Every nation of the globe has unique tales to tell, whispers that settle in through the land, creatures or superstitions that enliven the night, but rarely do readers get to experience such a diversity of these voices in one place as in A World of Horror, the latest anthology book created by award-winning editor Eric J. Guignard, and beautifully illustrated by artist Steve Lines.

Enclosed within its pages are twenty-two all-new dark and speculative fiction stories written by authors from around the world that explore the myths and monsters, fables and fears of their homelands.

Encounter the haunting things that stalk those radioactive forests outside Chernobyl in Ukraine; sample the curious dishes one may eat in Canada; beware the veldt monster that mirrors yourself in Uganda; or simply battle mountain trolls alongside Alfred Nobel in Sweden. These stories and more are found within A World of Horror: Enter and discover, truly, there’s no place on the planet devoid of frights, thrills, and wondrous imagination!

Table of Contents includes:

“Introduction: Diversity in Fiction” by Eric J. Guignard“Mutshidzi” by Mohale Mashigo (South Africa)“One Last Wayang” by L Chan (Singapore)“Things I Do For Love” by Nadia Bulkin (Indonesia)“On a Wooden Plate, On a Winter’s Night” by David Nickle (Canada)“Country Boy” by Billie Sue Mosiman (United States of America)“The Wife Who Didn't Eat” by Thersa Matsuura (Japan)“The Disappeared” by Kristine Ong Muslim (Philippines)“The Secret Life of the Unclaimed” by Suyi Davies Okungbowa (Nigeria)“How Alfred Nobel Got His Mojo” by Johannes Pinter (Sweden)“Sick Cats in Small Spaces” by Kaaron Warren (Australia)“Obibi” by Dilman Dila (Uganda)“The Nightmare” by Rhea Daniel (India)“Chemirocha” by Charlie Human (South Africa)“Honey” by Valya Dudycz Lupescu (Ukraine)“Warning: Flammable, See Back Label” by Marcia Douglas (Jamaica)“Arlecchino” by Carla Negrini (Italy)“The Man at Table Nine” by Ray Cluley (England)“The Mantle of Flesh” by Ashlee Scheuerman (Australia)“The Shadows of Saint Urban” by Claudio Foti (Italy)“Warashi’s Grip” by Yukimi Ogawa (Japan)“The White Monkey” by Carlos Orsi (Brazil)“The West Wind” by David McGroarty (Scotland)

Duma is at a cross roads in life. Living in an informal settlement in Soweto with his father and young sister, Duma is expected to make a contribution to the household since he does not work. The easy way has been to steal electricity cables. But when his friend gets caught, Duma decides to try a new way of life. The road to a new beginning does not come easy as he goes back to the canoe club at Power Park and he quickly learns that paddling a canoe is not as easy as he remembered. He finds himself drawn to the water and is inspired by Steve an experienced paddler who is determined and pushes himself but lately the gold has been out of reach. Duma goes out on a limb and asks Steve if they can train together for the Dusi. Will Duma and Steve’s partnership in the water work out? This is an inspirational story of two men from different backgrounds, coming together to tell their story.

‘A bewitching addition to the current South African literary boom. Mohale Mashigo tells her story with charming lucidity, disarming characterisation, subversive wisdom and subtle humour.’ – ZAKES MDA

How long does it take for scars to heal? How long does it take for a scarred memory to fester and rise to the surface? For Marubini, the question is whether scars ever heal when you forget they are there to begin with.

Marubini is a young woman who has an enviable life in Cape Town, working at a wine farm and spending idyllic days with her friends ... until her past starts spilling into her present.

Something dark has been lurking in the shadows of Marubini’s life from as far back as she can remember. It’s only a matter of time before it reaches out and grabs at her.

The Yearning is a memorable exploration of the ripple effects of the past, of personal strength and courage, and of the shadowy intersections of traditional and modern worlds.

Orphan sisters chase monsters of urban legend in Bloemfontein. At a busy taxi rank, a woman kills a man with her shoe. A genomicist is accused of playing God when she creates a fatherless child. Intruders is a collection that explores how it feels not to belong. These are stories of unremarkable people thrust into extraordinary situations by events beyond their control. With a unique and memorable touch, Mohale Mashigo explores the everyday ills we live with and wrestle constantly, all the while allowing hidden energies to emerge and play out their unforeseen consequences.Intruders is speculative fiction at its best.

