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March 15, 2026
This is an Anthology about bullying, and the affects of the actions of those who treat other's like they are less than human, due to what they believe, how they dress, how they act, and most times, for no reason at all. For the sick satisfaction of the abusers, or, worse, out of boredom. Whatever the reason, we are all human, and we all deserve to feel happy, safe, and wanted. Sophie Lancaster was a beautiful soul, and very happy person. She didn't deserve the savagery that ended her life, and neither do those who feel like they have no choice to have peace, other than not being here, anymore, nor do those who are beaten by those who are supposed to be their security blankets. Their home. Or the poor kids, at school, who should feel protected by the adults arouns them. The proceeds of this powerfully raw collection are going to the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, and that, alone, makes this a very important book. I have to break down the stories in this.
1. "The Oldest Tradition" by Dan Franklin
This was a short, and really great opener to the Anthology. It's a very poetic look at the evolution of bullying, and how there is a never-ending cycle of malice, and cruelty.
2. "It's Hard to Break Shattered Glass" by Lula Von Goth
Gemma, and Matthew are twins. Gemma is the rock between the two, whereas, Matthew is more shy and reserved. For this reason, Matthew is picked out, horribly, at school. One day, Gemma stepped up, and attacked one of Matt's abusers back, helping her brother, temporarily, but, this would not end well. The bullies return, and take out their aggression on Gemma. Unlike the time that Gemma stood up for him, Matthew was too terrified to do so, and Gemma suffered, in numerous ways. Afterward, there is a rift between the siblings, and Matthew starts to lose his mind from the isolation. Will Gemma talk to her twin brother, again, before its too late? This was a really sad one, and shows you that people who are abused really just need someone they can lean on. Whether it be friends, or family. Once you feel like the world is against you, you really have nothing to lose.
3. "Blood Family" by Angel Ramon
Carlos, a young boy lives with his conservative, strictly catholic parents. He loves his family. All of his family. But, his father's side seems like they couldn't care less about Carlos, or his mother. They always feel left out, and, by marriage, so is his father, sometimes. However, they are invited to Thanksgiving. Carlos is happy, thinking this to be an olive branch. Only to find out that his cousin Jasmine is getting married. He gets his hopes up, thinking they may get to go. Life seems better. But, Carlos overheard his family talking about how they needed more room for friends of friends, so, he, his father, and mother were expendable. This made him sad, but, literally breaks his mother's heart. Carlos, enraged vows to get revenge for his mom. Will it be a nice day for a white wedding? Or, will it be a red one? The ending to this was very satisfying. It really accentuates how you would feel if you were treated like this by anyone, let alone family. And, this goes to show you that even your loved ones can alienate you.
4."The Voice Inside" by Brad Thomas
Jamie is quiet, and tortured. Tormented by Sam, a bully who has taken an unnecessary interest in everything that Jamie does. Sam is really quick to be there to affirm all of the negative thoughts that Jamie has, causing anxiety, and depression. Nothing she does seems good enough, and a voice in the back of Jamie's head only confirms her deepest, darkest thoughts. Sam is relentless, to the point that the voice in Jamie's head almost sounds exactly the same. Will the voice ever shut up? What can Jamie do to just have peace? This is a really relatable story. Everyone has those negative thoughts about themselves, and speak horribly to themselves, but, when it becomes deafening, and debilitating, to the point of a mental breakdown. It is very sad to feel like you will never, ever be good enough, even to live.
5."Mother" by Lolly Sparrow
In this very sad tale, the main character is living in poverty, and bullied for it, at school. Home life offers no reprieve, as her mother is a very selfish person, who acts like she never eve wanted her, or her younger brother, Jake. Her little brother has become her responsibility, as their mother is out of it most of the time. Our main character still loves her mother, and craves her approval, but, it never seems like she will achieve it. Being mental put down every chance that their mother can get. After some growth, there is a heartbreaking incident, and our main character suffers a horrible loss. Can she ever forgive her mother for treating them like they were nothing to her but a burden? This was a really powerful story, and it really hit home on so many levels, having been raised by a single mother meth addict, who would beat the life out of my siblings, and I. There is some hope at the end with the breaking of generational curses, and the bittersweet closure.
6."Mind Over Matter" by Cat Mowat
Annabelle Dawkins is an awkward, introvert. Based on the style of her make-up and clothing, she is classified as Gothic. Annabelle tries to live the life of a normal girl. But, she is called a "freak" by most of her peers. Recently, her actions haven't been helping. Her behavior has been off. Hearing a loud voices, urging her to believe she is a burden on everyone, and having more auditory and visual hallucinations. Eventually, things calm, a bit, and she meets Owen. He is her anchor. Her support. But, before she knows it, her brain goes haywire, worse than before, and, this time, things will end a whole lot worse. This one had a twist at the end that really throws you off, and makes you go, "oh!", and I love that! This one is not your typical bullying story, and there are really cool elements to the story, overall.
