This is an inspiration from watching a live performance of The Old Gods of Appalachia recently, trying to capture the haunting spirit of the tales - but with an erotic twist. Throw in a little bit of Douglas Adams, but with the usual hackish writing style of myself and you have what I hope to turn into an epic story
A Halloween 2020 Contest Entry
Jenna and Michael are perfect for each other. But how will they find each other? There is a way but it's a little unconventional.
Lewis is sat watching the lively picnic while his wife Shelly is socialising among relatives. The drinks come round and what he's offered seems to have a magical effect on the rest of his day! ... Lewis joins his mother for dinner at her hotel and then stays the night! ... ... By the time dawn arrives his future has changed! He finds himself running a diamond mine, in South Africa! ... ... A long slow pot boiler ... enjoy!
Nellie initially resists but soon internalizes the concept, transforming her nudity from a source of shame into an unassailable "armor." Zara's psychological conditioning extends to Nellie's day job as a leasing agent, her home life with her husband Pete, and even her most intimate biological functions. As Nellie surrenders her autonomy, she discovers the gallery's founders are permanently sealed in glass coffins, their sacrifice part of a perpetual artistic legacy. Pete's horror turns to a grim
Ordinary software developer Ian Jackson has been sucked into a videogame. He's trapped in a JRPG and must fight his way out. His task is hampered by enemies that know more than a game character should. They fight dirty, they use sex and their attacks are most definitely not appropriate for family-friendly entertainment! Will Jackson be able to resist the temptations of succubi and other sexy monster girls and escape this videogame nightmare...
An accident has transplanted the town of Carmel into a hellish dimension. Former soldier Paul Heinlein is captured and taken to the alien queen. What does she want from him?
In the rugged, sun-scorched towns of the Wild West, a young woman must navigate a world that underestimates her at every turn. Quiet, observant, and determined, she discovers strength she never knew she had.
What happens when a madman blames society for his troubles? See what one man can do when all he wants is revenge. This is not a happy story: maybe it is even a horror story. It certainly has some political overtones. No, I am not advocating what happens, but I could do it if these bad things happened to me. Read it and think. That's all that I ask.
A story in the Dark Tales Universe
Jack went to see his dying uncle, but was surprised when he was the recipient of a watch. Then even more amazed when he discovered that the watch could stop time.