From mysterious and deadly illnesses to nanobots and lab-modified animals, even mysterious houses and things falling from the sky, The Horror Collection: Sci-Fi Edition presented by KJK Publishing will take readers on a terrifying journey through some killer sci-fi horror tales.
Let’s dive in!
My Thoughts on The Horror Collection: Sci-Fi Edition presented by KJK Publishing –
Sci-fi horror never fails to freak me out. Whether it’s the focus on the medical side of things or the unexplainable, I’m always so antsy to learn more about what is going on while I also dread seeing whether or not we’ll get answers.
In these tales, that certainly held true! There’s such a cool variety here. Each tale will leave you with lots of feelings and you can’t help but think about what you would do if you found yourself in each of these settings.
My favorite tales from this collection include:
- Timothy Meek by Gord Rollo
- The October House by Brennan LaFaro
Per usual, here are my notes on each tale!
Timothy Meek by Gord Rollo –
CW cancer
After an explosion leaves the world reeling with a sickness that soon turns deadly, an organization has miraculously found a way to heal everyone. But with how quickly this solution was made, Timothy Meek has concerns.
A bit in the same vein as Michael Crichton’s novel Prey, this tale is so unsettling! It just begs readers to ask what they would do in the same situation.
Countdown to Extinction by Calvin Demmer –
While working on a project, these doctors who had been experimenting on animals had been finding great success giving them artificial replacements when injured. One day, things go sideways and they find themselves being forced to get into an enclosure and lock it to be safe. They assumed they would be rescued, but eighty-something days later, they’re still there.
A twisted tale of animal testing and what could happen when the animals have had enough!
The First Day by Eric Butler –
CW dog death
When a family attends a tour in Alaska, their tour guide, operating on her first day, is determined to make it a great one. But when something falls from the sky and they hear loud booms, things start to take a turn.
What fun cosmic horror!
Master of Nothing by Ash Ericmore –
When a man’s plaything begins to think for itself rather than being a mindless being that acts on his every wish, he’s looking to take out his anger. But when he sees red and explodes, will it help get him past the anger or make things worse?
What an absolutely wild tale. A couple of scenes made me queasy.
Our Quiet Rapture by George Daniel Lea –
In a place where a man is forced to watch lost souls, one soul catches his eye. She’s not like the others who wander aimlessly. Curious, he gets closer to her. But will he be another that winds up in her trap?
Canis Lupus Orthrus J. Rocky Colavito –
When a test subject escapes, a doctor tries to convince the local police to help bring it back to the lab before it’s too late. But the police don’t believe them until they start seeing things for themselves.
Science like this freaks me out so much! Just one mishap can have such big consequences. The growth of this creature was terrifying.
The October House by Brennan LaFaro –
When a neighborhood cookout is interrupted by the earth shaking and a giant roar sounding, Meg is shocked to see a house appear where there used to be trees. But even more unsettling is the fact that her neighbors say that the house has always been there…
Only getting a quick snapshot of this lovely day in the neighborhood, things very quickly take a turn! The thought of something like this happening from a very high level is terrifying. We’ve all experienced the feeling of being gaslit at some point, and this tale takes that and multiplies it! And of course, Brennan adds in more layers of terror!
Hybrid by Mark Young –
Determined to save the silverback gorillas that she had been working with for years, this woman puts herself directly in front of the poachers. She’s not afraid of death, but what these people have in mind is much worse.
Ugh this tale! My nerves were so high the entire time! Absolutely blood boiling and terrifying! Humans truly are the worst.
It Wasn’t the Rain by Keyla Damaer –
When his girlfriend does something that puts everything at risk, this man can’t stop thinking about it. Will he move on or will he be too paranoid?
What a dark tale of the need for control some have. Yikes.
Beneath her Inner Folds by Micah Casitle –
Discovering an abandoned bunker, this traveler also finds a journal. Unperturbed by the contents within, he decides to stay the night. That quickly turns out to be a terrible choice.
Man, I love a story that includes journal entries that show us what had happened. This was so wild! The descriptions of the tumor and hives were beautiful and horrific at the same time.
My Favorite Quotes from The Horror Collection: Sci-Fi Edition–
Nature, it seems, will find a way to protect herself, even if she must cheat.
— Countdown to Extinction by Calvin Demmer
That’s what kids do. Tinker in forbidden places to try and unlock the secrets of the universe.
— The October House by Brennan LaFaro
The two windows from the top floor beam down. Something gleams in them. If a house could look hungry, this one would.
— The October House by Brennan LaFaro
When they emerged from the tube’s tunnels, the rain still poured down, turning everything around them greyscale. The only tone of colour was inside Hodelia’s scared blue eyes.
— It Wasn’t the Rain by Keyla Damaer
Even without a mouth, I know she’s fucking grinning while shaking her head. Even without seeing it, I know the other one’s watching this from the hall.
— Beneath her Inner Folds by Micah Casitle
My Final Thoughts The Horror Collection: Sci-Fi Edition –
Horror sci-fi fans, this is certainly a no-brainer – you need this book!
Thanks for reading!
Thank you for such a wonderful review. So happy to hear you enjoyed all of these stories. Mark Young
Of course! Thanks for stopping by!