None of this work would have been possible without the support of so many, and I’d like to take a moment to thank a few people in particular. First and foremost, to Sickjoe, without whom this book would be missing its heart. Your beautiful illustrations, crafted with care over the years, breathe life into these pages and the worlds they hold. I’m also deeply grateful to the readers, writers, editors, and publishers of Dreadful Tales, especially Leothefox, for always offering me a stage to perform upon and a community to belong to.
And finally, to all the beta readers who took the time to share their thoughts, encouragement, and sharp eyes, hats off to you. You’re the unsung heroes of this story.