20th Century Ghosts

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Fifteen horror stories by the author of "Heart-Shaped Box". In "Better than Home," a disabled boy connects with his father at a baseball field. In "Voluntary Committal," a teen's savant brother helps him escape a friend's bad influence. Strong language and some violence. Bram Stoker Award. 2005. Abstract: Fifteen horror stories by the author of "Heart-Shaped Box". In "Better than Home," a disabled boy connects with his father at a baseball field. In "Voluntary Committal," a teen's savant brother helps him escape a friend's bad influence. Strong language and some violence. Bram Stoker Award. 2005 Content: Best new horror -- 20th century ghost -- Pop art -- You will hear the locust sing -- Abraham's boys -- Better than home -- Black phone -- In the rundown -- Cape -- Last breath -- Dead-wood -- Widow's breakfast -- Bobby Conroy comes back from the dead -- My father's mask -- Voluntary committal.