Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

The Dark Verse, Vol. 1: From the Passages of Revenants
The Dark Verse, Vol. 1: From the Passages of Revenants
The Dark Verse, Vol. 1: From the Passages of Revenants
Ebook197 pages2 hours

The Dark Verse, Vol. 1: From the Passages of Revenants

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4/5

()

Read preview

About this ebook

Twenty-six short tales of occult, metaphysical, and fantastical horror that will follow you to the visions of your sleep. This is Sharkchild's first collection of grim and ethereal stories—a silver medalist in the category of Horror in the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

"Some would be quick to point out the similarities between Sharkchild's esoteric style and H.P. Lovecraft's writings, but though they appear similar I would argue that Sharkchild has a very distinct and unique way of unveiling his mysterious stories. I will say that like any good horror author, Sharkchild's stories will leave you unhinged as you get a glimpse of the strange species that permeate his imagination and have scrawled themselves into this book.... All of Sharkchild's stories are inhabited by grotesque yet sometimes wondrous beings who have managed to break forth into our own world. These unimaginably horrific monsters populate these short stories, and Sharkchild's writing brings them to startling and shocking clarity. His stories exist on a different plane, a dimension where unspeakable horrors lie in wait, ready to assault and invade our own existence. These are tales that could reduce you to madness as you marvel at their complex simplicity. Horror lies in fearing the unknown, and boy, does Sharkchild ever have a grasp of how to scare us!" -Fatally-Yours

"Though grotesque and gloomy, a lot of The Dark Verse tales have a moral. They leave you in thought in the end. Not only does the reader crossover into the dark worlds of the book, but also the worlds seem to come to the reader. Sharkchild does this by relating grim subjects and thoughts to everyday life. Overall, The Dark Verse, Volume I is a preeminent compilation of short stories, or maybe even bedtime stories, to add to any collection. One of the greatest elements of the book is its ability to remain fascinating and enticing even after reading it for the first time. It never festers." -Gothic Beauty Magazine

"In regards to the content, this aims for Lovecraft Territory. While avoiding out and out pastiche, most of Sharkchild's brief tales nestle comfortably alongside any Mythos tale. Cthulu or any of the Elder Gods are not specifically mentioned but in tales filled with cosmic horror and entities too unspeakable for humans to fathom, the reader understands these stories to fit into a Mythos mirror universe.... For Lovecraft and Mythos fans, the hardcover copy would be a gorgeous addition to any collection." -Hellnotes

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJan 29, 2015
ISBN9780982314166
The Dark Verse, Vol. 1: From the Passages of Revenants
Author

M. Amanuensis Sharkchild

M. AMANUENSIS SHARKCHILD is the author of THE DARK VERSE universe of award-winning occult, metaphysical, and fantastical horror stories that have the sole purpose of following you to the visions of your sleep. He lives in lurid wakefulness and lucid dreams, overtaken by visions that uncontrollably seethe in a torrent of horror and fantasy. As a zealot of the imagination, he embraces the strange, the bizarre, and the great unknown. His path of creation has only just begun. Some of his other projects include GRAVESCABS and DARK ENERGY DISCOVERIES. GRAVESCABS are fun, reversible plush covers that are placed over a base plush toy called a Skell. DARK ENERGY DISCOVERIES is an EBM music project containing his rich vocal layers and soundscapes that are embodied by a virtual group of inter-dimensional beings who have joined forces to explore the ever-expanding reaches of existence.

Related to The Dark Verse, Vol. 1

Related ebooks

Occult & Supernatural For You

View More

Related articles

Reviews for The Dark Verse, Vol. 1

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5

4 ratings1 review

What did you think?

Tap to rate

Review must be at least 10 words

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A Unique Vision

    An impressive first collection from author and podcaster M. Amanuensis Sharkchild. These are tales of twisted logic, ventures into strange realms, and encounters with incomprehensible entities. There is an impressive range of ideas and some genuine imagination on display here. The prose varies a little in quality, but colorful and varied vocabulary makes up for some of the rough spots. I would definitely recommend this book to readers of dark fantasy, horror, and weird fiction.

