Dark Screams: Volume Two

Dark Screams: Volume Two presents a collection of five distinct horror stories edited by Robert McCammon. The volume opens with McCammon's "The Deep End," which follows the vengeful spirit of Neil Calder returning to his family after a drowning death. Norman Prentiss contributes "Interval," where a ticket clerk witnesses inhuman evil as Flight 1137 vanishes from St. Louis via Nashville. Shawntelle Madison writes "If These Walls Could Talk," featuring Eleanor who travels from New York City to prepare a Victorian house in Maine for America's Mysterious Hotspots. Graham Masterton offers "The Night Hider," in which Dawn discovers that a wardrobe holds only death until she solves its grisly mystery. Richard Christian Matheson closes the collection with "Whatever," depicting a fictional 1970s rock band on a terrifying journey. This anthology draws on gothic traditions and supernatural fiction, appealing to readers who enjoy atmospheric dread and classic horror tropes. It may not suit those seeking lighthearted entertainment or non-fiction narratives. The stories are organized as standalone tales rather than a continuous narrative, allowing each author to explore different facets of fear. McCammon’s inclusion demonstrates his role in curating diverse voices within the genre. Readers looking for short-form horror with varied settings will find this compilation engaging. The book avoids modern tech-driven scares, focusing instead on traditional supernatural elements and psychological tension. Each story provides a self-contained experience that contributes to the overall theme of hidden dangers lurking in everyday places.