A Chronicle of Horrors: An Anthology

by A.C. Hessenauer, Pamela K. Kinney (Contributor), T. Kulp (Contributor)

A Chronicle of Horrors invites readers on a chilling journey through time—each story an echo from a different decade, where fear evolves but never dies. From crumbling manors and gaslit streets to neon nightmares and haunted futures, this anthology traces the dark pulse of humanity across the ages. Every era has its monsters. Every age leaves its scars.

Genres: Horror

339 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 10, 2026

About the author

A.C. Hessenauer describes herself as a writer of horror, chaos, and madness. Her forthcoming novel, Going to the Six, will be published by Cemetery Dance Publications in June 2026 and was selected for the Cemetery Dance Trade Paperback Book Club alongside works by Jack Ketchum, Bentley Little, and Brian Hodge. The novel will also be released as an audiobook by Simon & Schuster Audio's Simon Maverick imprint in fall 2026.

When she’s not participating in macabre ceremonies dedicated to the eldritch horrors out in the woods, A.C. enjoys spending time with her family. She loves a good horror movie, and of course, getting swallowed whole by a good book.

Reviews

[Therese Thompson]

A solid anthology with a theme of horrors through time periods. My favorites included The Tournament of Shadows, Heavy Dreams, and the brilliant Mr. Snaps.

[Ryan]

4.5/5

Twenty years later, and Scares That Care is still going strong. Congratulations to everyone who has worked to keep this organization thriving!

This is one wild collection that is sure to kick off 2026 in a frightening way. While all of the 19th-century entries were well-written-but Boatman's short story is gold!-the momentum really picks up in the following decades. Skipping the 1960s felt like a missed opportunity, but overall, it's a bizarre and thrilling journey through horror and time.