🩸 Horror Fiction

Twelve

✍️ Horrified Press
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
$16.61
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

An anthology of horror stories inspired by Doctor Who's time travel themes.

The collection features fictional narratives that reinterpret the classic science fiction series through a horror framework. Contributors explore scenarios involving temporal anomalies and extraterrestrial dangers. The stories emphasize the terrifying aspects of futuristic technology and cosmic isolation. This approach allows writers to craft unique tales that diverge from standard adventure plots. The result is a compilation of dark visions that challenge the optimism usually associated with the source material. It offers a distinct reading experience for those interested in the intersection of genre fiction and fear.

Key Themes
time travel horror futuristic terror dark space
Literary Context

Published in 2013 by Lulu.com, this work represents an unofficial tribute to the longest-running science fiction show. It reflects a period where fan-driven content began to significantly influence niche publishing markets.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
H.P. Lovecraft · Clive Barker · Thomas Ligotti · The Twilight Zone
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Lulu.com 📅 2013 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781291573237

📝 Description: Twelve

This anthology presents a collection of original horror stories inspired by the legacy of Doctor Who. The publisher, Horrified Press, has gathered tales that reimagine the series' iconic elements through a lens of supernatural dread. Readers will encounter narratives where time travel and futuristic settings become grounds for terror rather than adventure. The book invites authors from various global backgrounds to contribute their own interpretations of the longest-running science fiction program. The content focuses on dark space and temporal displacement, transforming familiar sci-fi tropes into sources of fear. It does not offer a critical analysis or a biography of the show. Instead, it provides fictional accounts where characters face existential threats in futuristic environments. The structure relies on these individual contributions to create a cohesive theme of eerie speculation. This volume is suitable for fans who enjoy speculative fiction that twists beloved concepts into something unsettling. It may not appeal to readers seeking factual guides or non-fiction critiques of the television series.

💎 Our verdict on Twelve

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
This anthology succeeds in transforming the adventurous spirit of Doctor Who into a framework for genuine horror. By focusing on temporal anomalies and extraterrestrial dangers, the contributors create a cohesive theme of eerie speculation rather than simple fan service. The volume avoids critical analysis or biography, instead offering fictional accounts where characters face terrifying threats in futuristic environments. It is best suited for fans who enjoy speculative fiction that twists beloved concepts into something unsettling. The emphasis on cosmic isolation and the terrifying aspects of time travel provides a distinct atmosphere. While it may not appeal to those seeking factual guides, it offers a compelling collection of dark visions for horror enthusiasts ready to confront the dread hidden within sci-fi legends.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the intersection of genre fiction and fear will find this volume particularly engaging. It offers a distinct reading experience for those interested in how familiar sci-fi tropes can be twisted into sources of terror. Fans of Doctor Who who are weary of standard adventure plots may discover a refreshing, darker perspective here. The collection challenges the optimism usually associated with the source material by emphasizing existential threats and cosmic isolation. It is ideal for readers seeking unique tales that diverge from conventional narratives. Those who enjoy eerie speculation and supernatural dread will appreciate the global contributions that reimagine iconic elements. This book suits individuals who want to explore the scary aspects of futuristic technology without the comfort of heroic resolution.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.5
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

This anthology succeeds in transforming the adventurous spirit of Doctor Who into a framework for genuine horror. By focusing on temporal anomalies and extraterrestrial dangers, the contributors create a cohesive theme of eerie speculation rather than simple fan service. The volume avoids critical analysis or biography, instead offering fictional accounts where characters face terrifying threats in futuristic environments. It is best suited for fans who enjoy speculative fiction that twists beloved concepts into something unsettling. The emphasis on cosmic isolation and the terrifying aspects of time travel provides a distinct atmosphere. While it may not appeal to those seeking factual guides, it offers a compelling collection of dark visions for horror enthusiasts ready to confront the dread hidden within sci-fi legends.

✍️ More books by this author Horrified Press

In the Briar
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Horrified Press
In the Briar
$6.20
81
Read →
Beyond the Shroud
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Horrified Press
Beyond the Shroud
$12.27
86
Read →
Chrysalis
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Horrified Press
Chrysalis
$6.50
81
Read →
The Fall of Cthulhu
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Horrified Press
The Fall of Cthulhu
$13.86
78
Read →
The Fall of Cthulhu: volume II
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Horrified Press
The Fall of Cthulhu: volume II
$13.97
78
Read →
Long Dead Before Dying
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Horrified Press
Long Dead Before Dying
$13.66
86
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Lulu.com

Forty Seven
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.3
T L Bryant
Forty Seven
$17.07
69
Read →
The King in Yellow
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Robert W Chambers
The King in Yellow
$15.95
86
Read →
Deepside
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Raul P P Weston
Deepside
$40.00
81
Read →
Les Elus
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jade Coll
Les Elus
$39.52
78
Read →
Wild Strawberry: A Zombie Apocalypse: The Complete Trilogy
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
T a Donnelly
Wild Strawberry: A Zombie Apocalypse: The Complete Trilogy
$38.31
78
Read →
Kilmartin
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Raymond Walker
Kilmartin
$45.46
86
Read →

You might also like

See more →
Nightmare Stalkers & Dream Walkers: volume II
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Horrified Press
Nightmare Stalkers & Dream Walkers: volume II
$14.85
86
Read →
October's End
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Horrified Press
October's End
$13.93
86
Read →
Interzone Incorporated (Special Unedited Original Edition)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Adam Ireland
Interzone Incorporated (Special Unedited Original Edition)
$16.55
86
Read →
Tales of Soldiers and Civilians -The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce Vol. II
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Ambrose Bierce
Tales of Soldiers and Civilians -The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce Vol. II
$16.48
86
Read →
The Opiate Odyssey Book II: "Petrichor"
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Patrick Cafferty
The Opiate Odyssey Book II: "Petrichor"
$16.39
86
Read →
Halloween Machine Deluxe Omnibus Volume Two
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Hallow Harvest
Halloween Machine Deluxe Omnibus Volume Two
$16.88
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist