There are no good boys in this anthology, only twisted, deviant, and burnt encounters with pets, people in costume, animals who behave like humans, and creatures who blur the line between the three. Violent pigs, killer ducks, horny bees, a naughty rabbit, and many more fill these pages with tale after tail of hair-raising horror.
Don your Fursuit, slip into your Fursona, and ride the dark wave of horror that is Burnt Fur. You may never go back to wearing your normal skin again.
Ken MacGregor’s short stories have appeared in dozens of anthologies, magazines and podcasts. One of his stories was nominated for the Micro Award. Ken is a member in good standing of The Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers and an Affiliate member of HWA. He lives in Michigan with his family.He can be found on Facebook (Ken MacGregor - Author), Amazon and at ken-macgregor.com.
Overall a very strange collection… I thought there’d be more actual animal based horror, but a lot of the stories centred around anthropomorphic animals, people dressing as animals, etc.
I think I found a lot of the stories “out there” beyond the realm of weird and bizarre. Still puzzling my thoughts out actually haha.
“The Hamford Pigs” and “Mallard’s Maze” were standouts in the anthology for sure.
Thank you to the authors, NetGalley, editor, & Blood Bound Books for a copy.
Furries, animals and were-creatures bring you bizarre, morbid and freakish tales that make you question your reality and sanity. There is a little in here for everyone. Horror, dark fantasy, gore and the truly weird and grotesque. The Moon in Her Eyes - a wolf becomes involved in a family’s domestic violence problem. An unlikely bond firms between an old, blind wolf and a young girl with a fairly predictable but satisfying outcome. Mallard’s Maze - I never expected to learn so many bizarre insights in regards to the mating habits of ducks. Not sure if I’m intrigued or disturbed. Salvation - a short, strange vegan nightmare? The Hamford Pigs - “I felt myself grow porkier, more bacon-like, and I felt the hunger rise inside me.” A demented, yet strangely hilarious tale of morality, responsibility and duty. The Willingness of Prey - sometimes dreams and desires are best left unfulfilled. What happens when a furry comes face to face with his greatest wish? 6 Dicks - shock for shock value alone? Animals and gory violence mix in a rather pointless story in my opinion. The weakest entry to this point. The Others - Bad Panda is creepy and unsettling Randall Rabbit - Fred learns there are consequences to his actions as Randall Rabbit dispenses a unique brand of justice. A Concubine for the Hive - well, who knew bees could be so sexy and frightening at the same time? Five Nights with Teddy - Dante experiences the ultimate body modification and realizes the fulfillment of his dreams may not be exactly what he expected. Another beware of what you wish for tales. Oh Piggy, My Piggy - yeah, you probably don’t want to much info on this story. If you’ve been following the trend you have a good idea where this one will end up from the title alone... Ware the Deep - one of the best. An unusual story of predator and prey. The Molt of a Diminishing Light - weak and uninteresting. The Victims - and the victims become the heroes. Not a bad ending for the collection.
This wild collection of stories had me up late turning pages! The stories range from emotional and moving to brutal and sick!! There are definitely some talented authors in this bunch and I highly recommend Burnt Fur to any horror or bizarro fans.. I give it 4 skulls 💀
Burnt Fur is a collection of stories revolving around humanoid animals, furries, and the deviant stuff they do together and to each other. The synopsis immediately made me wonder what I would be getting into, but I checked out the anthology nevertheless.
The first half of stories weren't too disturbing, so I let me guard down early on and mostly enjoyed myself. Stories like "The Others" and "The Hamford Pigs" worked best, and showed obvious potential for expanded universes. Others, like "Salivation" and "6 Dicks" were just weird enough to be fun.
The second half of stories, however, were mostly disgusting and foul. I had to DNF multiple entries because they became too much. I'm sorry, but reading about animals and humans fucking each other is not of interest to me. And the details were often graphic to make matters worse.
I can see how people who are sexually attracted to animals or want to be animals would love this collection. It's well written and expletive. That is not me, however. I was very uncomfortable as this anthology went along, and found myself eager to be through with it. Consider this my fair warning if beastality bothers you as well. Thankfully, every contributing author knows how to write!
*Thanks to the publisher for sending me an ebook copy of this anthology for review consideration*
Burnt Fur is an anthology collection of 14 stories. The stories range from extreme horror, to bizarro fiction, as well as body horror. Trigger warnings include: Rape and sexual situations with animals.
There are stories that stood out more than others for me. They include: The Moon in Her Eyes Ware the Deep The Victims The Others
I would recommend this anthology collection to fans of Extreme Horror. After reading this, I will never see ducks and bees the same way again.
