Amazon is set to publish an exciting new collection of short stories from popular horror authors like Grady Hendrix and Stephen Graham Jones. Bloody Disgusting shares that The Shivers collection is coming this April and fans will be able to purchase each story for $1.99 each.
All five of the short stories are already available for pre-order through the official collection page. They include "Jackknife" by Joe Hill, "The Indigo Room" by Stephen Graham Jones, "Night and Day in Misery" by Catriona Ward, "The Blanks" by Grady Hendrix, and "Letter Slot" by Owen King.
These stories are perfect for Kindle owners who want to enjoy a terrifying experience in one sitting. Amazon describes the upcoming collection as "haunting stories that reveal the otherworldly terrors all around us."
The teaser finishes off with an ominous hint of what's to come, noting that after reading this collection, "there's no going back."
Keep reading for more details on each story.
Jackknife
Stephen King's sons Joe Hill and Owen King both have a new story included in this collection. Hill's story, "Jackknife," is about an ostracized man named Dennis Lange whose reputation has suffered due to a scandal. Dennis accidentally wakes up something ancient by removing a jackknife from a sycamore tree.
Some of Hill's other works include "The Black Phone" and novels like Heart-Shaped Box and Horns.
The Indigo Room
Stephen Graham Jones returns with a new story about a middle manager and the horrors of the modern-day workplace. Jones is best known for his books The Only Good Indians and the The Indian Lake trilogy.
Night and Day in Misery
This story from Catriona Ward is about a mother staying in the same hotel room where her husband and son passed eight years before. As she tries to sleep in Room 17, she finds her dreams disturbed by visions and supernatural beings. Ward's most popular books include The Last House on Needless Street and Looking Glass Sound.
The Blanks
Coming off of his earlier book release from this year, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, Hendrix's short story is all about an ominous island where children face off against something terrifying.
Letter Slot
Owen King's story is about the rising cost of living. It follows a teenager trying to take care of his mother. After dropping off a letter in which he paints a picture of his desperation, he receives a response asking for the name of someone he hates. The teen realizes he'd do anything for his mom, "but the true cost may be more than he's willing to pay."
The Shivers collection will be released on April 15.