Formats: paperback, ebook | Cover design: Ashley Hankins | ISBN (paperback): 9781915691002 | Pages: 288 | Published: 27 October 2022

About the Book

Unspeakable contains nineteen Gothic tales with uncanny twists and characters that creep under your skin. Its stories feature sapphic ghosts, terrifying creatures of the sea, and haunted houses concealing their own secrets. Whether you're looking for your non-binary knight in shining armour or a poly family to murder with, Unspeakable showcases the best contemporary Gothic queer short fiction.

Even dark tales deserve their time in the sun.

About the Editor

Celine Frohn is a publisher, editor, and PhD researcher with a passion for Gothic and LGBTQ+ literature. The Unspeakable and Unthinkable anthologies combine both her academic work on the nineteenth-century Gothic, as well as her love for contemporary speculative fiction. Celine runs Nyx Publishing, which has published queer SFF including S.T. Gibson’s A Dowry of Blood and Holly J. Underhill’s The Bone Way.

Contributors

Enmanuel Arjona, James Robin Burton, Ryann Fletcher, S. T. Gibson, Henry Glifort, Claire Hamilton Russell, Mason Hawthorne, Lindsay King-Miller, Ally Kölzow, Jenna MacDonald, Avery Kit Malone, Anna Moon, Jude Reid, E. Saxey, Eliza Temple, Sam Hirst, Heather Valentine, Katalina Watt, Katie Young.

Find out more about the contributors.

Praise for Unspeakable

“A book for those seeking to be seen. Every single story in this anthology is absolutely incredible and bursting with energy and emotion, demanding to be felt.”
Vo, Goodreads review

“This anthology is a powerhouse of an introduction to the work of some very exciting writers. Their dexterity within the genre is admirable, and made this collection an utter pleasure to read. For lovers of the gothic, it is an absolute delight.”
The Lesbrary

“It’s here. It’s queer. Its creepiness levels range from minimal to severe. It’s Unspeakable, the queer gothic anthology that you didn’t know you needed until just now. Plus, it is positively bursting with queer rep of all shapes and sizes!”
Metaphors and Miscellanea

“Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming story of ghostly love or a terrifying tale of murder and betrayal, Unspeakable has something for everyone.”
The Gothic Library

“A reassuring reminder of how flexible and future-facing Gothic can be.”
Gingernuts of Horror

“A great, smart and varied selection of supernatural tales – some light, some dark, some tragic and even some hopeful. Strongly recommended.”
Runalong the Shelves