Dangerous Urges

Name: Dangerous Urges
Price: 12.99 USD
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ISBN: 9781622343065

✍️ Konrad Hartmann

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4.5

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

An anthology of seven stories exploring dark desires through horror erotica.

This collection examines the psychology of individuals who seek fulfillment in dangerous or forbidden places. Hartmann structures the narrative arc to move from personal trauma to historical excess. The inclusion of grave robbers and shark fanciers adds variety to the exploration of deviant behavior. The final stories about Roman nobility provide a stark contrast to the modern opening tale. The work does not shy away from depicting necrophilia or eldritch horror. It presents these elements as part of a broader examination of human urge. The anthology is designed for those who appreciate the darker side of fiction. It avoids moralizing, instead presenting these characters and their actions with directness.

Key Themes

primal lusts eldritch abominations necrophilia

Literary Context

Published in 2016 by Fantastic Fiction Publishing, this work sits within the horror erotica genre. It draws on traditions of gothic and supernatural fiction to explore taboo subjects. The anthology bridges modern psychological horror with ancient historical depravity, referencing Roman nobility.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

Clive Barker · Thomas Ligotti · Poppy Z. Brite

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Cosmic Horror

🏛 Fantastic Fiction Publishing 📅 2016 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781622343065

📝 Description: Dangerous Urges

Dangerous Urges is an anthology of seven stories about people driven by intense desires found only in shadowy places. The collection spans seven distinct narratives, moving from modern psychological struggles to ancient historical depravity. Readers encounter grave robbers and shark enthusiasts alongside mad patriarchs and eldritch abominations. The text also features a necrophiliac whose condition is described as relatively ordinary within the context of the story. The book begins with a contemporary tale focusing on abuse, primal lusts, and the path to recovery. It concludes with a segment involving ancient Roman nobles whose tastes exceed even those attributed to Caligula. This structure allows Hartmann to guide the audience through shadowy environments where typical moral boundaries dissolve. The work is organized to challenge the reader’s comfort zone by presenting these varied perspectives on dark urges. It suits those interested in extreme psychological fiction and supernatural horror. It does not suit readers seeking lighthearted entertainment or conventional romance. The anthology demands attention to its unsettling content without offering easy resolutions.

💎 Our verdict on Dangerous Urges

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Hartmann successfully structures a diverse anthology that moves from contemporary psychological struggles to ancient Roman excesses. The inclusion of grave robbers and shark fanciers adds necessary variety to the exploration of deviant behavior, while the contrast between modern tales and historical narratives enhances the thematic depth. The work excels in its direct presentation of difficult subjects, including necrophilia and eldritch horror, without shying away from their implications. It is best suited for readers comfortable with extreme psychological fiction who desire an unsettling experience devoid of conventional romance or moralizing. The anthology demands attention to its dark content, offering a stark examination of human urges that dissolves typical moral boundaries effectively.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the intersection of psychological horror and eroticism will find this collection compelling for its unflinching exploration of deviant behavior. Hartmann offers a structured journey from modern trauma to ancient depravity, appealing to those who enjoy varied perspectives on forbidden desires. The anthology suits individuals seeking extreme fiction that avoids moralizing, presenting dark urges with directness rather than judgment. It is ideal for fans of necrophilia themes and eldritch horror who want a narrative that challenges comfort zones without providing easy resolutions or lighthearted entertainment.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.5

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Hartmann successfully structures a diverse anthology that moves from contemporary psychological struggles to ancient Roman excesses. The inclusion of grave robbers and shark fanciers adds necessary variety to the exploration of deviant behavior, while the contrast between modern tales and historical narratives enhances the thematic depth. The work excels in its direct presentation of difficult subjects, including necrophilia and eldritch horror, without shying away from their implications. It is best suited for readers comfortable with extreme psychological fiction who desire an unsettling experience devoid of conventional romance or moralizing. The anthology demands attention to its dark content, offering a stark examination of human urges that dissolves typical moral boundaries effectively.