Mixtape 1986
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Author Description
Do you remember a time before the Internet? Before we all carried lifelines in our pockets? Do you remember how it felt to step into a neon-lit arcade on a Friday night, pockets heavy with quarters? This anthology contains sixteen totally radical, dread-filled stories that will introduce you to a very different 1986: one where monsters roam the woods, arcade games aren't as benign as they seem, toys contain deadly surprises, and VHS tapes provide refuge for latchkey kids. You'll meet housewives, truckers, burglars, and creatures in tales that address themes of loneliness, fear, love, forgiveness, self-discovery, friendship, family, and sacrifice. Let Mixtape: 1986 transport you to a simpler, scarier time. TABLE OF CONTENTS "One of Those Nice Guys" by Jonathan Duckworth "Working the Graveyard Shift" by Eli Jones "Just Elaine" by Ali Seay "Derailed" by Edith Lockwood "The Neon Knight" by Andrew Punzo "Latchkey" by Amanda Cecelia Lang "Dots and Dashes" by Shenoa Carroll-Bradd "The Day Caroline Bloomed" by Keily Blair "Designs on Redemption" by Chris DeStefano "Welcome to Camp Klehani" by Caleb Stephens "The Angler" by Brent Larson "Jaws" by Christopher O'Halloran "Brian" by Mark Towse "And the Universe Went On" by Jason P. Burnham "Every Day's a Party (With You)" by Christi Nogle "When the Streetlights Go Off" by P. A. Cornell
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A seemingly ordinary 1986 is revealed to be a landscape of lurking horrors and unsettling supernatural occurrences. This anthology presents sixteen tales that explore the darker side of the late 20th century, where familiar settings like arcades and homes hide malevolent forces. The stories feature a diverse cast including housewives, truckers, and burglars, all confronting threats ranging from monsters in the woods to sinister toys and terrifying VHS tapes. Through these narratives, the collection delves into themes of loneliness, fear, love, forgiveness, self-discovery, friendship, family, and sacrifice, offering a chilling glimpse into a bygone era.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Sixteen distinct horror stories set in the year 1986.
- Exploration of supernatural elements in everyday 1980s settings.
- Features monsters, haunted arcade games, and dangerous toys.
- Includes stories centered around latchkey kids and VHS tapes.
- Characters include housewives, truckers, and burglars.
- Addresses themes of loneliness, fear, love, forgiveness, self-discovery, friendship, family, and sacrifice.
- Each story is penned by a different author, contributing to a varied narrative voice.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This anthology offers a nostalgic yet terrifying look back at 1986, blending the era's aesthetic with supernatural dread. The collection's strength lies in its diverse range of stories and authors, each contributing a unique perspective on fear and the uncanny within a familiar, bygone setting. Readers can expect a thematic exploration of core human experiences, from friendship and family to sacrifice and self-discovery, all filtered through a horror lens. The curated selection promises to transport audiences to a time that feels both simpler and significantly scarier.
Page Count:
282
Publication Date:
2022-02-06
Publisher:
Dread Machine, LLC
ISBN-10:
0990910040
ISBN-13:
9780990910046
Fiction
Horror
Nostalgia
Monsters
Supernatural
Short Stories
Anthology
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