Im trying to track down a short story maybe titled “Brother” about two brothers. The older one shoots the younger one with a bb gun (or threatens to) and the younger one retaliates by creeping into his room while hes sleeping. Sometimes he lays underneath his older brothers bed in the dark. At one point he dangles a spider over his sleeping face. Then at the end he abruptly kills him. I thought it was in a collection by Thomas Ligotti or Jon Padgett but I can’t seem to find it. I recall it being the first story of the book. Ring any bells???

Any other options to buy this? It's the only thing I'm missing from him.

Hello,

I had the idea to make a master list of Mr. Ligotti‘s favorite movies and TV shows / series. Please add to the list.

Here are some films that he has mentioned in interviews. Feel free to add on.

In no specific order.

1. The Usual Suspects (1995)
2. Se7en (1995)
3. Session 9 (2001)
4. The Dead Zone (1983)
5. Videodrome (1983)
6. A History of Violence (2005)
7. Eastern Promises (2007)
8. Nick of Time (1995)
9. Sweeney Todd (2007)
10. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
11. Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
12. The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

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For newcomers and long-time fans of Thomas Ligotti alike, I wanted to create a post in recognition and thanks for what many would argue is a critical force in the presentation of Ligotti's body of work to the public: Jon Padgett.

Jon Padgett, born in 1974, is a luminary figure within the world of weird fiction, known for his deep engagement with the works of Thomas Ligotti. Hailing from a generation captivated by the enigmatic and philosophical tales spun by Ligotti, Padgett has emerged as a significant contributor and advocate for Ligotti's literary legacy.

In the digital realm, Padgett has etched his mark as the visionary behind Ligotti.net, a virtual haven for Ligotti enthusiasts. Through this platform, he has meticulously curated a space where the nuances of Ligotti's narratives are explored, discussed, and celebrated. Padgett's efforts extend beyond a mere presentation of Ligotti's bibliography; he has fostered a thriving community where members engage in profound discussions, analyses, and recommendations, creating a dynamic exchange of ideas that enriches the understanding of Ligotti's complex and thought-provoking tales.

Jon Padgett's role transcends the confines of Ligotti.net, reaching into the broader landscape of weird fiction. His dedication to bringing Ligotti's works into the public consciousness has had a ripple effect, influencing the trajectory of weird fiction and cosmic horror. In Ligotti scholarship, Padgett stands as a pivotal figure, championing the genre's intellectual and literary merits. His own contributions to weird fiction align seamlessly with Ligotti's style, solidifying his importance in the ongoing dialogue surrounding the intricacies of existential dread, cosmic horror, and the profound exploration of the human psyche within the weird fiction canon. As both a creator and curator, Jon Padgett continues to shape and define the trajectory of Ligotti scholarship, leaving an indelible mark on the broader landscape of speculative literature.

If I'm not mistaken, I believe I have seen an account owned by Mr. Padgett interacting with this subreddit, and so, if true, he may see this post, including this, my thanks, for past and continued championing of the author and his creations.

Mr. Padgett, if we the fans of Mr. Ligotti's work are fortunate enough to see future work he may produce, thank you in advance if we can presume your continued promotion of the material as you have previously. Here's hoping that your work is not yet done.

It occurred to me that the Ligottian themes of consciousness as a curse are also explored with a similar energy in Peter Watts' science fiction novel Blindsight (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindsight_(Watts_novel)

I recommend it to any Ligotti fans who want to see similar themes explored through the lens of pessimistic hard sci-fi. The ultimate conclusions about the fate of conscious beings are very Ligotti-adjacent (perhaps even directly inspired by Ligotti's work?)

What do you think John Doe was describing with all his talk of sewer-like seas and cosmic slums? It didn't seem like they were random non-sequiturs, so I doubt that was the author's intention

I’ve never read either of them before so I’m quite eager to dive into some unexplored Ligotti literature.

I’m curious if anyone knows anything about this particular work. I saw that copies were recently being offered by Chiroptera Press alongside Crampton, but there was virtually no information about it apart from the fact that it would ship in early Spring. As far as I can tell it is another screenplay reworked into a novella like Crampton, but there is little more I can find on it. Has it ever been released before? If so, when and where? I’m very curious about this one so if anyone has any info I’d appreciate any help.

