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Menagerie in the Dark
Life often appears darkest just before the dawn of a new day.
In Menagerie in the Dark, Chris Kauzlarich immerses us in a speculative journey that explores the darker aspects of the human condition before bringing us back to the surface with the light of a new day. Through fourteen stories, this menagerie of characters faces trials of sorrow, death, loneliness, regret, deception, murder, delight, wonderment, and bliss, revealing what will either strengthen them enough to survive or plunge them to their demise. A boy’s home burns down, forcing him to confront a terrifying new world. A man enters a door where he witnesses his wife’s death, leaving him devastated; yet, he cannot stop returning to the scene, convinced he can save her. A nurse’s patients continue to perish under her care, but she harbors a dark secret—an administered cocktail for nefarious purposes.
These and other stories will stretch the limits of your emotions, from heartbreak to horror, leaving you yearning for more.
In Menagerie in the Dark, Chris Kauzlarich immerses us in a speculative journey that explores the darker aspects of the human condition before bringing us back to the surface with the light of a new day. Through fourteen stories, this menagerie of characters faces trials of sorrow, death, loneliness, regret, deception, murder, delight, wonderment, and bliss, revealing what will either strengthen them enough to survive or plunge them to their demise. A boy’s home burns down, forcing him to confront a terrifying new world. A man enters a door where he witnesses his wife’s death, leaving him devastated; yet, he cannot stop returning to the scene, convinced he can save her. A nurse’s patients continue to perish under her care, but she harbors a dark secret—an administered cocktail for nefarious purposes.
These and other stories will stretch the limits of your emotions, from heartbreak to horror, leaving you yearning for more.
220 pages, Hardcover
First published August 26, 2025
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Chris Kauzlarich
2 books47 followersChris is the author of the short story collection, Menagerie in the Dark, and the suspense horror novella, LAZARUS. He is also a member of The Authors Guild, AWP, and the Chicago Writers Association. In addition to writing and reading extensively, he enjoys hiking, playing video games, binge-watching a good show with his husband and daughter, and simply being a dad. He graduated from Purdue University and lives between Chicago, IL, and Naples, FL, or on the open road in their RV.
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August 7, 2025
Menagerie In The Dark: I got this as an ARC from @chris.kauzlarich (thankfully I checked message requests!).
These stories explore ideas of grief, addiction, near death, death, murder, SA, and included some scary stories with some fantasy/horror elements. The “Night” section is very dark (pun intended hehe) so may not be for the easily triggered. I enjoyed thus page-turner so much. Being able to write a full on story in so few pages is a true talent. Like how do you care so much after 5 pages? I can’t explain it but you DO. Let’s put it this way, I was reading this along with Blood Over Bright Haven and Piranesi which I would say are legit six star reads best books ever and I would literally put them down to read this. I feel like that says a lot!
This book drops on 8/26 and is a 220 page binge read! It’s available on Kindle and Hardback! Highly recommend!
These stories explore ideas of grief, addiction, near death, death, murder, SA, and included some scary stories with some fantasy/horror elements. The “Night” section is very dark (pun intended hehe) so may not be for the easily triggered. I enjoyed thus page-turner so much. Being able to write a full on story in so few pages is a true talent. Like how do you care so much after 5 pages? I can’t explain it but you DO. Let’s put it this way, I was reading this along with Blood Over Bright Haven and Piranesi which I would say are legit six star reads best books ever and I would literally put them down to read this. I feel like that says a lot!
This book drops on 8/26 and is a 220 page binge read! It’s available on Kindle and Hardback! Highly recommend!
August 10, 2025
I won this in a StoryGraph giveaway.
This collection has stories that are gross, dark, funny, scary, surreal, and all of them had me captivated. Whether the characters are likable or not, they are all well-written. Two of these stories feature queer couples which was nice to see. I'm eager to read more from Chris Kauzlarich.
This collection has stories that are gross, dark, funny, scary, surreal, and all of them had me captivated. Whether the characters are likable or not, they are all well-written. Two of these stories feature queer couples which was nice to see. I'm eager to read more from Chris Kauzlarich.
August 19, 2025
Chris Kauzlarich's Menagerie in the Dark is a haunting but engaging collection of short stories that travel to the darker sides of the human psyche. This set of fourteen tales offers a diverse array of characters, each of whom is grappling with his or her own particular crises and issues, ranging from the profound misery of loss to the squalid allure of dishonesty and murder. With this process of speculation, Kauzlarich masterfully weaves a dense fabric of emotion that will have readers oscillating between sorrow and fear, ultimately settling into an admiration for the resilience of the human condition.
One of the greatest strengths of this anthology is its enthusiasm for tackling the most horrific elements of life head-on. The first tale, for example, describes a young lad whose world is irreversibly destroyed when his family house is consumed by fire, leaving him to accept a nightmare new reality. And so too with the man, whose failure to accept his wife's premature death propels him into an obsessive mode, again and again pulling him back to the site of her death in the desperate hope of being able to act. These opening stories establish a tone for the rest of the series, foretelling the deep emotional travail that awaits the flawed characters within.
Through the series, Kauzlarich presents an intriguing group of characters, each grappling with their own personal demons. A blackly brooding nurse, who is caught between her secrets and the steady trickle of dying patients on her ward, is a fantastic example of the author's skill for developing deep, morally ambiguous central characters. The nurse's own guilt, which is based on her evil actions, adds depth to the tale, inviting readers to share the consequences of her actions.
Kauzlarich's prose is rich and captivating throughout the anthology, capable of evoking an enormous range of emotions in the reader. From the spectral glimpse of a charred-out landscape to the feeling of suspense hanging over a battle for life and death, every sentence serves to draw the reader further into the world of the stories. Such is such masterful telling that it creates a belly-level identification with the characters so that readers can feel the pain of their struggles and, in some cases, even accompany them in despair.
Although the largely pessimistic themes dominating Menagerie in the Dark would have one think otherwise, Kauzlarich presents a glimmer of hope through the chaos. Wonder, beauty, and redemption can be seen in moments of violence, regret, and mourning. A character's journey to forgiveness and acceptance, for instance, is a beaming ray, showing that even the worst of circumstances provide opportunity for alteration. This subdued but powerful message reinforces the resilience of the human spirit, leaving us with a sense of hope and renewal in the face of the mayhem.
