Not a lot to say. As with the previous books in this series, the editors selected a great group of stories. A book you will certainly enjoy.

I received an ARC from NetGalley to read and review. The below is my honest, unbiased opinion. Thank you, authors, the publisher, and NetGalley, for allowing me to review.

DARK SCREAMS is a mutli-author horror anthology. Each story can be read individually and as standalones. This publication consists of short stories, not novel-length pieces. This ninth volume consists of stories written by Kelley Armstrong ("INVITATION TO THE GAME"), Stewart O’Nan ("SUMMER OF ’77"), Taylor Grant ("THE DEAD YEARS"), Jonathan Moore ("THE BLACKOUT"), Peter Straub ("VARIATIONS ON A THEME FROM SEINFELD"), and Lee Thomas ("TORN").

DARK SCREAMS: Vol. 9 was an interesting, quick read. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, as this is the first volume I've read, but I was expecting horror short stories. I am slightly disappointed, as none of these stories were truly scary. In fact, most were just plain odd. I'm not sure I would categorize most of these as horror, but perhaps my threshold for fear is stronger than the typical reader's.

With that being said, the anthology does offer six uniquely told tales. No two are the same, not even in writing style. While I wasn't impressed with the level of horror, I was impressed with the authors' creativity. Each story being so greatly different, there is definitely something for everyone.