I want to thank Bloodbound Books for giving me an opportunity to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.I am giving this book a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Sit. Roll over. Who’s a Good Boy? There are no good boys in in this anthology, only twisted, deviant, and burnt encounters with pets, people in costume, animals who behave like humans, and creatures who blur the line between the three. Violent pigs, killer ducks, horny bees, a naughty rabbit, and many more fill these pages with tale after tail of hair-raising horror. Don your Fursuit, slip into your Fursona, and ride the dark wave of horror that is Burnt Fur. You may never go back to wearing your normal skin again.
So, yeah, I’m not going to lie to you, I was a little hesitant to read this at first, but then I told myself that I’ve been meaning to challenge myself as a reader, so I asked BBB if they’d loan me an ebook for review and they generously did so! I read the first story, which was called Moon in Her Eyes, and was hooked!
The writers in this anthology were great, and though there were a few misses for me, there were a lot of hits as well and I think those hits definitely make this a must-buy anthology!
I won’t go into detail of every story in this collection, but I will talk about my top five from this Anthology, and let me tell ya, the top five are for sure going to spin yourself full circle!
So here are my Top 5 stories in Burnt Fur anthology.
At number five we have Ware the Deep by Stephanie Park – This story is about a werewolf looking for a good meal, but instead he gets something else. This story was fun, but I can’t say why.
At number four we have 6 Dicks by Rachel Lee Weist – This story is about an opossum who wants a silk human dick suit, which is created by a coyote named Sloan. He needs to gather up enough dicks in order to create the suit though. The story is basically following this dick snatching opossum, and it was fun!
At number three Oh Piggy, My Piggy by Matt Scott – This story was about a talking pig. Need I say no more? Well If I do then let me say that, man, does he have a heart-breaking story to tell.
At number two we have The Willingness of Prey by Paul Allih – This story was about a fury named Will who is into vore, which is being eaten like prey. A girl named Camilla and Roman promise him something that will change his perspective on things. This story was everything And I honestly don’t know how it’s not number one, but then I remember number one and am like “Oh yeah, that’s why.”
And finally, at number one we have The Hamford Pigs by N. Rose – This story was about a cop who joins a secret pig cult of policemen that his father created back in the day. This story was brutal and, just, man I don’t know what to say about it.
I just highly recommend you check out this anthology for the aforementioned stories. This anthology was great, but it did have a few misses. I’m giving Burnt Fur a Four solid stars! It was so close to getting a five-star rating it’s not even funny, but yeah, four stars is not bad in the slightest! This collection was great, and I highly recommend it if you are into bizarre, fur coated stories!
These stories are not for the faint of heart. If you're not in gothic horror this book isn't for you. I had some squeamish moments reading this book. Interesting stories as well. Be prepared for many surprises in Burnt Fur.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC to review!
4 stars!
LMAO! THIS WAS ALL KINDS OF LEVELS OF MESSED UP, WEIRD, CONFUSION, SHOCK, AND ALL EVERYTHING ELSE!
I was strapped into this wild ride and it wasn't going to calm down or get normal at any turn. I actually found myself wondering what the hell could happen next, why am I still reading this?, did I really need to learn this about ducks, my plot guesses were beyond useless at this point and to give up! Don't think I'll forget many of these short stories for a long time.
An amazingly dark and horrific anthology with stories that will have you on the edge of your seat, gagging and gasping. Each story is unique and transports you to its world. The writing is incredibly well done and each story is short and to the point but not without twists and turns. I really enjoyed this anthology.
*thank you to netgalley for a copy of this pre release
What does a secret cult, a shapeshifter, a femme fatale, and a penis-stealing opossum have in common? Well, it is that they all appear in this book!
Burnt Fur is an erotic/horror anthology by Blood Bound Books themed around animals (ironically, not all of them furred). From talking animals to shape-shifters, and all the way to humans in costumes, this collection explores not only the horror of being hunted as a prey by a non-human being, but also the one that even we as humans can cause against ourselves. To see my full review, story-by-story, you can go here.
CW: This book contains graphic depictions of gore, cannibalism, torture, mutilation, rape, bestiality, among others.
In "Salivation" by Theodore Deadrat we follow the thoughts of our protagonist, an unnamed goat who gets an unhealthy fixation on a deer he meets every day at the subway. What starts as a simple fascination turns into something more sinister as our protagonist thinks more and more about his prey. One of the shorter pieces in the anthology, and the page-turning writing makes it feel go even faster.