Overall, Chris Kauzlarich's Menagerie in the Dark is a haunting and contemplative collection of short stories that will leave readers reeling. By placing us in the darkness of the human condition, Kauzlarich forces us to consider our own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. But by his masterful telling and tragic characterization, he eventually comes to a message of hope and the enduring power of the human spirit. This book is a must read for anybody who desires a deeply emotional and intellectually demanding literary experience.
One of the greatest strengths of this anthology is its enthusiasm for tackling the most horrific elements of life head-on. The first tale, for example, describes a young lad whose world is irreversibly destroyed when his family house is consumed by fire, leaving him to accept a nightmare new reality. And so too with the man, whose failure to accept his wife's premature death propels him into an obsessive mode, again and again pulling him back to the site of her death in the desperate hope of being able to act. These opening stories establish a tone for the rest of the series, foretelling the deep emotional travail that awaits the flawed characters within.
Through the series, Kauzlarich presents an intriguing group of characters, each grappling with their own personal demons. A blackly brooding nurse, who is caught between her secrets and the steady trickle of dying patients on her ward, is a fantastic example of the author's skill for developing deep, morally ambiguous central characters. The nurse's own guilt, which is based on her evil actions, adds depth to the tale, inviting readers to share the consequences of her actions.
Kauzlarich's prose is rich and captivating throughout the anthology, capable of evoking an enormous range of emotions in the reader. From the spectral glimpse of a charred-out landscape to the feeling of suspense hanging over a battle for life and death, every sentence serves to draw the reader further into the world of the stories. Such is such masterful telling that it creates a belly-level identification with the characters so that readers can feel the pain of their struggles and, in some cases, even accompany them in despair.
Although the largely pessimistic themes dominating Menagerie in the Dark would have one think otherwise, Kauzlarich presents a glimmer of hope through the chaos. Wonder, beauty, and redemption can be seen in moments of violence, regret, and mourning. A character's journey to forgiveness and acceptance, for instance, is a beaming ray, showing that even the worst of circumstances provide opportunity for alteration. This subdued but powerful message reinforces the resilience of the human spirit, leaving us with a sense of hope and renewal in the face of the mayhem.
Overall, Chris Kauzlarich's Menagerie in the Dark is a haunting and contemplative collection of short stories that will leave readers reeling. By placing us in the darkness of the human condition, Kauzlarich forces us to consider our own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. But by his masterful telling and tragic characterization, he eventually comes to a message of hope and the enduring power of the human spirit. This book is a must read for anybody who desires a deeply emotional and intellectually demanding literary experience.
October 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a wild ride of stories! The author has such a detailed and imaginative writing style and I enjoyed it all the way through. Each story gives you a different sense of emotion in every single story. My favourite story would have to be The Grave Spotter. It’s a story of grief but with a very dark themed scenario going on. Trying not to spoil anything as this is definitely a book I would recommend to others!
And just a little extra, the physical book is quite beautiful! I’m in love with the cover & formatting is pure perfection 🖤
What a wild ride of stories! The author has such a detailed and imaginative writing style and I enjoyed it all the way through. Each story gives you a different sense of emotion in every single story. My favourite story would have to be The Grave Spotter. It’s a story of grief but with a very dark themed scenario going on. Trying not to spoil anything as this is definitely a book I would recommend to others!
And just a little extra, the physical book is quite beautiful! I’m in love with the cover & formatting is pure perfection 🖤
August 18, 2025
Not bad at all. It initially gave me some trouble due to the rather bland and complicated writing style and the confusing pacing, but eventually I found some story ideas I enjoyed. Especially the part named "Night" has a couple of excellent tales, "Scalpel" and "Hands". The use of chat format was also nice to see, though it didn't really add much to the stories themselves.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 17, 2025
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Review for 'Menagerie In The Dark' by Chris Kauzlarich
THE READALONG HAS SADLY COME TO AN END. THIS IS MY REVIEW TO WRAP IT UP BUT DO NOT WORRY THERE ARE MORE TO COME AS WELL AS SOME RUNNING NOW!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED IN WITH THE QUESTIONS AND LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT ANSWERS!! SEE YOU THERE
OMG!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE ,LOVED THIS BOOK, AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, GRIPPING AND PAGE TURNING EXPLOSIVE MUST READ!! PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN!!
OMFG!!!! WTF!?? JUST WOW!!! Just flipping wow!!!! What an absolutely epic page turner!!! Well done to Menagerie In The Dark on an absolutely incredible book!!
I have absolutely NO idea whatsoever how on Earth I have never actually got around to reading any of your books before now Chris but thank God I have finally found your books and rectified that!!
This book is very well written with vivid descriptions that absolutely grip the readers attention and puts them right in the middle of it all making your heart pound and you constantly second guessing.
An addictive and horrific collection of 15 short stories filled with loss, infidelity, horror, the supernatural, death, heartache and absolutely everything you could ask for in a gripping page turner. As I always do with books of short stories or poems I will say a bit about them individually and then give an overall rating at the end. These are the stories that are included in order, a short description of what they are about:
PART ONE: DUSK
I found that part one focuses on tragedy, heartbreak, loss and grief. The horrors that we all deal with at some point or other in life.
A Dream Of Innocence: This is one of the shorter stories in this book and covers approximately 4 pages in total. It tells the story of a young boy whose innocent life shatters in the course of just one night after losing his Mum. This puts the readers into the heart of a child's horror when the world around him is burning.
Betrayed Heart: This is the story of a Man who is betrayed and has his heart broken and ripped apart by his Wife after discovering images on messages from her to another man.
Phantom In The Void: A heart-breaking story of a Wife saying Goodbye to her husband at his funeral and falls apart in front of her children.
Echoes: An eye opening, tragic and heart-breaking story of a Mother who loses everything due to an addiction that spirals her out of control.