7."It Feeds on the Meek" by C S Jones
This story is from the perspective of animals boy who has a younger brother named Ben. He is embarrassed by Ben, and keeps a bit of a distance, in public, as to not be associated. One day, Ben is beaten up by a couple of bullies, and our main character doesn't do anything to help. Ben disappears, after the attack, and is nowhere to be found. Eventually, Ben is found back at the house, but he is not alone. He has a new friend. Dante. A dummy. Sitting on his lap, Dante starts to do the talking for Ben. Over the next day, or so, Ben and Dante are inseparable. Ben even seems to have gained some confidence. But, is it really Ben talking? Dante starts helping extract vengeance on those who have mistreated Ben, but, at what cost? This had a supernatural feel to it that really made it stand out to me! It really gave me a night of the living dummy meets chucky.
8."Subject 17" by Dustin Allen
In the control room of a facility, 4 children are playing with their toys. But, these aren't any normal kids. They range in ages, and they all have a special ability. Each can control the 4 elements. Earth, fire, wind, and water. They are all experimental subjects that were given a compound to give them their powers. But, one subject, a fifth one has been experimented on, as well. Subject 17. But, his powers seem to still lay dormant. The various methods they employ to attempt to unlock his potential are barbaric, at best. They even turned the others against him. Provoking hazing. But, you shouldn't poke the bear, and, on this day, during this session of abuse, they are gonna wish they never tried to unlock the true power of Subject 17. I really loved this, as it added an element of science fiction horror, to a story about bullying, and being pushed to the edge. Fantastic read!
9."Perfection" by E.R. Vickers
Annie has low self-esteem, and a very negative self body image. It doesn't help that she has an unhealthy obsession with being "perfect" like the girls on social media. Also, she can hear others around her talking about her body. The shape. Proportions. Its enough to make he feel bad, and worse about herself. Annie has a neighbor, who has become a good friend. The biggest issue with that is, her neighbor is drop dead gorgeous. Everything that Annie wants to be, and, she will end up taking very drastic measures to achieve this new look. This was disgusting, gory, and amazing! It has the underlying message of accepting yourself for who you are.
10."Volatile Retribution" by Erica Hart
Raelynne is a gorgeous girl. She is very proud of her looks, however, this doesn't stop her from being horribly abused, and mistreated by her family, and friends of the family. Because of this, Raelynne hates those around her who have it better, especially Sabrina, and Cecilia. Sabrina is cute enough, but, has a large strawberry birthmark, and Cecilia is an overweight Goth girl, who, in Raelynne's opinion should not be as popular as she is. Feeling a huge amount of jealousy, Raelynne decides to ruin the girls' lives by posting fake videos of them doing despicable things. But, will this all back fire on Raelynne? This story had me emotionally conflicted. You really feel bad for what Raelynne is going through, however, you also feel so, so bad for the girls because of what happens to them. This one is violent, messed up, sad, and such a great tale!
11."Salvation" by Jim Ody
A teenaged farm boy is trying to deal with the separation of his parents, all while navigating the minefield that is high school. Though athletic, he is picked on insufferably by his peers. Unfortunately, he has no support at home because his father has emotionally checked out. Feeling helpless, and so alone, he even turns to a higher power for the answers, or some kind of reassurance. Feeling ignored by everyone, even god, he makes a plan to show everyone what he can do at the upcoming talent show. Will he fail to be heard, or will he end up doing something that they will will remember, forever? This was a sad story, with a very heartbreaking ending. Its really shows you how important it is to just be heard, or helped when you need to be, and if you aren't, very final and drastic decisions can occur.
12."Rose Blood" by Jonathon Tripp
In this five part short, Rose, Gary, and Adam are all friends, and smoking buddies. Adam really has a thing for Rose, believing her to be amazing. While hanging out, Adam plays a song for Rose on the guitar. One of his band's songs, Shelf Life. Rose really like it, but, leaves shortly after. After returning to her verbally abusive, overly critical home, Gary messages her to tell her that they should attend a Shelf Life gig, and she agrees. Along the way, Gary suggests that they cut through someone's property, however, this property happens to belong to some redneck bullies, and, if they are found, there is no telling what will happen. I loved that this had parts to it, as it had so many layers to it. Everything really comes together at the end in a really beautiful, and vengeful way.
