In the beginning, there was only darkness. Then everybody’s favorite therapeutic apparition said, Let there be light. “Well,” He continued under His breath, “besides all the gazillion other lights clearly visible from the infinite tapestry of the universe.” So there was light. New light. Then millions if not
Fort Worth Weekly
This new Texas horror collection is full of frights both paranormal and way too close to home.
By ANNA L. DAVIS
Road Kill: Texas Horror by Texas Writers, Vol. 5 is an immersive, haunting collection of short stories that are as thought-provoking as they are frightening. The worldbuilding in each of these stories will pull readers in, holding their attention until the last word. Every piece carries a strong sense of place, many of them masterfully steeped in Lone Star detail, grounding the reader in hometown familiarity before unleashing the inevitable Texas-sized chaos.
But let’s back up a bit so I can set the stage. I read