Shock Totem presents issue #3, their biggest yet, nearly 50% bigger than the first two! It features previously unpublished stories from the likes of John Skipp, Tim Leider, S. Clayton Rhodes, Steven Pirie, and eight others, plus one poem. Also conversations with D. Harlan Wilson and Count Lyle of the band Ghoultown, nonfiction from Mercedes M. Yardley, and much more.
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"Fans of horror stories, pounce upon Shock Totem magazine. Fine new stuff!" --Jack Ketchum, author of Offspring, Peaceable Kingdom and The Woman (with Lucky McKee)
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Shock Totem is an American literary journal specializing in dark fantasy and horror. The debut issue was published on July 1, 2009. The publication's main goal is to promote and support new and established authors by focusing primarily on fiction, but also through nonfiction articles and interviews (called "conversations").
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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As a loyal reader of Shock Totem since its first issue, I figured it was about time I gave them a review. This magazine is a great bargain for anyone who has a taste for the darker side of fiction, not always out & out horror or gore, but definitely dark. It's also perfect for those of you who are fans of "WTF Art", any type of art that leaves that particular American colloquialism as your very first reaction. Now, it is a magazine, a collection of several short stories, interviews, book & movie reviews, with an occasional poem or two, AND, as with all magazines, you may not absolutely love, or necessarily like-a-lot EVERY piece within its covers. However, I GUARANTEE you will find at least one feature you will never forget.
In Issue 3, for instance, there's a little gem titled "The Meat Forest" by John Haggerty. Wonderfully surreal in verbal imagery & saturated with originality, this is both a great horror story on the surface & a cutting commentary on the nature of life, including human life. I can imagine the directors & special effects people at Showtime network having a ball turning this piece into an episode for their *Masters of Horror* series. Simply creating 'the meat forest' itself would be an Fx person's wet dream!
Issue 3 has another treasure too, a little story called "Drift" by Amanda C. Davis. It's a lovely story of a small child's fascination with snowflakes. Remember, we ALL loved making snowflakes out of cut paper in school. Let's just say little Caden's fascination with snowflakes turns into a preoccupation, then a fear. Caden's mother & father take him out to play in the snow in an effort to address the fear before it becomes problematic. I'm going to leave the story there. Let's just say that I'm not at all sure I'll ever look at snow the same way again--- AND I live in a very snowy area! I may stay inside each & every time the snow falls.
So, go ahead; splurge & buy this mag. You won't regret it--- in fact, I'll bet you come back to pick up the back issues!
In Issue 3, for instance, there's a little gem titled "The Meat Forest" by John Haggerty. Wonderfully surreal in verbal imagery & saturated with originality, this is both a great horror story on the surface & a cutting commentary on the nature of life, including human life. I can imagine the directors & special effects people at Showtime network having a ball turning this piece into an episode for their *Masters of Horror* series. Simply creating 'the meat forest' itself would be an Fx person's wet dream!
Issue 3 has another treasure too, a little story called "Drift" by Amanda C. Davis. It's a lovely story of a small child's fascination with snowflakes. Remember, we ALL loved making snowflakes out of cut paper in school. Let's just say little Caden's fascination with snowflakes turns into a preoccupation, then a fear. Caden's mother & father take him out to play in the snow in an effort to address the fear before it becomes problematic. I'm going to leave the story there. Let's just say that I'm not at all sure I'll ever look at snow the same way again--- AND I live in a very snowy area! I may stay inside each & every time the snow falls.
So, go ahead; splurge & buy this mag. You won't regret it--- in fact, I'll bet you come back to pick up the back issues!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Lee Thompson
Format:Paperback
Full of tales that breathe the dark, the whimsical, the mysterious and the fun. The crew at Shock Totem has a unique taste in fiction and I believe will easily become one of the most respected short story publications for both readers and writers.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Becs
Format:Paperback
Another enjoyable publication from Shock Totem. The writing is good throughout. This collection has obviously been put together with care and attention to detail. Layout and design is impressive, and there's a nice, easy-to-read font.
Favourite stories included `Mr. Many Faces', a heart-breaking tale which stays in the mind a long time after reading. `Drift' is an unnerving story about snow, and is nicely done. I enjoyed the vivid scenery in `The Meat Forest'. The story makes you wonder what you would do in the same situation. The meat forest and prison camp were such great settings that I thought it would be great if the author included them in a longer story, maybe a novel or film script. `Duval Street' is another good one - I actually copied three of the sentences into my notebook, because I liked the sound of them so much. I'll be re-reading that story many times.
The non-fiction is interesting, and I especially liked `Voracious Black', a piece about darkness, and also the interview with D. Harlan Wilson.
There were only two stories I didn't much care for, but that's down to personal preferences. This would make a great addition to the bookshelf of any dark fiction fan. I recommend it.
Favourite stories included `Mr. Many Faces', a heart-breaking tale which stays in the mind a long time after reading. `Drift' is an unnerving story about snow, and is nicely done. I enjoyed the vivid scenery in `The Meat Forest'. The story makes you wonder what you would do in the same situation. The meat forest and prison camp were such great settings that I thought it would be great if the author included them in a longer story, maybe a novel or film script. `Duval Street' is another good one - I actually copied three of the sentences into my notebook, because I liked the sound of them so much. I'll be re-reading that story many times.
The non-fiction is interesting, and I especially liked `Voracious Black', a piece about darkness, and also the interview with D. Harlan Wilson.
There were only two stories I didn't much care for, but that's down to personal preferences. This would make a great addition to the bookshelf of any dark fiction fan. I recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chills
I loved it! Shock Totem is one of the best horror magazines out there and this issue made me happy.
Published 19 days ago by Jude-Marie Green
2.0 out of 5 stars
To preachy
I like some good stories..of all types honestly. But these stories seemingly tried to push morals upon the reader and I contributors is the job of a writer. Skip this one.
Published 1 month ago by Walking Contra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good, dark fun
I got this issue as a birthday present, and I thought it was a fantastic introduction to a new (for me) magazine. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J_Kyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
No shock how good this is.
There is always something in an issue of Shock Totem that enthralls me, and for two issues now Mercedes M. Yardley has been the deliverer. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wag The Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another excellent issue!
This is one of my favorite issues of Shock Totem, thanks to John Haggerty's "Meat Forrest." That story alone made it worth the price of admission. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Marzioli
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Dark and Satisfying
After reading Shock Totem 4, I had high expectations for Shock Totem 3. And yes, I seem to be working my way backwards! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Alexis A. Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific Fiction!
I am an avid reader of Shock Totem,three publications in and it IS an addiction!Please take the time to get to know this magazine, it's well worth the low price. Read more
Published on February 16, 2011 by boondocksaint
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