These Bodies Ain’t Broken
These Bodies Ain’t Broken by Madeline Dyer is an anthology published by Page Street Publishing on October 7, 2025. This 384-page collection features a range of short stories that explore the experiences of disabled characters in the horror genre, presenting them as heroes who confront various challenges and adversities.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that include themes of transformation, imprisonment, and battles against ancient evils. The anthology showcases characters with conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and PTSD, among others. Each story is accompanied by a short essay from the author, providing context to the characters’ perspectives and enhancing the understanding of their experiences. This collection not only entertains but also addresses social and family issues, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in literature that challenges conventional roles within horror.
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A monstrous transformation within your own body.
A sacrificial imprisonment.
A fight to the death against an ancient evil.
These stories showcase disabled characters winning against all odds.
Outsmarting deadly video games, hunting the predatory monster in the woods, rooting out evil within their community, finding love and revenge with their newly turned vampire friend—this anthology upends expectations of the roles disabled people can play in horror. With visibly and invisibly disabled characters whose illnesses include Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, PTSD, and more, each entry also includes a short essay from the author about the conditions portrayed in their stories to further contextualize their characters’ perspectives. From breaking ancient curses to defying death itself, these 13 horror stories cast disabled characters as heroes we can all root for.
Contributors include bestselling and award-winning as well as emerging authors: Dana Mele, Lillie Lainoff, Anandi, Soumi Roy, Fin Leary, S.E. Anderson, K. Ancrum, Pintip Dunn, Lily Meade, Mo Netz, P.H. Low, and Carly Nugent.
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