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Folklore Horror Short Stories
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Brief Description
Whisperings in the gloom of the trees, primeval mysteries, terrifying omens unfolding—within all of us lurks an innate fear and subconscious respect for ancient rites. Following on from our successful Beyond & Within title Folk Horror, we now present, for our Gothic Fantasy series, more stories...
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Whisperings in the gloom of the trees, primeval mysteries, terrifying omens unfolding… within all of us lurks innate fear and subconscious respect for ancient rites. Classic stories mix with fantastic new work by modern authors, offering tales rooted in the dark side of the land and nature, and encompassing global mythologies and folktales.
The untamed power of nature and the wild abounds in these tales of folk horror, a brooding mix of new and classic storytelling.
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Description
Whisperings in the gloom of the trees, primeval mysteries, terrifying omens unfolding—within all of us lurks an innate fear and subconscious respect for ancient rites. Following on from our successful Beyond & Within title Folk Horror, we now present, for our Gothic Fantasy series, more stories rooted in the dark side of the land and nature, exploring ritual and isolation, and encompassing global mythologies and folktales.
Packed with classic stories of horror and folklore alongside new stories selected from a hugely popular submissions round, this latest anthology is not one to be missed.
Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped, embossed.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835628041
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 August 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Illustration: 25 Line drawings, black and white
Contributors:
- Contributions by James Dorr
- Contributions by Ramsey Campbell
- Contributions by Kay Hanifen
- Foreword by Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
- Contributions by Patrick Barb
- Contributions by P.A. Cornell
- Contributions by Chris Hicks
- Contributions by Georgia Cook
- Contributions by Amanda Casile
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 792g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Maria J. Perez Cuervo (Foreword) is the founder and editor of Hellebore, a small press devoted to folklore, magic and the occult in Britain, and a finalist at the World Fantasy Awards and the British Fantasy Awards. Her work, revolving around myth and culture, has appeared in Fortean Times, Severin Films, Radiance Films and Indicator, among others. She has been featured on BBC culture, VICE, The Sunday Times and BBC Radio 5, and she has been a guest speaker at various events at British Library, Williamson's Art Gallery, Stone Club and Tate Britain.
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