Strange Work

Jim Maciver presents a collection of ten horror stories in Strange Work, exploring the sinister potential of professional environments. The narratives examine how ordinary workplaces can become sites of supernatural terror and physical danger. Each tale focuses on specific characters facing grotesque consequences for their actions or ambitions. The book covers subjects such as corporate exploitation, technological horror, and criminal desperation. One story involves a woman paying a severe penalty for a minor infraction. Another follows a man who secures his ideal position only to discover its true nature. A third narrative features a machine that grants desires in exchange for gruesome payments. An ex-convict anticipates a large payout but becomes the victim instead. These ten tales aim to unsettle readers about their daily routines. Maciver draws on traditions of workplace horror and supernatural fiction to create these narratives. The collection is organized as a series of distinct short stories rather than a continuous plot. This format allows for varied scenarios within the same thematic framework. The book suits readers who enjoy dark, atmospheric tales about modern anxieties and moral failings. It may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted entertainment or traditional ghost stories without contemporary settings.