The Suspense of Horror and the Horror of Suspense
The Suspense of Horror and the Horror of Suspense

Author: Maria Anastasova

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2018-10-12

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 152751904X

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This book presents a detailed academic study of suspense building in Stephen King’s horror novels The Shining and Carrie and their respective film adaptations. Two film versions of each book are taken into consideration – one released immediately after the novel publication and one that appeared decades later. After providing a general idea of what suspense as a phenomenon related to fiction is, the study establishes some repeated plot-bound suspense motifs and episodes in the literary works, and traces their development in the films in order to demonstrate the similarities and differences in the techniques of achieving suspense in literature and in cinema. The model detailed here can also be used for individual or comparative suspense analysis of other literary or cinematic works.

999
999

Author: Al Sarrantonio

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 1999-09-07

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 9780380977406

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The weaving of fictional suspense and terror is as ancient as humankind itself. But where does this age-old tradition stand at the cusp of a new decade, a new century, a new millennium? This mammoth volume seeks to answer that question. Your hold in your hands the state of the art -- of fear. To prepare this groundbreaking anthology, writer and editor Al Sarrantonio challenged a distinguished roster of authors to demonstrate with all-new stories the shape of horror/suspense literature as we enter the twenty-first century. As you will read the twenty-nine contributors responded by displaying the infinite variety which is the very hallmark of this field. Some of these stories will startle you or fill you with terror. Some will haunt you long after you finish reading them. There is even an eerily echoing chuckle or two found inside. But together, these weirdest of tales join to form a great literary mosaic, a vivid contemporary portrait of a genre which is proud, potent, and irresistible. Not only is this the largest anthology of original horror/suspense fiction of all time -- not one story in 999 has ever been published before -- but it is also the finest. Here is a major publishing event with an attitude: to shake you up and scare you silly.

Condensed Tales of Suspense and Horror 5
Condensed Tales of Suspense and Horror 5

Author: Angela A. Taylor

Publisher: America Star Books

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781462679492

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The tales of suspense, horror, weirdness, and odd ball humor continues in the fifth installment by this author. In this book is three short stories that range from a serial killer to a strange alien breed to a woman who volunteers to be a human guinea pig. These stories have a touch of humor mixed into the science fiction side of life.

Syndrome
Syndrome

Author: J Sharpe

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-27

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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How do you find someone who everyone claims doesn't exist? It starts as a game but ends in terror. Soon it becomes clear. Someone is chasing them. After an accident, Peter's mother is in a coma and his father is unable to cope. Because of this, Peter has no other choice than to drop out of school, start a job and take over the care of his little sister. One day he picks her up from school to take her to the mall. Then the unthinkable happens. They're being followed. And their pursuer is not from this world... When his sister disappears, Peter starts to notice that more things are terribly wrong. Especially when no one seems to remember her. Even his father claims he never had a daughter. It's almost as if she never existed... Will he be able to save his sister? Or is she lost forever? Syndrome is a suspense novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you like fast-paced stories, with plot twists that keep you surprised with every turn of the page, then you will definitely love this book by award nominee and bestselling author J.Sharpe. Syndrome was nominated for a Harland Award and A Bastaard Award. Pick up Syndrome today, if you dare!