13."When She Dies..." by Justin Boote
Terry is young, and full of ideas. One day, he comes to find out that he, and his two cousins have ended up in their grandma's will. It is to be split 3 ways, after death. Terry thinks he has a gravy train waiting for him, so he just bides his time. Before he knows it, months turn into years, and he is still stuck where he is, wishing that she will die, already, so he can change his life, for the better. The cruel fate in this is very ironic, and outstanding. The ending was really satisfying, and really goes to show you that there are more important things in life than money.
14."Family" by Kelvin V.A. Allison
A young male, Chet has a loving family. All, except for Arthur, who is the older male of the group, and hates Chet. If Chet tries to play with his sisters, he is glared at, or, worse, beaten. Chet is saved, sometimes, by his aunts, but, usually always returns. One day, while interacting with his sister, Arthur loses it, and beats Chet, severely. Will anyone step in before it's too late? What will happen to Chet when this is all over? This was a very nerve-racking experience. The different emotions felt during this were a roller-coaster of sadness, and revelation. And, the twist at the end made this so, so great! Just when you think you know, you have no idea.
15."Retaliation" by Lukas C
Preston is a teacher, and the new year has started. His class is pretty good, for the most part, except for a few. Kyle, Zak, and James. The bullies of the bunch. They are disrespectful, and disruptive. However, Preston makes it through his first lesson of many to come. While walking, he finds Reece, a boy from class, and his support animal. He finds out that the boys have threatened to hurt the animal, but, he wouldn't allow it, he tells Reece. Later on, there is a fight, and Reece holds his own, however, Preston takes him to the side, and this is seen by the bullies. The bad boys, then, decided to pulls small pranks on Preston, which he handles the best he can, but, soon, his family ends up in the crosshairs, and Preston must make choices he never thought that he would. This is the perfect title for this story, as it is full of such beautiful, violent karma for shithead teens. Fantastic!
16."Sad Fkrs Must Die" by MJ Mars
Jack is a troll. He likes to go into chats, online, and push people's buttons. Particularly those who feel helpless, sad, and wanting to do horrible things. But Jack, he encourages this. In fact, he gets off on it. And, he is not alone. There is a whole room dedicated to people who do the same thing, and even tally their own body count. But, Jack, and a few other users are about to find out that not deed goes unpunished, and they, sooner or later, will all have to face to music. This was a haunting tale of how easy it is for people with malice in their hearts can sit behind a screen, and pull the strings of someone else's emotion state. It is quite despicable that this is what people have decided to use technology for.
17."A Confession" by Matt Wildasin
This is the opening up of a bully. He really pours his heart out here. Our main character goes into details about the history of abuse he and his mother had experienced, and lived through. How his mother had checked out, and he felt bitter, and jaded at others with more than him. And, even, the expression of remorse, and deep down guilt for what he had done to others, for no reason, after his actions had taken hold of his targets. This humanized bullies, and shows you that you don't know what everyone is going through, even though there are still a percentage of bullies who do it for kicks, with a sense of pride.
This was a really good collection by some really talented people, and I am so honored that I got to read it. This is such a hard subject, as it has affected everyone, on some scale. This is absolutely a 5 star anthology, and nothing less. I would give 6, if I could. These authors really bled on these pages, and the cause is really admirable.
5⭐️/5
1. "The Oldest Tradition" by Dan Franklin
This was a short, and really great opener to the Anthology. It's a very poetic look at the evolution of bullying, and how there is a never-ending cycle of malice, and cruelty.
2. "It's Hard to Break Shattered Glass" by Lula Von Goth
Gemma, and Matthew are twins. Gemma is the rock between the two, whereas, Matthew is more shy and reserved. For this reason, Matthew is picked out, horribly, at school. One day, Gemma stepped up, and attacked one of Matt's abusers back, helping her brother, temporarily, but, this would not end well. The bullies return, and take out their aggression on Gemma. Unlike the time that Gemma stood up for him, Matthew was too terrified to do so, and Gemma suffered, in numerous ways. Afterward, there is a rift between the siblings, and Matthew starts to lose his mind from the isolation. Will Gemma talk to her twin brother, again, before its too late? This was a really sad one, and shows you that people who are abused really just need someone they can lean on. Whether it be friends, or family. Once you feel like the world is against you, you really have nothing to lose.