The Grave Spotter: This was one of my favourite stories in this book. We meet Trev who loses his wife Mona in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. When he attends her funeral he relives her death through her eyes after he demands to haave her grave opened one last time to see her. Trev is determined that he can go back and stop the accident from happening but every time he relives the collision he causes Mona's suffering to worsen. With a tragic ending this story is filled with emotions, determination, the supernatural, horror and gore. It was definitely one of my favourite and most impactful ones. It is also one of the longest ones but definitely worth it!
PART TWO: NIGHT
Das Letze Wort; Or, The Final Word: In this story we meet Herr Schoble who is a despicable man thinking he is better than everybody, treats people like dirt and has cheated on his wife many times. One day his secretary decides to teach him a lesson!!
The Legend Of Chucky Mudd: This is another of my favourite stories and is also one of the longest ones. It begins with a young boy called Connor being determined to win this years Halloween scare=a-thon against his friends Brock and Dennis. He has a plan to win this year and it starts with a ghost story. However, what started off as a joke leaves nobody left to laugh!! A morbid ghost/horror story perfect for Halloween!!
Scalpel: This short story is told in a mix of narrative and diary entries by a scientist who is hiding during an apocalypse. He is guilt ridden, scared and is running out of time. Perfect for zombie lovers!
Excellent Hands: A twisted nurse is giving the wrong kind of care to her patients leaving her with with the benefits. What is her dark secret? A great serial killer story!
PART THREE: DAWN
Totality: Jimmy and Drew are getting ready to watch the eclipse but the closer it gets the stranger things become. A great spooky story.
After The Rescue: In this short story we get to find out how Rapunzel really feels after everyone thinks it was the Prince that saved her.
Flash: A life flashes through a man's eyes as he sees a truck come barrelling towards him and he cannot see any way out.
Stardust: This is a short but sweet story about a couple called Brian and Shane who are going out for a meal when Shane gets a sense of energy from an elderly lady. I really liked this one that starts to bring us to the end of a book filled with darkness.
City Nights: A short story of a city coming to life at night.
An absolutely fantastic collection of dark, disturbing, hope filled, suspenseful and tension packed short stories from horror to loss to betrayal and with a sprinkle of joy and hope!!! A fantastic collection of short stories with an excellent range of situations, characters, locations and narratives. My favourite ones had to be 'The Grave Spotter', 'The Legend Of Chucky Mudd, 'Phantom In The Void', and 'Stardust' These stories include suspense, horror, tension, murder, death, betrayal, fantasy, the supernatural and much more! There is a great mix of stories so there is definitely something in there for everyone. The cover is absolutely amazing and it was one of the things that drew me to the book. This book is ideal to be able to pick up and read a story during a break or while making a cuppa!! I would probably avoid reading them as a bedtime story though!!! I am a huge fan of horror stories and the gorier the better for me!!! The excellent descriptions throughout ensures you feel the hair raising on your arms and the chill on your skin!!! The fact that these are short stories also allows you to pick it up and read a story at a time or read it in one sitting which is perfect for those who like to read multiple books at one time. Chris Kauzlarich has excellent writing skills and and I look forward to reading more of his work!
Grab your copy of 'Menagerie In The Dark' and discover which stories you love!!!
Overall a brilliant selection of creepy, horror and suspense filled stories with something for everyone!!
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Review for 'Menagerie In The Dark' by Chris Kauzlarich
THE READALONG HAS SADLY COME TO AN END. THIS IS MY REVIEW TO WRAP IT UP BUT DO NOT WORRY THERE ARE MORE TO COME AS WELL AS SOME RUNNING NOW!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED IN WITH THE QUESTIONS AND LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT ANSWERS!! SEE YOU THERE
OMG!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE ,LOVED THIS BOOK, AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, GRIPPING AND PAGE TURNING EXPLOSIVE MUST READ!! PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN!!
OMFG!!!! WTF!?? JUST WOW!!! Just flipping wow!!!! What an absolutely epic page turner!!! Well done to Menagerie In The Dark on an absolutely incredible book!!
I have absolutely NO idea whatsoever how on Earth I have never actually got around to reading any of your books before now Chris but thank God I have finally found your books and rectified that!!
This book is very well written with vivid descriptions that absolutely grip the readers attention and puts them right in the middle of it all making your heart pound and you constantly second guessing.
An addictive and horrific collection of 15 short stories filled with loss, infidelity, horror, the supernatural, death, heartache and absolutely everything you could ask for in a gripping page turner. As I always do with books of short stories or poems I will say a bit about them individually and then give an overall rating at the end. These are the stories that are included in order, a short description of what they are about:
PART ONE: DUSK
I found that part one focuses on tragedy, heartbreak, loss and grief. The horrors that we all deal with at some point or other in life.
A Dream Of Innocence: This is one of the shorter stories in this book and covers approximately 4 pages in total. It tells the story of a young boy whose innocent life shatters in the course of just one night after losing his Mum. This puts the readers into the heart of a child's horror when the world around him is burning.
Betrayed Heart: This is the story of a Man who is betrayed and has his heart broken and ripped apart by his Wife after discovering images on messages from her to another man.
Phantom In The Void: A heart-breaking story of a Wife saying Goodbye to her husband at his funeral and falls apart in front of her children.
Echoes: An eye opening, tragic and heart-breaking story of a Mother who loses everything due to an addiction that spirals her out of control.
The Grave Spotter: This was one of my favourite stories in this book. We meet Trev who loses his wife Mona in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. When he attends her funeral he relives her death through her eyes after he demands to haave her grave opened one last time to see her. Trev is determined that he can go back and stop the accident from happening but every time he relives the collision he causes Mona's suffering to worsen. With a tragic ending this story is filled with emotions, determination, the supernatural, horror and gore. It was definitely one of my favourite and most impactful ones. It is also one of the longest ones but definitely worth it!
PART TWO: NIGHT
Das Letze Wort; Or, The Final Word: In this story we meet Herr Schoble who is a despicable man thinking he is better than everybody, treats people like dirt and has cheated on his wife many times. One day his secretary decides to teach him a lesson!!
