These Wounds We Make

Name: These Wounds We Make
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ISBN: 9798653906107

✍️ Gemma Amor

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4.6

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A revised collection of illustrated short stories about revenge and supernatural horror by Gemma Amor.

This volume serves as a follow-up to Amor’s debut Cruel Works of Nature. It compiles thirteen stories that explore the intersection of the supernatural and personal vendettas. The inclusion of two new tales expands the examination of retribution. Each story is paired with illustrations, enhancing the visual impact of the horror. The text does not shy away from dark subjects, focusing on the mechanics of hurt and the consequences of past actions. Amor uses a distinct emotional style to ground the fantastical elements in relatable human experiences. The collection challenges readers to confront the origins of anger and the persistence of trauma. It offers a cohesive exploration of how wounds are made and how they heal or fester over time.

Key Themes

revenge supernatural horror emotional pain

Literary Context

Published in 2020 by Independently Published, this work sits within the contemporary indie horror landscape. It builds on the legacy of Bram Stoker Award nominated authors who blend gothic traditions with modern psychological distress. The collection reflects a trend toward illustrated short fiction that emphasizes atmospheric dread over traditional plot structures.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

Clive Barker · Poppy Z. Brite · Thomas Ligotti

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2020 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798653906107

📝 Description: These Wounds We Make

Gemma Amor, a Bram Stoker Award nominated author, presents These Wounds We Make, a revised edition of her illustrated short story collection. This volume replaces the earlier title Till The Score Is Paid and adds two new tales with accompanying illustrations to the existing thirteen stories. The work focuses on revenge, retribution, and redemption, examining how individuals inflict pain upon one another. The narrative scope covers supernatural, strange, and hellish scenarios that probe deep emotional wounds. Amor’s signature style invites readers to question the nature of hidden dangers and lingering anger. The collection asks specific, unsettling questions about domestic spaces and unseen threats. It probes what lurks in a basement, the duration of an endless war, the ownership of a mysterious dog, and the presence of something under a bed. It also examines Justine’s rage, a crack in a wall, and the grim logistics of disposing of a body. This book suits readers who appreciate emotional depth within horror and gothic fiction. It appeals to those interested in illustrated short story collections that blend supernatural elements with personal retribution. Readers seeking lighthearted entertainment or purely action-driven plots may find the tone too heavy. The collection draws on traditions of psychological horror and the grotesque, offering a stark look at human cruelty through a supernatural lens.

💎 Our verdict on These Wounds We Make

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Gemma Amor delivers a compelling anthology that probes deep emotional wounds through supernatural and hellish scenarios. The inclusion of two new tales alongside revised existing stories creates a cohesive exploration of retribution, enhanced by illustrations that heighten the visual horror. The narrative scope effectively questions hidden dangers in domestic spaces, from basements to under beds, grounding the fantastical in relatable human cruelty. This work is best suited for readers who appreciate emotional depth and psychological horror over action-driven plots. It successfully challenges audiences to confront lingering anger and trauma, offering a stark yet insightful look at how individuals inflict pain upon one another in both literal and metaphorical ways.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who crave emotional depth within horror will find profound value in this revised collection, which eschews lighthearted entertainment for a stark examination of retribution and trauma. By grounding fantastical revenge plots in relatable human experiences, the author invites audiences to confront the origins of anger and the persistence of pain. Those interested in illustrated short story collections that blend supernatural elements with personal vendettas will appreciate the visual impact paired with text that does not shy away from dark subjects. It offers a cohesive exploration of how wounds are made, making it ideal for those seeking to understand the mechanics of hurt through a lens of cosmic and psychological horror rather than simple action.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.6

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Horror Reads editorial team

Gemma Amor delivers a compelling anthology that probes deep emotional wounds through supernatural and hellish scenarios. The inclusion of two new tales alongside revised existing stories creates a cohesive exploration of retribution, enhanced by illustrations that heighten the visual horror. The narrative scope effectively questions hidden dangers in domestic spaces, from basements to under beds, grounding the fantastical in relatable human cruelty. This work is best suited for readers who appreciate emotional depth and psychological horror over action-driven plots. It successfully challenges audiences to confront lingering anger and trauma, offering a stark yet insightful look at how individuals inflict pain upon one another in both literal and metaphorical ways.