Violent Delights & Midsummer Dreams: A Gothic Anthology of Shakespeare Retellings by Melissa Brinks, Sabrina Howard, Erin Keating, LK Kitney, Amelia Mangan, Cedrick May, Mathew L. Reyes, Emma Selle, and William Steffen

Violent Delights & Midsummer Dreams offers a hauntingly beautiful twist on the Bard's classic tales. From the moody streets of Venice to the eerie forests of Athens, these stories delve deep into the dark and mysterious side of Shakespeare's world. With each author bringing their own unique vision, be prepared to be transported to realms of love, betrayal, and supernatural intrigue. Whether you're a die-hard Shakespeare fan or just love a good Gothic tale, this collection is sure to leave you spellbound.

Adult • Anthologies

Content Warning: Child abuse, endangerment, or death
Othello—An American Tragedy (implied CSA)

Death
All except Follow Darkness Like a Dream

Decapitation and/or dismemberment
Lend Me Thy Hand
Such Sweet Uncleanness

Domestic and/or emotional abuse
Lend Me Thy Hand
Othello—An American Tragedy
The Winds Did Sing

Graphic violence, gore, or murder
A Document in Madness
Lend Me Thy Hand
The Marriage of Beatrice Messina
Othello—An American Tragedy
Such Sweet Uncleanness
To Make the Devil’s Blood Run Cold
We, Unhappy
The Winds Did Sing

Hauntings
The Marriage of Beatrice Messina

Racism and/or slavery
Othello—An American Tragedy

Sexual harassment or abuse
A Document in Madness

Suicide or suicidal ideation
The Marriage of Beatrice Messina
To Make the Devil’s Blood Run Cold

Transphobia and/or detransition
The Winds Did Sing

Zombies, walking dead, reanimated corpse, or resurrection
A Document in Madness