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Smoking Leg and Other Stories

Smoking Leg and Other Stories

By: John Metcalfe
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 Dive into the enthralling world of John Metcalfe, a master of the weird fiction genre, whose stories evoke a captivating sense of unease. Celebrated science fiction author Brian Stableford has lauded Metcalfes unique storytelling, while acclaimed horror writer T.E.D. Klein describes him as a writer of subtle, finely crafted supernatural tales. Though Metcalfe may not be a household name today, his influence on weird fiction is undeniable, weaving narratives rich with bizarre mystery and creeping dread. The title story stands out as an extraordinary example of the genre, while tales like Crowcastle, The Flying Tower, and The Backslider envelop readers in a haunting atmosphere of melancholy and the macabre. Experience eerie delights with The Double Admiral and The Bad Lands, while Lure and The Glamour Hunter delve into the psychological complexities of obsession and fate. If you‚ve yet to traverse the shadowy realms of Metcalfes imagination, now is the perfect time to embark on this dark journey. (Summary by Ben Tucker)Copyright History & Horror Collections Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Science Fiction
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  • 18 - Smoking Leg and Other Stories by John Metcalfe

    18 - Smoking Leg and Other Stories by John Metcalfe
    Sep 3 2025
    Dive into the enthralling world of John Metcalfe, a master of the weird fiction genre, whose stories evoke a captivating sense of unease. Celebrated science fiction author Brian Stableford has lauded Metcalfes unique storytelling, while acclaimed horror writer T.E.D. Klein describes him as a writer of subtle, finely crafted supernatural tales. Though Metcalfe may not be a household name today, his influence on weird fiction is undeniable, weaving narratives rich with bizarre mystery and creeping dread. The title story stands out as an extraordinary example of the genre, while tales like Crowcastle, The Flying Tower, and The Backslider envelop readers in a haunting atmosphere of melancholy and the macabre. Experience eerie delights with The Double Admiral and The Bad Lands, while Lure and The Glamour Hunter delve into the psychological complexities of obsession and fate. If you‚ve yet to traverse the shadowy realms of Metcalfes imagination, now is the perfect time to embark on this dark journey. (Summary by Ben Tucker)
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    21 mins
  • 16 - Smoking Leg and Other Stories by John Metcalfe

    16 - Smoking Leg and Other Stories by John Metcalfe
    Sep 3 2025
    Dive into the enthralling world of John Metcalfe, a master of the weird fiction genre, whose stories evoke a captivating sense of unease. Celebrated science fiction author Brian Stableford has lauded Metcalfes unique storytelling, while acclaimed horror writer T.E.D. Klein describes him as a writer of subtle, finely crafted supernatural tales. Though Metcalfe may not be a household name today, his influence on weird fiction is undeniable, weaving narratives rich with bizarre mystery and creeping dread. The title story stands out as an extraordinary example of the genre, while tales like Crowcastle, The Flying Tower, and The Backslider envelop readers in a haunting atmosphere of melancholy and the macabre. Experience eerie delights with The Double Admiral and The Bad Lands, while Lure and The Glamour Hunter delve into the psychological complexities of obsession and fate. If you‚ve yet to traverse the shadowy realms of Metcalfes imagination, now is the perfect time to embark on this dark journey. (Summary by Ben Tucker)
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    30 mins
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