Lisa Morton is an acclaimed author of horror fiction and a recognized expert on Halloween. Her short stories have been featured in over 50 publications, showcasing her mastery of the macabre. Morton's writing delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche, building atmosphere and psychological dread to explore the very nature of fear. She masterfully uncovers the hidden monsters that reside not just in the shadows, but within ourselves.
Featuring 35 original short stories, this collection showcases the haunting imagination of Bram Stoker Award winner Lisa Morton. Each tale delves into the realm of nightmares, offering readers a diverse array of chilling themes and eerie characters. Morton's skillful storytelling promises to evoke fear and intrigue, making this anthology a must-read for fans of horror and the macabre.
A Combined Edition of Fantasmagoriana and Tales of the Dead
Originally published in 1812, this anthology is a foundational collection of ghost stories that has significantly influenced the genre. It features a variety of haunting tales that explore themes of the supernatural and the unknown, showcasing the eerie and unsettling aspects of life and death. Fantasmagoriana not only entertains but also serves as a critical piece in the evolution of horror literature, setting the stage for future writers and their exploration of ghostly lore.
An eye-popping, entertaining visual history of zombie films written by six- time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Lisa Morton
The plot centers around the emergence of Halloween Beyond stores, which connect the lives of three visitors through a captivating blend of mystery and magic. As their paths intertwine, they uncover secrets and experience enchanting encounters, revealing the deeper significance of the Halloween season. The narrative explores themes of fate and the transformative power of the holiday, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories.
Following the success of Weird Women: Volume 1, acclaimed anthologists Lisa Morton and Leslie S. Klinger return with another offering of overlooked masterworks from early female horror writers, including George Eliot, Zora Neale Hurston, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Edith Wharton.
An eerie history of our conversations with the dead.
"Halloween has spread around the world, yet its associations with death and the supernatural as well as its inevitable commercialization has made it one of our most puzzling holidays. How did it become what it is today? This book examines the origins and history of Halloween and explores in depth its current global popularity. The author reveals how holidays like the Celtic Samhain and Catholic All Souls' Day have blended to produce the modern Halloween, and she shows how the holiday has been reborn in America, where costumes and trick-or-treat rituals are new customs. She takes into account the influence of related but independent holidays, especially Mexico's Day of the Dead, as well as the explosion in popularity of haunted attractions and the impact of events such as 9/11 and the global economic recession. It also examines the effect Halloween has had on popular culture through literary works by Washington Irving and Ray Bradbury, films such as John Carpenter's Halloween and Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and television series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Simpsons. This book takes us on a journey from the spectacular to the macabre, allowing us to peep behind the mask to see the real past and present of this ever more popular holiday."--Publisher's description.
Set during a mystical Halloween night when the veil between worlds is fragile, the story weaves together the lives of various characters. A legendary trickster named Jack embarks on a quest for his first lantern, while a teenage girl starts to uncover her own enchanting abilities. Meanwhile, a fallen angel grapples with the desire for redemption. The narrative explores themes of dark magic and transformation, highlighting the allure and danger that accompany this bewitching time of year.
Sixteen never-before-published chilling tales that explore every aspect of our darkest holiday, Halloween, co-edited by Ellen Datlow, one of the most successful and respected genre editors, and Lisa Morton, a leading authority on Halloween. In addition to stories about scheming jack-o'-lanterns, vengeful ghosts, otherworldly changelings, disturbingly realistic haunted attractions, masks that cover terrifying faces, murderous urban legends, parties gone bad, cult Halloween movies, and trick or treating in the future, Haunted Nights also offers terrifying and mind-bending explorations of related holidays like All Souls' Day, Dia de los Muertos, and Devil's Night. "With Graveyard Weeds and Wolfbane Seeds" by Seanan McGuire "Dirtmouth" by Stephen Graham Jones" "A Small Taste of the Old Countr" by Jonathan Maberry "Wick’s End" by Joanna Parypinski "The Seventeen Year Itch" by Garth Nix "A Flicker of Light on Devil’s Night" by Kate Jonez "Witch-Hazel" by Jeffrey Ford "Nos Galen Gaeaf" by Kelley Armstrong "We’re Never Inviting Amber Again" by S. P. Miskowski "Sisters" by Brian Evenson "All Through the Night" by Elise Forier Edie "A Kingdom of Sugar Skulls and Marigolds" by Eric J. Guignard "The Turn" by Paul Kane "Jack" by Pat Cadigan "Lost in the Dark" by John Langan "The First Lunar Halloween" by John R. Little
Exploring the intersection of horror and politics, this anthology presents chilling tales that reveal the dark side of the electoral process and societal issues. Set against the backdrop of America's tumultuous political landscape, the collection features contributions from renowned authors and emerging voices in horror. From the campaign trail to the digital realm, these stories delve into the pervasive fear and anxiety of contemporary life, with an introduction by Jeff Strand and an afterword by David Wellington, enhancing the thematic depth of the work.