Dark Speculations: Tales of Various Shapes & Shadows Volume 1

Dark Speculations: Tales of Various Shapes & Shadows – Volume 1Edited by Robin Nemesszeghy & Christopher WaltersForeword by Michael AloisiCover Art by Chris EraInterior & Illustrations by Robin NemesszeghyVolume 1 of the anthology “Dark Speculations: Tales of Various Shapes & Shadows” is a mesmerizing collection offering a haunting tapestry of tales that defy categorization and transcend mere entertainment, delving deep into the recesses of human nature and morality – what it means to be human in the face of the unknown.With stories by Robert Allen, S.J. Walker, Shaurya Gupta, J.L. Royce, Lane Oliver, Ayman Kole, Casey Kelley, Tom Coombe, Alex Herod, Frank J. Broussard, Michael Paige, Paul Lee, M.L. Clock, Christopher T. Dabrowski, Brandon Cook, Barlow Crassmont, Michael Staniforth, Christopher Miguel Flakus, Chris A. Smith, P.L. McMillan, Rose Marry, Rodney Cardenas Luster, Marco Etheridge, Paul Radcliffe, Dylan James, Jacek Wilkos, Theresa Jacobs, Mike Sullivan.Anchored in familiar settings, this anthology brings together fantastical and scientific elements, reminiscent of the captivating works of Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, and Lovecraftian horror.Our authors yearn to ensnare your senses and lead you onto a memorable journey that you will relish long after the final page has been turned.CONTENTSFOREWORD: WHY THE DARKNESS? – Michael AloisiGRAVE SUCKER – Robin NemesszeghyINSOMNIA – Robert AllenTENACITY – S.J. WalkerTHE RIDDLE OF THE BLACKENED TEETH – Shaurya GuptaDOLDRUMS – J.L. RoyceMUTT – Lane OliverALADDIN’s DJINNS: 1001 NIGHTMARES OF HIKMET THE DERVISH – Ayman KoleTHE COST OF A RIDE – Casey KelleyTHE CLAYBURN OWL – Tom CoombeSHE HATED PEOPLE WHO KISSED AT THE MOVIES – Alex HerodA CRIME OF PASSION – Frank J. BroussardTHOSE DEEP, DARK WELLS – Michael PaigeDEATH’S DECEPTION – Paul LeeHAS BEEN – M.L. ClockTHE LAST BASTION OF CREATIVITY – Christopher T. DabrowskiSOMETHING HAPPENED TO GINA – Brandon CookTHE INVITING HORRIDNESS OF HOLLY DEATH – Barlow CrassmontTHE DRUID – Michael StaniforthTHE MAKER OF CALLS – Christopher Miguel FlakusSAINT OF ASHES – Chris A. SmithPLANET OF THE HUNGRY – P.L. McMillanVESHIRA – Rose MarryBLUR – Rodney Cardenas LusterFAR BELOW – Marco EtheridgeSO BRIGHT THEY WERE, SO BRIGHT – Paul RadcliffeYELLOW GRIEF – Dylan JamesA TUNNEL IN THE PARK – Jacek WilkosTHE OTHERSIDE – Theresa JacobsWELCOME TO FOREVER – Mike SullivanNOTE FROM THE EDITORS – Christopher Walters