With the daily news chipping away at any sense of normalcy, it’s hard not to feel like the world is teetering on the edge. That low hum of “end times” anxiety isn’t new—it’s followed humanity for centuries. Whether that’s comforting or not is up for debate. What is certain is that the apocalypse has always been fertile—if toxic—ground for horror.

In this issue, longtime horror blogger Will Errickson returns with a lineup of classic apocalyptic recommendations. We’re also excited to welcome Robert Ford to Book Worms for the first time, along with a group of incredible writers whose work is guaranteed to haunt you. Honestly, it’s better fiction than the nightly news. Grab your copy before the world ends and check out our back issues while supplies last.