Unsettled Score

In this collection of psychological, transgressive, and literary horror, Shirley Jackson Award-nominee Rebecca Rowland riffs on classic rock to deliver stories that slide from nostalgic to nightmarish. "Rock of Ages" drops college roommates into an apocalyptic food shortage with brutal consequences, while "Season of the Witch" follows a girl whose past refuses to stay buried. "Paper in Fire," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" explore vengeance, obsession, and the terrifying ways women rewrite their own myths. From dating disasters to haunted homes and twisted families, Rowland turns everyday life into a dark, unforgettable playlist you'll want to replay-if you dare.