N4/Dark City (subtitled Psychotic and Other Twisted Malaysian Tales)/ by Xeus/crime/Thirller/used/cond B+

Dark City (subtitled Psychotic and Other Twisted Malaysian Tales), written and compiled by the pseudonymous Malaysian author Xeus. This specific edition features a cover reissue published by the independent Malaysian publisher Fixi Novo.Key Information about the BookGenre: Crime fiction, horror, and psychological thriller anthology.Format: A collection of 12 macabre short stories exploring the dark and sadistic sides of human nature, set against a recognizable urban Malaysian backdrop.Core Themes: High-tension crime, savage plot twists, psychological madness, and urban horror.Prominent Stories Included"Psychotic": Follows a terrifying encounter where a young waitress is abducted in a dark alleyway by a sadistic serial rapist."One If By Land": A mystery set inside a prison where inmates are suddenly and mysteriously dropping dead, forcing a new prisoner to investigate the cause before becoming the next victim."A Grave Error": A claustrophobic horror tale focusing on a man who wakes up surrounded by absolute pitch-black darkness, only to discover that he has been buried alive inside his own coffin."The Maid": Explores the gruesome discovery made by a desperate housewife who finds her Filipino maid sprawled across the floor in a pool of blood.