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Empress Of The Living Dead: 25 Tales Of Horror & The Bizarre
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EMPRESS OF THE LIVING DEAD collects 25 stories of horror and dark fantasy by Bram Stoker Award-winning author Mark McLaughlin. He is the author of the novels, HUMAN DOLL, THE HELL NEXT DOOR, and INJECTABLES. The stories in this collection abound with monsters, supernatural beings, aliens, practitioners of magic, kaiju, tentacled creatures and more. These stories include "Empress Of The Living Dead," "Cold-Blooded," "The Vainglorious Simulacrum Of Mungha Sorcyllamia: A Weird Romance," "Foreign Tongue," "The Astonishing Secret Of The King Of The Cats," "Zombies Are Forever," "Silky, Slinky, Fabulous - To Die For," "The Prince Of Dreadful Magick," "Why Cosmo Used To Wear A Lab Smock Every Halloween," and many more.
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McLaughlin delivers a robust anthology that celebrates the grotesque and the uncanny with relentless energy. The variety of threats—ranging from simulated entities to feline monarchs—demonstrates a versatile command of horror subgenres. While the lack of thematic cohesion might deter those seeking unity, the sheer volume of bizarre concepts compensates with novelty. It suits readers who appreciate monster-centric tales and weird romance elements over subtle psychological buildup. The prose supports the wild imagery effectively, making each story a distinct encounter with the unknown. A solid choice for enthusiasts of dark fantasy who enjoy exploring the boundaries of human experience through monstrous lenses.
