Reading Tales Accursed feels like sitting at the knee of your oldest family member as they tell you the stories that scared them as a child. Not your typical anthology, these folk tales might keep you up at night and will definitely discourage you from any late night wandering in the woods. I enjoyed this brief escape and look forward to returning to some of these stories again.

This is a good collection! There are some collected here I haven't read before, or even heard of, which is always fun.

A collection of chilling stories that do not cease to thrill readers! No need for modern themes and archetypes - folk horror await!

A fascinating and expertly selected collection of folk horror.

The cover is beautiful and I can imagine this as a prestige gift for a horror fan and a connoisseur of beautiful books.

Thrilling and I wish I had read it at Halloween.

As a a follow-up to Wells' previous anthology, Damnable Tales, "Tales Accursed" is an anthology of classic supernatural and folk horror stories. It features sixteen tales by renowned authors such as Shirley Jackson, M. R. James, William Croft Dickinson, E. F. Benson, and other masters of the genre. These stories range in age, with contributions from authors who wrote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a rich historical context to the collection. The stories in Tales Accursed delve into chilling and eerie themes, exploring the haunted landscapes and ancient horrors that evoke the settings of our ancestors. You'll encounter apparitions in moonlit orchards, sea-witches casting spells on rocky shores, unnaturally still fir-woods, and hooded figures on desolate beaches. Each story is accompanied by Richard Well's striking illustrations, enhancing the unsettling atmosphere of the tales.​. This anthology captures the timeless and enduring appeal of folk horror, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre

A dark and delicious collection of folk horror to sink your teeth into.
I read Damnable Tales, the first collection of short stories edited by Richard Wells, last year at Halloween. The stories were haunting and perfect to read at that time of the year. I’m happy to say that he’s once again put together a moving collection of short stories.
Whilst I knew some of the authors like Sheridan Le Fanu (famous for the iconic Victorian vampire story ‘Carmilla’), M.R. James (the master of the British ghost story) and Shirley Jackson (the author of one of the best haunted house stories ever told), my favourite part of reading this collection was discovering new authors. These short stories are a great way to read a sample of the work of influential horror writers from the past. As someone who is fascinated by the horror genre, I also saw this book as an opportunity to see how folk horror has evolved over time.
Whilst not every story will appeal to every reader, there is at least one story for everyone. And you have to admit that the cover art and illustrations that accompany each chapter are stunning.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to dip their toes into folk horror, or people who feel like they’ve read all of the classics and are searching for more obscure authors. Just prepare yourself to be chilled to the bone.

Loved this book. 5 star read from me. Richard Wells edited this book like no other. So so good. I recommend everyone to read this book as soon as they can.

Like most short story collections I found this to be a mixed bag. There were many good stories but I found some of them overly long winded. Nice selection of authors and overall an enjoyable read