"The Hamford Pigs" by N. Rose is when things start getting more graphic. In this story, Toby, a police officer, gets invited to join a club founded by his late father, one which demands absolute secrecy and for him to wear a pig mask as they go on their activities. While I'll admit that maybe it's not the best story to read in the current political climate, the story does pose some interesting questions about, as another reviewer once noted, “duty, morals, and responsibility.”
A mix of erotic and body horror come together in "Five Nights With Teddy" by Thurston Howl. This be-careful-what-you-wish-for story deals with Dante, a furry fan who goes to meet the eponymous Teddy for a chance to be transformed into his fursona, each night getting closer to his goal, for better or for worse. A very unsettling story, with the main character's way of coping making it even more so as the nights go on.
In "Ware the Deep" by Stephanie Park we follow Zachary, a werewolf who's on the lookout for his next meal and ends up picking a girl he meets at a bar, one with an obsessive for and unusual interest in sharks. Extremely well paced, this cat-and-mouse story will have your eyes glued as you wonder who'll come out triumphant. Well, who am I kidding? We all know who was going to win, but, as the saying goes, "The journey, not the destination matters."
Last, but definitely not least, we have "The Victims" by James L. Steele. In this story, a female wolf recounts to one of her newborn pups about a yearly ritual that he'll eventually have to take part in. Every year, for one day only, evil spirits are given full control over their bodies and in exchange these spirits leave the world alone. As expected from this kind of spirit, what they decide to do with their new, temporary bodies and the aftermaths of it make up the bulk of the story. Body horror, dread, and somberness are all over the place, more than making "The Victims" a great way of finishing this collection.
Overall, a fun and disturbing anthology with a wide enough variety for fans of horror. This book will make you cringe, will make you sad, will make you root for some heroes while hating some of the others, and will keep you on the edge of your seat most of the time. However, as much as I liked several of the stories, I have to admit that I'd have mixed feelings recommending the anthology as a whole due to some of the subjects contained within it and the way they were handled. If any of the tagged warnings might offend you, this might not be the best book for you. If, on the other hand, you think you can stomach through all of them, pick this one up. I can assure that you'll have a beast of a time.
Where do I even begin? I say this with lots of love. These stories are MESSED UP! What in the world did I just read? So. Much. Grossness.
Okay, let me back up. First, I was very excited to be approached to review this collection. I mean, just look at the back cover. It promises a unique brand of horror that I don’t have a lot of experience in. Well, it delivered in the most disgusting and distributing way. This absolutely will not be everyone’s cup of terror. The stories cover pretty much every trigger warning imaginable and some I’m sure where created just for this anthology. (Gang raped by killer bees is a common trigger warning, right?) So if you’re prone to queasy stomachs, or prefer your horror subtle, you’ll probably want to skip this one.
BUT if you proudly wave your horror freak flag and want a trip through the wonderful world of bizzaro country, buckle up and allow me to wet your appetite.
The collect starts relatively tame with a “The Moon in Her Eyes” by Sarah Hans. ( Please keep in mind the word “relative.”) This is one of the few more serious pieces and far less disturbing than what follows. Enter “Mallard’s Maze” by Joseph Sale. “Did you know: Female mallards have phantom vaginas so only the most dexterous, or freakish, males can impregnate them” (20). This is just one little nugget of knowledge that gets sprinkled over this twisted tale as the protagonist finds herself being hunted by a killer. I can’t…I don’t even…Honestly, I’m not even sure what to say without giving away the climax. This is the story that really sets the tone for the rest of the book. You’ll find plenty of furry action, plenty of penetration, plenty of blood and bodily fluids, and plenty of images that will burrow into your brain and never leave. Seriously, the bee rape scene in “A Concubine for the Hive” by Rue K. Poe (I should note that the woman enjoys it, but that doesn’t make it any less vomit inducing) will forever be buzzing in my brain. “Five Nights With Teddy” by Thurston Howl equally left behind a sour flavor with a bear man thrusting his member upon a man wolf, and “6 Dicks” by Rachel Lee Weist…well, I mean…who wouldn’t desire to wear a suit made of dick skin?
When it comes to explicit sex or violence, I always ask, “Is it necessary?” If not, it runs the risk of being stuck into the story for shock value only. I’m not sure the explicit nature of these stories added to the plot or characters. They’re shocking, for sure, but they were a little too over-the-top for me.
Look, this collection is W-I-L-D. It’s also well structured with incredible writers who hold nothing back. Overall, I don’t think I’ll dip my toe back into this particular horror brand anytime soon. I found it all a bit too disturbing for my taste, but the characters are well developed, the plots and tone of each story are crafted with care and precision, and it’s clear these writers are all incredibly talented.
