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Ten dark fantasy/fiction short stories by Duane Gundrum, including: Mapping The Silence of Dreams (a Novella) Postcards From Hell The Dead Of Night Hath Fury You're Never Alone Of Historical Significance (a Novella) Voracious Vicissitudes Horror Story Returning To The Flock Fluffy And The Mystical World Of Dead Burnt Bodies The Shadow People (a Novella) Mapping the Silence of Dreams Harris Palmer is the assistant director of security at a laboratory where scientists have succeeded in making contact with something in the dream sphere, or more specifically, accidentally brought something back. Having touched one of the darker places of the place where people dream, a sinister gunfighter and his sorceress bride have returned to our world, leaving the fate of the world up to a corporate security agent who never really liked his job in the first place. Postcards From Hell John Deacon is a con-artist, a thief and a rogue in every sense of the word. He is also known as the only man who has ever escaped from Hell. With Satan hot on his heels, John finds himself courted by a mysterious branch of the Brotherhood who have a simple request for him: Kill Satan and stop running forever. The Dead of Night Hath Fury A San Francisco cop has been dirty for so long now that he’s lost all sense of being good. In his years he’s stolen drugs, money and whatever else wasn’t nailed down. After crossing so many lines you shouldn’t ever cross, he’s even killed people who got in his way. And then he meets the right girl, who causes him to clean up his act and begin to atone for his wrongs. But something doesn’t want him on the right side and will do everything in its power to make sure he never succeeds. You're Never Alone Jason Dent has lived a long, yet difficult life. For years, he’s been the last man left on Earth, constantly seeking out any other survivors before accepting there was no one else left. As he nears his own final years of his life, he begins to suspect he’s not as alone as he’s always thought he was. Something else…is out there. Voracious Vicissitudes David Park is a special operations officer serving in Vietnam where he is constantly hunting for Charlie. Only the newest member of the platoon begins to suspect that Charlie is neither Viet Cong nor someone named Charlie. It’s something evil, and it may be as old as time itself. Of Historical Significance A research graduate student has discovered through historical documents that something evil has been documented throughout history but has constantly been missed by those whose job it is to discover it. Horror Story Darren Shuester is the newest member of a squad of light hunters who seek out the evils of those who live in the light and threaten the very existence of those who seek safety in the darkness. Returning to the Flock Frederick was bitten by a vampire matriarch and turned, but he has escaped her control and tries to forge a new life for himself, even though the urge to return to her claws at him each and every day. When he attempts to break her spell forever, he begins to understand just how deep the bond exists between them. Fluffy and the Mystical World of Dead Burnt Bodies Before the Apocalypse, all Fluffy cared about was Fluffy. After nuclear devastation, all Fluffy still cares about is Fluffy. Having lost her favorite set of brushes, Fluffy sets off on an epic journey across the dystopian landscape in search of a still-functioning fashion mall where she can put her life back to order. The Shadow People Every thousand years, a mysterious race of creatures known as the shadow people return to the planet to seek out a new victim. Two police detectives discover themselves coming up against the mystical beings, facing a horror with which they have never dealt before.
New Qumran Texts and Studies contains 18 papers from the first meeting of the International Organization for Qumran Studies (Paris, 1992). Seven studies analyse parts of previously unedited texts: 4Q47 (A. Rofé, E.C. Ulrich), 4Q222 (J.C. VanderKam), 4Q265 (J.M. Baumgarten), 4Q286-290 (B. Nitzan), 4Q385B (D. Dimant), and the Psalm scrolls (P.W. Flint). Some of the other studies discuss various aspects of well known texts: 1QIsaa (J. Cook), The Temple Scroll (L.H. Schiffman, D.D. Swanson), and the Hodayot (L. Vegas Montaner). Yet others cover a range of subjects: the publication process (E. Tov), the wilderness community (G.J. Brooke), the scrolls and the New Testament (J. Kampen, H.-W. Kuhn), computer aided scrolls research (A. Lange), dating (E.-M. Laperrousaz), and wisdom traditions (G.W. Nebe).
The Deep Dark is a minimalist role playing game designed with modern theory principles to invoke an old school, or OSR feel during play. The Deep Dark is a role-playing game played around a table among a group of friends. Anywhere from 2 to 6 will do, though usually 4 - 5 is the best. During the game most players take control of a character and describe how their characters descend down into the depths of dungeons to fight monsters, overcome traps, and loot great treasures by using the rules provided in this book. One player takes on a special role: that of the Game Master. They set the pacing of the game, and act as an arbitrator of these rules. This booklet covers the rules of play for The Deep Dark. These rules are covered in detail under the individual headers: Dice Mechanics, Characters, Exploration, Camp, Combat, and special rules for the Game Master.
