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Paramnesia: A Grendel Press Horror Anthology
Grendel Press proudly presents our first anthology, Paramnesia.
This collection of fourteen stories explores the horror that comes from losing your mind and asks the question, Who CAN you trust if not yourself?
Here are just a few of the stories you'll find in Paramnesia:
"Rogue Taxidermy" by Dustin A woman slowly loses her mind when she thinks her creations are moving on their own.
“End Bed” by Paul A doctor feels like one of his hospital rooms has nefarious intentions and sets out to prove it.
“Mol of the Plague” by M. W. Amidst the backdrop of a plague-ravaged city, a theater owner finds a seemingly perfect diva to play his most precious role.
“A Nook Obscure” by Thomas A student discovers a secret stairway at his school and the curse that lives within it.
“THIS SHOULD BE THE PLACE” by Stuart A man steals a sign and seeks to replace it with a fake but finds nothing will ever be quite right again.
Paramnesia takes you on a journey that starts with the growing horror that nothing can be more terrifying than losing your memories and ends with the bittersweet reminder that sometimes memories are what keep you holding on.
Full Story List
Hark, Now I Hear Them by Brandon Ebinger
Without You by Clarence Carter
Running In Circles by David Lee Zweifler
Real Estate by Gordon Grice
THIS SHOULD BE THE PLACE by Stuart Freyer
A Nook Obscure by Thomas Bales
A Little Game of Hide-n'-go-seek by Thomas Stewart
Mol of the Plague by M.W Irving
I Am Monster by Christopher Beck
Changeling by Christopher Yusko
Rogue Taxidermy by Dustin Reade
Dr. Marcus by Terence Waeland
House of Reverie by Susan L. Lin
End Bed by Paul Melhuish
This collection of fourteen stories explores the horror that comes from losing your mind and asks the question, Who CAN you trust if not yourself?
Here are just a few of the stories you'll find in Paramnesia:
"Rogue Taxidermy" by Dustin A woman slowly loses her mind when she thinks her creations are moving on their own.
“End Bed” by Paul A doctor feels like one of his hospital rooms has nefarious intentions and sets out to prove it.
“Mol of the Plague” by M. W. Amidst the backdrop of a plague-ravaged city, a theater owner finds a seemingly perfect diva to play his most precious role.
“A Nook Obscure” by Thomas A student discovers a secret stairway at his school and the curse that lives within it.
“THIS SHOULD BE THE PLACE” by Stuart A man steals a sign and seeks to replace it with a fake but finds nothing will ever be quite right again.
Paramnesia takes you on a journey that starts with the growing horror that nothing can be more terrifying than losing your memories and ends with the bittersweet reminder that sometimes memories are what keep you holding on.
Full Story List
Hark, Now I Hear Them by Brandon Ebinger
Without You by Clarence Carter
Running In Circles by David Lee Zweifler
Real Estate by Gordon Grice
THIS SHOULD BE THE PLACE by Stuart Freyer
A Nook Obscure by Thomas Bales
A Little Game of Hide-n'-go-seek by Thomas Stewart
Mol of the Plague by M.W Irving
I Am Monster by Christopher Beck
Changeling by Christopher Yusko
Rogue Taxidermy by Dustin Reade
Dr. Marcus by Terence Waeland
House of Reverie by Susan L. Lin
End Bed by Paul Melhuish
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Published April 7, 2023
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May 27, 2023
'Paramnesia,' a horror anthology by Grendel Press, is an absolute must-read for all horror fans: the variety of themes and writing styles, the original premise (I had no idea deja vu is properly called paramnesia!), the superb editing, the creepy, comic book-style art by Dany Rivera accompanying each story, make an outstanding impression of high-quality work, offering an amazing example of Susan Russell's dedication and professionalism. My personal standouts were: "Real Estate" by Gordon Grice, the epistolary "I Am Monster" by Christopher Beck, "A Little Game of Hide-n’-go-seek" by Thomas Stewart, "A Nook Obscure" by Thomas Bales, and of course "Dr. Marcus" by Terence Waeland - though I enjoyed all the stories. Looking forward to the next anthology from Grendel Press!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 11, 2025
Paramnesia
from Grendel Press is THE horror anthology to read if you want stories that are going to stick with you and leave you wondering long after you've read them!
My thoughts on each story:
Rogue Taxidermy – Dustin Reade
I'm absolutely in love, and in awe of how macabre this is. Not so much taxidermy as a hobby, but the way it—and Martha's love for it—is described. The author perfectly captured dread and death with this story, and I found the ending perfect!
Real Estate – Gordon Grice
At no point in time did I have any clue where this was going, and I LOVED every second of it. So many secrets right in your face that don't hit you until they do!
I Am Monster – Christopher Beck
Reading at the end of this that it was inspired by the author's mother and 90% real life—definitely hit hard. I love how honest it is in terms of mental health decline, and how you can see it happen in the writing (the dates meshing together, and the way the words get less and less coherent). This piece is going to stick with me—honesty, and vulnerability, and all.
Running In Circles – David Lee Zweifler
CHILLS! Another story that doesn't hit you until it does. I love the narration—how it's seemingly confusing until you get to the end and REALIZE. I also really loved the main character's comical inner monologue of: “This is my first apocalypse.” (same lol)
End Bed – Paul Melhuish
AMAZING! This is definitely a favourite of mine. I love the uncertainty and constant feeling of dread that follows you throughout. I also enjoyed the narrator's descriptions of Death—so haunting!
Mol of the Plague – M.W. Irving
C H I L L S. This is the perfect blend of horrific and gothic. I could imagine this story as a play itself (or even a movie). Couldn't get enough of this story! (Mol couldn't get enough either...)
