Blood and Other Cravings
by Ellen Datlow
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A collection of "mesmerizing tales, each one creepier than the next" that go beyond the traditional vampire myths ( Library Journal). When we think of vampires, an image instantly arises: fangs sunk deep into the throat of the victim. But bloodsucking is merely one form of vampirism. For this brilliantly original anthology, multiple award-winning editor Ellen Datlow solicited stories from many of the most powerfully dark voices in contemporary horror, who conjure tales that will chill readers to
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This collection redefines vampirism beyond the familiar tropes of fangs and blood, presenting seventeen unsettling stories that explore the psychological and emotional dimensions of parasitic relationships. Award-winning editor Ellen Datlow has curated a lineup of powerful horror voices who deliver narratives where sustenance is drawn from memories, life force, or even the very will to live, creating a chillingly diverse portrait of consumption. These are not your typical monster tales but sophisticated, creeping dread that lingers long after the last page.
What makes this anthology distinctive is its commitment to the concept's unsettling core rather than its supernatural trappings, focusing on the horror of violation and the loss of self. Readers who appreciate literary horror and psychological terror will find these stories deeply compelling, as each author masterfully builds an atmosphere of profound unease. This is a must-read for those who believe the most terrifying monsters are the ones that reflect our own hidden hungers.
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