3. "Blood Family" by Angel Ramon
Carlos, a young boy lives with his conservative, strictly catholic parents. He loves his family. All of his family. But, his father's side seems like they couldn't care less about Carlos, or his mother. They always feel left out, and, by marriage, so is his father, sometimes. However, they are invited to Thanksgiving. Carlos is happy, thinking this to be an olive branch. Only to find out that his cousin Jasmine is getting married. He gets his hopes up, thinking they may get to go. Life seems better. But, Carlos overheard his family talking about how they needed more room for friends of friends, so, he, his father, and mother were expendable. This made him sad, but, literally breaks his mother's heart. Carlos, enraged vows to get revenge for his mom. Will it be a nice day for a white wedding? Or, will it be a red one? The ending to this was very satisfying. It really accentuates how you would feel if you were treated like this by anyone, let alone family. And, this goes to show you that even your loved ones can alienate you.
4."The Voice Inside" by Brad Thomas
Jamie is quiet, and tortured. Tormented by Sam, a bully who has taken an unnecessary interest in everything that Jamie does. Sam is really quick to be there to affirm all of the negative thoughts that Jamie has, causing anxiety, and depression. Nothing she does seems good enough, and a voice in the back of Jamie's head only confirms her deepest, darkest thoughts. Sam is relentless, to the point that the voice in Jamie's head almost sounds exactly the same. Will the voice ever shut up? What can Jamie do to just have peace? This is a really relatable story. Everyone has those negative thoughts about themselves, and speak horribly to themselves, but, when it becomes deafening, and debilitating, to the point of a mental breakdown. It is very sad to feel like you will never, ever be good enough, even to live.
5."Mother" by Lolly Sparrow
In this very sad tale, the main character is living in poverty, and bullied for it, at school. Home life offers no reprieve, as her mother is a very selfish person, who acts like she never eve wanted her, or her younger brother, Jake. Her little brother has become her responsibility, as their mother is out of it most of the time. Our main character still loves her mother, and craves her approval, but, it never seems like she will achieve it. Being mental put down every chance that their mother can get. After some growth, there is a heartbreaking incident, and our main character suffers a horrible loss. Can she ever forgive her mother for treating them like they were nothing to her but a burden? This was a really powerful story, and it really hit home on so many levels, having been raised by a single mother meth addict, who would beat the life out of my siblings, and I. There is some hope at the end with the breaking of generational curses, and the bittersweet closure.
6."Mind Over Matter" by Cat Mowat
Annabelle Dawkins is an awkward, introvert. Based on the style of her make-up and clothing, she is classified as Gothic. Annabelle tries to live the life of a normal girl. But, she is called a "freak" by most of her peers. Recently, her actions haven't been helping. Her behavior has been off. Hearing a loud voices, urging her to believe she is a burden on everyone, and having more auditory and visual hallucinations. Eventually, things calm, a bit, and she meets Owen. He is her anchor. Her support. But, before she knows it, her brain goes haywire, worse than before, and, this time, things will end a whole lot worse. This one had a twist at the end that really throws you off, and makes you go, "oh!", and I love that! This one is not your typical bullying story, and there are really cool elements to the story, overall.
7."It Feeds on the Meek" by C S Jones
This story is from the perspective of animals boy who has a younger brother named Ben. He is embarrassed by Ben, and keeps a bit of a distance, in public, as to not be associated. One day, Ben is beaten up by a couple of bullies, and our main character doesn't do anything to help. Ben disappears, after the attack, and is nowhere to be found. Eventually, Ben is found back at the house, but he is not alone. He has a new friend. Dante. A dummy. Sitting on his lap, Dante starts to do the talking for Ben. Over the next day, or so, Ben and Dante are inseparable. Ben even seems to have gained some confidence. But, is it really Ben talking? Dante starts helping extract vengeance on those who have mistreated Ben, but, at what cost? This had a supernatural feel to it that really made it stand out to me! It really gave me a night of the living dummy meets chucky.
8."Subject 17" by Dustin Allen
In the control room of a facility, 4 children are playing with their toys. But, these aren't any normal kids. They range in ages, and they all have a special ability. Each can control the 4 elements. Earth, fire, wind, and water. They are all experimental subjects that were given a compound to give them their powers. But, one subject, a fifth one has been experimented on, as well. Subject 17. But, his powers seem to still lay dormant. The various methods they employ to attempt to unlock his potential are barbaric, at best. They even turned the others against him. Provoking hazing. But, you shouldn't poke the bear, and, on this day, during this session of abuse, they are gonna wish they never tried to unlock the true power of Subject 17. I really loved this, as it added an element of science fiction horror, to a story about bullying, and being pushed to the edge. Fantastic read!
9."Perfection" by E.R. Vickers
Annie has low self-esteem, and a very negative self body image. It doesn't help that she has an unhealthy obsession with being "perfect" like the girls on social media. Also, she can hear others around her talking about her body. The shape. Proportions. Its enough to make he feel bad, and worse about herself. Annie has a neighbor, who has become a good friend. The biggest issue with that is, her neighbor is drop dead gorgeous. Everything that Annie wants to be, and, she will end up taking very drastic measures to achieve this new look. This was disgusting, gory, and amazing! It has the underlying message of accepting yourself for who you are.