The Legend Of Chucky Mudd: This is another of my favourite stories and is also one of the longest ones. It begins with a young boy called Connor being determined to win this years Halloween scare=a-thon against his friends Brock and Dennis. He has a plan to win this year and it starts with a ghost story. However, what started off as a joke leaves nobody left to laugh!! A morbid ghost/horror story perfect for Halloween!!
Scalpel: This short story is told in a mix of narrative and diary entries by a scientist who is hiding during an apocalypse. He is guilt ridden, scared and is running out of time. Perfect for zombie lovers!
Excellent Hands: A twisted nurse is giving the wrong kind of care to her patients leaving her with with the benefits. What is her dark secret? A great serial killer story!
PART THREE: DAWN
Totality: Jimmy and Drew are getting ready to watch the eclipse but the closer it gets the stranger things become. A great spooky story.
After The Rescue: In this short story we get to find out how Rapunzel really feels after everyone thinks it was the Prince that saved her.
Flash: A life flashes through a man's eyes as he sees a truck come barrelling towards him and he cannot see any way out.
Stardust: This is a short but sweet story about a couple called Brian and Shane who are going out for a meal when Shane gets a sense of energy from an elderly lady. I really liked this one that starts to bring us to the end of a book filled with darkness.
City Nights: A short story of a city coming to life at night.
An absolutely fantastic collection of dark, disturbing, hope filled, suspenseful and tension packed short stories from horror to loss to betrayal and with a sprinkle of joy and hope!!! A fantastic collection of short stories with an excellent range of situations, characters, locations and narratives. My favourite ones had to be 'The Grave Spotter', 'The Legend Of Chucky Mudd, 'Phantom In The Void', and 'Stardust' These stories include suspense, horror, tension, murder, death, betrayal, fantasy, the supernatural and much more! There is a great mix of stories so there is definitely something in there for everyone. The cover is absolutely amazing and it was one of the things that drew me to the book. This book is ideal to be able to pick up and read a story during a break or while making a cuppa!! I would probably avoid reading them as a bedtime story though!!! I am a huge fan of horror stories and the gorier the better for me!!! The excellent descriptions throughout ensures you feel the hair raising on your arms and the chill on your skin!!! The fact that these are short stories also allows you to pick it up and read a story at a time or read it in one sitting which is perfect for those who like to read multiple books at one time. Chris Kauzlarich has excellent writing skills and and I look forward to reading more of his work!
Grab your copy of 'Menagerie In The Dark' and discover which stories you love!!!
Overall a brilliant selection of creepy, horror and suspense filled stories with something for everyone!!
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August 26, 2025
The opening stories in this volume of dark, melancholy shorts are rather brooding, and existentially bleak – the theme running through them is loss, death, separation, whatever you want to call it; however, by the closing tales the whole mood has changed. I don’t want to spoil too much, but it is rather a pleasant surprise to find that Chris Kauzlarich dramatically diverts from doom and despair to hope and optimism. I was awaiting that fifth act in which we have been lulled into false security, before it is torn cruelly away, so characteristic of modern horror, but to his credit Chris chooses instead to move us away from the fog in the darkness, toward sunrise on the horizon. It is a superb thematic journey.
The stories themselves are pretty good, I have to say. The author has a wonderfully macabre sense of suspense and horror, some of the tales merely metaphorical, others fantastical and vivid, varying from long to short, with one particularly notable offering providing the main body of work. I always enjoy short stories, especially in the thriller/horror genres, and Menagerie in the Dark doesn’t disappoint. It is packaged and presented a certain way, and the craftsmanship in the body of work lives up to its promised tone and hue perfectly. Some of the tales are very dark and most are hugely enjoyable –those which stand out for me are a serial killing nurse and a man who relives his wife’s gruesome death over and over, causing her increased suffering on each occasion, but unable to stop himself. If Richard Laymon wrote Black Mirror, it would probably look something like this.
But I don’t want to do Chris a disservice; he stands alone and, while I’m sure he has his fiction-writing influences, deserves not to be defined by comparisons. I am in no doubt that the author will achieve some success with the stories, and he certainly should; it’s as good a short horror collection as I’ve read in a while. I would like to have seen one absolute cracker of a flagship work among them, though I also know this is no small ask. I would perhaps be very interested to read a feature-length offering from Chris, in a similar vein, and I do hope he has one in the works – if not, perhaps he can be persuaded?
If you like horror, and want to cosy up for twenty minutes at a time on a night-shift break, or a longer read indoors alone of a rainy night, this will undoubtedly have something for you. With a modest yet eye-catching level of graphic horror, and nothing particularly offensive to speak of, I think it is a book with universal appeal, and a decent recommendation for a more vintage style and quality of horror writing.
The stories themselves are pretty good, I have to say. The author has a wonderfully macabre sense of suspense and horror, some of the tales merely metaphorical, others fantastical and vivid, varying from long to short, with one particularly notable offering providing the main body of work. I always enjoy short stories, especially in the thriller/horror genres, and Menagerie in the Dark doesn’t disappoint. It is packaged and presented a certain way, and the craftsmanship in the body of work lives up to its promised tone and hue perfectly. Some of the tales are very dark and most are hugely enjoyable –those which stand out for me are a serial killing nurse and a man who relives his wife’s gruesome death over and over, causing her increased suffering on each occasion, but unable to stop himself. If Richard Laymon wrote Black Mirror, it would probably look something like this.
But I don’t want to do Chris a disservice; he stands alone and, while I’m sure he has his fiction-writing influences, deserves not to be defined by comparisons. I am in no doubt that the author will achieve some success with the stories, and he certainly should; it’s as good a short horror collection as I’ve read in a while. I would like to have seen one absolute cracker of a flagship work among them, though I also know this is no small ask. I would perhaps be very interested to read a feature-length offering from Chris, in a similar vein, and I do hope he has one in the works – if not, perhaps he can be persuaded?
If you like horror, and want to cosy up for twenty minutes at a time on a night-shift break, or a longer read indoors alone of a rainy night, this will undoubtedly have something for you. With a modest yet eye-catching level of graphic horror, and nothing particularly offensive to speak of, I think it is a book with universal appeal, and a decent recommendation for a more vintage style and quality of horror writing.