999
999

Author: Al Sarrantonio

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-10-12

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13: 0062046322

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Winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Best Anthology "One of the best anthologies of horror and suspense of all time."—Rocky Mountain News From award-winning author and “master anthologist”* Al Sarrantonio, 999: Twenty-Nine Original Tales of Horror and Suspense is a specially curated collection of evocative fiction that probes the depth of human fears and frailties. From otherworldly entities stalking prey to psychological terrors borne of trauma, these stories exemplify the limitless possibilities inherent in the genre, revealing that darkness can be found anywhere the imagination dares to look for it. Young siblings uncover a disturbing history of their scandalized family—and encounter a creature of twisted malevolence—when they find themselves in “The Ruins of Contracocur” by Joyce Carol Oates. A man regrets his impulse purchase of a yard sale painting when the image continually shapeshifts into more and more violent depictions of its subject in pursuit of its new owner in Stephen King’s “The Road Virus Heads North.” In Neil Gaiman’s “Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story”, an ancient people’s legend haunts a wealthy and powerful man who pays the ultimate price to possess a happiness never meant to endure. Thomas Ligotti unleashes “The Shadow, The Darkness” on an unsuspecting commune of struggling artists who come to accept a damning realization of their misperceived identities and their true existence in the cosmos. And twenty-five more excursions over the course of 666 pages into horror’s unrelenting shadows by: William Peter Blatty * Edward Bryant * P. D. Cacek * Ramsey Campbell * Nancy A. Collins * Thomas M. Disch * Ed Gorman * Rick Hautala * T. E. D. Klein * Joe R. Lansdale * Edward Lee * Bentley Little * Eric Van Lustbader * Dennis L. McKiernan * Thomas F. Monteleone * David Morrell * Kim Newman * Tim Powers * Al Sarrantonio * Peter Schneider * Michael Marshall Smith * Steven Spruill * Chet Williamson * F. Paul Wilson * Gene Wolfe *Booklist

999
999

Author: Al Sarrantonio

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 1999-09-07

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 9780380977406

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The weaving of fictional suspense and terror is as ancient as humankind itself. But where does this age-old tradition stand at the cusp of a new decade, a new century, a new millennium? This mammoth volume seeks to answer that question. Your hold in your hands the state of the art -- of fear. To prepare this groundbreaking anthology, writer and editor Al Sarrantonio challenged a distinguished roster of authors to demonstrate with all-new stories the shape of horror/suspense literature as we enter the twenty-first century. As you will read the twenty-nine contributors responded by displaying the infinite variety which is the very hallmark of this field. Some of these stories will startle you or fill you with terror. Some will haunt you long after you finish reading them. There is even an eerily echoing chuckle or two found inside. But together, these weirdest of tales join to form a great literary mosaic, a vivid contemporary portrait of a genre which is proud, potent, and irresistible. Not only is this the largest anthology of original horror/suspense fiction of all time -- not one story in 999 has ever been published before -- but it is also the finest. Here is a major publishing event with an attitude: to shake you up and scare you silly.

Horrors of the Night
Horrors of the Night

Author: Tom Coleman

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-12

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9787323842838

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Do not dare... Horrors of the Night is a collection of short Mysterious, Psychological, Suspense, and Horror stories that will make you shiver and sleep with your lights on. Some of the stories are inspired by true events and some are inspired by ideas of my dear readers! Find out which ones are inside this scary collection. "POSSESSED" Whatever Franklin Mercer does he cannot escape the Smiling Lady. They all think he is crazy but is he really? "THE ROSE KILLER" A serial killer is leaving bodies and roses behind and no one can trace him. Not even Matt Knowles, a promising young detective. Matt is the only one who can stop him, but will he succeed before it is too late? "THE CURSE OF HERNANDEZ" The final part of this suspenseful horror story. Find out how it all ends. A newly married couple found the perfect home to call their own. While cleaning out the upstairs attic the husband discovers an old suitcase. Upon opening, they find the remains of documents and papers with their last name on them- Hernandez. Strange, but they decided to ignore it and throw the suitcase away. They should have never done this because that is when strange things started to happen. *BONUS "INFECTED SERIES" Follow Sally as she investigates dark activities happening in Absolute System`s labs and how one night visit changed her life and life of many more. When people try to put evolution into their hands, it can cost them more than they have ever imagined. Indulge yourself in some fine suspenseful horror stories!

Rosie's Rage
Rosie's Rage

Author: Carol A. Campbell

Publisher: Carol A. Campbell

Published: 2018-07-18

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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Rosie and Charlie Fontenot lives in the small Louisiana town of DeRidder, in the Pecan Grove Mobile Home Park. The same place where nine little girls (ages four to six) are missing from. Rosie with her flamboyant southern personality may appear harmless, just another old lady, but looks can be deceiving!.Rosie's mind could never get over the traumatic event of Charlie having an affair, thirty-eight years ago. Charlie's infidelity triggered Rosie's psychotic murderous rage, leaving behind a long trail of horrific events and buried secrets.