I'm not a huge lover of short story collections, but this one is good. I only skipped over a few. I bought my very own edition as well. Great contributions.

Out There Screaming

I absolutely love Jordan Peele and anthologies. Anthologies give me the chance to find new authors and see if I would enjoy their work. Jordan Peele knows how to find work that is not only a great read but shows you a world that you wouldn’t have seen otherwise. It’s really what makes me a fan of everything he puts out.

The authors that are featured were amazing and there was something for everyone. Just like all anthologies, there are some stories that I liked more than others. Each story explored horror in different themes that, while might not have scared me, they made me think. In a way, it was like the Twilight Zone and that stood out for me while I was reading.

My stand out stories were Your Happy Place, Flicker, and Hide and Seek. These stories, in particular made me think and stuck with me. I did enjoy this anthology.

I really hope he puts together another anthology, it would be on my must buy list.

It's Friday Eve! This week has gotten away from me a bit but it is finally time for my review of the amazing anthology by black horror authors OUT THERE SCREAMING which is edited by @jordanpeele .

This is honestly one of the best anthologies I have ever had the pleasure of reading. There were a couple stories that didn't hold my interest but the majority of these were wild, terrifying or just plain interesting. I love that there is a mix of subgenres in this anthology from suburban horror, alien invasion, crime thriller, cosmic, ghosts, etc. The variety of story types definitely kept it interesting.

Some of my favorites in this series:

👁️EYE AND TOOTH by @rebeccaroanhorse - sister and brother team of supernatural hunters get in a sticky situation

👽INVASION OF THE BABY SNATCHERS by @instagrimah
- (new author to me!!) - alien invasion with an insidious inside job

🧜‍♀️LASIREN by @iameeadams (another new author to me!) - a scary mermaidish story rooted in a Haitian family with three daughters

🏠DARK HOME by @nnediokorafor - a Nigerian-American woman's father dies back in Nigeria and she finds out he was part of a secret Igbo society enveloped in folklore

💪🏾THE MOST STRONGEST OBEAH WOMAN IN THE WORLD by @nalohop - This one is hard to summarize but it involves a fish devil possession and was highly entertaining folklore

😀YOUR HAPPY PLACE by Terrance Taylor (another new to me author) - a terrifying story of prison rehabilitation being used for corporate purposes

🫣HIDE AND SEEK by @pdjeliclark - this one gave me physical anxiety in the best way possible - a story about young boys navigating life with a mother who gets high in magic

I really enjoyed many more but these are the ones that stand out. I will be keepingy peepers open for more from some of these authors new to me and am very thankful I found them in this anthology.

Are stories more scary for you when it is clear they are based in reality instead of supernatural or magical elements?

Realistic stories scare the shit outta me!! Give me dragons and witches if you want to soothe me.😂

💚SMASHBOT💚

I loved almost every story in this book and I think there's something in here for every different type of horror fan.

Wow, what an incredible anthology showcasing some of the most gifted horror writers of our time! Horror is such a broad topic but I'm sure fans of the genre will find at least one story that they love if not multiple.

List of stories and authors:

Reckless Eyeballing by N. K. Jemisin-- a cop is able to profile who to pull over by seeing eyes on cars.

Eye & Tooth by Rebecca Roanhorse-- Siblings who investigate and help those experiencing paranormal activity get more than they bargained for.

Wandering Devil by Cadwell Turnbull-- I'm still a little confused about this one, but a man is able to see a prophecy and must decide to fulfill this legacy.

Invasion of the Baby Snatchers by Lasley Nneka Arimah-- Aliens! This story is about an agency that tries to track Aliens that impregnate humans.

The Other One by Violet Allen-- A woman receives strange texts from her ex but it's hard to know if she's the dangerous one or the "other" person that is texting her.

Lasiren by Erin E. Adams -- Sisters encounter a Haitian mermaid.

The Rider by Tananarive Due-- Two sister freedom riders encounter multiple horrors.

The Aesthete by Justin C. Key-- Sci-Fi story about a world of artificial intelligence and sentient robots who were created as art to be followed and consumed by viewers have human feelings.

Pressure by Ezra Claytan Daniels-- A half-black woman returns to her white family's hometown and examines how she always felt like an outsider.

Dark home by Nnedi Okorafor-- After attending her father's funeral in Nigeria, a woman takes something of her father's to remember him by but ends up inadvertently taking home a spirit.

Flicker by L. D. Lewis-- Sci-Fi story where we live in a simulation that has started to glitch.

The Most Strongest Obeah Woman of the World by Nalo Hopkinson-- A woman's body gets overtaken by a devil.

The Norwood Trouble by Maurice Broaddus-- A racist mob intent on committing a lynch is thwrated by a supernatural community.

A Grief of the Dead by Rion Amilcar Scott-- Zombies! A man is grappling with the death of his brother including when his brother returns from the dead.

A Bird Sings by the Etching Tree by Nicole D. Sconiers-- Haunted Highway! Two ghosts who died on the road start a game of haunting travelers.

An American Fable by Chesya Burke-- I honestly remember this one the least, but I think it involved a man traveling north who is saved from being harmed by a group of white men by a guardian in the shape of a little girl.

Your Happy Place by Terence Taylor -- Another sci-fi story, this time imagining a horrible "alternative" to serving a prison sentence.

Hide & seek by P. Djeli Clark-- this one gave me chills! Two boys must hide from their mother who is addicted to magic. It gave insight to children who learn to protect themselves from struggling parents.

