Modern or antique; benign or malevolent; porcelain, stuffed, articulated, or life-size, dolls have long been a subject of fascination. This eclectic collection of diminutive tales explores the many enchanting facets of these inanimate curiosities and their secret ways. But then again, "inanimate" is just the assumption...

Genres include horror, psychological horror, science fiction, and speculative fiction with moods ranging from sweet and heartwarming to disturbing and horrific.

Featuring all original stories by:

Piers Anthony

K. B. Bailey

Matthew Brady

Gary Clifton

Benjamin Michael Greene

Connor Kuntz

Ronald Linson

Rhiannon Lotze

Tim Mendees

Rachel Nussbaum

Deidre J Owen

Gary G. Power

"The Good, the Bad, and the Cute: The Secret Ways of Dolls" is a Mannison Minibook Anthology published by Mannison Press, LLC.

CONTENT WARNING: Some stories contain depictions of violence and disturbing allusions to the deaths of young persons. Discretion is advised.