A Little Game of Hide-n’-go-seek – Thomas Stewart
A classic tried and true trope: little kids are CREEPY. I love that this has a heart-warming ending, but it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat throughout!
Hark, Now I Hear Them – Brandon Ebinger
I love a good siren story as much as the next person, and this is not only good, but incredible!
A Nook Obscure – Thomas Bales
I adore dark academia-type setting! But more than anything, I enjoyed the lessons/perspective on grief, and guilt in grief. I also definitely related to the main character's anxiety.
THIS SHOULD BE THE PLACE – Stuart Freyer
This story is a bit of a (pardon my language) mind-fuck (it's not the only one that is, if I'm being honest!) It leaves you wondering after you finish it! The ending makes me imagine a question mark after the title...
House of Reverie – Susan L. Lin
OBSESSED! This killed as a short story, and for some reason, the only way I can encapsulate my feelings for it is to say it would also kill as an episode of American Horror Stories.
Changeling – Christopher Yusko
This piece felt so real to me, like I was diving into someone's diary. This story is truthfully eerie, and though hopeful at the end—it just makes the questions and darkness more prominent for me. (Also, the mention of the game: “What Time Is It, Mr. Wolf?” took me back in time!)
Dr. Marcus – Terence Waeland
This one absolutely WRECKED me! I knew there was going to be a catch, reading about blossoming love, and when it happened... and kept happening... I think I'm entitled to compensation for emotional distress (which is to say I loved this story!)
Without You – Clarence Carter
This story is incredibly immersive, and I love how boxed in it made me feel too! The ending... my jaw was on the floor. Holy shit.
It's obvious I found something to love (or be scared of) in every story inside of Paramnesia ! And not only was the writing incredible, but so was the story art. They perfectly accompany each story, and are a pleasure to look at. The artist, Dany Rivera, did an incredible job!
My thoughts on each story:
Rogue Taxidermy – Dustin Reade
I'm absolutely in love, and in awe of how macabre this is. Not so much taxidermy as a hobby, but the way it—and Martha's love for it—is described. The author perfectly captured dread and death with this story, and I found the ending perfect!
Real Estate – Gordon Grice
At no point in time did I have any clue where this was going, and I LOVED every second of it. So many secrets right in your face that don't hit you until they do!
I Am Monster – Christopher Beck
Reading at the end of this that it was inspired by the author's mother and 90% real life—definitely hit hard. I love how honest it is in terms of mental health decline, and how you can see it happen in the writing (the dates meshing together, and the way the words get less and less coherent). This piece is going to stick with me—honesty, and vulnerability, and all.
Running In Circles – David Lee Zweifler
CHILLS! Another story that doesn't hit you until it does. I love the narration—how it's seemingly confusing until you get to the end and REALIZE. I also really loved the main character's comical inner monologue of: “This is my first apocalypse.” (same lol)
End Bed – Paul Melhuish
AMAZING! This is definitely a favourite of mine. I love the uncertainty and constant feeling of dread that follows you throughout. I also enjoyed the narrator's descriptions of Death—so haunting!
Mol of the Plague – M.W. Irving
C H I L L S. This is the perfect blend of horrific and gothic. I could imagine this story as a play itself (or even a movie). Couldn't get enough of this story! (Mol couldn't get enough either...)
A Little Game of Hide-n’-go-seek – Thomas Stewart
A classic tried and true trope: little kids are CREEPY. I love that this has a heart-warming ending, but it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat throughout!
Hark, Now I Hear Them – Brandon Ebinger
I love a good siren story as much as the next person, and this is not only good, but incredible!
A Nook Obscure – Thomas Bales
I adore dark academia-type setting! But more than anything, I enjoyed the lessons/perspective on grief, and guilt in grief. I also definitely related to the main character's anxiety.
THIS SHOULD BE THE PLACE – Stuart Freyer
This story is a bit of a (pardon my language) mind-fuck (it's not the only one that is, if I'm being honest!) It leaves you wondering after you finish it! The ending makes me imagine a question mark after the title...
House of Reverie – Susan L. Lin
OBSESSED! This killed as a short story, and for some reason, the only way I can encapsulate my feelings for it is to say it would also kill as an episode of American Horror Stories.
Changeling – Christopher Yusko
This piece felt so real to me, like I was diving into someone's diary. This story is truthfully eerie, and though hopeful at the end—it just makes the questions and darkness more prominent for me. (Also, the mention of the game: “What Time Is It, Mr. Wolf?” took me back in time!)
Dr. Marcus – Terence Waeland
This one absolutely WRECKED me! I knew there was going to be a catch, reading about blossoming love, and when it happened... and kept happening... I think I'm entitled to compensation for emotional distress (which is to say I loved this story!)
Without You – Clarence Carter
This story is incredibly immersive, and I love how boxed in it made me feel too! The ending... my jaw was on the floor. Holy shit.
It's obvious I found something to love (or be scared of) in every story inside of Paramnesia ! And not only was the writing incredible, but so was the story art. They perfectly accompany each story, and are a pleasure to look at. The artist, Dany Rivera, did an incredible job!
June 3, 2023
The fourteen short stories are character-driven and focuses on their thoughts and actions. The narratives revolve around the definition of paramnesia, some of which are more defined than others. My favourites are I Am Monster and A Little Game of Hide-n’-go-seek.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 5, 2025
The fourteen short stories that revolve around the definition of paramnesia. If you love horror books this is a must read it has everyone with many different writing styles and themes your sure to find a story for you. It’s full of thrills and chills and creepy vibes to leave you on the edge of your seat.
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