5 Horror Anthologies That Will Haunt You For Years to Come

Featuring over 25 authors, this collection delves into the Indigenous belief that one should never whistle at night as it may summon the spirit of ancient warriors. These stories speak of the evolution of tales born from Native Hawaiians and Native Mexicans, as they feared these spirits would follow any whistler home.

Never Whistle at Night is described as containing “ghosts, curses, hauntings, monstrous creatures, complex family legacies, desperate deeds, and chilling acts of revenge,” which is the perfect mix for anyone seeking a horrifyingly good next read.

This award-nominated anthology highlights stories from various authors recounting the horrors of living within a society where they are seen as “other” than what is normal. The stories within this collection describe the experience of “others” from different cultures, backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities as they are seen as something to fear—something different and inexplicable.

The twist of these stories comes as the authors explore who in society is truly the “other” and who is just trying to survive. Other Terrors includes work from over 20 contributors, some of whom are well-known horror authors and others who are rising in the genre.

This award-winning single-authored anthology follows the enchanting city of Ambergris. At one moment it is a desirable and elegant city, and the next it is a dangerous warzone of the mind. While the root of the issue is unclear, there is a fungus growing in the city as if it were taking over those within it. In Ambergris, citizens are enchanted, some beheaded, while others are lost in the puzzle of ominous mysteries and crime with no end.

City of Saints and Madmen is the first installment of the completed Ambergris trilogy.

This recently published anthology explores the dread and horrors of life from the perspective of the LGBTQ+ community. This collection utilizes fictional beings, death, and psychological fear as the bridge between the horrors described and the truthful pain between every word contributed.

We’re Here is described as an artistic safe space for the authors and LGBTQ+ community to communicate the painful, yet powerful experiences they continue to face each day.