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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

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by Ellen Datlow

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

This is an anthology of dark fantasy and horror short stories for young adults.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some stories contain suggestive themes and implied intimacy.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence, gore, and disturbing imagery are present in multiple stories.

Profanity / Language40

Moderate to strong profanity appears in several stories.

Blasphemy20

Some stories may contain mild blasphemous language.

Substance Use30

Themes of self-harm and suicide are present in some stories.

Suicide & Self-Harm50

Suicide and self-harm are depicted in a few stories.

Scary / Disturbing80

Many stories are designed to be frightening and unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Occult themes, magic, and supernatural entities are common.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

Minor LGBTQ+ characters may appear in some stories.

Worldview & Spirituality30

Some stories may present non-Christian or dark worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters sometimes display courage in dire situations.

Faith & Hope0

No true Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Some stories explore dark or twisted forms of love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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