Skeleton Crew

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From the Flap: Experience the master at his scarifying best! This collection features heart-pounding terror and eerie whimsy, showcasing tales from the outer limits of a remarkable imagination. Themes of evil that breathes and walks, brave new worlds, and human desperation manifest into deadly menace. In the tradition of Poe, Stevenson, Lovecraft, and The Twilight Zone, the author blends timeless images of fear with contemporary American life, crafting a unique brand of horror that has captivated millions of readers. In the book-length story "The Mist," a supermarket stands as humanity's last refuge against an unfathomable peril. Encounter "The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands," and prepare for a chilling experience. Discover the secrets of attics in "The Monkey," where some things are better left undisturbed. A sublime woman driver offers "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" to paradise, while a boy's sanity teeters as he confronts the odious corpse of "Gramma." If you were shocked by Gremlins, the Fornits in "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet" will astound you. From vengeful trucks to seductive teen demons, curses that grow malevolent over time, and a mix of grotesque presences and angels of grace, this collection is a night-blooming bouquet of chills and thrills.