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Summary: The Aztecs believed that the sun could not move without sacrifice. To that end, a ritual called Xiuhmolpilli would be held every 52 years. If this ceremony failed, entities known as Tzitzimimeh would destroy the world; if it succeeded, human life would continue.
But the sun would require more blood.
Publisher: Big Thinking Publishing
Notes: Big Thinking made a gorgeous cover reveal reel that can be viewed here, as well as discussed the book in this IG post. It also won "Adult Title of the Year" at BTP's inaugural awards! Â
Highlight for CW: Implied abuse/incest, murder, death, suicide.
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Summary: The ghost in the attic is counting out teeth. In the forest, a satiated fox returns to rot. An unkindness of ravens flocks by the roadside, consuming what flesh has been abandoned there.
But what is it that waits underneath the persimmon tree?
Dig to the root of obsession in this five-story collection of loam-dark fiction and gothic romance, wherein secrets stay buried and love never dies.
It only grows.
Publisher: Timber Ghost Press
Notes: Features "Zoon0tic," originally published by NoSleep.Â
Highlight for CW: Murder, death, mutilation, gore, body horror.
Cover Art by Dory Whynot