What if The Stand never really ended? What if dozens of incredible authors joined forces to take Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece even further? In this episode, Jim dives into The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand — a 2025 anthology edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, packed with over thirty stories that expand, twist, and reimagine the King-verse’s ultimate showdown of good versus evil.

Jim shares his spoiler-lite impressions, and why this collection felt like a return to one of his all-time favorite worlds. If you’ve ever wished The Stand kept going just a little longer, this episode is for you.

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📘 The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand

📅 Published: August 19, 2025

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📖 34 short stories, ~800 pages (~27 hours audiobook)

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From ancient vampires and cursed killers to cosmic gods and grief-born nightmares—these are the Top 10 Monsters in Horror Fiction that defined the genre.

Join Jim from Fantasy for the Ages for another solo countdown through the terrifying corridors of horror literature. From Dracula to Cthulhu, Pennywise to The Overlook Hotel, Jim explores the monsters that don’t just scare us… they stick with us.

💀 Expect gothic castles, haunted hotels, killer clowns, and enough philosophical dread to keep you up long after the credits roll.

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Some fantasy books flirt with darkness… The Monsters We Feed dives straight in. This is Thomas Howard Riley’s latest visit to Luminaworld—the same brutal, fascinating setting as We Break Immortals—and it’s a story that mixes lust, lies, blood, and redemption into one gritty, unforgettable tale. In this episode, Jim reviews this adults-only fantasy novel in a spoiler-lite way, sharing what worked, what shocked, and why he ultimately enjoyed this book even more than Riley’s debut.

If you’re curious whether this world of flawed heroes, monstrous villains, and unapologetically mature themes might be your kind of fantasy—this review is for you.

💥 Watch to find out what makes The Monsters We Feed one of the most daring fantasy reads of recent years.

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Which monsters of science fiction are the most terrifying, most iconic, and most unforgettable? From alien predators and rogue AIs to genetic nightmares and cosmic invaders, Jim counts down his Top 10 Monsters in Science Fiction Literature—the ones that defined fear in the future.

Before the Top 10, he even shares an honorable mention that nearly cracked the list—so stick around for the full ride through science fiction’s darkest nightmares.

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0:00 - Opening & Episode Explanation

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What happens when a fantasy author decides not to hold your hand—but instead throws you straight into the deep end of his imagination? That’s what you’ll find in The World-Maker Parable by Luke Tarzian, a dark, lyrical, and mind-bending novella that blurs the line between creation and madness.

In this solo episode, Jim from Fantasy for the Ages shares his spoiler-lite review, exploring why this short book demands your full attention and rewards it with haunting beauty and depth. From unreliable narrators to genre-blending worldbuilding, The World-Maker Parable is a story unlike any other.

Jim also shares how this book came to his attention—thanks to Derek from D&J’s Epic Quest—and why, despite a challenging audio experience, he’s eager for more from Tarzian’s fascinating universe.

If you love fantasy that dares you to understand it, this episode’s for you.

📚 Book: The World-Maker Parable

✍️ Author: Luke Tarzian

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What makes a monster truly legendary? 🐉🔥 From the fire and arrogance of Smaug to the chilling menace of the White Walkers, I’m counting down the Top 10 Monsters in Fantasy Literature — the creatures that defined entire genres, terrified generations, and made us love the dark side of imagination.

Fantasy monsters come in every shape and size: dragons, demons, spirits, shadows… and a few beings so abstract they bend theology itself. This list is MY personal ranking — from #10 all the way up to that perfect, gold-hoarding #1. Do you agree with my picks? Which monsters would make your list? Drop your thoughts down in the comments — and beware the shadows while you type.

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What happens when a haunted child grows up?

In this solo episode, Jim dives into Doctor Sleep by Stephen King — the long-awaited sequel to The Shining. Decades later, Danny Torrance is now Dan, a man still scarred by trauma, addiction, and ghosts both literal and metaphorical. But when a young girl with incredible powers crosses his path, he’s drawn into a terrifying battle with a group known as the True Knot… and the result is one of King’s best modern novels.

This episode is spoiler-lite, so if you’ve read The Shining (or seen any of its adaptations), you’re safe to join the conversation! Jim shares why Doctor Sleep not only works as a sequel but actually enhances the original story — along with nine big reasons you might love this book too.

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This Halloween week, Jim dives head-first into the dark! In this solo episode of Fantasy for the Ages, we count down the 30 most horrifying novels published since 1975—books that critics, readers, and terrified fans agree are the absolute worst thing to read before bedtime.

From Stephen King’s legendary nightmares (Pet Sematary, The Shining, It) to modern literary terrors like The Only Good Indians, House of Leaves, and Mexican Gothic, this list spans decades of dread and brilliance. I’ll explain how these rankings were determined using critical consensus, fan polls, and community horror rankings, and I’ll share what makes each of these tales so bone-deep unsettling—all without spoilers.

Join me for this Halloween special filled with wit, chills, and maybe a few nervous laughs along the way. Because who doesn’t love a book that makes you regret turning off the lights?

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