Horror in a hoarder house. Vividly imagined murder. A battered woman’s surprise protectors. Human kindness during the apocalypse. A deep freeze with no escape. People from a man’s past who have come back to punish him. And yes, cigarettes can kill you.These are just a few of the plot elements found in this grim, graphic, imaginative collection. As you read, prepare to meet demons, clowns, snakes, aliens, and vengeful former lovers in highly original situations. Not for nothing does the author warn the reader, in an introductory note, that the content may be too intense for some. But fans of horror films and fiction have a lot to look forward to.