Looking Backward in Darkness. Kathryn Ptacek

These nineteen intriguing fantasy and horror tales challenge the very heart and soul of the reader. From unhappy husbands and beleaguered wives, to those individuals living completely on their own, these hard-edged and gritty psychological gems present life–and death–on the edge. Whatever the outcome, there's always a price to be paid… Among the stories included are: «Three, Four, Shut the Door,» «Bruja,» «The Grotto,» «Hair,» «The Home,» «Snow,» and «Each Night, Each Year.» First-rate supernatural fiction by a masterful storyteller.