Young Monsters
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Author Description
The children in these stories have one thing in common--they are all young monsters. Some of them are horrid. Some are grotesque. And still others are diabolically clever at disguising their awful desires. Some of the monsters are unwitting captives of their fates. Others relish what they are--horrible as it may be. Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg, and Charles G. Waugh have selected stories by Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, H.H. Munro, and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, among others, that will evoke both sympathy and horror. All will chill you to your very bones. Contains: Homecoming / by Ray Bradbury Good-by, Miss Patterson / by Phyllis MacLennan Disturb not my slumbering fair / by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro The wheelbarrow boy / by Richard Parker The cabbage patch / by Theodore R. Cogswell The thing waiting outside / by Barbara Williamson Red as blood / by Tanith Lee Gabriel-Ernest / by Saki (H.H. Munro) Fritzchen / by Charles Beaumont The young one / by Jerome Bixby Optical illusion / by Mack Reynolds Idiot's crusade / by Clifford D. Simak [One for the road](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL19791071W/One_for_the_Road) / by Stephen King Angelica / by Jane Yolen
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A collection of tales explores the nature of young monsters, some of whom are horrifying, grotesque, or cunningly deceptive. These characters grapple with their destinies, with some accepting their monstrous natures while others are unwillingly bound by them. The anthology draws from authors like Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, H.H. Munro, and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, aiming to evoke a dual response of sympathy and dread in the reader. The narratives promise to deliver chilling experiences that will deeply unsettle.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Features stories by prominent authors in the horror and fantasy genres.
- Explores the theme of 'young monsters' with diverse interpretations of their nature and desires.
- Includes tales that range from the sympathetic to the truly horrific.
- Presents characters who are either captives of their fate or embrace their monstrous identities.
- Offers a curated selection designed to evoke strong emotional responses in the reader.
- Contains stories such as 'Homecoming' by Ray Bradbury and 'One for the Road' by Stephen King.
- The anthology aims to provide a chilling reading experience.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This anthology is curated to explore the multifaceted concept of young monsters, blending elements of horror and fantasy. The selection of stories by renowned authors like Bradbury and King suggests a focus on atmospheric dread and character-driven narratives that delve into the darker aspects of youth and monstrousness. The collection likely appeals to readers who appreciate unsettling tales that can also elicit a degree of empathy for their monstrous protagonists. The overall intent appears to be the delivery of a deeply chilling and thought-provoking reading experience.
Page Count:
213
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
ISBN-10:
006020169X
ISBN-13:
9780060201692
Fantasy
Fiction
Horror
Monsters
Short Stories
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