Winner, New Apple 2017 Official Selection for Fantasy Finalist, Independent Author Network Book Of The Year Kingdoms were lost, and races forgotten. Across the countless span of time, a threat rises, heralding the end of man's rule and laying to waste those who defiled its mistress. It is known as the Severaine: a power that could bring even the Gods themselves to their knees. Our heroes had been tasked to save the world, yet by their hand it was plunged into peril. But fate will not relinquish its hold on the ones who are chosen. Creatures once forced into slumber rise, their cries heralding a new dawn as the Severaine awakens. Its sole purpose is to purge and remake the world. To stop such a power seems impossible. As paths once closed reopen, whispered tales speak of hope... but only to those willing to listen.
A contemporary of Cecil Beaton, Siegfried Sassoon and Rex Whistler, Edith Olivier is best known for her first book, the novella, The Love Child but was the author of a variety of both fiction and non-fiction, as well as becoming the mayor of Wilton, Wiltshire, in 1939. In Dwarf's Blood, Olivier has crafted a moral tale, reflecting the Victorian values of her upbringing while also incorporating a psychological study of her main character, Sir Nicholas Roxerby, who comes to England from Australia after inheriting the estate of Brokeyates from his great-uncle. Happy in his ancestral home, with the backing of his mother's millions behind him, Nicholas marries into the local gentry and lives a satisfying life until the birth of his second child. Hans is full of persuasive charm and gifted genius, but to Nicholas's horror carries the 'dwarf's blood' of the title, and he cannot find it within himself to accept a child that brings with him the reminder of a family skeleton he would rather forget. In Nicholas's eyes, Hans suffers in comparison to his elder sister Portia, who is tall, healthy and beautiful, despite being completely insensitive, overbearing and unloveable; and for Althea, his wife, the cold-hearted rejection of her son by his father ruptures her happiness. Though a vivid work of realism, Dwarf's Blood incorporates a touch of the eeriness found within Olivier's first work, The Love Child, and was described as a masterpiece among contemporary novels upon first publication in 1931.
In Blood Rites, the first novel in the series by fledgling writer Asa Hooker, Varnar Boliek is a scientist and explorer for his world of Vampires. Having a special spacecraft built he embarks on a short exploration to a nearby system only to be sidetracked to a far-away world. Stranded on a primitive world by an accident damaging the ship, Varnar makes a home with the locals only to find a world populated by dragons and Witches and magic. Making a life there he finds a wife who is a Half-Demon and has children who are a Vampire/Demon crossbreed. Feeding on some of the local population they find the reasons for the old taboo against biting sentient creatures. Another accident causes their recently deceased feeding subjects to arise as Undead Vampires who embark on a spree of rampant feedings and deaths. Uniting the population Varnar and his family struggle to free his new adopted world of the threat of total annihilation, by the spawn they had unwittingly created.
Discover the terror of space in "Echoes from the Void," where the endless expanse holds secrets that defy comprehension. Set aboard a forgotten space station drifting in the abyss, this gripping narrative plunges readers into the depths of cosmic horror and existential dread. Awakening amidst fractured memories and eerie surroundings, our protagonists embark on a chilling journey through the station's cold, metallic corridors and malfunctioning systems. They quickly realize they are not alone. Hallucinations, reality glitches, and unseen extraterrestrial entities lurk, preying on their deepest fears. At the heart of this spaceborne nightmare lies a creature of unimaginable terror—a grotesque, intelligent force spawned from the very fabric of space itself. Relentless and malevolent, it stalks with deadly intent, driving the protagonists to the brink of madness. With oxygen dwindling and paranoia mounting, they must uncover the station’s tragic past and confront cosmic horrors within its steel confines. Survival is no easy feat. The creature and its cunning offspring challenge their sanity and perception, blurring lines between friend and foe, truth and illusion. "Echoes from the Void" offers more than terror—it immerses readers in a harrowing journey filled with atmospheric descriptions, haunting imagery, and relentless pacing that grips until the final page. Beyond horror, the narrative explores themes of loss, betrayal, and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. As the protagonists confront their fears and make fateful choices, the story delves into the human psyche, revealing depths of character and emotion rarely explored in cosmic horror. Are you ready to brave the darkness, uncover the truth, and face the echoes that haunt the void? "Echoes from the Void" promises an unforgettable experience—an exploration of fear and the unknown that will linger in your thoughts long after the final echo fades away. Prepare to journey into the abyss. "Echoes from the Void" beckons—but beware, once you enter, there may be no escape from the horrors that dwell in the shadows of space. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling adventure and the upcoming game. Secure your copy of "Echoes from the Void" today. Remember, only the first 100 buyers will have their names immortalized in the game’s credits. REMEMBER WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE BOOK EMAIL: MESSAGE ME ON HERE, VISIT MY GAME PAGE ON MODDB BY TYPING "ECHOES FROM THE VOID INTO GOOGLE" TO CONTACT ME WITH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND YOUR NAME
A compilation of selected poems spanning almost thirteen years of the author's life. From humorous to erotic, this collection gives life to raw literary imagery and evokes primal emotional responses in the reader.