Burnt Fur is an anthology for the animal in you. Rife with sexual exploits, gorey violence, and questionable characters. Burnt Fur takes you on a journey through the worst of humanities fantasies, vengeance spurred on by supernatural forces, men with pig faces, opossums who want men's faces, beasts that masquerade as humans, and humans that masquerade as beasts.
Taking the horror we feel for beasts that we don't understand or can't control and blending it perfectly with the horror we feel for the beasts we are ourselves, this anthology crawls under your skin and stays there. Starting off on one of the more somber and non-erotic stories, 'The Moon in Her Eyes' by Sarah Hans eases you in with an unusual take on a usual trope. Next up is 'Mallard's Maze' by Joseph Sale brings the first toe dip into the horrors of beastiality, and more importantly, how terrifying ducks are.
From there the series escalates in theme and tests just how strong the readers stomach is, but I never found the violence or erotic scenes gratuitous. The writing of each story has its own voice and there isn't a story in this collection that felt phoned in - the writing is impeccable. There is violence though it serves the story, sexual deviancies though they aren't excuses for cheap thrills, there are chilling and thrilling stories and every one of them with characters both sympathetic, utterly disgusting, and deranged. Read at your own discretion.
I believe this is my first review that starts off with a warning! Here we go – This anthology is not for everyone. It contains graphic scenes of anthropomorphic animals having graphic sex, bestiality, and scenes of extreme horror. This is not to say that every story contains these elements, but the bulk of them do. If you think this will bother you, this is not an anthology you want to pick up.
If you are still with me after that warning, let’s continue on with the book. Burnt Fur is an anthology built around the theme of anthropomorphic animals and horror. There are furries, were-animals, talking animals, human-animal hybrids, and everything in between. While not every story contains sexual antics, a lot of them do.
You know some days you just feel like something different, you don’t feel like a ghost story, and you just read a slasher story, you just want something different, well then this is for you.
I loved these stories, they range from extreme horror, to heart-warming, with some bizarre, and mind bending tales, with a few twisted laughs thrown in.
Despite the name no animals get burnt, and only the last story has some animal cruelty in it, and even it not what you expect, I can’t tell you more without spoiling the story, but it is an excellent story about a hero.
What I loved about these stories is that so many of these stories are original, it reminds me of Clives Barkers Books of Blood stories or some of Poppy Z Brite’s writing, sure that is a werewolf story in the mix but even it is not the usual story.
There is some adult content in also, so not suitable for kids.
I want to thank Bloodbound Books for the opportunity to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This anthology will keep the pages moving and your heart racing.
Each story takes you on a journey through a variety of characters. Some will resonate with you, while others will make your stomach churn.
Here are a few stories that made the right kind of connection.
Ware the Deep by Stephanie Park where we see what happens when the tables are turned. 6 Dicks by Rachel Lee Weist blends humor and violence with every word. The Others by C.M. Saunders will have you looking over your shoulder. The Moon in Her Eyes by Sarah Hans shows the power of connection.
Ken MacGregor did a solid job weaving this book together. If you are a fan of unique horror stories, then make sure you add this to your collection.
Disclaimer: I have voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley, thank you!
One thing I love in horror is freaky animals. Weirdly behaving, unsettling, creepy animals that don't act as they should. So obviously I had to check out this animal-centric horror anthology.
The first thing that needs to be said is that this is not a book for everyone. Some of the stories cross into the territory of extreme horror, there is a lot of sexual stuff and some instances of bestiality. Make sure you know what you're getting into before you start reading.
That being said, this is one of the most unique horror anthologies I've read. I am only starting to venture into this territory as before I haven't been able to finish any anthology I started but at no point was there a dull moment that made me want to gravitate away from the book. I ate this up and while some stories were just too extreme for my liking, most of them were decent at worst.
Some of my favorites include The Mallard's Maze, Salvation, and A Concubine for the Hive. Most of them had very unique premises and they were well-written, even though a few of them were too extreme for my liking.
All in all, if you don't mind freaky, gross, and extreme horror, absolutely give this book a try. It's a very entertaining ride.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloodbound Books for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. **Please Note** This contains a mix of stories, some may be erotic or bizarro in addition to horror and dark fantasy.
If you are faint of heart or weirded out by furries, you may want to sit this one out. If your mind is open, then you may just find a treasure trove of the bizarre! This (primarily body horror) short story anthology is 172 pages of tales of the weird, the creepy, and the crazy.
