🩸 Horror Fiction

My Evil Fucking Neighbor

✍️ Nick Roberts
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of thirteen horror stories about dangerous neighbors by Nick Roberts.

This anthology challenges the assumption that safety exists next door. The stories reveal how welcoming smiles can mask chilling secrets and living hellscapes. Readers encounter neighbors who are deranged, deadly, depraved, or diabolical. The narrative structure allows each contributor to explore different facets of this terror. The book does not offer redemption or resolution but rather leaves the reader questioning their own surroundings. It is a compact volume designed for quick, intense reading sessions. The focus remains strictly on the betrayal of domestic trust and the horror of proximity.

Key Themes
neighborly betrayal suburban horror domestic terror
Literary Context

Published in January 2025 by Crystal Lake Publishing, this anthology reflects contemporary American anxieties about community safety. It sits within the modern horror tradition that uses suburban settings to explore psychological fear and the loss of privacy.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · Shirley Jackson · Edgar Allan Poe · Flannery O'Connor
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Crystal Lake Publishing 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781964398389

📝 Description: My Evil Fucking Neighbor

Nick Roberts curates a collection of thirteen horror stories that explore the terror lurking behind suburban facades. The anthology examines how friendly neighbors can conceal deranged or deadly intentions, turning domestic spaces into sites of psychological and physical torment. Roberts draws on the tradition of gothic fiction to present tales where trust is betrayed and safety is an illusion. The volume includes contributions from authors such as Duncan Ralston, Jay Bower, MJ Mars, Steven Pajak, Candace Nola, Rebecca Rowland, Gage Greenwood, Mike Salt, Jeremy Megargee, R. E. Sargent, Nikki Noir, John Durgin, Megan Stockton, and Brian Asman. These writers collectively depict characters who are depraved or diabolical, forcing readers to confront the darkness that may hide behind white picket fences. The book is organized as a series of distinct narratives rather than a continuous plot, allowing each story to stand alone while contributing to the overarching theme of neighborly malice. This collection suits readers who enjoy short-form horror and psychological thrillers set in familiar environments. It may not appeal to those seeking long-form epics or historical fantasy. The stories rely on immediate tension and character-driven dread rather than complex world-building. Crystal Lake Publishing presents this work as part of their commitment to bringing chilling tales to life through Sinister Smile Press.

💎 Our verdict on My Evil Fucking Neighbor

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Horror Reads editorial team
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This anthology effectively weaponizes the familiar, turning the concept of neighborhood trust into a source of profound terror. By assembling thirteen distinct narratives from varied contributors, the book explores deranged, deadly, and diabolical intentions lurking behind white picket fences. The strength lies in its focused scope; it does not attempt epic world-building but rather relies on immediate tension and psychological torment. It suits readers who prefer short-form horror and psychological thrillers set in recognizable environments. The lack of resolution leaves a lingering sense of unease, perfectly capturing the betrayal of domestic trust. While it may not satisfy those seeking historical fantasy or long-form epics, it delivers exactly what is promised: a chilling examination of the darkness hiding in plain sight.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who crave immediate, visceral tension and enjoy short-form horror will find this collection particularly rewarding. It appeals to those fascinated by the psychological unraveling of domestic spaces and the fear that evil often hides behind friendly smiles. The anthology offers a compact reading experience designed for quick, intense sessions, allowing audiences to explore various facets of neighborly malice without committing to a long narrative. It is ideal for fans of dark fantasy and true crime aesthetics who appreciate character-driven dread over complex world-building. Those seeking redemption or resolution should look elsewhere, as the work focuses strictly on the horror of proximity and the illusion of safety in suburban settings.

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This anthology effectively weaponizes the familiar, turning the concept of neighborhood trust into a source of profound terror. By assembling thirteen distinct narratives from varied contributors, the book explores deranged, deadly, and diabolical intentions lurking behind white picket fences. The strength lies in its focused scope; it does not attempt epic world-building but rather relies on immediate tension and psychological torment. It suits readers who prefer short-form horror and psychological thrillers set in recognizable environments. The lack of resolution leaves a lingering sense of unease, perfectly capturing the betrayal of domestic trust. While it may not satisfy those seeking historical fantasy or long-form epics, it delivers exactly what is promised: a chilling examination of the darkness hiding in plain sight.

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