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113 Tales of Terror: Illustrated Urban Legends & Short Shock Stories

✍️ Terry Beatty
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of 113 short horror stories and classic urban legends illustrated by Terry Beatty.

This book gathers famous urban myths alongside original horror tales by Kurt Kuersteiner, compiled by Terry Beatty. Beatty provides illustrations for the text, collaborating with artists Larry Jacubecz, Byron Glickfeld, Sherman Whited, and Chris Terri. The stories feature monsters, killers, and madmen in brief formats. Key titles include accounts of an eyeball-eating lunatic and Saturn-based brainsuckers. The volume blends traditional folklore with new fiction. The artwork supports the short narrative style. This format delivers rapid scares. The collection aims to frighten readers through combined text and visuals.

Key Themes
urban legends shock stories illustrated horror
Literary Context

Published in 2017 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, this book sits within the tradition of American urban legend collections. It bridges classic folklore with original supernatural fiction. The work reflects a contemporary interest in illustrated horror anthologies for readers seeking quick scares.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Shirley Jackson · Stephen King · Edgar Allan Poe · Urban Legend compilations
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2017 📖 132 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781544291390

📝 Description: 113 Tales of Terror: Illustrated Urban Legends & Short Shock Stories

Terry Beatty has compiled 113 scary stories in this book released by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. The volume mixes well-known city myths with fresh nightmares from Kurt Kuersteiner's mind. Fans of the hook legend, tales about someone hiding upstairs, and frightening clowns will find familiar ground here. These old favorites sit alongside new entries involving monsters, killers, and crazy people. Notable pieces include stories about an eyeball-eating lunatic, creatures on Saturn called brainsuckers, and a tale about cannibalism. The book is structured as a series of brief horror vignettes. Beatty includes artwork to accompany the text, with help from guest illustrators Larry Jacubecz, Byron Glickfeld, Sherman Whited, and Chris Terri. The art varies from beautiful to gruesome. This blend of words and pictures aims to scare readers. It works best for those who like quick jolts of fear and classic horror themes. People looking for long novels or deep character arcs might be disappointed. The focus is on short plots and visual shock value. The last story brings the total count to one hundred thirteen.

💎 Our verdict on 113 Tales of Terror: Illustrated Urban Legends & Short Shock Stories

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Horror Reads editorial team
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This collection effectively delivers rapid scares by blending traditional folklore with new fiction. Terry Beatty’s compilation includes famous urban myths alongside original horror tales, supported by artwork from several illustrators. The volume features monsters, killers, and madmen in brief formats, appealing to those who enjoy quick jolts of fear. Notable entries include accounts of an eyeball-eating lunatic and Saturn-based brainsuckers. While the focus is on short plots and visual shock value, it may disappoint readers seeking deep character arcs. The art varies from beautiful to gruesome, enhancing the horror. It is a solid choice for fans of classic horror themes and illustrated stories who prefer concise narratives over extended novels.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy rapid jolts of fear and classic horror themes will find this collection particularly satisfying. It serves those who prefer short plots and visual shock value over long novels or deep character arcs. Fans of the hook legend, frightening clowns, and tales about someone hiding upstairs will recognize familiar ground here. The book is ideal for individuals seeking quick scares through a blend of words and pictures. Those interested in monsters, killers, and madmen in brief formats will appreciate the variety. The combination of well-known city myths with fresh nightmares offers a diverse experience. It works best for readers who want to be frightened through combined text and visuals without committing to extensive narratives.

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This collection effectively delivers rapid scares by blending traditional folklore with new fiction. Terry Beatty’s compilation includes famous urban myths alongside original horror tales, supported by artwork from several illustrators. The volume features monsters, killers, and madmen in brief formats, appealing to those who enjoy quick jolts of fear. Notable entries include accounts of an eyeball-eating lunatic and Saturn-based brainsuckers. While the focus is on short plots and visual shock value, it may disappoint readers seeking deep character arcs. The art varies from beautiful to gruesome, enhancing the horror. It is a solid choice for fans of classic horror themes and illustrated stories who prefer concise narratives over extended novels.

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