Books like Dark Visions by Douglas E. Winter
Dark Visions is a horror anthology edited by Douglas E. Winter. Stephen King opens the collection with three stories, including the haunting "Sneakers". Dan Simmons contributes the homage "Metastasis", while George R.R. Martin finishes with the werewolf novella "The Skin Trade".
The tales explore traditional American horror themes, weaving supernatural elements with darker issues such as addiction and alcoholism.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Douglas E. Winter
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