Stephen King makes his first appearance in The Ultimate Horror Anthology, as Cousin Kit makes the case for this novelette from Kings Full Dark, No Stars collection. Uncle Jasp agrees and talks through his first-read scepticism and second-read conversion. The story also invites a detailed conversation on the global macroeconomic cycle and associated politics (no, really). Enjoy.

Next week's episode covers Stephen King's The Raft. If you want to (re)familiarise yourself with this story in advance of the podcast you can find it here:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skeleton-Crew-featuring-Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B003BKZW2C/

US: https://www.amazon.com/Skeleton-Crew-Stories-Stephen-King/dp/1501143506/

In this episode, Cousin Kit explains why Ramsey Campbell's Demons By Daylight in general, and Concussion in particular, is such a seismic publication. Uncle Jasp agrees and brings his own history with the story to the conversation. What does it sound like when two horror fans try and identify what it is about Campbell's writing that makes it so brilliant? It sounds a lot like this. Enjoy.

Next week's episode will cover Stephen King's Fair Extension, from his novella collection Full Dark, No Stars. If you want to (re)familiarise yourself with the story ahead of the episode, you can do so here:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Full-Dark-No-Stars-featuring-ebook/dp/B004B8UTY4/

US: https://www.amazon.com/Full-Dark-Stars-Stephen-King/dp/1501197940/

This time out, Uncle Jasp explains why In The Hills, The Cities is one of the greatest short horror stories ever written, and Cousin Kit explains why, in all likelihood, he'll end up getting eaten by King Kong. And much more, obviously. Enjoy.

Next week's episode covers Ramsey Campbell's Concussion, from his world-bending collection Demons By Daylight. If you want to read the story ahead of listening, you can grab it here:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Demons-Daylight-Supernatural-Ramsey-Campbell-ebook/dp/B01MUF4TZU

US: https://www.amazon.com/Demons-Daylight-Supernatural-Ramsey-Campbell-ebook/dp/B01MUF4TZU

Welcome to the Ultimate Horror Anthology, as chosen by Uncle Jasp (horror author Jasper Bark) and Cousin Kit (horror author Kit Power). We’ve scoured the world of horror fiction to bring you the scariest short stories you’re ever going to read.

Every episode we select and dissect another horror story and explain why it deserves to be among the pages of The Ultimate Horror Anthology. This episode we’re going to be discussing 1973's The Viaduct, by Brian Lumley. As ever, this show contains massive spoilers for the story in question.

Next week's episode will cover Clive Barkers' In The Hills, The Cities. If you want to read it in advance of the show it can be found here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Blood-Omnibus-Volumes-1-3-ebook/dp/B004FN1QOMhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1510736441 (UK)

https://www.amazon.com/Books-Blood-Vols-Clive-Barker/dp/0425165582

(US)

Welcome to the Ultimate Horror Anthology, as chosen by Uncle Jasp (horror author Jasper Bark) and Cousin Kit (horror author Kit Power). We’ve scoured the world of horror fiction to bring you the scariest short stories you’re ever going to read.

Every episode we select and dissect another horror story and explain why it deserves to be among the pages of The Ultimate Horror Anthology. This episode we’re going to be discussing Robert Blochs 1959 Hugo Award-winning classic That Hellbound Train. As ever, this show contains massive spoilers for the story in question.

Next week's episode will cover Brian Lumley's The Viaduct. If you want to read it in advance of the show it can be found here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1510736441 (UK)

https://www.amazon.com/Mammoth-Book-Nightmare-Stories-Twisted/dp/1510736441 (US)