Howl: A Shapeshifting Anthology
A collection of twenty-two shapeshifting stories by Graveside Press featuring werewolves, mermaids, and moths.
This anthology examines the horror of altered identity through varied lenses. One narrative follows a jogger sensing a predator on her path. Another details a young man’s emergency room visit after a horse bite. A third story places a Lycan Plague within a kingdom setting. The text also includes a wife trapping her husband with salt and a blind girl receiving an unusual service dog. These plots highlight the tension between human appearance and monstrous reality. The contributors, including Elana Gomel and AM Sutter, provide fresh angles on metamorphosis. The book avoids generic monster tropes by focusing on specific, personal consequences of transformation.
Published in February 2025 by Graveside Press, this anthology continues the tradition of American supernatural fiction. It draws on gothic literature and classic werewolf lore while introducing modern perspectives on metamorphosis. The collection reflects contemporary interests in body horror and psychological unease within the horror genre.
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Readers who appreciate the unsettling intersection of human appearance and monstrous reality will find deep satisfaction in this collection. It offers a fresh perspective on shapeshifting narratives by focusing on specific, personal consequences rather than generic tropes. Fans of character-driven horror will enjoy the diverse scenarios, from medical emergencies caused by animal bites to the psychological tension of containment rituals using salt. The book is ideal for those who seek atmospheric dread and unique character studies over straightforward action. It provides a sequential journey through varied forms of metamorphosis, allowing readers to experience the sensation of recognizing something non-human in familiar eyes. This volume suits audiences interested in gothic fiction and supernatural horror who value distinct perspectives on transformation.
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Howl successfully examines the horror of altered identity through twenty-two distinct lenses, avoiding generic monster tropes by focusing on personal consequences. The contributors provide fresh angles on metamorphosis, covering werewolves, mermaids, and moths with psychological depth. The anthology’s strength lies in its ability to highlight the tension between human appearance and monstrous reality across diverse scenarios. It is best suited for fans of gothic fiction and supernatural horror who appreciate atmospheric dread and unique character studies. Readers seeking lighthearted fantasy or action will find little appeal here, but those craving unsettling transformations will find this collection deeply engaging and intellectually stimulating.
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