . Introduction by Eric J. Guignard. About Ramsey Campbell (A Biography). The Place of Revelation. The Place of Revelation: A Commentary. The Companion. The Companion: A Commentary. The Alternative. The Alternative: A Commentary. One Copy Only. One Copy Only: A Commentary. Recently Used. Recently Used: A Commentary. The Bill. The Bill: A Commentary. Why Ramsey Campbell Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD. In Conversation with Ramsey Campbell. My Roots Exhumed: An Essay by Ramsey Campbell. A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Ramsey Campbell

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Author of the fantastic and the bizarre, Jeffrey Ford's work has won awards and acclaim across the globe for his stories of humor, horror, and unconventional beauty. "Powerful and disturbing in the best possible way" (Gawker) and "Intensely engaging" (Publishers Weekly), Ford crosses speculative genres with literary ideals, which has earned him the World Fantasy Award (seven times), the Shirley Jackson Award (four times), the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and France's vaunted Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire. Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to his work, the fourth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the extraordinary voice of Jeffrey Ford, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich. Included within these pages are: Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book Author interview Complete bibliography Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University) . and more! Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Jeffrey Ford. Table of Contents includes:. Introduction by Eric J. Guignard. About Jeffrey Ford. A Natural History of Autumn. A Natural History of Autumn: A Commentary. Malthusian's Zombie. Malthusian's Zombie: A Commentary. Boatman's Holiday. Boatman's Holiday: A Commentary. The Night Whiskey. The Night Whiskey: A Commentary. A Night in the Tropics. A Night in the Tropics: A Commentary. Incorruptible. Incorruptible: A Commentary. Why Jeffrey Ford Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD. In Conversation with Jeffrey Ford. Scratching the Surface: An Essay by Jeffrey Ford. A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Jeffrey Ford

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