Steve Rasnic Tem est un maître de l'obscur et du troublant, plongeant fréquemment dans les profondeurs de la psyché humaine pour explorer l'horreur qui se cache sous la surface de la vie ordinaire. Son style complexe et sa perspicacité aiguë sur la nature humaine en font un conteur unique. Les œuvres de Tem se caractérisent par une atmosphère omniprésente de terreur rampante et des questions existentielles qui persistent longtemps après la dernière page. C'est un auteur qui capture la fragilité de l'esprit humain et les coins sombres de notre perception de la réalité.
Exploring the chilling legend of the Wendigo, this collection of tales delves into themes of hunger, isolation, and the human psyche. Each story offers a unique perspective on the Wendigo myth, blending horror with cultural commentary. The narratives traverse various settings and characters, revealing how the insatiable craving for power or survival can lead to terrifying consequences. Readers will encounter both traditional and contemporary interpretations, making for a haunting exploration of folklore and its impact on humanity.
The book offers a profound exploration of contemporary horror literature, encouraging diverse formal analyses and interpretations. It highlights significant projects within the genre, showcasing their relevance and depth. Praised for its beauty and bravery, the work delves into the complexities of horror, inviting readers to engage with it on multiple levels.
This fourth volume of the Valancourt Book of Horror Stories series showcases 15 chilling tales from various centuries, highlighting the rich history of horror literature. It includes five original stories, two rare foreign pieces translated into English for the first time, and eight previously scarce works. Curated by Valancourt Books, this collection emphasizes the revival of lost and neglected horror literature, offering readers a diverse array of unsettling narratives from both established and emerging authors.
Exploring the intricate relationship between the living and the dead, the narrative delves into the protagonist's lifelong fascination with dreams of the deceased. This journey reveals deep emotional connections, unresolved issues, and the impact of loss on personal identity. As the story unfolds, themes of memory, grief, and the quest for understanding emerge, challenging the boundaries between reality and the afterlife. The protagonist's experiences invite readers to reflect on their own perceptions of death and the enduring presence of those who have passed.
Steve and Melanie Tem have expanded the ideas in the original award-winning story The Man on the Ceiling to create a compelling work that examines how people find a family, stay together despite incomprehensible tragedy, and, in the end, how they find love.
Set in a surreal vacation resort for the collective unconscious, the story follows Richard Carter and his daughter Serena as they navigate the eerie Deadfall Hotel, a place where nightmares linger and the dead find respite. As they seek to rediscover life, they must confront the sinister forces that inhabit the hotel, posing a threat to their survival. The narrative combines elements of horror and psychological exploration, creating a unique and chilling atmosphere.
The Canterbury Nightmares is a collection of stories from the edge of the abyss. Combining the essence of Chaucer's pilgrims on their journey to a shrine, with what appeared to be the end of a global pandemic, these tales were born in a time when personal connections were few, breathing the air in a grocery store felt unsafe, and the country was dissolving into seemingly irreparable divisions. Eleven travelers heading out to visit The Grand Canyon. All of them have their reasons. All of them have their losses, and their pain. All of them are dark. From an old man taking a promised journey with his wife, to a congregation that has lost its way, from different backgrounds and cultures, to different ways of dealing with grief, loss, and isolation, this book will take you places you do not expect. Contents: The Old Man's Tale - Steve Rasnic Tem The Liberation of Brother Buffalo - Michael Boatman Think of the Family - Ai Jiang To See Her in Sepia - Scott J. Moses The Preditor's Tale - Terence Taylor The Wife of Wrath's Tale - John B. Rosenman The Secret Place: A Knight's Tale - Stephen Mark Rainey The Sacred Clarion - S. A. Cosby The Tour Guide's Tale - Anna Tambour Every Form of Person - J. A. W. McCarthy Vending Machine Girl - Eric LaRocca
THE HARVEST CHILD AND OTHER FANTASIES collects the wide range of Steve Rasnic Tem's fantasy tales for the first time. These 39 stories include sword & sorcery sagas, chronicles of fairies, elves, witches, wizards, magical creatures, Robin Hood, funny fantasy, and a smattering of science fantasy, as well as some uncollected dark fantasy tales which emphasize the fantasy over the horror. These fictions originally appeared in both major markets and hard-to-find small magazines including, but not limited to: After Hours, Paradox, Asimov's, Dragon Magazine, Elsewhere, Infinite Loop, New Frontiers, Jabberwocky, Chrysalis, Grue, Mythellany, Fantasy Book, Extro, and Beneath Ceaseless Skies.Stories included in this collection: The Harvest ChildThe Artist and His MotherAncient GrassThe BrollachanThe Carl ParadoxEddie the GreatRobin in the MistsCornwomanDune ShackThe DyingEmbrace of Clay, Embrace of StrawGarbageHideoutDaytimerThe OrchardThe Doors of HypertextIn All Things ModerationJanaelFilmmakerLost CherokeeMarkersTall SkiesThe Sound of Hawkwings DissolvingRiverbanksTeddy Bear WinterTime and the ExileUmbrellasMorning TalkRe: VisionWanderlustWar on the DownsideWelcome to RodeomartThe World through the TreeTen Things I Know About the WizardPunishmentWriting in the DarkThe Night Market (with Melanie Tem)The Final ApprenticeDying on the Elephant Road
Exploring the surreal and often haunting aspects of everyday life, the stories weave together themes of loss, memory, and transformation. A father-son fishing trip leads to unexpected depths, while flayed rabbits and moving cliffs introduce elements of the bizarre. Characters grapple with nightmares, bereavement, and the consequences of a nuclear holocaust, each confronting their realities in unique ways. The collection delves into the intersections of art and life, revealing how ordinary experiences can become extraordinary and unsettling.
