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    The Blood Pack: The Grimshade Chronicles, #1
    The Blood Pack: The Grimshade Chronicles, #1
    The Blood Pack: The Grimshade Chronicles, #1
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    The Blood Pack: The Grimshade Chronicles, #1

    By Chuck Anderson

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    In this macabre trilogy of dark fantasy tales, follow the harrowing journeys of those who bargain with demonic forces to gain power, only to pay a soul-shattering price. From a war-hardened captain consumed by vengeance in "The Blood Pack," to a ruthless tyrant king confronting the shadows of his wicked past in "Vorkrath's Torment," to a condemned witch's all-consuming quest for retribution in "The Witch's Revenge," these stories paint a chilling portrait of corruption, ruin, and the steep cost of drawing upon the darkest of magics. With vivid, visceral prose that conjures nightmarish imagery of unspeakable horrors, this collection revels in the bleak depths of human nature and the inescapable damnation awaiting those who embrace evil. Brace yourself for an unflinching descent into realms of blood-soaked depravity and anguish in these twisted visions of cruelty, chaos and existential despair. Not for the faint of heart, these grim and macabre tales will haunt you long after turning the final page.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMead Hall Media
    Release dateMay 8, 2024
    ISBN9798224781232
    The Blood Pack: The Grimshade Chronicles, #1
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    Chuck Anderson

    Chuck Anderson is an author and artist based in Colorado. Chuck can often be found trail-running through the stunning Colorado landscape when he's not crafting imaginative tales or creating artwork. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys camping in the majestic Rocky Mountains with his trusty little trailer. Chuck's love for the natural beauty of his home state infuses his creative work with a strong sense of place and adventure.

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      The Blood Pack - Chuck Anderson

      The Blood Pack

      The voice in Taren's mind coiled like a serpent, hissing with cruel delight. A seed of darkness takes fertile root in your heart, Captain. I can taste the desperation bleeding from your soul. It is a succulent feast, ripe for the taking.

      A cold sweat prickled Taren's flesh as the shadowy presence seemed to swell, blotting out the hellish landscape around them. Only the demon's burning eyes remained visible, twin pinpricks of balefire cutting through the gloom like beacons of malevolence.

      My price is simple, it purred, its voice a sibilant caress. "Feed me your despair. Give over your anguish, fear, and most wretched memories of pain and loss. Lay bare the wounds that fester in

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