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Removed from the general public, high in the outskirts of the city of Corners, Oregon, The Sanitarium houses the criminally insane. Something sinister beats at the heart of Sanitarium. Something seeping through the walls. If the inmates weren't crazy before they were committed, they are now. Sanitarium explores the depths of human emotion, the intensity of insanity, and blurs the lines between real and imagined threats. The characters are haunted by themselves as much as the spirits around them. |
Dark Speculative Fiction is fun, a safe adrenaline rush, a way to experience certain emotions one wouldn't normally be able to experience in a controlled environment. Some call it horror. But others would argue that horror is not a genre, rather, it is an emotion which can be found in various genres. Readers won't find romance here. Nor light-hearted girls skipping through flowers. Readers will find dark humor, the macabre, the sinister. Readers will discover villains they love to hate, heroes they hate to love. Horror, terror, these are emotions one will find, one will feel. "Horror [is] rooted in sympathy, after all, in understanding what it would be like to suffer the worst."-Joe Hill: Heart-Shaped Box. "It's only in the face of horror that you truly find your noblest self."-The Angel Gabriel: Constantine. And humans can be so noble when pushed to their limits. What events could draw out the noblest of us all? What series of events would make one plummet over the brink of insanity, losing oneself in its depths? The work here explores these questions. It delves into the fabric of our humanity, seeking to discover the nerve which makes us feel most intensely. If you enjoy character driven work, if you enjoy disturbing stories that may, at times, induce a physical reaction (if not, at least psychological), if you enjoy staying up late, afraid to turn off the lights for fear of what may be lurking in your shadows-then you've come to the right place. Check out the publications page for a list of my published work. Read my excerpt and let me know what you think. I enjoy honesty, so please, be honest. Take a gander at My Mad Ravings in the More tab. And, for more incredible work from some very talented writers, and for some sites that will give you more of what you crave, check out my Friends and Links tab. |
Playing in the Dark |
Women Scorned: After Camilla is murdered, an ancient spirit possesses her, to use her body as its tool of vengeance. Tortured by visions of murdered women, she is thrust into a world of terror as she seeks a way to rid herself of the nightmare she has become. Her dead flesh hungers however for a substance that only exists on the breaths of criminals. Their tortured souls fill her, complete her, injecting her with more energy than she ever possessed while living. Like an addict, she is torn between ending her suffering and tasting retribution. A secret cult in need of her spirit, for an ancient ritual, has sent their Chosen One to capture her, a dark virgin who delights in teaching unwilling victims the pleasures of pain. The spirit inhabiting Camilla’s body is their key to unlocking hell and unleashing a horde of demons into the human realm. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Camilla learns this first hand on her journey through death and back again. Revenge isn’t always sweet and its bitterness lingers in the soul forever. |
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I reside in Gridley, California with my wonderful and super supportive husband, my beautiful daughter, and two happy dogs. By day, I work as a Documents Administrator for a Pension firm. By night, I work on my writing. I've been writing ever since I can remember. It's always been a dream of mine to do this professionally. I'm at a time in my life where I can finally take the steps to make this dream a reality. I've had over 20 stories published in the last few years, as can be seen on my Publications Page. I'm very excited about my recent publications and invite you to share them. |
About Me: |
I am an active member of International Thriller Writers, and I am quite honored and excited about my involvement with this esteemed group. I invite you to click their logo to find out more about us. I look forward to many more publications in the near future. My focus now is on novels, so my short story publications have been slowing down. Check out what others think of my work on my Testimonials page. In short, contact me with questions or comments. |
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More of "My Mad Ravings": The Inevitable Bad Review: Whelp, you just can’t please everyone. Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself wondering (being a new writer with fairly new and weak armor) whether or not my writing is actually too graphic. It’s been called torture porn. I’ve been . . . Click HERE for more! |
Breaking Thresholds: Donovan's dreams are somehow linked to a man who calls himself The Monster Hunter. Forced to witness torture and murder, Donovan fights against the narcolepsy plunging him into sleep. He chases The Monster Hunter through a nightmare world in an attempt to sever the link and stop the killing. But the killer won't stop in his quest to rid the world of monsters. Donovan must face the horrors of his past to find the killer and end his torment. |
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