Weird Tales Magazine No. 370: Monster Issue (Weird Tales Magazine)
Weird Tales Magazine
by Jonathan Maberry, Various, Various Narrators
Why You'll Love This
Monsters without rules — every contributor here twisted the formula until something genuinely unsettling crawled out.
- Great if you want: dark, varied horror that refuses to stay inside genre lines
- The experience: punchy and unpredictable — short fiction that hits fast and lingers
- The writing: multiple voices, each bending monster conventions in distinct, unexpected directions
- Skip if: you prefer sustained narrative over anthology-style variety
About This Book
Monsters don't always lurk in the shadows waiting to be vanquished — sometimes they take center stage, and that's exactly where this issue of Weird Tales Magazine puts them. Curated under Jonathan Maberry's editorial vision, Issue No. 370 is a dedicated celebration of the creature, the beast, and whatever unspeakable thing refuses to be categorized. The stakes here aren't just survival; they're about how we define monstrosity, what we fear most, and the uncomfortable thrill of watching something terrible move through the world unchecked.
What distinguishes this collection is its deliberate refusal to play it straight. Contributors across short fiction, flash pieces, and poetry each bring an oblique angle to familiar territory — twisting genre conventions rather than simply fulfilling them. The tonal range is genuinely varied, moving between dread and dark humor without losing its footing. For readers who've grown tired of predictable horror beats, that commitment to skewing expectations gives every piece an edge of genuine surprise. Weird Tales has always rewarded readers who appreciate craft alongside chill, and this monster-focused installment is no exception.
