Dissolving Classroom

A troubled young man obsessed with the devil and his badly behaved little sister bring tragedy wherever they go. The premise is a set of short horror stories, each built to unsettle, with the siblings tying them together.The strongest element is the art. The detailed, nightmarish visuals give each story a memorable hook, and the way ordinary school life slowly tilts into dread is effective. The short format keeps the pace tight.The weakness is intensity. The body horror is strong, and some stories will be hard to stomach. The brief stories leave little room for character depth, so the siblings remain more of a device than a full pair of people.If you enjoy creepy anthologies with a bleak, mischievous streak, this is worth reading. It is grim and playful at once. Expect striking images, mounting unease and a collection that rewards anyone who enjoys a good nightmare.