Gemma Files is a celebrated voice in contemporary horror, known for her deeply unsettling and imaginative tales. Her work often delves into the darker corners of human experience, exploring themes of the uncanny and the grotesque with a unique, visceral style. Files masterfully blends folklore, mythology, and psychological dread to create narratives that linger long after the last page is turned.
Exploring themes of connection and support, this book emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences in overcoming challenges. It offers insights and encouragement for those feeling isolated, highlighting stories that resonate with the struggles of many. Through relatable narratives, readers are reminded of the strength found in unity and the comfort of knowing that others share similar journeys.
This acclaimed fiction collection, honored with the 2021 Bram Stoker Award, showcases a range of compelling stories that delve into the realms of horror and the uncanny. Each narrative explores complex themes of fear, identity, and the human experience, offering readers a chilling yet thought-provoking journey. The author's masterful storytelling and unique voice create an immersive atmosphere, making it a standout in contemporary horror literature. Perfect for fans of unsettling tales that linger long after the last page.
Former film teacher Lois Cairns is struggling to raise her autistic son while freelancing as a critic when, at a screening, she happens upon a sampled piece of silver nitrate silent footage. She is able to connect it to the early work of Mrs. Iris Dunlopp Whitcomb, the spiritualist and collector of fairy tales who mysteriously disappeared from a train compartment in 1918. Hoping to make her own mark on the film world, Lois embarks on a project to prove that Whitcomb was Canada's first female filmmaker. But her research takes her down a path not of darkness but of light--the blinding and searing light of a fairy tale made flesh, a noontime demon who demands that duty must be paid. As Lois discovers terrifying parallels between her own life and that of Mrs. Whitcomb, she begins to fear not just for herself, but for those closest to her heart.
Pinkerton detective Ed Morrow infiltrates a gang led by Rev. Asher Rook, a former Confederate chaplain who becomes a "hexslinger."
Exploring the unsettling interplay between light and darkness, this collection features a range of stories filled with cosmic horror and chilling creativity. Readers will encounter a ghost from an art project, an exterminator uncovering supernatural inhabitants, an intergalactic invasion, and a cult's bloody rituals. Spanning nearly two decades, it showcases both well-known and lesser-seen works from Gemma Files, highlighting her evolution as a prominent voice in horror. The narratives delve into hidden truths and the terror that lies beneath the surface of reality.
Exploring the interplay between the numinous and the horrific, this collection delves into alternate realities where characters confront transformative experiences. With themes of love and death intertwined, it offers a dark fantasy filled with unsettling elements. Readers will encounter forgotten gods and monsters as familiar tropes are subverted, leading to unexpected revelations. This unique blend of horror and fantasy invites a journey through a fractured universe, rich with eerie delights and profound changes.