🩸 Horror Fiction

My Evil Fucking Neighbor

✍️ Nick Roberts
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A thirteen story anthology about terrifying suburban neighbors edited by Nick Roberts.

This volume presents a curated selection of short fiction where domestic proximity becomes the source of horror. The contributors examine the shift from friendly interaction to deadly consequence. The text focuses on the betrayal of trust and the revelation of hidden malice in everyday settings. It appeals to fans of concise, high impact genre fiction that subverts suburban safety tropes.

Key Themes
suburban horror betrayal of trust hidden darkness
Literary Context

Published in January 2025 by Crystal Lake Publishing, this anthology sits within the contemporary American horror market. It reflects modern anxieties about community boundaries and the unknown identities of those living next door. The Sinister Smile Press division focuses on bringing such unsettling narratives to light for genre audiences.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · Shirley Jackson · Joe Hill · Colin Wilson
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Crystal Lake Publishing 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781964398396

📝 Description: My Evil Fucking Neighbor

Nick Roberts edits a thirteen story collection published by Crystal Lake Publishing that examines the terrifying potential of suburban proximity. The anthology gathers writers including 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 under the Sinister Smile Press imprint. These contributors explore how friendly facades can mask depravity and diabolical intent in neighbors who appear trustworthy at first glance. The stories draw on gothic and supernatural traditions to depict characters who transform from welcoming figures into agents of living hell. The collection challenges the safety associated with white picket fences by revealing darkness lurking behind curtains. It suits readers who enjoy short fiction centered on psychological dread and the violation of domestic sanctuary. Those seeking long form narratives or historical romance will find this volume unsuitable. Roberts curates a unified vision where every tale reinforces the idea that evil often hides in plain sight within community settings. The work relies on concise storytelling to deliver its chilling impact without relying on supernatural spectacle alone.

💎 Our verdict on My Evil Fucking Neighbor

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Roberts curates a chilling thirteen-story anthology that effectively transforms friendly facades into agents of living hell. The work excels in delivering psychological dread through concise storytelling, relying on the shift from welcoming gestures to deadly consequences rather than supernatural spectacle alone. It suits readers who appreciate the subversion of suburban safety tropes and the exploration of depravity lurking behind curtains. By gathering diverse voices under a unified vision, the collection reinforces the idea that community settings can harbor diabolical intent. This volume is best for those who enjoy psychological horror and dark fantasy, offering a potent examination of how proximity breeds terror in the most mundane environments.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking concise, high-impact genre fiction that subverts the illusion of suburban sanctuary will find this anthology compelling. It appeals to those who enjoy short stories centered on psychological dread and the betrayal of trust within everyday settings. The volume is ideal for fans of horror fiction, gothic tales, and dark fantasy who prefer tight narratives over sprawling plots. It offers a unified vision where evil hides in plain sight, making it suitable for audiences interested in the violation of domestic safety and the revelation of hidden malice among neighbors.

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Roberts curates a chilling thirteen-story anthology that effectively transforms friendly facades into agents of living hell. The work excels in delivering psychological dread through concise storytelling, relying on the shift from welcoming gestures to deadly consequences rather than supernatural spectacle alone. It suits readers who appreciate the subversion of suburban safety tropes and the exploration of depravity lurking behind curtains. By gathering diverse voices under a unified vision, the collection reinforces the idea that community settings can harbor diabolical intent. This volume is best for those who enjoy psychological horror and dark fantasy, offering a potent examination of how proximity breeds terror in the most mundane environments.

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