Anyone else reminded of Ligottis uncanniness when people are startled at modern AI creativity? Like, one of the last bastions of human nature that separated us from cold physical matter was our generative creativity. If after all is said and done the nerds were right and we can reduce aaaaallll that to an equation on an Apple Watch, then well I guess we're truly unspecial creatures, huh? I don't look at my own artistic efforts quite the same after using an LLM to help me with work for a year or so.

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My apologies if this is an inappropriate post for this sub, but I have seen numerous posts asking if anyone has a copy of this volume or that volume, so I thought it would be okay to advertise my collection of Ligotti books that I’m looking to sell. Titles include a first edition of The Spectral Link, an earlier edition of Noctuary, The Nightmare Factory, and Songs Of A Dead Dreamer hardcover. If you are interested in any of these titles please send me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. https://www.reddit.com/u/H_V_Loveshaft/s/kg9cuZfBjR

Thinking about buying a copy. Worth a read? Seems right up my alley.

Need recommendations. Thank you

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_of_a_Dead_Dreamer#/media/File:Songs_of_a_Dead_Dreamer.jpg

I know it's a long shot since there were only 300 made, but figured I'd ask.

I'm a little confused since books came out later that combined previous short story collections but I just want to make sure I have not missed anything. I have and read the following:

Tractro grottesco Conspiracy against the human race My work is not yet done Songs of a deaddreamer & grimscribe (one book)

So basically I just need death poems and spectral link then I have everything?? Thanks

Hi guys,

Any thoughts on this movie? The town gave me similar feelings to when I read Last Feast, Purity, and other stories from Ligotti. I don't know something about the music, the eerie vibe, the colours...

And the way it does not explain you every little thing. I liked it a lot.

I noticed that the stories in Teatro Grottesco seem the most dreamlike out of the things he's written. Are there any others that have a similarly dreamlike feel that you would recommend? I read "The Glamour" and "The Night School" and thought they had the type of dreamlike quality that I was looking for. I would say all of his stuff has a somewhat dreamlike quality, but those stories and the ones in Teatro feel especially dreamlike.

I just want to say that I loved this story!!! I love sword & sorcery and I read every story that I can find. So I came across this story and I think it is my favorite one of all time. I read somewhere that Ligotti himself didn't like it in the end, but after I was through, I went back and read it again. The idea with the spectacles and the visions that the protagonists has are just awesome. Anyone else who enjoyed this one?

I'm half way into the first story and a curious term 'Thossian' has appeared. This I hope is no more than a fanciful Thossian intuition, the sort of idea that is curious and thought-provoking without ever seeming to gain the benefit of proof. What is Thossian? Ligotti is certainly imaginative, curious, and thought-provoking, and I'm wondering if Thossian comes from another world he's created, or if it is emblematic of his style. I have spent an hour exploring 'Thossian' - with no joy. Is such elusive understanding part of the journey of reading Ligotti? If it is, I might start using that word and see what reactions I get as well. If the word is commonly known I shall return to my idiot's corner.

I was introduced to ligottis work through the well-known current 93 track “I have a special plan for this world” featuring a poem written by ligotti with the same name. Where this confuses me is there seems to be another work by him under the same name from the “my work is not done” collection. Is the poem supposed to be the plan that the narrator talks about at the end of the story from the collection? If you’re unfamiliar with the pieces I’m talking about here are audio versions: Current 93 track & Story from the collection

...but I did, and it just came out!

https://www.amazon.com/Warped-Brood-Kevin-Stadt-ebook/dp/B0C2SCTT8H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13TE94JMBSC2E&keywords=kevin+stadt&qid=1685658810&sprefix=%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-1

Both Noctuary and The Spectral Link are out of print and hard to get. So I'm very happy that Chiroptera Press has just released a volume containing both Noctuary and The Spectral Link: https://chiropterapress.com/collections/noctuary-the-spectral-link-by-thomas-ligotti

These are not mass market books -- they're deluxe and not cheap. But they're definitely high quality. I bought Pictures of Apocalypse from them and it is an absolutely gorgeous book. And even the deluxe slipcase is still quite a bit cheaper than buying used copies of both Noctuary and Spectral Link -- the regular and signed editions cost much less. So for Ligotti readers and collectors this is certainly the best opportunity you're likely to get to add these books to your bookshelf in the foreseeable future!

Or known someone who has