, Strange Horizons, Tor (online), Escape Pod, and Lightspeed. He received a BA in Biology from Stanford University, and recently completed his residency in psychiatry at UCLA. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children.
His new book is The World Wasn't Ready for You: Stories.
At Lit Hub Key tagged nine works of fiction with the scariest, creepiest, and most frightening animals, including:
Killer Gorillas: Congo by Michael CrichtonRead about the other entries on the list.
The strongest human alive would be no match for a below average gorilla. And while they aren’t the kindest animals in the world they’ll generally leave humans alone unless bothered or provoked. In Congo, this particular species of gorilla has a taste for blood. Human blood, specifically.
And their preferred method of carnage? Smashing your head between two rocks. *Shivers* Intelligent, strong, and resourceful makes for a devastating combination in any horror setting.
--Marshal Zeringue
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