We all love stories—especially scary, tear-jerking ones. But nerves can be broken not only by horror itself: suspense, tension, and the expectation of something frightening play the same role. That’s why plot-driven thrillers are often put alongside psychological and mystical horror, since they’re meant to perform a similar task. Such stories make you experience the suspense—and wait for a resolution that is often unexpected and even shocking.
“Dark Alleys” presents a collection of thrillers drawn both from the pages of the famous book series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” and from other authoritative sources. So—go on, writer, be brave! Surprise me!
Contents:
01. Lord DANSENY - In the Dark Room
02. Roald DAHL - Paris
03. Frank MICHAELS - Everything Must Be Paid For
04. Robert ARTHUR - The Room-Morgue
05. Jean RAY - A Night in Camberwell
06. Joe LANSDALE - The Night They Missed the Horror Movie
07. John COLLIER - Nothing but the Good
08. Hal DRESNER - A Crime Fit for Me
09. Charles GILFORD - The Player
10. Richard MATHESON - The Big Surprise
11. SAKI - The Outsiders
12. Robert BLOCH - A Toy for Juliet
13. Julio CORTAZAR - Puzzle
BONUS: Hideyuki KIKUTI - A Conversation about Mosque