The Heart of a Devil

By Amber M. Simpson (editor),

Book cover of The Heart of a Devil: A Horror Villains Anthology

Book description

What makes someone a villain? What makes a person "evil"? What drove them to their actions? Were they good once, or have they always had a heart full of darkness? See things from the other side as these 33 stories explore just what makes a villain tick.

Featuring 33 stories…

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

This is an anthology that falls most recognizably into the theme of this list. It’s the “what if…” premise that examines how villains are made. Nurture versus nature. Fate at its most cruel and cunning. There are 33 stories in this book by different authors working to show you what is and make you wonder what might have been. (And spoiler alert: this collection includes my origin story for the wicked witch from Hansel and Gretel.)

From Michelle's list on fate dealing its infamously fickle hand.

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