October 12, 2025
Fear comes in many mysterious forms.
Katelyn was in severe pain and desperately seeking more medication in “Echoes.” What I found most interesting about her tale was how many different ways it could be interpreted. Yes, she had a back injury that could explain why she needed her pain pills so regularly, but she also showed some signs that her reliance on them had possibly grown past what they were originally prescribed for. There were also inconsistencies in her memories that had multiple possible meanings as well. Other readers should decide for themselves which explanations they think fit the clues best, but I sure enjoyed the process of coming up with my own theories.
I loved the twist on what zombies are like in “Scalpel.” This was actually one of the biggest reasons why I chose a full five-star rating for this collection as the cause of the outbreak was as creative as it was original. It’s not easy to surprise me with this subgenre, so I must tip my cap to the author for pulling it off and making horror feel so relevant to life in 2025. The references that were included about current events from the past several years not only fit into the storyline nicely, they also made me chuckle in a few places which isn’t easy to do when I’m simultaneously scared.
While they were walking around trick-or-treating, Connor told his friends a terrifying local legend about a supernatural killer in “The Legend of Chucky Mudd.” What made the tale even more memorable was that the main character lived in the same house Chucky used to live in! I enjoyed seeing how Connor’s friends reacted to this conversation and how they changed their Halloween plans as a result of it. These scenes reminded me of things like Bloody Mary that used to scare me as a kid, although, of course, these characters were in serious danger and didn’t realize what their games were going to lead to. This was deliciously spooky, just the right amount of gory, and made me want a sequel.
Menagerie in the Dark was a perfectly balanced mixture of genres.
Katelyn was in severe pain and desperately seeking more medication in “Echoes.” What I found most interesting about her tale was how many different ways it could be interpreted. Yes, she had a back injury that could explain why she needed her pain pills so regularly, but she also showed some signs that her reliance on them had possibly grown past what they were originally prescribed for. There were also inconsistencies in her memories that had multiple possible meanings as well. Other readers should decide for themselves which explanations they think fit the clues best, but I sure enjoyed the process of coming up with my own theories.
I loved the twist on what zombies are like in “Scalpel.” This was actually one of the biggest reasons why I chose a full five-star rating for this collection as the cause of the outbreak was as creative as it was original. It’s not easy to surprise me with this subgenre, so I must tip my cap to the author for pulling it off and making horror feel so relevant to life in 2025. The references that were included about current events from the past several years not only fit into the storyline nicely, they also made me chuckle in a few places which isn’t easy to do when I’m simultaneously scared.
While they were walking around trick-or-treating, Connor told his friends a terrifying local legend about a supernatural killer in “The Legend of Chucky Mudd.” What made the tale even more memorable was that the main character lived in the same house Chucky used to live in! I enjoyed seeing how Connor’s friends reacted to this conversation and how they changed their Halloween plans as a result of it. These scenes reminded me of things like Bloody Mary that used to scare me as a kid, although, of course, these characters were in serious danger and didn’t realize what their games were going to lead to. This was deliciously spooky, just the right amount of gory, and made me want a sequel.
Menagerie in the Dark was a perfectly balanced mixture of genres.
September 30, 2025
I knew the instant I spotted this front cover that I absolutely had to get my hands on this book!
I love a good creepy read and when it comes to horror, there's something about short stories that just works!
I used to love reading or listening to creepy short stories when I was younger and just starting out my horror reading journey and this book took me right back to the beginning again.
This is a collection of fourteen short stories of varying lengths and varying topics too but all of them veering towards something dark and disturbing.
I really enjoyed the diversity here which had us reading lighter stories about life gone wrong - more realistic pieces dealing with the darker sides of humanity and mental health - the creepy - the gory and the downright terrifying!
I think that each of the stories did a brilliant job at immersing me in their tale right from the start - some with really well drawn characters and some with a great storyline - both of which pulled me in and had me hooked.
My favourites were obviously the more shocking pieces - The Grave Spotter and The Legend Of Chucky Mudd - but I did really get something out of each one of these and really enjoyed the book as a whole collection.
The writing style is so good. Given the differences in the length of each story - they all work well.
It must be really hard to fit everything you need into so few pages sometimes and especially the really super short stories here still gave me something to think about after reading.
This was a new author to me, but what a great introduction to what they can do.
The perfect book to see you through this spooky season - but beware the darkness - it might just consume you too......
I love a good creepy read and when it comes to horror, there's something about short stories that just works!
I used to love reading or listening to creepy short stories when I was younger and just starting out my horror reading journey and this book took me right back to the beginning again.
This is a collection of fourteen short stories of varying lengths and varying topics too but all of them veering towards something dark and disturbing.
I really enjoyed the diversity here which had us reading lighter stories about life gone wrong - more realistic pieces dealing with the darker sides of humanity and mental health - the creepy - the gory and the downright terrifying!
I think that each of the stories did a brilliant job at immersing me in their tale right from the start - some with really well drawn characters and some with a great storyline - both of which pulled me in and had me hooked.
My favourites were obviously the more shocking pieces - The Grave Spotter and The Legend Of Chucky Mudd - but I did really get something out of each one of these and really enjoyed the book as a whole collection.
The writing style is so good. Given the differences in the length of each story - they all work well.
It must be really hard to fit everything you need into so few pages sometimes and especially the really super short stories here still gave me something to think about after reading.
This was a new author to me, but what a great introduction to what they can do.
The perfect book to see you through this spooky season - but beware the darkness - it might just consume you too......
October 11, 2025
A collection of short stories. I quite like short stories as they're easy to pick up when you want to disappear somewhere but don't have enough time for a novel.
These are split into parts. Part one is titled 'Dusk' and takes us through loss as a main theme. It comes in different ways and painful for those that experience it. Different characters meandering through life and the inevitable. Sad, dark and emotive!
Part two is 'night' and takes us into the darkness of man/womankind. Murder of the most vulnerable so the horror is somewhat worse.