Every nation of the globe has unique tales to tell, whispers that settle in through the land, creatures or superstitions that enliven the night, but rarely do readers get to experience such a diversity of these voices in one place as in A World of Horror, the latest anthology book created by award-winning editor Eric J. Guignard, and beautifully illustrated by artist Steve Lines.

Enclosed within its pages are twenty-two all-new dark and speculative fiction stories written by authors from around the world that explore the myths and monsters, fables and fears of their homelands.

Encounter the haunting things that stalk those radioactive forests outside Chernobyl in Ukraine; sample the curious dishes one may eat in Canada; beware the veldt monster that mirrors yourself in Uganda; or simply battle mountain trolls alongside Alfred Nobel in Sweden. These stories and more are found within A World of Horror: Enter and discover, truly, there’s no place on the planet devoid of frights, thrills, and wondrous imagination!

Table of Contents includes:

“Introduction: Diversity in Fiction” by Eric J. Guignard“Mutshidzi” by Mohale Mashigo (South Africa)“One Last Wayang” by L Chan (Singapore)“Things I Do For Love” by Nadia Bulkin (Indonesia)“On a Wooden Plate, On a Winter’s Night” by David Nickle (Canada)“Country Boy” by Billie Sue Mosiman (United States of America)“The Wife Who Didn't Eat” by Thersa Matsuura (Japan)“The Disappeared” by Kristine Ong Muslim (Philippines)“The Secret Life of the Unclaimed” by Suyi Davies Okungbowa (Nigeria)“How Alfred Nobel Got His Mojo” by Johannes Pinter (Sweden)“Sick Cats in Small Spaces” by Kaaron Warren (Australia)“Obibi” by Dilman Dila (Uganda)“The Nightmare” by Rhea Daniel (India)“Chemirocha” by Charlie Human (South Africa)“Honey” by Valya Dudycz Lupescu (Ukraine)“Warning: Flammable, See Back Label” by Marcia Douglas (Jamaica)“Arlecchino” by Carla Negrini (Italy)“The Man at Table Nine” by Ray Cluley (England)“The Mantle of Flesh” by Ashlee Scheuerman (Australia)“The Shadows of Saint Urban” by Claudio Foti (Italy)“Warashi’s Grip” by Yukimi Ogawa (Japan)“The White Monkey” by Carlos Orsi (Brazil)“The West Wind” by David McGroarty (Scotland)

Duma is at a cross roads in life. Living in an informal settlement in Soweto with his father and young sister, Duma is expected to make a contribution to the household since he does not work. The easy way has been to steal electricity cables. But when his friend gets caught, Duma decides to try a new way of life. The road to a new beginning does not come easy as he goes back to the canoe club at Power Park and he quickly learns that paddling a canoe is not as easy as he remembered. He finds himself drawn to the water and is inspired by Steve an experienced paddler who is determined and pushes himself but lately the gold has been out of reach. Duma goes out on a limb and asks Steve if they can train together for the Dusi. Will Duma and Steve’s partnership in the water work out? This is an inspirational story of two men from different backgrounds, coming together to tell their story.

‘A bewitching addition to the current South African literary boom. Mohale Mashigo tells her story with charming lucidity, disarming characterisation, subversive wisdom and subtle humour.’ – ZAKES MDA

How long does it take for scars to heal? How long does it take for a scarred memory to fester and rise to the surface? For Marubini, the question is whether scars ever heal when you forget they are there to begin with.

Marubini is a young woman who has an enviable life in Cape Town, working at a wine farm and spending idyllic days with her friends ... until her past starts spilling into her present.

Something dark has been lurking in the shadows of Marubini’s life from as far back as she can remember. It’s only a matter of time before it reaches out and grabs at her.

The Yearning is a memorable exploration of the ripple effects of the past, of personal strength and courage, and of the shadowy intersections of traditional and modern worlds.

Orphan sisters chase monsters of urban legend in Bloemfontein. At a busy taxi rank, a woman kills a man with her shoe. A genomicist is accused of playing God when she creates a fatherless child. Intruders is a collection that explores how it feels not to belong. These are stories of unremarkable people thrust into extraordinary situations by events beyond their control. With a unique and memorable touch, Mohale Mashigo explores the everyday ills we live with and wrestle constantly, all the while allowing hidden energies to emerge and play out their unforeseen consequences.Intruders is speculative fiction at its best.