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Hex Appeal gathers nine short stories penned by today’s leading paranormal writers, all curated by editor P. N. Elrod. The collection transports readers into a hidden magical realm where witches and conjurers wield potent spells— from a fatal kiss or resurrection to vengeful curses. Each tale presents unique creatures and scenarios—bigfoot encounters, albino vampires, professional wizards, reanimated lovers, and a futuristic sex droid named Silicon Lily—highlighting the thrilling, often perilous world of hex culture.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: P. N. Elrod
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