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Dastardly Damsels
A transcendental anthology of women in horror, altering all you know by revamping traditional lore while exploring the unfathomable and the obscure.
Prepare yourself for a harrowing journey through Dastardly Damsels, an anthology that redefines horror with a powerful lineup of female authors. This collection dares to explore the darkest corners of the human psyche and the supernatural, presenting a diverse range of chilling narratives that will captivate and unsettle you.
From the Victorian Era’s haunted secrets to futuristic global disasters, Dastardly Damsels serves up an array of stories that blend psychological fear with mythological intrigue. Dive into tales of revenge with a twist, where women wield dark powers and confront terrifying entities, from cannibalistic horrors to vengeful ghosts. Experience the suspense of a secretive stripper turned avenger, a gladiatrix with a taste for brutality, and a peculiar elevator with a sinister personality.
Each story promises a unique thrill—whether it’s the heart-stopping tension of a final girl like no other or the unsettling aftermath of witchcraft gone awry. The anthology’s gothic and steampunk elements enhance its eerie atmosphere, while the psychological twists ensure that each page turn brings a new shock.
If you’re ready for a blend of suspense and horror narratives that push the boundaries of traditional lore, Dastardly Damsels is your ticket to an unforgettable reading experience.
Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.
Prepare yourself for a harrowing journey through Dastardly Damsels, an anthology that redefines horror with a powerful lineup of female authors. This collection dares to explore the darkest corners of the human psyche and the supernatural, presenting a diverse range of chilling narratives that will captivate and unsettle you.
From the Victorian Era’s haunted secrets to futuristic global disasters, Dastardly Damsels serves up an array of stories that blend psychological fear with mythological intrigue. Dive into tales of revenge with a twist, where women wield dark powers and confront terrifying entities, from cannibalistic horrors to vengeful ghosts. Experience the suspense of a secretive stripper turned avenger, a gladiatrix with a taste for brutality, and a peculiar elevator with a sinister personality.
Each story promises a unique thrill—whether it’s the heart-stopping tension of a final girl like no other or the unsettling aftermath of witchcraft gone awry. The anthology’s gothic and steampunk elements enhance its eerie atmosphere, while the psychological twists ensure that each page turn brings a new shock.
If you’re ready for a blend of suspense and horror narratives that push the boundaries of traditional lore, Dastardly Damsels is your ticket to an unforgettable reading experience.
Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.
- GenresHorror
362 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2024
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October 12, 2024
This was an awesome anthology of short stories and poems by a talented group of women who know what horror is all about.
A drug addict gets clean but with horrifying results, an Indian goddess of misfortune teaches a racist jerk the error of his ways, a young girl meets her secret crush in the woods but danger lurks, a babysitter has ulterior motives, an artist puts herself into her work...
There are just so many great stories in here.
Tales of werewolves, witches, unearthly beings, and a version of Snow White that the Brothers Grimm would never have dared to tell were among my many favorites.
I loved the suspense and psychological twists. There is even a sentient elevator that is displeased when the elderly elevator operator is fired.
I laughed, I cheered, and I sometimes cringed. These ladies are not afraid to spill their guts or yours to have a good time.
My thanks to Crystal Lake Publishing.
A drug addict gets clean but with horrifying results, an Indian goddess of misfortune teaches a racist jerk the error of his ways, a young girl meets her secret crush in the woods but danger lurks, a babysitter has ulterior motives, an artist puts herself into her work...
There are just so many great stories in here.
Tales of werewolves, witches, unearthly beings, and a version of Snow White that the Brothers Grimm would never have dared to tell were among my many favorites.
I loved the suspense and psychological twists. There is even a sentient elevator that is displeased when the elderly elevator operator is fired.
I laughed, I cheered, and I sometimes cringed. These ladies are not afraid to spill their guts or yours to have a good time.
My thanks to Crystal Lake Publishing.
November 24, 2024
Wow! This is a must read anthology of horror stories written by women who know the genre.
The variety of subject matter is astounding. You have historical horror fiction, weird fiction, bloody and gruesome to slow burning and creepy. No horror stone is left unturned.
A killer elevator, a trip to the Elysian Fields with several goddesses of myth, a final girl who channels the lessons her kidnapper imparted, Snow White on trial for murder, and a modern day witch raising the dead, and even bigfoot and a farmers wife. That's just the tip of the fantastic and varied stories and poems in here.
This is truly an anthology which dispells the notion that "women can't write horror." Pffffft.....
Your head will spin in delight as you're reading because each entry is a pleasant surprise. It's great and I highly recommend it!
The variety of subject matter is astounding. You have historical horror fiction, weird fiction, bloody and gruesome to slow burning and creepy. No horror stone is left unturned.
A killer elevator, a trip to the Elysian Fields with several goddesses of myth, a final girl who channels the lessons her kidnapper imparted, Snow White on trial for murder, and a modern day witch raising the dead, and even bigfoot and a farmers wife. That's just the tip of the fantastic and varied stories and poems in here.
This is truly an anthology which dispells the notion that "women can't write horror." Pffffft.....
