Gothic Blue Book: the Haunted Edition: a Collection of Short Gothic Horror Stories and Poems Inspired by the 18th & 19th Century Tradition

A collection of short stories and poems resurrect the spirit of the Gothic Blue Book.Gothic Blue Books were short fictions popular in the 18th and 19th century. They were descendants of the chap book trade—small, affordable, and terrifying tales that thrilled readers with whispers of ghosts, witches, crypts, and death.Burial Day Books presents its first Gothic Blue Book: The Haunted Edition.This volume features twelve short stories and two poems that honor the Gothic tradition while reimagining it for a modern audience. Within these pages you will discover misery, fear, despair, regret, and dread. Old ghosts are stirred, witches rise, and death awakens in haunting new forms.The collection brings together both new and established voices in horror who weave brilliant tales of terror, celebrating the Gothic story with fresh twists that will chill even the most seasoned reader.Featuring Works By:Helena Marie Carnes-Jeffries – The Beach HouseJohn Everson – The TappingAbe Grace – Death and All His FriendsM. N. Hanson – The SquatterK. Trap Jones – The RealtorBen McElroy – Emergence of the Hidden ThingsGreg Mollin – Where the Fault LiesMonica Nickolai – DollCynthia Pelayo – The GravediggerGerardo Pelayo – El ConventoMarc Ruvolo – The Ladies EscapeJordan Scrivner – AtticCourtney Sloan – Antidote for the SoulLisa Stock – The Wild HuntEditors:Cynthia PelayoGerardo PelayoAssistant Editor: P MaxwellCover Art: Abigail LarsonIf you love classic Gothic horror, haunted mansions, cursed souls, and dark poetic tales, this collection will transport you back to the chilling atmosphere of centuries past—while introducing new nightmares to savor.Step inside The Haunted Edition … if you dare.