10."Volatile Retribution" by Erica Hart
Raelynne is a gorgeous girl. She is very proud of her looks, however, this doesn't stop her from being horribly abused, and mistreated by her family, and friends of the family. Because of this, Raelynne hates those around her who have it better, especially Sabrina, and Cecilia. Sabrina is cute enough, but, has a large strawberry birthmark, and Cecilia is an overweight Goth girl, who, in Raelynne's opinion should not be as popular as she is. Feeling a huge amount of jealousy, Raelynne decides to ruin the girls' lives by posting fake videos of them doing despicable things. But, will this all back fire on Raelynne? This story had me emotionally conflicted. You really feel bad for what Raelynne is going through, however, you also feel so, so bad for the girls because of what happens to them. This one is violent, messed up, sad, and such a great tale!
11."Salvation" by Jim Ody
A teenaged farm boy is trying to deal with the separation of his parents, all while navigating the minefield that is high school. Though athletic, he is picked on insufferably by his peers. Unfortunately, he has no support at home because his father has emotionally checked out. Feeling helpless, and so alone, he even turns to a higher power for the answers, or some kind of reassurance. Feeling ignored by everyone, even god, he makes a plan to show everyone what he can do at the upcoming talent show. Will he fail to be heard, or will he end up doing something that they will will remember, forever? This was a sad story, with a very heartbreaking ending. Its really shows you how important it is to just be heard, or helped when you need to be, and if you aren't, very final and drastic decisions can occur.
12."Rose Blood" by Jonathon Tripp
In this five part short, Rose, Gary, and Adam are all friends, and smoking buddies. Adam really has a thing for Rose, believing her to be amazing. While hanging out, Adam plays a song for Rose on the guitar. One of his band's songs, Shelf Life. Rose really like it, but, leaves shortly after. After returning to her verbally abusive, overly critical home, Gary messages her to tell her that they should attend a Shelf Life gig, and she agrees. Along the way, Gary suggests that they cut through someone's property, however, this property happens to belong to some redneck bullies, and, if they are found, there is no telling what will happen. I loved that this had parts to it, as it had so many layers to it. Everything really comes together at the end in a really beautiful, and vengeful way.
13."When She Dies..." by Justin Boote
Terry is young, and full of ideas. One day, he comes to find out that he, and his two cousins have ended up in their grandma's will. It is to be split 3 ways, after death. Terry thinks he has a gravy train waiting for him, so he just bides his time. Before he knows it, months turn into years, and he is still stuck where he is, wishing that she will die, already, so he can change his life, for the better. The cruel fate in this is very ironic, and outstanding. The ending was really satisfying, and really goes to show you that there are more important things in life than money.
14."Family" by Kelvin V.A. Allison
A young male, Chet has a loving family. All, except for Arthur, who is the older male of the group, and hates Chet. If Chet tries to play with his sisters, he is glared at, or, worse, beaten. Chet is saved, sometimes, by his aunts, but, usually always returns. One day, while interacting with his sister, Arthur loses it, and beats Chet, severely. Will anyone step in before it's too late? What will happen to Chet when this is all over? This was a very nerve-racking experience. The different emotions felt during this were a roller-coaster of sadness, and revelation. And, the twist at the end made this so, so great! Just when you think you know, you have no idea.
15."Retaliation" by Lukas C
Preston is a teacher, and the new year has started. His class is pretty good, for the most part, except for a few. Kyle, Zak, and James. The bullies of the bunch. They are disrespectful, and disruptive. However, Preston makes it through his first lesson of many to come. While walking, he finds Reece, a boy from class, and his support animal. He finds out that the boys have threatened to hurt the animal, but, he wouldn't allow it, he tells Reece. Later on, there is a fight, and Reece holds his own, however, Preston takes him to the side, and this is seen by the bullies. The bad boys, then, decided to pulls small pranks on Preston, which he handles the best he can, but, soon, his family ends up in the crosshairs, and Preston must make choices he never thought that he would. This is the perfect title for this story, as it is full of such beautiful, violent karma for shithead teens. Fantastic!
16."Sad Fkrs Must Die" by MJ Mars
Jack is a troll. He likes to go into chats, online, and push people's buttons. Particularly those who feel helpless, sad, and wanting to do horrible things. But Jack, he encourages this. In fact, he gets off on it. And, he is not alone. There is a whole room dedicated to people who do the same thing, and even tally their own body count. But, Jack, and a few other users are about to find out that not deed goes unpunished, and they, sooner or later, will all have to face to music. This was a haunting tale of how easy it is for people with malice in their hearts can sit behind a screen, and pull the strings of someone else's emotion state. It is quite despicable that this is what people have decided to use technology for.
17."A Confession" by Matt Wildasin
This is the opening up of a bully. He really pours his heart out here. Our main character goes into details about the history of abuse he and his mother had experienced, and lived through. How his mother had checked out, and he felt bitter, and jaded at others with more than him. And, even, the expression of remorse, and deep down guilt for what he had done to others, for no reason, after his actions had taken hold of his targets. This humanized bullies, and shows you that you don't know what everyone is going through, even though there are still a percentage of bullies who do it for kicks, with a sense of pride.
This was a really good collection by some really talented people, and I am so honored that I got to read it. This is such a hard subject, as it has affected everyone, on some scale. This is absolutely a 5 star anthology, and nothing less. I would give 6, if I could. These authors really bled on these pages, and the cause is really admirable.
5⭐️/5
March 14, 2026
Weirdo, Mosher, Freak.
By: Lula Von Goth, Angel Ramon, Brad Thomas, Catriona Mowat, C.S. Jones, and others
Publication Date: March 12, 2026
ASIN: B0GS9RHZYG
Page Count: 224
Triggers: bullying, hate crimes, violence, revenge themes, death, psychological horror
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Skull Dread Rating: 💀
What Did I Just Walk Into? 🤨
This anthology opens with a real world gut punch.
In 2007, Sophie Lancaster was murdered because she and her boyfriend were goth. That is the horrifying truth behind the inspiration for this book.
So right out of the gate you know this collection isn’t here to play nice. It is here to honor the weird kids, the outsiders, the moshers, the freaks… and maybe unleash a little fictional revenge while it’s at it.
If you ever got side eyed for dressing different, listening to loud music, or just existing outside the “normal” box, this anthology is basically a horror love letter to you.
And fair warning: some of these stories absolutely bite back.
Here’s What Slapped 🔥
First off, the variety here is fantastic. You’ve got psychological horror, supernatural revenge, dark emotional pieces, and a few stories that go full “you bullied the wrong person today.”
Several stories stand out for how effectively they channel anger and grief into horror.
Blood Family by Angel Ramon delivers exactly the kind of dark punch you’d expect.
Mind Over Matter by Catriona Mowat brings an eerie psychological edge.
It Feeds on the Meek by C.S. Jones leans into the darker side of human cruelty and what grows from it.
And honestly, the title Sad Fkrs Must Die pretty much tells you everything you need to know about the vibe of that one.
The anthology works because it keeps circling back to the same idea: people who are mocked, rejected, or pushed aside don’t always stay quiet forever.
Sometimes horror answers back.
What Could’ve Been Better 🧠
As with most anthologies, some stories hit harder than others. A few feel like quick punches while others take their time building atmosphere.
But that’s kind of the nature of anthology horror. You’re going to find favorites and a couple that just didn’t land for you personally.
What matters is that the theme stays strong throughout, and the book never loses sight of the real world tragedy that inspired it.
Perfect for Readers Who Love 📚
• Horror anthologies with strong themes
• Dark revenge stories
• Goth and alternative culture
• Stories about outsiders fighting back
• Emotional horror with a purpose
Sum It Up 🖤
Weirdo, Mosher, Freak is more than just a horror anthology. It’s a tribute to outsiders, a middle finger to bullying, and a reminder that sometimes the weird kids grow up to write the scariest stories.
The Oldest Tradition - Dan Franklin
It's Hard to Break Shattered Glass - Lula Von Goth
Blood Family - Angel Ramon
The Voice Inside - Brad Thomas
Mother - Lolly Sparrow
Mind Over Matter - Catriona Mowat
It Feeds on the Meek - C S Jones
Subject 17 - Dustin Allen
Perfection - E.R. Vickers
Volatile Retribution - Erica Hart
Salvation - Jim Ody
Rose Blood - Jonathon Tripp
When She Dies... - Justin Boote
Family - Kelvin V A Allison
Retaliation - Lukas C
Sad Fkrs Must Die - MJ Mars
A Confession - Matt Wildasin
Reviewed by Robin for Robin’s Review 📚💜
March 14, 2026
Omgggg what a book! Really hit hard as I was bullied throughout school for just being different I now know I’m neurodivergent!!
Nearly all of the stories grabbed me and kept me reading!
The ones I loved the most were the voice inside by Brad Thomas, it feeds on the meek by C.S.Jones,
Perfection by E.R Vickers, Rose blood by Jonathon Tripp, When she dies by Justin Boote, Family by Kelvin V.A. Allison and Sick Fkers Must die by MJ Mars!
