My Dreams Come True

Name: My Dreams Come True
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ISBN: 9798993339108

✍️ Rocio Carranza

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Fifteen horror tales from Rocio Carranza's personal nightmares

Carranza channels her long-standing insomnia and dread into a compact volume of fifteen distinct narratives. The stories range from oil tycoons consumed by greed in 'Quemar' to a woman whose thoughts turn sinister during a late-night drive in 'Forty Minutes'. Each tale offers a different flavor of terror, from the supernatural obsession in 'Liliana' to the uncanny dreams in 'My Dreams Come True'. The collection does not rely on a single overarching plot but instead presents a series of isolated incidents that collectively build an atmosphere of pervasive dread. Carranza’s work invites readers to confront the terrifying possibilities lurking within their own minds and daily routines.

Key Themes

greed and corruption supernatural dreams obsessive love

Literary Context

Published in 2025 by Queen of Wands Books, this collection sits within the contemporary horror genre. Carranza’s work draws on classic gothic and supernatural traditions, focusing on psychological terror rather than historical settings. The book targets modern American readers interested in short fiction that explores the darker aspects of human nature through speculative lenses.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Shirley Jackson · Thomas Ligotti · Ramsey Campbell · Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Queen of Wands Books 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9798993339108

📝 Description: My Dreams Come True

Rocio Carranza presents her debut collection, fifteen stories born from years of personal nightmares. The anthology spans varied settings and psychological states, moving from the sweltering desert landscapes in 'Quemar' to the claustrophobic tension of a solitary night drive in 'Forty Minutes'. Readers encounter a seductive heiress named Liliana whose lover exhibits obsessive devotion, alongside a protagonist haunted by dreams of a former classmate in the title story. These narratives draw on gothic and supernatural traditions to explore themes of greed, obsession, and mental unraveling. The collection is organized around these distinct, self-contained tales rather than a chronological progression. Carranza’s background as a writer plagued by her own waking and sleeping terrors informs the visceral quality of each piece. This book suits readers who enjoy psychological horror and supernatural fiction that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. It may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted genre fare or conventional plot structures. The stories are designed to linger in the mind long after the final page, leaving the reader to question their own sanity while lying in the dark.

💎 Our verdict on My Dreams Come True

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Carranza delivers a potent anthology of fifteen distinct narratives rooted in personal nightmare and insomnia. The work thrives on atmosphere rather than plot, utilizing gothic traditions to examine greed and obsession. Standouts include the claustrophobic tension of 'Forty Minutes' and the supernatural devotion in 'Liliana'. While it lacks a unified narrative arc, this structural choice effectively builds a pervasive sense of dread suitable for dedicated horror enthusiasts. It may disappoint readers seeking lighthearted genre fare or clear resolutions. However, for those who enjoy psychological depth and uncanny imagery, the collection offers a chilling exploration of mental fragility that lingers long after reading.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking visceral, atmospheric terror will find this collection deeply rewarding. Carranza excels at transforming personal insomnia and dread into compelling narratives that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Fans of psychological horror who appreciate stories about mental unraveling, obsession, and greed will connect with the isolated incidents presented here. Those who enjoy lingering unease rather than conventional plot structures will appreciate how these tales invite confrontation with terrifying possibilities in daily routines. This book is ideal for those willing to question their own sanity while lying in the dark.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Horror Reads editorial team

Carranza delivers a potent anthology of fifteen distinct narratives rooted in personal nightmare and insomnia. The work thrives on atmosphere rather than plot, utilizing gothic traditions to examine greed and obsession. Standouts include the claustrophobic tension of 'Forty Minutes' and the supernatural devotion in 'Liliana'. While it lacks a unified narrative arc, this structural choice effectively builds a pervasive sense of dread suitable for dedicated horror enthusiasts. It may disappoint readers seeking lighthearted genre fare or clear resolutions. However, for those who enjoy psychological depth and uncanny imagery, the collection offers a chilling exploration of mental fragility that lingers long after reading.