Dive into six razor-sharp horror tales that don't pull punches.

These aren't cozy campfire stories. They're brutal, twisted, and designed to linger long after the last page. Revised and polished for 2026 from their raw 2024 origins, each story delivers visceral shocks, psychological dread, and unflinching looks at the darkness we pretend isn't there.

What you'll find inside:

- The Cockroach – A simple hike turns into a nightmare of vengeance from the smallest, most reviled creatures. Nature fights back... in swarms.

- Descend, My Darlings – A lonely guy's dream date leads to a mansion where "Emily" isn't who she seems. Catfish horror meets something far more sinister.

- Luna vs. the Monsters – A migrant's hard-won new life in Brooklyn unravels as shadows and sounds close in. (Trigger warning: sexual assault, migration trauma, substance use, psychological distress.)

- The People Person – A kind soul with a leatherwork hobby spots the perfect "material" on a late-night bus. Empathy has a dark side.

- The Neighbor – The helpful guy next door is always there when you need him... maybe a little too often. Quiet obsession turns intimate and invasive.

- E Pluribus Unum – In a near-future America, a bold promise to end homelessness is kept... permanently. Body horror meets sharp political satire. (Trigger warning: intense body horror, disappearance/violence.)

© 2024–2026 Magic Art. Edited with assistance from Grok (xAI) and Claude (Anthropic).

All rights reserved.

Perfect for fans of extreme horror, transgressive fiction, Junji Ito-style unease, or anthologies that blend the personal and the grotesque. If you crave stories that unsettle, disturb, and refuse easy answers—this collection is for you.

Approximate word count: 6,591

Warning: These stories contain graphic violence, body horror, psychological manipulation, and mature themes. Not for the faint-hearted. Proceed if you're ready to be twisted.

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