IN SOMNIO: A Collection of Modern Gothic Horror
THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOTH
Twenty-five women and non-binary writers from the worlds of Horror Fiction & Illustration drag the blackened heart of Classic Gothic Horror out into the open, sculpting a sleeker, fiercer beast and recasting the legacy of our original Gothmothers in a chilling contemporary light.
Within the walls of an arcane modern art gallery...into the blackest burrows of the animal kingdom...tableside at the world’s last restaurant on the eve of the apocalypse...from the deep American South to the depths of a hostile sea, a cornucopia of nightmares awaits.
In Somnio features eighteen vibrant, unique stories; each brings a new perspective to our inherent love of Gothic Horror and what those vital elements of terror still have to tell us today.
Featuring Work By:
Harklin Ashe· Barbara A. Barnett· Daniella Batsheva· Lauren Bolger
Marisa Bruno· J.A. Bryson· Sally Cantirino· Elou Carroll· M.Lopes da Silva· Lin Darrow
Echo Echo· A.P. Howell· Julie Hutchings· Jessica Lévai · Aster S. Monroe
Briana Una McGuckin· Victoria Nations· Taylor Jordan Pitts· Mary Rajotte
Claire L. Smith· Tammsle· Rachel Unger· Helen Whistberry· S.E. Zeller
Edited by Alex Woodroe
Select Praise for In Somnio:
"Lovers of Gothic Horror...will be thrilled to check out the full range of the spectrum with both tributes and new twists on the genre." - Stuart Conover, Horrortree.com
“In Somnio [is rife with] atmosphere. I could feel the humidity...I could smell the musty dirt and sea salt...all the while keeping a close look over my shoulder—just in case. This is a book you can immerse yourself in.” - Robin Knabel, Unsettling Reads
United KingdomBrilliant!
An enthralling collection of macabre and nuanced storytelling that goes beyond traditional gothic. Rooted within the complexities of the human condition, these stories burrow deep into the psyche. I liked the order in which the stories were arranged with the first one being the perfect opening and the last one, a satisfying close. Every story in this anthology is so wonderfully original with prose ranging from lyrical to haunting and soulful. The characters and their plights lingered with me, provoking thought and wonder. I'm impressed with each author's skill and creativity in bringing these beautiful, strange stories to life. Reading this collection has been a moving and inspiring experience. Samantha SLK
Brilliant!
An enthralling collection of macabre and nuanced storytelling that goes beyond traditional gothic. Rooted within the complexities of the human condition, these stories burrow deep into the psyche. I liked the order in which the stories were arranged with the first one being the perfect opening and the last one, a satisfying close. Every story in this anthology is so wonderfully original with prose ranging from lyrical to haunting and soulful. The characters and their plights lingered with me, provoking thought and wonder. I'm impressed with each author's skill and creativity in bringing these beautiful, strange stories to life. Reading this collection has been a moving and inspiring experience.