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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2000 1:49 pm Post subject:

WOW! So, I'm not the only one that is addicted to short stories! I wish I could comment on everyone's! My favorite story by MM Smith is MORE TOMORROW. Very poignant for the e-age. I've read some of the Books Of Blood, but not all, so I'll have to check out the other stories you recommended. I don't like most of Ray Bradbury's short stories, because they're kind of sappy and old-fashioned, but "The Crowd" is ethereal and makes you second-guess things in life. I love too many Robert Bloch stories to count, but my favorites are "Hell-Bound Train," "Ripper," "The Cloak," "The Hungry House," "The House of the Hatchet," and "Black Bargain." I love that Rachaela mentioned Matheson - I love both the Mathesons, but can't choose a favorite story by either father or son. (R- Let's hope Fenny doesn't get around to spanking either of us! Fenny, how well you know me! As soon as I hit "Send," I said, "I can't believe I forgot 'The Monkey's Paw' and 'The Signalman' by Dickens." I've only read one story by Neil Gaiman, but he is an incredible writer. I'll have to check out "End of the World." I so wanted to put Lovecraft on my list, but I couldn't narrow down a favorite. "Rats in the Walls" "The Call of the Cthulu" and "Pickman's Model" all come to mind. Jane Yolen's stuff is often not horror, but when she writes horror, she's dead on. Both "Brother Blaise" and "Angelica" are subversive and thought-provoking, and scary in subtle ways that you don't realize until weeks later because it's taken that long to let the ramifications of what she's suggesting sink in. Oh, and Racheala - I definitely have your affliction. My ratio of short story anthologies to novels is like 12-1. Thanks all for sharing!! Submitted By: Deena

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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2000 3:25 pm Post subject:

About the Matheson's: Richard Matheson is one of my favorite novelists. Both I AM LEGEND and HELL HOUSE are great but his westerns are a lot of fun. However I've not really read any of his short stories. Richard Christian Matheson: Fenny said such great things about his novel that I ordered his short story collection DYSTOPIA for my birthday over the summer. Once I get that baby done I'll be sure to tell you what I think. Now onto Lovecraft. I always wanted to love this author but I think I discovered him to late to really enjoy him. Every author I hear (including King) says the best time to read him is around 10-13. Anyway, during my freshman year of college I read a lot of Lovecraft. I would have to say that my favorite story is "The Colour Out of Space." I found that one to be genuinely creepy. Submitted By: Mr Self Affliction

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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2000 11:51 pm Post subject:

D--nice to know I'm not the only short story addict out there Mr. Self Affliction, I bought Dystopia at its launch in Denver. It's an EXCELLENT collection. That man can write like nobody else. There's an interview with him up at Gothic.Net right now, done by Mehitobel Wilson. Richard Matheson also has some great short stories. Offhand I think of "Born of Man and Woman" and I forget the exact title, but it's something like "The White Dress." I'm not a huge Lovecraft fan, but my favorite by him is "The Music of Erich Zann." I also enjoyed "Dreams in the Witch House." Submitted By: rachaela

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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2000 3:17 am Post subject:

My favorite short story collection, bar none, is 'Book of the Dead' edited by Skipp and Spector. "Red" by Richard Christian Matheson Yup, this was one that I thought of immediately. As for Bradbury's shorts, I guess that I'll have to say "The Smallest Assasin" (or should that be "Littlest"?) about the killer baby. I don't know if it's really one of his best but it's always stuck with me. I don't know if this one really qualifies as horror but one of my all-time favorites is 'The Nine Billion Names of God' by Arthur C. Clarke. I think that many sci-fi stories walk the line of horror. Another one is 'Carcinoma Angels' by Norman Spinrad from the collection "Dangerous Visions", edited by Harlan Ellison, I think. Or 'The Howling Man' by Charles Beaumont. Many people remember this one from the version filmed for the original 'Twilight Zone' TV series. I think that Beaumont contributed quite a few stories to this classic series. You guys are amazing me with your memories of the short stories that you've read. I guess old age is kicking in on me because I can remember a few titles of short stories that I loved but I can't remember the authors. 'A Case of the Stubborns' may have been by Dan Simmons. It was filmed as an episode of Tales from the Darkside. Another is "Gonna Roll Them Bones" but I can't even hazard a guess on who wrote this one. It's funny but I rarely read short stories now. I have quite a few collections on my shelf that I've never gotten around reading completely; 1. Predators 2. Stalkers 3. Metahorror 4. Blood is Not Enough 5. Scarecare 6. Midnight Graffiti Should I get started on these? Is this a stupid question or what? Submitted By: Layback76

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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2000 10:02 pm Post subject:

I've got to workerman's hands attached to two perfectly able arms so to do a bit of double whuppin' would be the least of my sweats, Deena. Good call on "The Signal Man" by the way. So good, in fact, that you just bought yourself and Rachaela some relief. But only a little; I keep a strict eye on you! QUESTION FOR MR SELF AFFLICTION: You got me curious. From where have you read "Night After Night of the Living Dead" by Christopher Fowler? Submitted By: Fenny

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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 6:00 am Post subject:

Fenny, I read "Night After Night of the Living Dead" in Fowler's excellent short story collection UNCUT. Great story. As for having a good memory of what writers wrote what stories: the reason I can recall them so easily is because I've been keeping a list of every story I've ever read since sophmore year of high school. After each short story I read, I mark it down in a file and give it a reading. I'm anal, I know. Submitted By: Mr Self Affliction

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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 1:56 pm Post subject:

"the reason I can recall them so easily is because I've been keeping a list of every story I've ever read since sophmore year of high school. After each short story I read, I mark it down in a file and give it a reading."--Mr. SA Wow, I wish that I'd had the forethought to do this myself. I've actually bought a book more than once that I'd already read many, many years ago. Of course, I was a high school sophomore over 30 years ago so such a file would be damn hefty. I did sit down about a year ago and catalogue the books that I have in my apartment that I had already finished. So I guess I have started on the road to filling up that file cabinet. Submitted By: Layback76

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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2000 11:15 pm Post subject:

Isn't UNCUT a pretty new collection? I'm looking at my Fowler collection FLESH WOUNDS from '95 and "Night" is included there. I've not read this book yet, mind. Take a look at this contents list from FLESH WOUNDS and see if you recognize any more tales, Mr Self Affliction. ** FLESH WOUNDS Introduction: 'You've Got To Love Something Enough To Kill It' The Laundry Imp Hated Night After Night Of The Living Dead Tales Of Britannica Castle: I. Ginansia's Ravishment Perfect Casting Tales Of Britannica Castle: II. Leperdandy's Revenge The Most Boring Woman In The World The Unreliable History Of Plaster City The Young Executives Jouissance de la mort Evil Eye Brian Foot's Blaze Of Glory Mother Of The City A Century And A Second ** Okay, that's all the stories. Here's a teaser: "Oozing paranoia, black humour and a certain amount of old-fashioned gore, Christopher Fowler's fifth collection of short stories tells a chilling tale of desperate individuals learing the hard way that...flesh wounds." Submitted By: Fenny

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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2000 12:51 am Post subject:

Yep, UNCUT is a pretty new collection but I think PERSONAL DEMONS came out after UNCUT. I have FLESH WOUNDS as well and yes indeed "Night After Night of The Living Dead" is in that one as well along with "The Laundry Imp" and "Jouissance de la mort." I've noticed that his stories tend to reapear in a lot of his collections. Submitted By: Mr Self Affliction

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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2000 1:15 am Post subject:

Layback- Definitely read Midnight Graffiti, Predators and Stalkers. Metahorror grossed me out too much - I couldn't finish it. Haven't read the others. Submitted By: Deena

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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2000 5:59 am Post subject:

Greetings everyone! Hey, Layback, Any story that has an ending like "The Nine Billion..." does, qualifies as a horror story. No matter what kind of costume it's wearing. BTW, "A Case Of The Stubborns" was by Robert Bloch (Deena, how'd you miss this? - Mr. Fiske would be so disappointed ;^)); Fritz Leiber wrote "Gonna Roll The Bones." Bye now, RomanyX Submitted By: RomanyX

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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2000 1:45 pm Post subject:

Welcome RomanyX! I have read "A Case of the Stubborns," I just like all those stories I mentioned better. I think every Bloch (or Fiske!) story is incredible. I'm sure he wouldn't be too disappointed! What other Bloch stories do you like? Submitted By: Deena

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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2000 4:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks, RomanyX and greetings back! Submitted By: Layback76

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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2000 8:11 pm Post subject:

Greeting RomanyX, please visit often. You know, you guys are making me feel guilty about not reading a lot of Bloch. Where would you guys suggest I start? Submitted By: Mr Self Affliction

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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2000 11:35 pm Post subject:

Mr. SA- The ultimate Bloch collection is THE EARLY FEARS, which contains, logically, all of his early work. It has nearly every excellent story by him. But, since they are mostly in chronological order, some of the first stories are shaky and repetitive. I would suggest just finding anthologies that have his work in them, and seeing if you like them. His work is in nearly every anthology you pick up. Then, if you decide that you like his style, pick up THE EARLY FEARS. Submitted By: Deena

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