Death in the Mouth anthology cover

Read “OBEDIENT SON” in DEATH IN THE MOUTH!


Paperbacks editions of Death in the Mouth are now sold out. An ebook will be available closer to release date.

Release date: October 2022.


DEATH IN THE MOUTH is a horror anthology, edited by Sloane Leong and Cassie Hart, showcasing BIPOC and other ethnically marginalized writers and artists from around the world. It will feature 26 prose stories spanning from the distant past to the far future, real and fictive worlds, all while exploring new and unique manifestations of horror. Each story will also be accompanied by an original black and white illustration by a unique artist.

Authors include C. Pam Zhang, Darcie Little Badger, Jewelle Gomez, An Owomoyela, Karin Lowachee, Jahra Wasasala, K-Ming Chang, Alice Sola Kim, and more. Artists illustrating these tales include Michael Deforge, Joy San, Jabari Weathers, Makoto Chi, Allissa Chan, Natalie Hall, Alicia Feng, Angie Wang, and more. Full table of contents can be found here.

“Obedient Son” will be accompanied by a beautiful, custom illustration by the talented Audrey Murty!

Find out more about the anthology at DeathInTheMouth.com and at the Kickstarter page.