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Dead Ends: An Anthology of Suburban Gothic Fiction
For generations suburbia has represented the aspirational destination for many middle-class families. It promised the best of urban conveniences and rural tranquillity.
But behind the manicured lawns and aromatic barbeques of the single-detached homes that dot the typical suburban communities hide anxieties over conformity, alienation, and overconsumption. What does it take to maintain the façade of normalcy, and what do we sacrifice when we try so hard to fit in?
Drawing upon elements of the supernatural, horror, crime, thrillers, and more, this analogy explores feelings of unease, suspense, and terror within suburbia. Fans of Shirley Jackson, Stephen King, and David Lynch will find something in these stories, whose settings span North America.
Featuring the talents of Dwain Campbell (Tales of the Frozen Ocean), Krysta Fitzpatrick (The Vicious Kind), Lisa M Daly (Their Sturdy Pride) and more!
But behind the manicured lawns and aromatic barbeques of the single-detached homes that dot the typical suburban communities hide anxieties over conformity, alienation, and overconsumption. What does it take to maintain the façade of normalcy, and what do we sacrifice when we try so hard to fit in?
Drawing upon elements of the supernatural, horror, crime, thrillers, and more, this analogy explores feelings of unease, suspense, and terror within suburbia. Fans of Shirley Jackson, Stephen King, and David Lynch will find something in these stories, whose settings span North America.
Featuring the talents of Dwain Campbell (Tales of the Frozen Ocean), Krysta Fitzpatrick (The Vicious Kind), Lisa M Daly (Their Sturdy Pride) and more!
386 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2026
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