Book preview

The Dark Verse, Vol. 1 - M. Amanuensis Sharkchild

cbook_preview_excerpt.html[r}<ɿX*Wɶ|l901!KȣIrN70WʖvOwCl> hRv;[ 柿5?8/9ۣ&GwvJ~z>g'˕u] `^3 {yh?q(aoWbз^\.y⡃WxuI.tv%٦B x2Ssҹ~grdJS})7~)bJN<uat4Kp"U;;M^Hqq"b=䋨2wq wb.BNfvi9esh&}ypi¯96ؽG9&oۓoտ32$DWad~z0OF}&~3t6⥗dD|vAgqI&^xj{~E8?Q#ߙ= A#|_#觥xŇ <K肞={?L;g;-ٌg|r#yřhqL'fpcY5.PȂr3ZStBv/Ge({5#fqjHgȏC 0UK¸L"3|<8T'v \'\H3?J]25VopmQx/e Pȸ$s9Yv;/* ;q;ٛd/ȟ'UsEQ9iQQU2uU~1 Ljǻ> l" 4=.NWwuY7ylӻ7OOo|||_=e>=|}⛨^p5'ߙn]hqqMms8YŌ'@@31|vcƢ C#D A /SM\@pȫb8|I E@iM4"݁N"qc`s.`c%.݀?q%7m"2Q oӫ̜<5|R0HR#*BG: AtgoIOj]luP?] "d[z%rL8!pW;$;65VLGQ:#XdCʳ4`&>JRHnΌL7 "DT'D5qS.51#eW0!}_ƌgx|1,_+"y !i 1'_:b!-3\6!2:c&$0z_ U(mM VGbT%%3.qB>ŰY>yJ[I0S偩K @փ3"XxTcPRͧLݫ#wӇyyVGt jxNNN;v х(9 a1E" A6&]Qv"3sDp @Í=%-e#_1SP0]0D~`'1M.%mOJ8mɒtudA\ 3u*Æ@(,<>(),H0Ibr8H,J@C; OUX^yqG-p ¥keޚf64)wL~=5<9/k/Ix.KzfWaqk|ZТbID@be:N {)/ˮ,:4*[j;ADOq^Q pLR\0 !9 D $ŸF'5U\8'"F$Nq'Yid)ea== p50@$T }RYc+{2ԃy/ʻŸʞe;"e^'핔 JXVRH8'896ayKp,-uT!f ԊH\Ͱ dFVD ꀏ=Ń!a2:^dɩB4D5mC'"r1I/ APVnWE{Z3`"#onbU݁%Hյ%^JsU1ŴGw0̑ E=RjIVW-gWpMi?gq&g|iNJ͙bR>ǏGiiuu)}Ί|Jpˊ߼ $xa s%+1=qj{.N(ôRae;B$FNo-oVW+EA|jE{5jG;W$g*ܳ"=$8F@b^kߠ]S,cGP7V)Ě2xF{vH">Y JY.PϢ81yJ*vY؆"8B Esɚ5V YiY_FQ?,@ *Ѭ)oH[+A¯j:nNI׻j}j4o} = f }m̢(fؑeyUlE@|}1C!m7dGBĚI%!ԎIQfBJe펈!Vj.ڛIUeR+q΅,hқe+ /+Ƶv&S2Hbjg g'n3>~SӫpOS#w| _:!b6e4ln)%'[⏢!/U6)Dj&iyP,+k S?ND49GJOG}Vpp2(W.C%[X,1,jWdT%_$ wY !X]tahjW^ 61ťV8k2_j<[/f#anwG[\g7k&ќtk'a&w n+!7pA/oUѽ³BM͵zEÅҬPS Rw{e*I USss k./mGJ*$yN cב]C&Q5)+_4h:+I;;hA*}pe OOE"]6 l)yfse|pAKtyWk^]uFr聡 ,a",|u/kFUq@4k+łK㵡 .[cIv y] PoK{0-UXH:2[Z>rv6N'EN0qخH߱uHwm]#+kZ0mn-gnb'.u89&'AVp*vR*|u]kfm)>0 fMA$ ևNޔ4ɚv6=CǻurG>Dԣv_}-DŽ!<]Q^hLB`r1kKqN$2+XN~[ց'9-!]v}E2q%m"-/#>}/#mhA%c>A)R;ؼ7[Bty5Z>fTV( j\0"lf,ݳvjRw lhs!20G @JB y+^pe%fXBJK*a~A9iQ=R(LuDTUQuV/"z[[)pgDb$NŴ:ߓ <5dm{dBnq@z+=V^#xZ':gkg8m-ΕJl`s҄iA`-D4t^`0 μ'V Z8_4%:yc8g;ɕ{^LmISJ^=.+R-1`Y3 OY_4V+w+|K -eVjwd1%io$-ܜW;m Ѹ!lR iє^墨W! ͬ۬\3x0o3h Ng-ʌ8/&*DEK'+soͨΐ@4XZĽ\h׋!jfΖv~(BfarKiƐ:6@]r^mN8npmtvGW {D7qׅ9k kHt`P]udJFM0>4.^A-{{rPw#"IV2d1cZB׆tⴝ2i撦RYȥ+l?uv76<ϵit{1"HI{_!B+Exӿd`=8댅{H;6U҈"K%52DHV=1=aW<)KR-0Jk_t7 QAXB:K߻+YށU6'2M\+(})aM_\RdɊOT?} }db7C}&zZ!+sPD%\\R]BE?/K>5z&E"Pj:XagAxPeEBfF嫒jMNd!+?wtb'%U,l GU|*6pڹ֕ kvzr55
Enjoying the preview?
Page 1 of 1