Part three is 'dawn' and takes us somewhere else. A new beginning for the characters I guess which is fitting given the title of the section and the journey the characters had been on. I've enjoyed all of the stories and they are all very different. Rapunzel did make me laugh - we all now the fairytale but this offers up a twist that we never saw coming. Great version 🙂
The stories are short and not so sweet- designed to shock and trigger a range of emotions. These are fascinating and I enjoyed disappearing into each story to see where the next might take us. Some were a little quirky which is always good.
These are split into parts. Part one is titled 'Dusk' and takes us through loss as a main theme. It comes in different ways and painful for those that experience it. Different characters meandering through life and the inevitable. Sad, dark and emotive!
Part two is 'night' and takes us into the darkness of man/womankind. Murder of the most vulnerable so the horror is somewhat worse.
Part three is 'dawn' and takes us somewhere else. A new beginning for the characters I guess which is fitting given the title of the section and the journey the characters had been on. I've enjoyed all of the stories and they are all very different. Rapunzel did make me laugh - we all now the fairytale but this offers up a twist that we never saw coming. Great version 🙂
The stories are short and not so sweet- designed to shock and trigger a range of emotions. These are fascinating and I enjoyed disappearing into each story to see where the next might take us. Some were a little quirky which is always good.
October 15, 2025
This is a collection of short stories, each with a different theme and characters. Some are fast paced and dark, some are a little slower and thought provoking! Themes explored involve anything from addiction, SA, death and some horror stories mixed in!
One thing I can say is that Chris is a very talented writer with a very vivid imagination and a fantastic vocabulary, making for an engaging read!
Some of the stories were in first person and some were in they’d person making for a varied reading experience! I preferred the latter stages of the book as the stories were more lighthearted and happier! The one that grossed me out the most was Excellent Hands- about a creepy nurse who abuses patients near to death…went a bit too far for me! What I did like was the diversity of the stories- particularly the two that had queer characters in!
It’s hard to rate overall as the stories were so varied and my enjoyment throughout was mixed! However, i would recommend this book if you wanted to be tested to the limit emotionally!
Overall:
🌟 3.5/5
🌶️ 1/5 (excellent hands chapter)
☠️ 3/5(TWs-SA,death,murder,ptsd,addiction and many more)
One thing I can say is that Chris is a very talented writer with a very vivid imagination and a fantastic vocabulary, making for an engaging read!
Some of the stories were in first person and some were in they’d person making for a varied reading experience! I preferred the latter stages of the book as the stories were more lighthearted and happier! The one that grossed me out the most was Excellent Hands- about a creepy nurse who abuses patients near to death…went a bit too far for me! What I did like was the diversity of the stories- particularly the two that had queer characters in!
It’s hard to rate overall as the stories were so varied and my enjoyment throughout was mixed! However, i would recommend this book if you wanted to be tested to the limit emotionally!
Overall:
🌟 3.5/5
🌶️ 1/5 (excellent hands chapter)
☠️ 3/5(TWs-SA,death,murder,ptsd,addiction and many more)
October 15, 2025
This collection of short stories has something for everyone, making it a great read for spooky season. You have your more “traditional” horror fare, the horror that slowly builds a sense of dread for the reader, and even a story reminiscent of a nostalgic Halloween tradition. I found several of these stories to be realistic horror, in the sense that the scary part wasn’t a monster or ghost, but rather people themselves. A few of my favorite stories were “The Grave Spotter”, “Scalpel”, and “Totality”. Although completely different stories from each other and encompassing different horror tropes, I found each to be engaging and attention grabbing.
These stories also vary in length, so even if you just have a few moments to sit down with a book, you would be able to read a full story. Have more time? Totally fine, there’s something for you too! I enjoyed this pacing while reading and even though this was read as part of a readalong, I could see myself reading this whole book in a single sitting. If you’re still looking for a spooky season read as it gets closer to Halloween, I recommend this one!
Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy of this novel!
These stories also vary in length, so even if you just have a few moments to sit down with a book, you would be able to read a full story. Have more time? Totally fine, there’s something for you too! I enjoyed this pacing while reading and even though this was read as part of a readalong, I could see myself reading this whole book in a single sitting. If you’re still looking for a spooky season read as it gets closer to Halloween, I recommend this one!
Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy of this novel!
October 14, 2025
For my full sensory review please visit my blog. Menagerie in the Dark is a collection of horror stories however it is not all blood and gore. These stories are very much character driven. Many themes are explored which are mainly the darker aspects of humanity. These themes we are talking of such as grief, loneliness, regret and generally melancholy. There is quite a long list of the themes on the back of the book in the blurb so I won’t repeat them. I thought the best of the stories are in fact mentioned on the back cover in the blurb. My very favourite being the one about the nurse. These stories are ideal for busy people rushing about looking to grab a few moments of reading with each story being relatively short. I did read this book in one sitting as I was in position to do so and it kept up pace. It was on a cold wet and windy night in Somerset in the UK and Menagerie in the Dark is very atmospheric and it was the perfect time to read. This is as perfect read for spooky season and as the nights draw in.
October 23, 2025
Menagerie in the Dark is an excellent collection of stories. I enjoyed all of them. The collection was broken into three parts: Dusk, Night, and Dawn. Themes of grief and regret stood out most for me, but the way the collection was organized felt like the author was taking us on a journey through various horrors and leaving us at the end with a glimmer of hope. Beautifully executed.
Here's a quick look at some of my favorite stories.
~𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 follows a grieving husband after the sudden loss of his wife. He finds a door to her final moments and returns over and over in an attempt to change her fate.
~𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝕖𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕗 ℂ𝕙𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕪 𝕄𝕦𝕕𝕕 felt like I was curled up watching one of my favorite '80s horror movies. The group of young friends, the Halloween prank, the gruesome town legend 😱
~𝕊𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕡𝕖𝕝 is a favorite for me because I love zombie inspired stories.
~In 𝕋𝕠𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 something lurks in the darkness of a total solar eclipse.
Thank you to the author Chris Kauzlarich and Love Books Tours for having me on a Read Along and for the gifted digital copy!
