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'The Beast You Are' by Paul Tremblay is a collection of short stories that delve into themes of memory, identity, mortality, and existential horror. Tremblay's writing style varies across the stories, from experimental and thought-provoking to creepy and heartbreaking. The book includes a novella that tells a unique story of animals as the residents of a town, reminiscent of 'Watership Down' and 'Beowulf', showcasing the darker side of animals in a poetic and epic manner.
If you liked The Beast You Are, here are the top 19 books to read next:
A daring, dark, and deliciously weird short story collection that’s perfect for fans of unsettling surrealism, though it might not win over everyone - especially those seeking tidy endings or lighter fare.
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Save:Inventive, unnerving, and sometimes divisive, this is a collection best suited for readers who appreciate experimental storytelling and ambiguous, thought-provoking horror - expect some new favorites and a few head-scratchers.
Their father stayed in his bedroom, door locked, for almost two full days. Now he paces in the mudroom, and he pauses only to pick at the splintering doorjamb with a black fingernail. Muttering to him... - #3
Save:A wonderfully strange, haunting collection that deserves a wider audience - intense, poetic, and perfect for fans of literary horror or the uncanny. Not for readers needing non-stop action, but a must for lovers of psychological or supernatural tales.
A new herd of gusts advanced from the ravines, and set loose over snow-covered fields, they ploughed their enraged heads through the snowbanks. Raised from its soft bedding, the snow whirled in huge c... A foundational and delightfully eerie grab-bag of classic horror stories - essential for genre fans and anyone curious about the roots of supernatural fiction, but the writing style and editorial touches won’t appeal to everyone.
One hot afternoon in August a gorgeous young gentleman, one would say the last of his race in London, set out from the Circus end, and proceeded to stroll along the lonely expanse of Piccadilly Desert...- #5
Save:A standout, newly reprinted collection of horror shorts - creepy, clever, and essential for genre fans, even if not every story is a slam dunk. Worth reading for any lover of weird or classic horror!
A deliciously dark and elegantly creepy collection - perfect for fans of classic Gothic horror and twisty, atmospheric short stories.
There is no god but this mirror that thou seest, for this is the Mirror of Wisdom. And it reflecteth all things that are in heaven and on earth, save only the face of him who looketh into it. This it...- #7
Save:A moody, emotionally charged apocalypse thriller with a few familiar tropes but super fresh writing - one of the most memorable pandemic horrors out there. Worth picking up if you love tense emotional journeys with just the right dose of creepy.
David Arlen’s daughter woke up ten miles outside Fredericksburg. She had begun to stir just as the lights of the city receded in the Oldsmobile’s rearview mirror, intermittently whining and sobbing in... - #8
Save:A must-read grab bag of contemporary horror, perfect for fans who love variety and fresh voices, but keep your expectations tempered for a few less-than-stellar stories along the way.
Katherine MacDonald, sitting beside the bed and attaching one of the four TENS units to his scrawny thigh just below the basketball shorts he now always wore, did not look up. Her face was carefully b... - #9
Save:A smart, spooky, and strange collection - 20th Century Ghosts is a showcase of Joe Hill’s creative range. Not every story will blow you away, but the best ones are truly unforgettable. Well worth reading for fans of dark, offbeat tales.
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Save:A masterclass in existential and atmospheric horror, best read in doses. Haunting, poetic, and uniquely nightmarish - but definitely not comfort fiction.
We were living in a rented house, neither the first nor the last of a long succession of such places that the family inhabited throughout my childhood years. It was shortly after we had moved into thi...