But they were all dark epic heart wrenching stories and I really loved the anthology! Will be a five stars for sure!!
Nearly all of the stories grabbed me and kept me reading!
The ones I loved the most were the voice inside by Brad Thomas, it feeds on the meek by C.S.Jones,
Perfection by E.R Vickers, Rose blood by Jonathon Tripp, When she dies by Justin Boote, Family by Kelvin V.A. Allison and Sick Fkers Must die by MJ Mars!
But they were all dark epic heart wrenching stories and I really loved the anthology! Will be a five stars for sure!!
March 20, 2026
This antho hit so hard, my heart hurt in a multitude of ways throughout. I'm absolutely floored by the talent through the antho. The twists and turns were immaculate. keep sticking up for those with no voice
March 16, 2026
Full disclosure, I am one of the contributing authors for this anthology, so my review is being written with my story excluded.
Weirdo, Mosher, Freak is the latest in a line of charity anthologies curated by Lula Von Goth, with this anthology specifically raising money for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, a charity who educate and do good work around the classification and stamping out of hate crimes, based on the life of Sophie Lancaster who was senselessly murdered for being a goth.
Each story in this anthology is centred around the theme of bullying, with every story giving a wholly unique take on the subject. From stories written from the POV of the bully as well as their victims, the stories contain a wide spectrum of sub-genre including body horror, sci-fi, psychological horror, and supernatural. Each is handled with sensitivity and thrilling plots, and you can see that many of the authors involved have delved into the depths of personal experience and darkness to create the hells within these pages.
While every story in this anthology is of an incredibly high standard and is easily capable of being a standout favourite, I have to shout out a few which really struck me personally.
E.R. Vickers’ Perfection is a grotesque body horror which anyone can identify with. It is thrilling, dark, and ultimately relatable even as it hurls you into a blood-soaked abyss. I have been Annie. We have all been Annie.
C.S. Jones’ It Feeds On The Meek explores complicated sibling relationships while giving a genuinely creepy and atmospheric read. I was reminded of an adult R.L. Stine story as I read, and the ending delivers a punch to the gut that few would expect.
Jim Ody’s Salvation broke me. A heartbreaking read, it is psychologically and emotionally deep, and you feel for the main character so much it hurts. With an explosive ending, you can feel the pain in every word.
Mother by Lolly Sparrow offers a totally different view of bullying, one that hits home and leaves an indelible mark on your heart. This story made me tear up on more than one occasion, the ease and beauty of the prose matched by the brutality and terror of the story make this one impossible to put down, and it will stay with you.
And finally, I have to give a huge shout out to Lukas C for his story Retaliation. This story is a debut story from a young author, but it reads as if he has been writing for years. It is sophisticated and harsh, and has a powerful conclusion that would be easily at home in a seasoned writer’s arsenal. I cannot wait to see what Lukas does next, he clearly has a great future ahead of him.
This anthology is hard. It is painful, and it is beautiful. Plus it raises money for a fantastic cause. Don’t miss out on this one, there is genuinely something for everyone here. While the subject is sensitive, the stories do it justice, and make for a book that will change you. Discover new perspectives, prepare for shocking twists, and feel all of the emotions. And above all, enjoy the ride on this well-crafted collection of tales.
Weirdo, Mosher, Freak is the latest in a line of charity anthologies curated by Lula Von Goth, with this anthology specifically raising money for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, a charity who educate and do good work around the classification and stamping out of hate crimes, based on the life of Sophie Lancaster who was senselessly murdered for being a goth.
Each story in this anthology is centred around the theme of bullying, with every story giving a wholly unique take on the subject. From stories written from the POV of the bully as well as their victims, the stories contain a wide spectrum of sub-genre including body horror, sci-fi, psychological horror, and supernatural. Each is handled with sensitivity and thrilling plots, and you can see that many of the authors involved have delved into the depths of personal experience and darkness to create the hells within these pages.
While every story in this anthology is of an incredibly high standard and is easily capable of being a standout favourite, I have to shout out a few which really struck me personally.
E.R. Vickers’ Perfection is a grotesque body horror which anyone can identify with. It is thrilling, dark, and ultimately relatable even as it hurls you into a blood-soaked abyss. I have been Annie. We have all been Annie.
C.S. Jones’ It Feeds On The Meek explores complicated sibling relationships while giving a genuinely creepy and atmospheric read. I was reminded of an adult R.L. Stine story as I read, and the ending delivers a punch to the gut that few would expect.