Here's a quick look at some of my favorite stories.
~𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 follows a grieving husband after the sudden loss of his wife. He finds a door to her final moments and returns over and over in an attempt to change her fate.
~𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝕖𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕗 ℂ𝕙𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕪 𝕄𝕦𝕕𝕕 felt like I was curled up watching one of my favorite '80s horror movies. The group of young friends, the Halloween prank, the gruesome town legend 😱
~𝕊𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕡𝕖𝕝 is a favorite for me because I love zombie inspired stories.
~In 𝕋𝕠𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 something lurks in the darkness of a total solar eclipse.
Thank you to the author Chris Kauzlarich and Love Books Tours for having me on a Read Along and for the gifted digital copy!
September 9, 2025
This collection opens with a story that is both visually evocative and heartbreaking, and really gives you a good idea of what to expect as you dive deeper into the book. The collection is broken into three sections, with the darkest stories most appropriately being placed into “night.” The stories vary greatly in length, some are quite short while others are longer, but each evoke some kind of emotion in the reader. You’ll notice the tone changes with each of the different sections, not just the vibe, but overall tone. It was interesting to see the juxtaposition between the stories that really tugged at your heartstrings that ones that presented you with characters that you would expect to find strolling out of an Edgar Allan Poe tale. If you’re looking for a book that will take you through various dark emotions and minds, then I’d recommend checking this collection out! If you’re looking for a collection that’s straight horror, then this isn’t for you.
October 9, 2025
Menagerie in the Dark by Chris Kauzlarich
I really liked this one, it’s such a weird, eerie little collection that sticks with you. Every story feels like it’s peeking into a different shadowy corner of the human mind, but without being over-the-top or pretentious. There’s this quiet creepiness that builds as you go, the kind that makes you stop and think, “wait, what did I just read?”
Kauzlarich’s writing has a nice flow to it, being dark, poetic, yet still grounded. Some stories hit harder than others, but overall, it’s a super solid read. I loved how each piece had its own vibe while still feeling connected through that same moody, unsettling tone.
It’s not a jump-scare type of horror, more like a slow, creeping unease that gets under your skin. Definitely one to read at night when you’re in the mood for something strange and beautifully written.
I really liked this one, it’s such a weird, eerie little collection that sticks with you. Every story feels like it’s peeking into a different shadowy corner of the human mind, but without being over-the-top or pretentious. There’s this quiet creepiness that builds as you go, the kind that makes you stop and think, “wait, what did I just read?”
Kauzlarich’s writing has a nice flow to it, being dark, poetic, yet still grounded. Some stories hit harder than others, but overall, it’s a super solid read. I loved how each piece had its own vibe while still feeling connected through that same moody, unsettling tone.
It’s not a jump-scare type of horror, more like a slow, creeping unease that gets under your skin. Definitely one to read at night when you’re in the mood for something strange and beautifully written.
October 17, 2025
Chris Kauzlarich’s Menagerie in the Dark is a haunting and beautifully written collection that dives deep into the fragile, messy corners of the human experience. Each story feels like holding up a mirror in the dark, you might not like what you see, but you can’t look away.
The book moves effortlessly between heartbreak and horror, often within the same paragraph, and there’s a lingering sense of unease that keeps you turning the pages long after you meant to stop. Kauzlarich doesn’t just write about fear or loss, he makes you feel it. And just when the shadows feel too heavy, a flicker of light breaks through, reminding you there’s always something worth holding onto.
It’s the kind of collection that sticks with you, unsettling in the best way. If you like stories that blur the line between darkness and redemption, this one’s worth every page.
The book moves effortlessly between heartbreak and horror, often within the same paragraph, and there’s a lingering sense of unease that keeps you turning the pages long after you meant to stop. Kauzlarich doesn’t just write about fear or loss, he makes you feel it. And just when the shadows feel too heavy, a flicker of light breaks through, reminding you there’s always something worth holding onto.
It’s the kind of collection that sticks with you, unsettling in the best way. If you like stories that blur the line between darkness and redemption, this one’s worth every page.
September 7, 2025
This is a collection of short stories ranging from 2 pages long to 82 pages long. Some are quite scary, while some verge more on the thriller side, others feel lighter. There's lots of different themes explored throughout.
I do have to say there is a word used in an early story that I really wish the author hadn't used as its incredibly offensive and it didn’t sit right with me.
While the stories vary in length, I definitely prefer the much shorter ones. I think thats a real skill to be able to convey a story and emotion in just a few pages.
This collection of short stories were a little bit too spooky for my liking, I am a bit of a wuss! I think fans of horror will really enjoy this, especially in the run up to Halloween.
I do have to say there is a word used in an early story that I really wish the author hadn't used as its incredibly offensive and it didn’t sit right with me.
While the stories vary in length, I definitely prefer the much shorter ones. I think thats a real skill to be able to convey a story and emotion in just a few pages.
This collection of short stories were a little bit too spooky for my liking, I am a bit of a wuss! I think fans of horror will really enjoy this, especially in the run up to Halloween.
October 16, 2025
What a brilliant read-along this was. Thank you so much to @lovebookstours for hosting this brilliant read-along and to @chris.kauzlarich for the fabulous book.
Menagerie in the dark is a collection of short stories and it’s been wonderful dipping in and out of this book for a few weeks. The stories were perfect for spooky season and some had me more spooked than others. Chris has such a detailed and imaginative gift for writing and each story gives you a different feeling and emotion whilst reading. I just wanted to keep reading on and on. Can we just appreciate the front cover how bloody beautiful 😍thank you @lovebookstours and @chris.kauzlarich
Menagerie in the dark is a collection of short stories and it’s been wonderful dipping in and out of this book for a few weeks. The stories were perfect for spooky season and some had me more spooked than others. Chris has such a detailed and imaginative gift for writing and each story gives you a different feeling and emotion whilst reading. I just wanted to keep reading on and on. Can we just appreciate the front cover how bloody beautiful 😍thank you @lovebookstours and @chris.kauzlarich
October 16, 2025
This collection of short stories is so engaging. I truly enjoyed each story. One thing I really like is how the author can get you invested in a character in such a short amount of time. I also enjoyed the different representation in his stories. Some of these short stories really haunted me when they were done. I found myself still thinking about them for quite a while after finishing the story. I had to take breaks to process what I had read. I love that they were so truly haunting that I just needed breaks or I would lose it.
