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Sixteen never‑published horror stories are assembled in this anthology, embracing every facet of Halloween and its darker kin. The tales range from scheming jack‑o‑lanterns and vengeful ghosts to otherworldly changelings, realistic haunted attractions, and terrifying cult movies. The collection also explores related festivals such as All Souls' Day, Dia de los Muertos, and Devil's Night, offering a wide spectrum of chills for fans of American horror. Edited by Ellen Datlow and Lisa Morton, the volume showcases works by authors including Seanan McGuire, Stephen Graham Jones, Jonathan Maberry, Joanna Parypinski, Garth Nix, Kate Jonez, Jeffrey Ford, Kelley Armstrong, S. P. Miskowski, Brian Evenson, Elise Forier Edie, Eric J. Guignard, Paul Kane, Pat Cadigan, John Langan, and John R. Little.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Ellen Datlow
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