“A cross between Lovecraft and Chuck Palahniuk, this book of short stories is as memorable as it is terrifying…” (Starburst Magazine)

Acclaimed throughout the underground horror world, J.R. Hamantaschen’s stories push the boundaries and refuse to conform to the usual conventions. A mix of nihilism, cosmic horror, and weird fiction, this collection is a must-read for anyone who craves the dark and disturbing.

Following in the footsteps of H. P. Lovecraft, Thomas Ligotti, T.E.D. Klein, and Dennis Etchison, Hamantaschen masterfully weaves tales of horror that articulate what we've always suspected: that life is a losing proposition.

Don't miss out on this groundbreaking collection of stories that will leave you questioning your own sanity.

Praise for You Shall Never Know Security

“A twisted, uneasy, satisfying book.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Beautifully written [and] compelling as hell…”—Horror DNA

“This is horror in the Lovecraftian vein… a rare and sincere joy…”—Ginger Nuts of Horror

“Kicks open the doors of the traditional horror fiction genre and takes the reader to a far darker place… This is fiction for readers that like to think, that like to be challenged, that like to squirm.”—The Drabblecast

“Beautifully written and quite brilliant in making the reader feel uncomfortable, sympathetic, and horrified all at the same time. There isn't a bad story in the bunch. Highly recommended. ”—The Monster Librarian

“Dark fiction is back to what it was meant to be: a bloodcurdling jump into the gloomiest and most sinister corners of the human psyche. . . . [the] stories are the kind that tend to stick with readers after the reading is over. ”—HP Lovecraft eZine

“Dark fiction at its finest, a homage to both Lovecraft and Poe, but truly original in its own way.”—I Heart Reading