Set in a dystopian future, this novel presents a society where women are stripped of their rights and are classified into various roles based on their fertility and societal status. The protagonist is a handmaid, a class of women used solely for their reproductive capabilities by the ruling class. The story is a chilling exploration of the extreme end of misogyny, where women are reduced to their biological functions, and a critique of religious fundamentalism.

"Uncle Silas" is a classic Gothic novel set in Victorian England that follows the story of a young, naive heiress who is left in the care of her mysterious and seemingly sinister Uncle Silas after her father's death. As she navigates her new life in his decrepit mansion, she uncovers dark family secrets, and begins to suspect her uncle may have ulterior motives. The novel explores themes of innocence, corruption, and the nature of evil, all set against the backdrop of a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere.

"In a Glass Darkly" is a collection of five short stories in the horror and mystery genres, all presented as cases of a fictional physician whose researches lead him into the dark corners of the supernatural. The tales involve a range of eerie and macabre happenings such as a man being haunted by his doppelgänger, a cursed mirror, a deadly spectral wolf, a case of spontaneous combustion, and the iconic story of a woman being preyed upon by a female vampire. The stories are tied together by the posthumous papers of the occult detective Dr. Martin Hesselius.

This Gothic novella tells the haunting tale of a young woman's susceptibility to the charms of a mysterious female vampire named Carmilla. Set in a castle in Styria, the story unfolds as the protagonist becomes increasingly entranced by her enigmatic guest, whose true nature is gradually revealed through a series of eerie incidents. As the bond between the two deepens, a pattern of strange illnesses and deaths emerges, leading to the chilling discovery of Carmilla's vampiric identity and a desperate struggle to save the protagonist from a similar fate. The novella is a seminal work in vampire fiction, predating the more famous Dracula, and explores themes of sexuality, predation, and the supernatural.

"Through the Woods" is a haunting collection of five eerie and atmospheric graphic stories that delve into the dark and unsettling world of fairy tales and folklore. Each tale is a standalone narrative, rich with gothic themes and chilling twists, exploring the sinister things that lurk in the forest and the horrors that await in the shadows. The book's striking and evocative illustrations complement the spine-tingling tales, creating an immersive experience that draws readers into the depths of the woods where the boundary between reality and nightmare blurs. With its blend of horror, suspense, and the supernatural, the book captivates with its exploration of fear and the unknown.

In "The Troop," a group of Boy Scouts and their scoutmaster embark on a routine camping trip to a remote island off the coast of Prince Edward Island. However, their adventure takes a horrifying turn when a bioengineered, parasitic worm infects one of the scouts. The parasite rapidly spreads among the group, driving them to madness and violence as they struggle for survival. The novel delves into themes of human nature, the corruption of innocence, and the terrifying consequences of scientific experimentation gone awry, all while maintaining a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere.