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September 1st... #DarkFiction #Novel #ComingSoon

The town of Long Sparrow stands as a glaring illustration of the rich exploiting the poor. What sets Long Sparrow apart is its independence from conventional utilities like gas and electricity, as well as the absence of funds allocated for infrastructure such as the refurbishment of decrepit buildings or road repairs. This is attributed to its utilization of a mysterious device known as the "Burnt Offerings Generator," a machine that metamorphoses souls into energy, which in turn powers the town. Governed by the affluent, the impoverished are presented with a grim ultimatum - they can reside within the village, enjoying all its amenities and benefits, but upon death, their souls must fuel the machine. Alternatively, they can opt to spend their life in the dog town and sod cities. Should they consent, they undergo a ritual ensuring that their soul will indeed nourish the machine upon their demise. The wealthy, on the other hand, are exempted from such a fate. Rumors circulate that they partake in a clandestine ceremony that permits them to siphon some of the soul energy for personal use, thereby extending their lifespan.

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@Maeltopia Will take a look listen. As for #darkfiction you might like this on taxidermy: Entrancing reading of #taxidermy #novella, 'Deranging Skins', here at Minute 16:00: https://t.co/5sJS0mR9if

The Mad Bagger is among the more peculiar exopaths currently at large. Through the testimonies of the few who have managed to escape him, and in the letters he's left behind, he is portrayed as the final hope for a dying universe. His modus operandi involves capturing his victims and placing them into a sizable burlap sack he perpetually carries. However, it is his claim about what the bag contains that proves most unsettling.

The killer asserts that the bag is home to a dark universe teetering on the brink of extinction, or, in his words, a "bolgia." He nourishes this dying universe with people, and in exchange, it endows him with strange capabilities. The Mad Bagger has indeed demonstrated bizarre feats. For instance, it is documented that between the hours of 2 and 3 AM, he can infiltrate any structure - from common households to high-tech security mansions, even prisons. Some victims have reported swarms of flies emerging from his bag, while another claimed to have heard unnervingly pitched voices singing from its abyssal depths.

However, some scholars do not consider him an exopath at all, but instead believe he might be the sentient manifestation of a dying universe striving to sustain itself. Regardless of his exact nature, the Mad Bagger remains notoriously elusive and possesses abilities that remain largely unexplained.

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Known as the Bottomless Hunger, this entity is an insatiable force of ravenous desire. It is an Unbegotten, lacking both a beginning and an end, and exists as an infinite power driven to devour all of creation. Notably, there exist multiple embodiments of the Bottomless Hunger, and among them are the carnivean—a species consumed by this insatiable force, constantly driven to consume the flesh of all living beings. Those who have encountered the Bottomless Hunger, such as those adversely affected by the Tower of Teeth, describe witnessing visions of a cosmic feast. In these visions, grotesque beings feast upon mountains of flesh and celestial bodies, forever yearning for more.

The Bottomless Hunger is also represented by a mysterious grey flame that consumes everything it touches, reducing it to naught but a small puddle of saliva. Particularly powerful carniveans, like Batna, possess the ability to harness this grey flame, engulfing her enemies within this hungry inferno.

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Sathoniss, known as the Unbegotten of Darkness, reigns over the Bolgia of Endless Night. Little is understood about this Unbegotten, except that it is timeless and without origin. The Noxxites, pejoratively referred to as "Dark Hats," are suspected of worshipping this entity. Sathoniss is believed to have existed in the First Darkness, the initial black void before the suns were ignited, but was repelled back to its own realm when the suns mysteriously came to life. The Bolgia of Endless Night is thought to be comprised of this First Darkness, which threatens to consume the universe once more if Sathoniss gains a foothold in our current universe.

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An enigma unearthed shortly after the Great Darkness of 1999 was the Black Leaf Forest. As its name implies, all the leaves in this woodland are inexplicably black. Perhaps more intriguing is the rumor that a reigning witch resides within these trees. Many trespassers of this forest have been found suspended from the branches of these ominously colored trees, presumably positioned there by the Old Witch of the Trees. Yet, her havoc is not confined to this foreboding forest. Indeed, bodies have been discovered in other woods, hanging from the trees. Notably, regardless of the forest they are found in, the tree from which the victim dangles always boasts black leaves.

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My #bookreview is brief/won't spoil, to spread good, great, & spectacular #horror #books far & wide.

THE LONGEST SUMMER is a novel about a boy and it's a marvel: tragic and filled w pathos but also exhilarating and joyous. It's the blackest of comedies about possibility & inevitability. It's a dizzying account of life and youth, identity, queerness, time: it's radiant. (CLASH)

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The Emptiness Above and other eBooks at my store are on sale for $1.99.

Yep, for three shareable files for any ereader.

Check it out here https://mepurfield.gumroad.com/l/iqmws

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ICYMI: An excerpt for my latest story released today, titled 'The thin blue line'

He tried in vain to wrestle free from the restraints as he came to. The ropes were bound tightly around his wrist and ankles, as life slowly ebbed from his battered and bruised body. Repeated blows came from the darkness with such brute force, hammering him from every angle, as he howled out in agony, pleading with them to stop.

Read or listen by clicking on the links below.

Blog: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/06/06/the-thin-blue-line/

Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CkHLBGVYEmZzgGqExBfQX?si=TWj7tWmfTFeclMzbW5Houw

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New flash fiction out today.

In today's story titled 'In Country', a soldier is lost in the jungle desperate to escape the war and return to his wife, willing himself and battling not only the elements, but his enemies hiding in the shadows. Will the war claim another victim or will he see his beloved wife again?

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/06/03/in-country/

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Your occasional reminder that my second novel, Insatiable, is available on Amazon, in paperback and ebook format. If you're into nihilistic #DarkFiction and #BodyHorror, you might dig it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09KF5TS2S/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1675278544&sr=8-1

My novel, Insatiable, is available on Amazon, in paperback and ebook format. If you're into nihilistic #DarkFiction and #BodyHorror, you might dig it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09KF5TS2S/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1675278544&sr=8-1

That's enough time wasted - time to get some #writing done. Need to keep some sort of momentum going #AmWriting #DarkFiction

Okay, so I'm still fairly new and looking for people to connect with here. I'm a #writer of #horror and #DarkFiction, with no concept of self-promotion. I'm into loud, nasty music, horror in all media, be it movie, book, or comic form, and I have a questionably dark sense of humour. Yep, that's me. Take it or leave it. #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #HorrorCommunity

Currently reading this excellent anthology. It’s so good.

There is a CW on the back jacket that merits repeating as I recommend this collection. “This anthology contains some heavy pieces that deal with miscarriage, child death, body image, bullying, prolonged illness, abuse, post partum depression, and abduction.”

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In today's story 'The Forbidden Book', a continuation from 'Musings from the Quill', our writer has almost finished his masterpiece and is skirting the line with the macabre around his choice of book binding. It will really get under your skin!!

It is #darkfiction, so again, it is not for the squeamish. I'd love to know what you think of it.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/04/08/the-forbidden-book/

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This #publication is coming on strong... love this #fiction that people are submitting.

https://medium.com/fictionfaction/the-follower-new-stories-and-new-writers-528f050341c0

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A large chunk of novel number three, or a fist draft thereof at least, is nailed now, either on screen or in my head. Now I just need to solidify how to stitch it all together #AmWriting #DarkFiction