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The Bitten Word

The Bitten Word

FantasyHorror
Pages
336
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

This anthology delves into the dark and alluring world of vampires through a collection of short stories from various acclaimed authors. Each tale offers a unique perspective on the creatures of the night, exploring their myths, desires, and terrifying realities. Prepare for a journey into the shadows where ancient legends and modern horrors intertwine.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

MysteriousAtmospheric

Genres

Fantasy Horror Paranormal

Authors

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Gary McMahon

Gary McMahon is the editor behind The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. He's a go-to for readers looking for the sharpest new voices in dark fantasy and horror.

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Ian Whates

Ian Whates writes speculative fiction, with works like Burning Brightly and The Bitten Word. You might also know his story "2001" or his contribution to Postscripts #34/35 - Breakout.

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Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrong is a Canadian author of fantasy, horror, thriller and romance novels for adults and teens. She debuted in 2001 with Bitten, the first novel in her Women of the Otherworld series, and has gone on to write the Darkest Powers, Darkness Rising, Age of Legends, Cainsville and Rockton series, among others. Her novel No Humans Involved was a New York Times bestseller, and The Rising won the Aurora Award for Best YA Novel in 2014. Her Otherworld novels inspired the television se...

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Sarah Singleton

Sarah Singleton writes dark fantasy and horror, with works like The Bitten Word and The Amethyst Child. Her stories have also been featured in The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2014.

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Simon Clark

Simon Clark is a horror novelist from Doncaster, England. He is the author of the novel The Night of the Triffids, the novella Humpty's Bones, and the short story Goblin City Lights, which have all won awards. Most of his stories are based in Yorkshire, his home county. He uses a technique that he calls "The Art of Wandering".