Jim Ody’s Salvation broke me. A heartbreaking read, it is psychologically and emotionally deep, and you feel for the main character so much it hurts. With an explosive ending, you can feel the pain in every word.
Mother by Lolly Sparrow offers a totally different view of bullying, one that hits home and leaves an indelible mark on your heart. This story made me tear up on more than one occasion, the ease and beauty of the prose matched by the brutality and terror of the story make this one impossible to put down, and it will stay with you.
And finally, I have to give a huge shout out to Lukas C for his story Retaliation. This story is a debut story from a young author, but it reads as if he has been writing for years. It is sophisticated and harsh, and has a powerful conclusion that would be easily at home in a seasoned writer’s arsenal. I cannot wait to see what Lukas does next, he clearly has a great future ahead of him.
This anthology is hard. It is painful, and it is beautiful. Plus it raises money for a fantastic cause. Don’t miss out on this one, there is genuinely something for everyone here. While the subject is sensitive, the stories do it justice, and make for a book that will change you. Discover new perspectives, prepare for shocking twists, and feel all of the emotions. And above all, enjoy the ride on this well-crafted collection of tales.
March 13, 2026
Many thanks for the ARC!
These short stories will haunt you. Based on tales of those who are labeled as "outcasts", each narrative will leave an impression on your heart. As a teacher and former "weirdo" during my school days, I feel for the characters to my core. The message on bullying here is strong, and more important than ever. Lula Von Goth was able to gather works from highly talented authors to compile this special collection. Each author has their own unique voice, which adds an even more personal touch. This is a phenomenal read and painstakingly well done. I highly recommend it.
These short stories will haunt you. Based on tales of those who are labeled as "outcasts", each narrative will leave an impression on your heart. As a teacher and former "weirdo" during my school days, I feel for the characters to my core. The message on bullying here is strong, and more important than ever. Lula Von Goth was able to gather works from highly talented authors to compile this special collection. Each author has their own unique voice, which adds an even more personal touch. This is a phenomenal read and painstakingly well done. I highly recommend it.
March 14, 2026
Got the honor to read this ARC. Absolutely loved the stories in this anthology. So amazing.
March 18, 2026
Weirdo, Mosher, Freak
I remember when I first heard about Sophie Lancaster, my son was 1, I can remember thinking how heartbreaking it was that a young women died just because of the way she looked & a young man was also badly beaten for how he was dressed. It made me feel so sad for this world & what I was bringing a child into.
I made sure both of my children were brought up knowing that bullying will never be ok, whether that be verbal or physical it won’t be tolerated & I stand proud on the fact that they have always remembered that & will defend those that are victim to it.
The story has stuck with me over the years, so I’m privileged to of received an arc of this anthology & I would love to spread the word in honour of Sophie Lancaster 🤎
These stories were incredibly heart wrenching, I was hit in the heart through out reading & did have to stop a few times to gather myself.
Lula, Lolly, Catriona, ER Hendricks, Erica Hart, Justin & Kelvin you all left me jaw dropped, hurty hearted & totally lost 😩🫶🏻
This was an incredible anthology, although so hard to read at times (I took a lot of breaks) the main theme that is drummed home is bullying & the after effects of it. It’s not ok & it will never be ok.
Well done to all participating authors, you should all be so proud 🥲
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this is available on KU & Zon, all proceeds do go to Sophie Lancaster foundation so I encourage you to purchase this one! I will be buying at the indie con in April 🫶🏻🤎
I remember when I first heard about Sophie Lancaster, my son was 1, I can remember thinking how heartbreaking it was that a young women died just because of the way she looked & a young man was also badly beaten for how he was dressed. It made me feel so sad for this world & what I was bringing a child into.
I made sure both of my children were brought up knowing that bullying will never be ok, whether that be verbal or physical it won’t be tolerated & I stand proud on the fact that they have always remembered that & will defend those that are victim to it.
The story has stuck with me over the years, so I’m privileged to of received an arc of this anthology & I would love to spread the word in honour of Sophie Lancaster 🤎
These stories were incredibly heart wrenching, I was hit in the heart through out reading & did have to stop a few times to gather myself.
Lula, Lolly, Catriona, ER Hendricks, Erica Hart, Justin & Kelvin you all left me jaw dropped, hurty hearted & totally lost 😩🫶🏻
This was an incredible anthology, although so hard to read at times (I took a lot of breaks) the main theme that is drummed home is bullying & the after effects of it. It’s not ok & it will never be ok.
Well done to all participating authors, you should all be so proud 🥲
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this is available on KU & Zon, all proceeds do go to Sophie Lancaster foundation so I encourage you to purchase this one! I will be buying at the indie con in April 🫶🏻🤎
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