Fantasy for the Ages

• I Was a Teenage Slasher – Stephen Graham Jones Makes You Feel for the Killer?! 😱

  What if the slasher wasn’t just a monster in a mask… but a person you couldn’t help but feel sorry for?In this episode, Jim dives into Stephen Graham Jones’ newest horror novel, I Was a Teenage Slasher — a brilliant, blood-soaked story that somehow makes the killer the one you sympathize with.From the author of The Indian Lake Trilogy, this book flips every slasher trope on its head.It’s raw, emotional, and hauntingly human — horror with heart, written by a master of the genre.Jim breaks down what makes this story such a fascinating companion piece to My Heart is a Chainsaw, why it stands out among Jones’s recent masterpieces, and who will especially love this one.📘 Book Details:Title: I Was a Teenage SlasherAuthor: Stephen Graham JonesGenre: Horror / Coming-of-AgePublished: 2024🎥 In this episode: • What makes this slasher story so different • How Jones makes you care about the killer • The connections to The Indian Lake Trilogy • Five reasons you’ll want this one on your shelfIf you’re a fan of smart, emotional, and self-aware horror that cuts deeper than the knife ever could — this one’s for you.👍 Like this episode?🔔 Subscribe and ring the bell for more spoiler-lite reviews and horror deep dives every week!💬 Tell us in the comments:Have you read this one yet—or does it sound like your next horror read?👕 Support the show:Join our Patreon community for bonus content, livestream invites, and early access to future episodes.:👉 patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges #StephenGrahamJones #IWasATeenageSlasher #HorrorBooks #SlasherFiction #IndianLakeTrilogy #MyHeartIsAChainsaw #BookReview #HorrorCommunity #FantasyForTheAges #JimSoloEpisode #ModernHorror #ComingOfAgeHorror #BookTube #SpoilerLiteReview #HorrorReadersWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?I Was a Teenage Slasher: https://t.ly/noNaSThe Indian Lake Trilogy: https://t.ly/-Omf0Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:09 - Book Details1:39 - Why I Read This2:44 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis3:34 - Jim’s Reaction4:40 - Five Types of People Who Will Enjoy This6:20 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Mongrels: Stephen Graham Jones Redefines the Werewolf

  Werewolves. Family. Survival. Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones is a werewolf story like nothing you’ve read before — gritty, heartfelt, and hauntingly real. In this solo episode, Jim dives into this 2016 horror-coming-of-age novel that redefines what it means to be a monster… or maybe just a human trying to survive on the fringes.This isn’t your typical werewolf story — no castles, no curses, no easy answers. Just life on the run, blood under the fingernails, and a family bound together by more than fur and fangs.If you’ve read The Only Good Indians or My Heart Is a Chainsaw, then you owe it to yourself to go back and see where Jones truly hit his stride. Mongrels is raw, beautiful, and unforgettable.💬 Have you read Mongrels or other works by Stephen Graham Jones? What’s your favorite werewolf story? Drop your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to hear them!💖 Special thanks to our Patreon supporters! You make this channel possible. If you’d like to support Fantasy for the Ages and get early access, shout-outs, and more, check out our Patreon page:👉 patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you don’t miss any of our upcoming fantasy, sci-fi, and horror episodes.#Mongrels #StephenGrahamJones #WerewolfBooks #HorrorFiction #FantasyForTheAges #BookReview #HorrorBookTube #SpeculativeFiction #JimSolo #BookTube #TheOnlyGoodIndians #MyHeartIsAChainsaw #Werewolves #IndieHorror #ContemporaryHorrorWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Mongrels: https://t.ly/sywiQ Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:19 - Book Details1:34 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis2:37 - Jim’s Reaction3:57 - Eight Reasons You Might REALLY Enjoy This!4:52 - Final Thoughts5:35 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• The End of the World As We Know It: The Story BEYOND Stephen King's The Stand

  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.💀 Book Details:📘 The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand📅 Published: August 19, 2025✍️ Edited by Christopher Golden & Brian Keene📖 34 short stories, ~800 pages (~27 hours audiobook)🎧 Stick around for Jim’s reactions, and be ready — he and Eric Haan (King Constant Reader & frequent guest) will be returning soon for a full deep-dive discussion!👕 Support Fantasy for the Ages on Patreon for bonus content, early access, and behind-the-scenes laughs: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges📚 Subscribe, like, and comment with your favorite story from the anthology, or your favorite King moment of all time!#StephenKing #TheStand #BookReview #FantasyForTheAges #ApocalypticFiction #HorrorBooks #TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt #ChristopherGolden #BrianKeene #JimSolo #BookTube #HorrorCommunityWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?The End of the World As We Know It: https://t.ly/JSIlRThe Stand: https://t.ly/UG_4mWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:29 - Book Details2:23 - Why I Read It3:35 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis5:32 - Jim’s Reaction7:29 - 5 Reasons You May Enjoy This!8:46 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Top 10 Monsters in Horror Literature!

  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.Before the Top 10, he also shares a couple of honorable mentions—classics of science-gone-wrong that helped shape everything we fear today.💖 Support the Channel:Join our Patreon family for exclusive perks, early access, and shout-outs!🔗 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges 🧛‍♂️ Watch Next, if you missed them:👉 Top 10 Monsters in Fantasy Literature: https://youtu.be/a5W1dntAT8Y👉 Top 10 Monsters in Science Fiction Literature: https://youtu.be/MkUOW_rPJt8👉 The 30 Most Horrifying Novels Since 1975: https://youtu.be/AqAn-Xds9CI#HorrorFiction #HorrorMonsters #Dracula #Cthulhu #StephenKing #CliveBarker #TheShining #Pennywise #EvilDead #Hellraiser #MaryShelley #BramStoker #Lovecraft #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #HorrorBooks #Top10CountdownWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:46 - Episode Explanation2:16 - Honorable Mentions3:37 - The Top 10 Horror Fiction Monsters11:53 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Grimdark with Benefits? Jim’s Review of The Monsters We Feed

  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.📚 Learn why Jim recommends reading We Break Immortals first—but says this one might be the better book.😈 And yes, there will be boom chicka boom-boom jokes. You’ve been warned.👉 Like, subscribe, and tap the bell to stay caught up with Fantasy for the Ages — your home for all things fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and everything in between.💬 Have you read Thomas Howard Riley’s work yet? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!✨ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:Join our Patreon community for exclusive perks and shoutouts: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAgesCheck out our friend Spencer at The Fantasy Files: https://www.youtube.com/@FantasyFiles #FantasyBookReview #TheMonstersWeFeed #ThomasHowardRiley #WeBreakImmortals #Luminaworld #GrimdarkFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookTube #FantasyBooks #AdultFantasy #FantasyForTheAges #JimSolo #FantasyFiles #FantasyReview #EpicFantasyWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?The Monsters We Feed: https://t.ly/kZ4r8We Break Immortals: https://t.ly/nF5N7Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening2:11 - Book Basics2:40 - Why I Read It4:11 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis5:23 - Jim’s Reaction6:38 - 8 Reasons You Might Want To Read!8:11 - Does Reading Order Matter?8:48 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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