The Dark Descent by David G. Hartwell
It tells the story of two friends who spent the night on an island covered with willow trees while on a boating vacation on the upper Danube. It becomes clear that the island is the focal point of an entirely alien source. It’s something even more ethereal than that; it’s not a ghost, it’s not an elemental. The night is filled with various manifestations, and in the morning they discover a victim of whatever is residing there. It’s incredibly strange. There is no physical or graphic terror at all; it is pure horror.
The Dark Descent by David G. Hartwell
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This is a fantastic illustration of a truly outstanding anthology. a selection of excellent horror stories, most of which are rarely anthologized. The ideal present for someone who appreciates scary stories as well as for someone you want to introduce to the pleasures of horror.
This collection of short horror stories features a wide variety of subgenres, including Gothic horror, psychological horror, and more. Each story includes a brief introduction to the author and some background information on some of the finest writers, particularly those of the 20th century, who are represented by the story. This is an excellent collection that contains samples of some of the best short horror fiction stories that highlight the development and history of the genre, to paraphrase the back cover description. Any fan of horror must have this!
