Mental Ward: Experiments

by Gloria Bobrowicz (Editor)

A dank basement, shadow filled hallways, the deep echo of a metal latch being thrown while faint screams are heard… These are the things you might experience in a place where the unspeakable happens, where conscientious action and moral turpitude turn a blind eye in the interest of advancing one’s own personal pursuits in the most deranged and unjustifiable manner. The type of place where power corrupts, and depravity runs rampant among those imbued with it. A place where the unfortunate are abandoned to the devices of those who convince themselves their actions are in the best interest of science.

Mental Ward: Experiments is a collection of ten short stories that demonstrate the worst of humanity's ambition in the interest of ‘civilized’ advancement. Step into a world where sanity is left behind, and horror is what the doctor ordered!

236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2016

About the author

Gloria Bobrowicz is the editor of Sirens Call Publications.

Reviews

[Lisa (the_epi_reader) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Medical Ward: Experiments is a collection of ten short stories centered around individuals conducting medical experiments in psychiatric facilities in the name of “science”. Each story is dark in its own way; a doctor wanting a literal taste of their patients’ crime, Rorschach tests with hypnotic underlying messages, a doctor who has to secure funding for his facility in a special way, or a new trend in how to look younger.

This collection of short stories included something for every type of horror fan, including stories that reminded me of Shutter Island, Black Mirror, and A Clockwork Orange. While I enjoyed Mental Ward, I expected it to be darker. Don’t get me wrong, some stories included some dark elements but I was expecting splatter-punk/body horror vibes. All the stories were well written, some more-so than others, and only one included significant grammatical errors. Mental Ward: Experiments is definitely worth the read, and I’m surprised more individuals haven’t checked it out.

[Jay C · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly don't remember where I first heard about this anthology (probably someone tweeted about it) but I've been reading its stories for a few months now as part of my 'normal' short story reading rotation. I wasn't that impressed with most of the stories and, in fairness, part of this may be because the subject matter is rather disturbing to me. A couple stories that stood about the rest were Vic Kerry's "No Man's Land Dance" and Gwendolyn Kiste's "Gingham Curtains and Electric Shock"

[Joseph VanBuren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great if this is your thing

I have a soft spot for horror that takes place in mental asylums, so I had to check this anthology out. These stories are fun even if the writing isn't always that great. Some of the stories feel rushed at the end while others seem to drag. One or two are great. The content is a bit cliché but perfect for scratching your asylum horror itch.

[Maryann Gestwicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Darkly twisted story lines & interesting creepy & crazy characters to each short story.

[Christy Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deeply disturbing but extremely interesting

This anthology has some very unnerving stories that draw you in and won't let go. I found it to be one of the best collections I've read.