Standout stories: “Mallard’s Maze” (duck-people and murder); “The Hamford Pigs” (when you wear a mask, you become your true self); “The Others” (features a life-size panda who only our MC can see); and “Ware the Deep” (shifters and murder). There are many more, but these are the ones that stuck with me.
Most of the stories focus on a sado-sexual theme rather than “true” horror, but it's really well written when the horror gets going. I can’t think of a story that sticks out as lacking. This book (out now) will have you laughing and squirming in equal measure!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
I am not unfamiliar with the recesses of the internet, and I am more than familiar with the furry community (having lived a previous life almost chronically on Tumblr, that particular subculture was always lurking in the corner of my eye). I can admire and appreciate a certain amount of these stories, but unfortunately, some of them were just not up to standard, and others felt a little like thinly veiled fetish pieces, which I wasn't on board with. I am not a romance or smut reader at the best of times (see my current endeavour in trying to understand 'BookTok' romances), and this book had just a bit too much of that kind of material for me to be comfortable.
Some of the stories were clever, but unfortunately I found that this collection was just left overwhelmed by the ones that were not really my thing, or that were not quite horror and were just a bit much overall. I am disappointed that this one didn't go well for me, but looking forward to seeing if there's horror anthologies in my future that are a little more my kind of thing.
I don’t usually pick up anthologies, but the idea of "Burnt Fur"—a collection of stories about humanoid animals, furries, and insect-related horror—really caught my attention. Each story in this collection was unique and fascinating in its own way. However, I have to say that “The Molt of a Diminishing Light” didn’t quite work for me. It had the potential to be great but ended up feeling a bit too much like the Vagina Monologues for my taste.
The last story was haunting, but it didn’t seem to fit with the pattern of the rest of the collection, which threw me off a bit. That said, the rest were 5⭐; entirely disturbing and thoroughly entertaining. If you’re in the mood for something wild, wacky, and out there with plenty of gore, this anthology is definitely worth checking out. The writing is solid, and these stories will stick with you long after you’ve finished them.
Thank you to Blood Bound Books for providing me an ARC copy via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
I am not quite sure what to say about this book. There is clearly a very strange furry/ animal interest with the authors in this book. It is slightly concerning. The majority of this Burt Fur made me extremely uncomfortable while reading. It was disgusting. However, I did enjoy some of the stories, they provoked some in depth thought. And to be honest the more emotion and feeling I have while reading a book, the more I can appreciate the authors. If I am not horrified, disgusted, or uncomfortable, did the author really do their job? So with that said, hats off to all the bizarre and odd furry obsessed authors in this book.
A fair warning to some this book may not be everyones taste. This is a fun anthology with a lot to it. There's heart warming stories, stories of revenge from past deeds, fun sexy bits and enough carnage to appease any horror lover as well. If you enjoy any of that it's worth your time. There's something for everyone amongst the fourteen stories to enjoy.
these stories were such a treat. some were really sad and thought-provoking (The Moon in her Eyes, The Hamford Pigs) and then others were just downright silly but so amusing (Mallard’s Maze, 6 Dicks). While I wish there were more traditional horror aspects in these stories, they were all pretty entertaining and easy to get through. If you’re into weird short stories and don’t mind furries then i would definitely recommend, it’s a quick and entertaining read.
Burnt Fur is an anthology collection of extreme and bizarre animalistic horror. The short stories are strange in many different ways ranging from a bloodthirsty werewolf, a naughty bunny, and many others. Be warned, this is extreme horror with some subject matters that may be unsuitable for some readers disposition.
DNF’d at 60%. I was expecting more animal horror like Cujo, or like the horror movie Frogs. This is more extreme / bizzaro horror with furries, anthropomorphic animals, and slutty, evil Zootopia. Not really what I was expecting nor wanting D:
What a hair-raising anthology! Burnt Fur is a collection of 14 stories, it includes super weird imagery, some terrifying creatures and a whole lot of what the F* am I reading??!
I absolutely love the bizarre, I found this anthology to be a really successful collection of stories that had my head spinning. There are a few classic horrors in here, but the latter half was quite full of extreme bizarro horror- my fave!
If you are looking for an anthology that is twisted and strange, Burnt Fur is set to deliver… just keep an eye out for stingers!
This collection of short stories has brought back my love of them. I haven't spent as much time reading short stories as I used too and man I'm glad I got to read these ones. I think this anthology has some weird, creepy, gross, HILARIOUS, and insightful stories. I really enjoyed stories 4 & 6. I found #4 to be equal parts uncomfortable and fascinating. I could not stop reading. #6 is hands down my favourite because it was so funny and gross. Fascinating and weird. I love that these stories a little peeks inside of these authors brains.