Chance ... and other horrors
A collection of short stories exploring the lethal side of human relationships and obsession.
This volume from Red Engine Press examines the breakdown of civility through a series of interconnected narratives. Faulkner focuses on the transition from normal desire to dangerous obsession. The stories highlight how small acts of neglect or abuse can escalate into significant harm. The text avoids traditional horror tropes in favor of psychological tension. It shows how people use their actions as weapons against each other. The collection is organized to send chills into the mind and soul by focusing on realistic, albeit extreme, emotional pain. Readers will find a consistent theme of consequences for ignoring basic kindness. The work does not offer redemption but rather a stark look at human failure.
Published in 2011 by Red Engine Press, this book sits within the tradition of American horror fiction. It draws on the gothic exploration of internal darkness rather than external monsters. The work reflects a period where psychological tension replaced supernatural spectacle in short form horror.
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Readers who appreciate the unsettling reality of interpersonal conflict over traditional monsters will gain significantly from this volume. It offers a stark, unredemptive look at how ordinary people inflict deep emotional wounds through neglected kindness and abuse. Those willing to confront the ugly truths beneath polite society and the consequences of cruelty in everyday life will find value here. The book serves as a chilling examination of desire turning evil, appealing to those who enjoy psychological tension derived from realistic, albeit extreme, emotional pain rather than gore or supernatural events.
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Faulkner excels at stripping away social civility to reveal the raw mechanics of obsession and desire. By avoiding traditional horror tropes, she creates a persistent sense of unease rooted in human failure and the breakdown of basic kindness. The collection effectively highlights how small acts of neglect can escalate into significant harm, making it ideal for fans of psychological horror and dark fantasy. It suits readers who prefer literary depth over shock value, offering a consistent theme of consequences without redemption. While too bleak for those seeking lighthearted entertainment, it stands as a powerful critique of human interaction.
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