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As the first haunting notes of apocalypse resonate through the world, "The Fallen" marks the beginning of the Mad Swine trilogy, a journey into the heart of darkness at the onset of civilization's end. The outbreak of the Mad Swine virus heralds a new era of horror, swiftly transforming the…

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1 author picked The Fallen as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I went in expecting a typical zombie story, but what I got was something raw, violent, and deeply unsettling.

Pajak creates an atmosphere thick with dread, where every page feels like a warning, and you’re never sure what’s coming next. The horror is relentless and grounded, with just enough mystery to keep you guessing.

I loved how real the characters felt, and how quickly everything spiraled into something ancient and terrifying. The Zombies aren’t the only enemies to worry about. 

There’s no comfort here, no comic relief—just pure, unflinching darkness. If you like your horror gritty, fast-paced, and unapologetically brutal,…

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The High House by James Stoddard,

The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.

The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.

Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…

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