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May 15, 2024

OBSOLESCENCE is an IBA Horror Finalist

Our debut anthology, OBSOLESCENCE, was named a Finalist today in the Best New Horror category at the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards!

OBSOLESCENCE was edited by Shortwave founder, Alan Lastufka, and Kristina Horner. The anthology features 27 new short stories and a special foreword by American Horror Story‘s Naomi Grossman.

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest International awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. In its sixteenth year of operation, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards was established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books.

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OBSOLESCENCE
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