The Gothic is the most enduring literary tradition in history, but in recent years friendly ghosts and vegetarian vampires threaten its foundations. The New Gothic is a collection of short stories which revisits the core archetypes of the Gothic-the meandering, secret-filled building; the stranger seeking answers; the black-hearted tyrant-and reminds us not to embrace but to fear the darkness. A dozen tales of terror fill this anthology, including an original, never-before-seen story from the godfather of modern horror, Ramsey Campbell.
“Editor Beth K. Lewis and the team at Stone Skin Press have selected a terrific set of stories. They hang together, despite disparate elements; each tale hints at the darkness lurking in urban neighborhoods, in old houses, on desolate roads, and in our hearts. Cue Vincent Price’s menacing laugh echoing down a black corridor. There are no castles here, but there’s no sympathy for the devil either.” -io9 on The New Gothic