One Hand Screaming (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781998331024)

'American Horror Story' Meets 'Black Mirror' in this collection of supernatural and psychological tales.

Dive into the eerie world of One Hand Screaming, where Mark Leslie masterfully blends horror, psychological tension, and dark humor. This rich tapestry of horror stories and poems that delve into the depths of fear and imagination invites readers to explore the shadowy corners. This collection is not merely a series of chilling tales, but an insightful reflection on the author's personal journey with horror and writing, as each piece is complemented by a special behind-the-scenes exploration into the origin and inspiration that led to its creation.

Within these pages you will find . . .

a bookstore that keeps more than dusty old tomes on its shelves . . .a phantom limb that can reach into the next world . . .the exquisite taste of a book-aged skull . . .a comic that colors people's lives with terror . . .graves unable to hold their wares . . .a collector of haunted artifacts who gets more than he bargains for . . .a deserted northern highway that brings back a man's worst childhood fears . . .bogeymen, anthropomorphic terrors, and more . . .

In 2004 Mark Leslie released his first collection of chilling fiction and disturbing poetry in a volume called One Hand Screaming. Twenty years later, this special anniversary edition that is more than twice the size of the original includes all the stories and poems from the first edition plus new ones published in the past twenty years along with all new pieces crafted specifically for this volume. This collection includes previously published award-nominees alongside original and never-before published works.

This haunting collection of tales are sure to bring a delicious shiver to any fan of The Twilight Zone, Amazing Stories, and Black Mirror. If, that is, you're interested in opening your imagination to the sound of those silent screams.