100 Hair Raising Little Horror Stories

Published in 1993, 100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories was curated by Al Sarrantonio as part of a trend in the early 1990s for compact, high-volume horror anthologies. The collection was designed to provide readers with a vast array of micro-fiction, capitalizing on the popularity of short-form genre literature that could be consumed in single sittings. The book brought together a wide variety of established voices in the field, aiming to showcase the versatility and intensity of horror storytelling within extremely limited word counts.

The publication was notably produced under the Barnes & Noble imprint, which during this period frequently commissioned anthologies to serve their growing customer base of casual readers and genre enthusiasts. By focusing on the concept of 'micro-horror,' the collection invited contributors to distill terror into its most potent elements, stripping away complex exposition. Its reception was largely characterized by its accessibility and utility as a bedside reader, appealing to those seeking quick, atmospheric encounters rather than traditional, novel-length narratives.