Origin story by Tochi Onyebuchi -- a play that takes an extreme look at taking a university-level course on race.

My favorite stories were The Rider, Your Happy Place, A Bird Sings by the Etching Tree, Lasiren, Eye & Tooth, and Flicker.

Overall an entertaining collection that highlights the types of stories Jordan Peele is know for. N K Jemisin and P. Djèlí Clark's stories were definite stand outs for mw. This great spread out over time, I couldn't read too many back to back without them blending together or feeling repetitive but that's not necessarily a drawback for a collection like this where each story can to be read independently. The collection introduced me to a few authors I'd never heard of and I'v added a lot of their work to my tbr.

This was one of my favorite short story collections of the year. There’s so many talented authors in this collection who take their stories and wrap us up in the horror within. Definitely gonna be adding a physical copy of this to my collection!

I requested this book simply because Jordan Peele edited it and Tananarive Due was one of the authors included. In reading short story collections its usually hit or miss, but this one pleasantly surprised me! I give all the stories at least 3+, with most getting 5's. I'm excited to seek out more by the authors I was not initially familiar with. We have added this to our library collection and I can't wait to recommend it!

It’s Jordan Peele so I automatically assumed it would be good but it was way better than I thought. In the world of horror he can honestly do no wrong. More Jordan peele!!!

Some of these stories were beautiful - captivating, terrifying and alarmingly relevant. Others fell a little flat. I appreciate the curation on Jordan Peele's end, though I think this is ultimately a just alright collection. Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review!

There are some excellent horror gems in this hit-and-miss anthology. Not all of them are winners, but the great ones are truly great. My favorites were An American Fable, The Rider, Hide and Seek, and Your Happy Place (which I thought was the best of the bunch). Jordan Peele certainly knows a good story and he's assembled an impressive collection here. Recommended!

Thank you to Random House & NetGalley for this ARC.
When it comes to contemporary horror, Jordan Peele is currently dominating the forefront of the pack. This anthology edited by Peele is chock-full of horror whether its in your face terror or an insidious slow build. There's something for everyone in this collection. I burned through it and was left wanting more. Hopefully there's another anthology in Peele's future (and an automatic buy from me)!

An intriguing anthology. I enjoyed some of the stories and found myself a bit bored while reading some. Overall, it felt worth the read though.

(Note: I'm a white woman, and I'm aware of the fact that this will likely settle differently for people in other demographics.)

I always enjoy a good horror story. Out There Screaming is perfect for reading in the dark early hours, sipping on a cup of coffee. The writing is good and the variety of stories is great. Perfect for any horror enthusiast.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

As with all anthologies, some stories are scarier or more thrilling than others and that is the same for this. Overall I enjoyed most of the stories and would recommend to any horror lover

Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing for sending me this eARC in exchange for an honest review!!!

I love Jordan Peele and think he is a genius. This collection of black horror anthologies had me sitting and really questioning so much LOL. I loved it. It took me a while to finish because I wanted to be able to process all that I have read but I could definitely see myself picking this up again.

if you want to see the stories that enthrall the mind that brought you Get Out, look no further than OUT THERE SCREAMING. black horror in a way you've never experienced before -- the most limitless, unconfined horror you can imagine in relation to white supremacy.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

I am a huge fan of anything directed by Peele, so I knew I was going to have to give this collection of horror stories a try. Out there
Screaming was a 3/5 stars for me! I was hoping to be really scared for this one as I am with all of Peele's movies or at least left very uncomfortable, but most of these short stories didn't actually stick out to me. Some were very odd and others kind of dragged. My favorites out of these collection were A Bird Sings and The Rider.

When I saw this gorgeously terrifying cover, only to find out it was a horror anthology featuring all black voices AND curated by none other than Jordan Peele, quite frankly I HAD to have it. My only regret is it sat on my ARC shelf for so long because I had other commitments. I absolutely loved this. I loved the mixture of various types of horror, as well as the introduction to so many authors I had never read from before. There were so many strong stories in this one that while there were a couple that just didn't do it for me, it was still an overall stellar anthology. My personal favorites were Eye & Tooth, Lasiren, Flicker, and The Most Strong Obeah Woman of the World. Definitely give this one a read whether you are new to horror, or have been reading it for years!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own.

It makes me sad to know
Some people did not enjoy this. I love anthologies whether I’m reading it or watching and this was a hit. I found most stories to be 5 and 4 stars with one being a 3 star and one i just couldn’t get through. I plan to buy the physical copy. I will say I do have some favs that just stuck out to me. Reckless eyeballing to me was a great way to start a black racist pig cop that gets what’s coming to him!

Lasiren by Erin e adams…bc who doesn’t love a twisted mermaid tale.

The rider by Tananarive Due. Like all her books the scenes were intense and had me sweating.

Dark Home bc man i could honestly picture that entity stalking the main character! And that doorbell camera scene with the pet was so unsettling.
Flicker could literally happen that’s what’s so terrifying.

A bird sings by the etching tree bc not only was this funny, touching but also intriguing and I would love to see this made out into a movie.

An American Fable ending way too soon cause what..i wanted so much more.

Your happy place was a true mind bending short story that resembles black mirror.

Last but not least hide and seek by p djeli Clark.
It represented so much symbolism but also staying true to the horrors.

All in all this was so good and I totally ate this up.