| Title | : | The Old Ways: Anthology of Ritual and Lore Volume 1 |
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| ISBN | : | 1990245870 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781990245879 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 236 |
| Publication | : | Published February 25, 2023 |
Delve into this Folk Horror anthology series and discover why the kids have to smoke ‘scarecrow,’ how the village of Kinlet brings in the May, and why you should avoid the parade in East Marion.
These are the stories that come back to terrorize us on solstice and equinox, and by the light of the full moon. The stories they don’t want us to tell. These are stories of the Old Ways.
Stories of Folk.
Volume 1 in the series - Each book can be read as a standalone book of spine chilling tales.
The Old Ways: Anthology of Ritual and Lore Volume 1 Reviews
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I picked this one up a few weeks back and was holding onto it for an upcoming hike. I’m glad I waited, because the the babbling brook and roaring wind made for the perfect ambience while reading this book from my travel hammock. While I admittedly DNFd almost half the stories—some were in my opinion either too cliche/derivative or didn’t quite generate the dread and atmosphere I hoped for from a folk horror anthology—the others made my purchase worthwhile.
If I had to choose a favorite, that would be Hand That Feeds, but I would just as much recommend these other fantastic stories: Maggoty Wood, The Treasure Map Inside Your Face is Covered With Bees, Old Man Vreen, They’ll Find You and They’ll Kill You, and East Marion.
One additional note—I did hope to see a little more diversity in locations, cultures, and characters, but perhaps we’ll get some of that in Volume Two. Either way, it was an overall positive experience, and I’ll likely read the next installation. -
Holley Cornetto did an incredible job pulling together a diverse mix, both in perspective and style, of folk horror. Ritual, lore, and deep terror live in The Old Ways! I enjoyed both volumes tremendously.
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A fun collection of folk horror stories. For those looking for rural horror a'la Midsommar and The Wicker Man, this is the book for you.
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Folk horror has made a comeback in recent years. This subgenre of horror focuses on old folklore, often represented by old cults and dark secrets hidden throughout the woods. The notion there are older things than the comfortable faiths of the cities, where the trappings of civilization will not save you leads to all sorts of brilliant stories.
Holley Cornetto has edited dual volumes to show us The Old Ways remain strong.
You can read
Zachary Rosenberg's full review at Horror DNA by
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Almost all the stories in the collection end the same way so there could be a little more diversity in that regard, tho it was a fun ride through the stories.
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Recommended for fans of creepy short fiction.
