But only on the pages, don’t worry!
Today is that glorious day when our newest book, Volume 2 of Slavic Supernatural: An Anthology of Slavic-Inspired Speculative Fiction, is out and ready for you to read it!
What to expect? A lot of darkness, sadness, deep-rooted melancholia, grief and loss, but also, cool Slavic monsters, folk traditions, dark humor, and even mushrooms. And, always, a pinch of hope.
From dark fantasy to folk horror and even a tiny bit of futuristic scifi, these 19 stories will show you different views of what it means to be inspired by Slavic past, cultures, and rich folklore. So, are you ready to venture into deep, dark, lush woods? To eat berries, pick ferns, and get into deals with what hides behind the trees? Don’t be afraid to join us! (Or do be…)
The book is available in ebook and paperback. We can’t wait to hear your comments and thoughts, so share your words with us on social media, or Goodreads and The Storygraph!
Slavic Supernatural Volume 2 features stories by: Benjamin Adams, David Chandler, Jelena Dunato, Greg Gajek, Ivana Geček, Gabriela Houston, Anna Kovalova, C. A. Larkin, Monika Maciewicz, Petra Pine, Petra Rapaić, Igor Rendić, Grace R. Reynolds, Mike Rusetsky, Valentina Stanić, Joe Struvallo, Mark Szasz, Igor Urban, A.R Zeitler.
Cover art: Antonio Filipović Athan.
Ever wondered which monsters lurk deep in the old forests and which divine powers follow their people across lands and continents?
Beware the berries and old women you find in the forest. Beware the screams in the night, and always check your neighbour for how many sets of teeth they have. Beware pacts offered in blood and what you might be called to sacrifice for the safety of your hearth and your village… Folklore is full of wisdom; one only needs to listen carefully to the tales spoken in hushed whispers, revered in forgotten glades, passed down generations and generations of family traditions.
From dark fantasy to folk horror, from the harsh past to the bleak future, from overgrown woods to dense urban spaces and beyond, this anthology brings you stories across oceans and a wide variety of Slavic cultures, histories, and folklore creatures. Stories of revenge, faith, grief, death, love, power, and rage, filled with an oppressive atmosphere, melancholic and dark, but also bittersweet and with a hint of the humor and hope Slavs take with them everywhere they go.
These stories are ready to bring you along on the adventure of a lifetime… even if it ends up being your last.