Your head will spin in delight as you're reading because each entry is a pleasant surprise. It's great and I highly recommend it!
October 24, 2024
These delightful delicious devious and deadly dastardly damsels are just what is needed as a change of pace from the usual ragtag refuse of rogues and rapscallions I usually find on the bookshelves. Suzie Lockhart has gathered together a trove of terrific tales and poems from professionals and first-time writers. Time steals while reading about the escapades of theses ladies.
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October 11, 2024One of my favorite books to read are anthologies. For me, it’s a great way to discover new authors that I will choose to,look for other books that has been written. This anthology is horror by female authors. The stories explore the darkest corners of the psyche and supernatural. The book has a wide range of chilling and/or creepy stories that may unsettle you. It certainly gave me a few chills while reading these stories. Each story gives a different, unique thrill. There are gothic and steampunk elements that gives it a tension that can give the reader a shock. If you are a fan of horror fiction, this is definitely a book you don’t want to miss!
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the publisher. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the publisher. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
October 17, 2024
An excellent collection of stories by some of the best female writers of horror fiction. There is a wide variety of styles so there is something for everyone. The final story by the late Rachel Caine is so good that I was left wanting an entire series of novels set in that universe. This anthology has given me a lot of new names to seek out further works by.
October 12, 2024
Dastardly Damsels takes classic tropes and rewrites them; giving you new stories and new endings, a lot of which I never saw coming. There were a good few that I highly enjoyed and rolled around in my mind a little bit. There's something for everyone here. Definitely recommend for anyone on the fence about this! I loved reading this one.
*I received a copy of Dastardly Damsels for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
*I received a copy of Dastardly Damsels for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
October 11, 2024
I'm not usually a fan of short stories, it always feels like eating half a biscuit to me but when I saw the authors that were involved in this anthology, I couldn't resist. And I'm pleased I did.
There are some really fun, scary and powerful women in these stories and there's even some poetry.
Absolutely loved it and recommend it to any fan of horror and women taking control.
There are some really fun, scary and powerful women in these stories and there's even some poetry.
Absolutely loved it and recommend it to any fan of horror and women taking control.
October 13, 2024
These stories each contain a unique final girl in different situations. Each one fights to defeat whatever is thrown at them.
October 11, 2024
An excellent anthology of horror stories and poems by female authors selected by Suzie Lockhart. A wide variety of tales including fairy tales, vampires, werewolves, action thrillers and more. Definitely something for everybody. I enjoyed each and every story in this collection. Highly recommended.
November 14, 2024
Hey there book lovers! It is your old pal, Ninetoes, coming to you from Ninetoes Loves Books Headquarters. Today, I have for you a review of Suzie Lockhart’s Dastardly Damsels I have coffee in my system, and my thinking cap on, so let’s get to it!
I grew up in a household of women. Mom and Dad divorced, and I moved down south with Mom and her friend and my sister to be closer to my grandparents. Within a year of that move, my grandfather died, making me the only male in the house. I say this because growing up the way I did gave me a greater appreciation for what it means to be a man and more importantly a gentleman. The men in this anthology could have used some of my lessons growing up.
Dastardly Damsels is an anthology where the males are reprehensible. Seriously, if I had witnessed any of their shenanigans, I would have stepped in. The women in this book would not have needed me to do so. Oh, these women are far more capable of taking care of business, and they do.
Each story in this book is as different as its author. The genres vary from psychological suspense to steampunk to outright horror. As different as they are, they all have the same thing going for them: The damsels in each story come out on top, and the men get what’s coming to them, sometimes in spectacular fashion.
The best compliment I can give this one is my mother-in-law would have loved it! This anthology is perfect for fans of Fern Michael’s Sisterhood series, of which my mother-in-law was a huge fan, and I bought her every book!
I give this book 4.5 bookmarks out of 5!
I grew up in a household of women. Mom and Dad divorced, and I moved down south with Mom and her friend and my sister to be closer to my grandparents. Within a year of that move, my grandfather died, making me the only male in the house. I say this because growing up the way I did gave me a greater appreciation for what it means to be a man and more importantly a gentleman. The men in this anthology could have used some of my lessons growing up.
Dastardly Damsels is an anthology where the males are reprehensible. Seriously, if I had witnessed any of their shenanigans, I would have stepped in. The women in this book would not have needed me to do so. Oh, these women are far more capable of taking care of business, and they do.
Each story in this book is as different as its author. The genres vary from psychological suspense to steampunk to outright horror. As different as they are, they all have the same thing going for them: The damsels in each story come out on top, and the men get what’s coming to them, sometimes in spectacular fashion.
The best compliment I can give this one is my mother-in-law would have loved it! This anthology is perfect for fans of Fern Michael’s Sisterhood series, of which my mother-in-law was a huge fan, and I bought her every book!
I give this book 4.5 bookmarks out of 5!
October 14, 2024
A line-up of sweet, rosy cheeked ladies plying their romantic illusions? NOT! A realistic look at horror through the eyes of the fairest of the species. Ladies, unleash your horror!
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