Stadt des Untergangs und andere Horrorgeschichten

The stories feel both surreal and terrifying, which makes me wonder what inspired the mix of genres in 'Blue World'. Did he set out to explore these elements from the start or did they evolve naturally?

Some stories hit close to home emotionally, while others were purely eerie. I'm curious which stories stood out for others and why.

The collection feels cohesive despite its variety. What symbols or ideas do readers think McCammon used to create that sense of unity?