We Are 13: A Collection of Folk Horror
Thomas R Clark collects diverse folk horror stories featuring witches, werewolves, and ancient gods.
This collection by Thomas R Clark explores the breadth of folk horror through varied narrative lenses. The author, known as the Master of Splatterfolk, curates tales that bridge cottagecore imagery with urban fantasy elements. The content includes encounters with werewolves, witches, druids, and unnamable things. These stories examine how ancient gods and bogeymen influence modern and rural settings alike. The volume does not follow a single timeline but rather groups narratives by thematic resonance. It provides a broad survey of the genre's capacity for fear. Readers looking for a mix of traditional folklore and contemporary supernatural threats will find this compilation relevant. The work stands as a focused examination of horror rooted in folk traditions.
We Are 13 was published by Nightswan Press on March 24, 2025. It sits within the contemporary American market for horror fiction. The book reflects current interests in splatterfolk and diverse supernatural themes. It addresses readers seeking curated collections of dark folk narratives.
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Readers seeking an intense exploration of folk horror will find this collection rewarding for its diverse narrative lenses and thematic breadth. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of traditional folklore with modern urban threats, offering a survey of fear through encounters with werewolves, witches, and unnamable entities. The work is particularly suited for fans of graphic horror and the splatterfolk style who wish to examine how ancient gods and bogeymen influence both rural and contemporary settings. By grouping stories by thematic resonance rather than timeline, it provides a comprehensive look at dark folk traditions without adhering to a single narrative arc.
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Clark’s curation offers a potent survey of the genre's capacity for fear, blending cottagecore imagery with urban fantasy elements effectively. The collection excels in its examination of how ancient deities and rural superstitions manifest in modern contexts, ranging from druidic lore to unnamable cosmic threats. It is best suited for readers who enjoy graphic horror and supernatural fiction over gentle domestic tales. While it lacks a strict chronological structure, this approach allows for a wider exploration of fear sources. The volume stands as a focused examination of horror rooted in folk traditions, delivering the intensity expected from the splatterfolk style without compromising on atmospheric dread or thematic depth.
