An 11-year-old asks a private eye to murder his stepdad, because "he's a monster--and you're a monster too."
Cassandra Khaw
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"Sister," pants the white fox as it dangles upside-down from the railing, its tail like a question mark, its grin like something the devil had won from Saint Peter. “You’re getting soft.” I pinch my midriff and shrug, winking an eye. “I’ve been busy.” “No,...
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violence
When Lady Mary marries the mysterious Mr. Fox, a jealous suitor follows them to their castle.
Content warnings 3
deathgoreviolence
Deacon James plays the blues, but on a train ride a new melody gets into his head. Something powerful enough to change people’s lives—or end them.
The king’s only son is a rude and brutal child, and his new wife, a witch, hates him passionately.
Content warnings 3
animal-harmchild-abusegore
Deep under the lightless ocean of an alien planet, you study the only lifeform ever discovered there.
Content warnings 3
body-horrordeathgore