October 17, 2025
Menagerie in the Dark: Stories by Chris Kauzlarich.
This was a really good read. I loved the cover and blurb of this book. It was creepy. The different stories were really good. Creepy and scary. Each story was different and creepier. I had my favourite and then there was my not-so-favourite. I loved the writing style. Some stories gave me goosebumps. I read this over a month on a readalong which I really enjoyed. My favourite was Echoes. I found the grave digger a bit long. Overall a really good read.
This was a really good read. I loved the cover and blurb of this book. It was creepy. The different stories were really good. Creepy and scary. Each story was different and creepier. I had my favourite and then there was my not-so-favourite. I loved the writing style. Some stories gave me goosebumps. I read this over a month on a readalong which I really enjoyed. My favourite was Echoes. I found the grave digger a bit long. Overall a really good read.
September 17, 2025
Some of these stories gave me the absolute full on creeps, sending shivers down my spine, so many times!! So disturbing that my brain told me to just stop and look away but I just couldn't do it. I had to read on..
Some are so devastatingly soul destroying with such a powerful deep meaningful meaning that wrecked me sideways.
I've never been so terrified, heart broken, disturbed and unsettled so much in one book before getting my hands on this book..
Some are so devastatingly soul destroying with such a powerful deep meaningful meaning that wrecked me sideways.
I've never been so terrified, heart broken, disturbed and unsettled so much in one book before getting my hands on this book..
October 13, 2025
‘Menagerie in the Dark’ is a collection of engaging short stories that span a variety of different people and circumstances. Each story is unique, interesting and in some cases, very dark. All the stories are enjoyable to read and thought provoking. My favourite was ‘The Legend of Chucky Mudd’ mainly because it caught me by surprise and it subverted my expectations. I liked how the stories all explored darker emotions in human personalities and experiences.
October 24, 2025
Menagerie in the dark is an anthology of hauntingly gripping stories that explore topics of grief, addiction and murder.
The writing is detailed in a way that puts you in the middle of the stories as they are happening. Each story is beautifully crafted and incites very different emotions. The stories are all incredible, and are completely gripping, despite the various lengths. The author has crafted a superb collection of stories that are wonderfully suspenseful and fantastically horrifying.
The writing is detailed in a way that puts you in the middle of the stories as they are happening. Each story is beautifully crafted and incites very different emotions. The stories are all incredible, and are completely gripping, despite the various lengths. The author has crafted a superb collection of stories that are wonderfully suspenseful and fantastically horrifying.
August 11, 2025
I absolutely LOVED Menagerie in the Dark. The way the book was split into three different levels of human emotion (I loved the darker chapters the most), how each short story held it's own and how invested I got in each character the more I read. Chris is an amazing writer and has definitely excelled in writing these short stories. I cannot wait to purchase this book as my newest shelf trophy!
August 26, 2025
These were stories that were entertaining, thought provoking. While the characters often go through difficult things I still found myself amused and laughing at some of the stories, at least when they resolved in an unexpected and good way.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
September 2, 2025
Dark and hope collide
I was skeptical for the first few pages. But Chris brought the goods. The stories brought anxiety and fear and a sadness for things so utterly out of our control. I enjoyed these stories but I might need a quiet vacation to recover.
I was skeptical for the first few pages. But Chris brought the goods. The stories brought anxiety and fear and a sadness for things so utterly out of our control. I enjoyed these stories but I might need a quiet vacation to recover.
September 1, 2025
14 creepy tales in just one place and is best read during the day especially if you are scared of the dark. A brilliant collection
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a creepy read
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a creepy read
October 15, 2025
This is an eclectic collection of short stories of varying lengths . While some of the tales are dark, macabre, unsettling, and even horrific, others are focused on emotions such as grief or regret. Some of the stories I liked, others I just didn't "The Legend of Chucky Mudd" springs to mind!
The book begins with one of the stories to stay in my mind with its dramatic story of loss. "A Dream of Innocence" at just over 4 pages long, but it was a gut-wrenchingly sad to me. I had a similar response to "Scalpel," a tale involving "zombies," and it reminded me of my response to "The Girl With All The Gifts" by Mike Carey.
Others are more lighthearted "After the Rescue" about Rapunzel and her life after her rescue from her Tower....life with the Prince isn't a bed of roses and she longs for her quiet peaceful secluded life before.
I loved the tactile book cover with its chilling picture on the front and sinister book title font.
The book begins with one of the stories to stay in my mind with its dramatic story of loss. "A Dream of Innocence" at just over 4 pages long, but it was a gut-wrenchingly sad to me. I had a similar response to "Scalpel," a tale involving "zombies," and it reminded me of my response to "The Girl With All The Gifts" by Mike Carey.
Others are more lighthearted "After the Rescue" about Rapunzel and her life after her rescue from her Tower....life with the Prince isn't a bed of roses and she longs for her quiet peaceful secluded life before.
I loved the tactile book cover with its chilling picture on the front and sinister book title font.
October 15, 2025
Menagerie in the Dark is a fun and creepy collection of stories by Chris Kauzlarich.
I really enjoyed the variety of stories in this book, with stories that tackle grief such as The Grave Spotter, creepy horror movie style stories like The Legend of Chucky Mudd (which was probably my favourite) and stories with a creepy twist like Totality.
I found myself flying through the stories and enjoying the varying lengths of them.
Short story collections are great if you struggle to focus on longer books/stories and this one was good fun and definitely recommend it!
I really enjoyed the variety of stories in this book, with stories that tackle grief such as The Grave Spotter, creepy horror movie style stories like The Legend of Chucky Mudd (which was probably my favourite) and stories with a creepy twist like Totality.
I found myself flying through the stories and enjoying the varying lengths of them.
Short story collections are great if you struggle to focus on longer books/stories and this one was good fun and definitely recommend it!
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