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Divine Dread: A Collection of Religious Horror
Divine Dread is a collection of eight tales where fear and faith collide.
Tone Deaf — Follow a man obsessed with uncovering the sounds of souls
Mister Copper — A mother wonders about her daughter's imaginary friend
The Mark — Learn how the first vampire came to be in this Cain and Abel retelling
Cast It from You — Discover the true dangers of hitchhiking
Saved — When man meets vampire, who is the true monster?
The Demon in Me — Read the diary entries of a possessed teenager
Revelations — An oral telling of the world post-Rapture
The God Who Frowned — A god journeys to find something worth worshiping
Tone Deaf — Follow a man obsessed with uncovering the sounds of souls
Mister Copper — A mother wonders about her daughter's imaginary friend
The Mark — Learn how the first vampire came to be in this Cain and Abel retelling
Cast It from You — Discover the true dangers of hitchhiking
Saved — When man meets vampire, who is the true monster?
The Demon in Me — Read the diary entries of a possessed teenager
Revelations — An oral telling of the world post-Rapture
The God Who Frowned — A god journeys to find something worth worshiping
59 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2024
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About the author
Jennifer Peaslee
3 books8 followersJennifer Peaslee (she/her) is a speculative writer living outside Atlanta with her cat, Trouble Kitty. Her work has recently appeared in Breath & Shadow, Corner Bar Magazine, Moonday Mag, and State of Matter. You can read more of her stories on her website and follow her on Substack for updates.
Her debut novella, Sorority Zombies in Space!, is available on Amazon.
Her short story collection of religious horror, Divine Dread, is available on Amazon.
Her debut novella, Sorority Zombies in Space!, is available on Amazon.
Her short story collection of religious horror, Divine Dread, is available on Amazon.
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November 4, 2025
Divine Dread: A Collection of Religious Horror by Jennifer Peaslee is a daring exploration of faith, fear, and the human psyche. The collection blends psychological tension with supernatural dread, crafting stories that linger long after the final page. Each tale is unique, from the eerie introspection of Tone Deaf to the unsettling mythic twists of The Mark and The God Who Frowned. Peaslee demonstrates a keen ability to balance horror with philosophical undertones, making the reader question the nature of belief and morality.
While the stories are short, the world-building and character moments are impressively vivid, offering a sense of depth unusual in brief narratives. Fans of religious horror, dark speculative fiction, and thought-provoking short stories will find this collection both chilling and intellectually stimulating.
While the stories are short, the world-building and character moments are impressively vivid, offering a sense of depth unusual in brief narratives. Fans of religious horror, dark speculative fiction, and thought-provoking short stories will find this collection both chilling and intellectually stimulating.
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