Final Passenger

Bee Freitas curates Final Passenger, a collection featuring fourteen distinct voices including Kirsten Noelle Craig, Mike Trippiedi, and Justin Sexton. The anthology examines individuals trapped in transit, exploring how mundane commutes transform into psychological nightmares. Contributors such as Leigh Kenny, Barend Nieuwstraten III, and Juliet Rose present narratives set on trains, ships, buses, cars, and taxis. Each story forces characters to confront their fate while questioning the circumstances of their confinement. The work draws on gothic and supernatural traditions, turning everyday situations into terrifying journeys into the lives of unsuspecting passengers. Readers will encounter tales where escape is uncertain and succumbing to horror seems inevitable. The collection includes story art by Bee, enhancing the atmospheric dread. This volume suits fans of anthology fiction who enjoy short, intense scares rooted in familiar settings. It may not appeal to readers seeking long-form narratives or those uncomfortable with psychological terror. The structure relies on varied perspectives from authors like Kelly Barker, Martin Eastland, and Michael Paige. Shawnna Deresch, Jimoh Adeiza Abdulrahaman, Shannon Frost Greenstein, and others contribute to this cohesive yet diverse exploration of fear. The book does not promise resolution but rather immersion in the psyche of those facing the unknown. Freitas assembles these works to challenge the comfort of routine travel. Each chapter stands as a standalone encounter with dread. The final passenger remains a central motif throughout the collection. Readers finish with a sense of lingering unease about their own commutes.