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Hearts & Bones
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📝 Description: Hearts & Bones
"Hearts & Bones" a collection of two short stories by 2019 HWA Mary Shelley Scholarship recipient, Theresa Derwin. Of 'Doris' Theresa recently said: "Well, I decided to write my own interpretation of the Harlan Ellison story 'A Boy and his Dog' but with a woman instead."And 'Fruit Of The Womb', a Christmas story gone wrong - inspired by a Partridge in a Pear Tree. As Theresa herself says: "I love Christmas horror. And it's a bit of a folk horror involving the idea of fertility."(Cover by Adrian Baldwin)
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Theresa Derwin demonstrates considerable skill in recontextualizing well-known stories, particularly her gender-swapped take on 'A Boy and His Dog,' which invites fresh critical engagement with source material. The Christmas folk horror piece effectively leverages traditional imagery to create a sense of inevitable dread, showcasing her ability to blend festive cheer with visceral unease. The collection is best suited for readers who enjoy concise, impactful narratives that challenge genre conventions without relying on excessive length. Its strength lies in its thematic diversity and confident execution of both psychological and supernatural horror elements.
