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This horror anthology delivers twenty-two short tales that confront coulrophobia through dark fiction and psychological terror. Published by Unlikely Story, this collection features established authors including Mari Ness, Carlie St. George, Cate Gardner, Karlo Yeager-Rodriguez, Cassandra Khaw, Evan Dicken, and Chris Kuriata.
The anthology explores clowns in their myriad forms—from those with gruesome, bloody smiles and corpse-white flesh to silent mimes whose actions imply worlds beyond perception. These stories feature clowns matching wits with Death, confronting invading aliens, challenging God's Law, and writing their own rules. Some clowns suffer for humanity's sins while others inflict suffering upon their victims.
Each tale approaches the fear of clowns from a unique angle, blending horror with speculative fiction elements. The collection examines bulbous noses, oversized feet, treacherous daisies, and the unsettling silence of mimes whose lips form circles of feigned surprise.
This paperback features contributions from multiple award-winning and recognized authors in the dark fiction community. The anthology includes twenty-three illustrations by Bryan Prindiville that complement the disturbing narratives. Robin Blyn provides the introduction, setting the stage for the circus of horrors within.
Readers who appreciate psychological horror, short story collections, and speculative fiction will find value in this anthology. The book works particularly well for Halloween reading or for those interested in exploring specific phobias through fiction. Each story stands alone while contributing to the overarching theme of coulrophobia.
Available in paperback format, this indie press publication offers accessible pricing for horror anthology enthusiasts. The collection balances literary quality with entertainment, making it suitable for both casual horror readers and those seeking deeper psychological exploration of fear and the grotesque.
Afraid of clowns? Those gruesome, bloody smiles, the corpse-white flesh, bulbous noses and feet... (Not to mention those treacherous daisies ) Worse yet, the mimes whose silence mocks while their lips form circles of feigned surprise, and whose actions imply worlds beyond our senses. Face your fears head-on with this collection of twenty-two short tales, taking on clowns in their myriad forms. Some clowns match wits with Death, with invading aliens, and with God's Law, while others write their own laws. Meet clowns who suffer for our sins, and clowns who turn that suffering upon their victims.
Unlikely Story invites you to enter the big top with authors Mari Ness, Carlie St. George, Cate Gardner, Karlo Yeager-Rodriguez, Cassandra Khaw, Evan Dicken, Chris Kuriata, and many more. But wait There's more Buy now, and we'll include not one, not two, but twenty-three illustrations by Bryan Prindiville, as well as an introduction by Robin Blyn. So slap on your greasepaint, grab your cotton candy and peanuts, slip on your wig of many colors and your most comfortable floppy shoes. It's time to run away and join the circus. (Or to run away from those who've joined the circus; we don't judge.) Don't be shy. There's room for everyone inside the clown car.